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Technical Specifications

RTS-1
RTS-1 Open-Loop Controller
RTS-2
RTS-2 Closed-Loop Controller

General Specifications

RTS-1 RTS-2
Stepper Motor Compatibility Standard Open Loop Closed Loop with Error Output
Number of Axes 4 4
Motion Control Custom Real-Time Operating System Custom Real-Time Operating System
Motor/Controller Power Separate Separate
Maximum Motor Supply Voltage 48V 48V
Maximum Motor Input Current 10A 10A
USB Supply Voltage 4.8V ~ 5.25V 4.8V ~ 5.25V
USB Power 2.5W
(500mA)		 2.5W
(500mA)
Active Cooling Yes N/A
E-Stop External
(Motor power supply)		 External
(Motor power supply)
Operating Temperature 5°C to 45°C 5°C to 45°C
E-Stop External on
motor power		 External on
motor power

Stepper Drivers

RTS-1 RTS-2
Number of Drivers 5 5
Driver Configuration X, Y1, Y2, Z, A X, Y1, Y2, Z, A
Stepper Interface Bi-Polar
A+,A-,B+,B-		 Step, Dir, Enable, Error
Differential drive (>2V @ +/-20mA)
Error Detection Stall, Over Temperature, Over Current Error Input
Stall Homing Yes No
Sensor Homing Yes
I/O Inputs		 Yes
Dedicated Connectors
Microstepping Yes
Up to 1/64		 Supported
Configured on motor
Motor Supply Voltage 5V to 48V 5V to 48V
Motor Output Current 2.8A RMS
(Per channel)		 7A Supply Pin Rating
Max total output 10A RMS
Maximum Step Rate Up to 100kHz Up to 100kHz 1

Interfaces

RTS-1 RTS-2
Power 6-Pin
Molex Mini-Fit Jr		 6-Pin
Molex Mini-Fit Jr
USB USB 2.0
USB-C		 USB 2.0
USB-C
Stepper 4-Pin
Molex Micro-Fit 3.0		 8-Pin
Molex Mini-Fit Jr
Dedicated Homing Sensor None 3-Pin
Molex Mini-Fir Jr
Inputs 8 Isolated
Normally-Open Switch
DB-25 Connector		 8 Isolated
Normally-Open Switch
DB-25 Connector
Outputs 4 Isolated
50V/100mA RMS
DB-25 Connector		 4 Isolated
50V/100mA RMS
DB-25 Connector
I/O Expansion Bus Yes Yes
Probe Input Normally-Open Switch
Dedicated connector		 Normally-Open Switch
Dedicated connector
Tool Setter Input Normally-Open Switch
Dedicated connector		 Normally-Open Switch
Dedicated connector
PWM/Laser Output 5V/15mA
10kHz max
Adjustable Resolution
Dedicated connector		 5V/15mA
10kHz max
Adjustable Resolution
Dedicated connector
VFD Spindle RS-485
Dedicated connector		 RS-485
Dedicated connector
Future Expansion SD Card Interface SD Card Interface

Software

RTS-1/RTS-2
Compatibility Windows, Linux, Mac
Free Software Updates Over-the-air
USB Drive
Free Firmware Updates USB
Jogging Distance
Continuous
Game Controller
Pendant2
Probing Z-Height
Probe Block
Overrides Feed
Spindle
Power-Fail Recovery Supported
Jump to Toolpath Line Supported
Tool Change with Tool Setter2 Manual
Rapid Change ATC
Spindle Control Manual via User
On/Off via Output
VFD via RS-485
Work Offsets 9
Toolpath Visualization G-code Viewer
3D Display
Remote Access File Manager Web Interface
Webcam
Mobile Support3 Android
iOS

The RTS-X software should run on any mid-range computer system

System Requirements

Windows Linux Mac Raspberry Pi 5
O/S Windows 10 or later Debian amd64 Tahoe 4 Rasbian
CPU Intel i3 or equivalent Intel i3 or equivalent i3 or M1 Quad-core Cortex A76
RAM 16GB5 8GB 16GB5 4GB
Video Card6 Integrated 4GB Integrated 4GB Unified Integrated
Display 7 1920x1080 landscape
1080x1920 portrait
Storage8 1GB

  1. May be limited by external stepper drivers ↩

  2. In development ↩↩

  3. Additional support coming soon ↩

  4. Older versions such as Big Sur (2020) and later may also work ↩

  5. Recommended for smooth operation (8GB minimum) ↩↩

  6. OpenGL compatibility required. ↩

  7. Optimal resolution, limited support for lower resolution scaling with more to come! ↩

  8. Minimum. Cache storage will vary depending on tool path size. ↩