Your ArcDroid,
Upgraded.
You already own the best CNC plasma robot. Now give it the brain it deserves. Bigger screen. More power. New capabilities.
Built for the Shop Floor
PLUS vs. Simple Trace — Side by Side
Every upgrade that matters, in one controller swap.
| Spec | Simple Trace | PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7" standard LCD | 10" 720×1280 HD capacitive touchscreen |
| Memory | Base capacity | 8x capacity — handle complex DXF files |
| On-Screen Text | — | 3 stencil-ready fonts, on-controller layout |
| Shape Library | — | 12 parametric templates (tabs, flanges, gussets...) |
| Patterning | Basic (memory-limited) | Full X/Y arrays — 8x memory removes the limits |
| Run From Here | — | Resume or re-cut any shape mid-program |
| Standalone Mode | — | USB-C power + mouse = desktop design station |
| Tracing | Lines & arcs | Lines, arcs, tangent arcs, splines — 8x complexity |
| Build | Standard housing | Die-cast aluminum + steel faceplate + rubber bumpers |
| Updates | Limited | Free forever via USB — new fonts, shapes, features |
Works With Every ArcDroid. Period.
Plug-and-Play Upgrade
The PLUS is a direct replacement for the standard Simple Trace controller. Same connector. Same mounting pattern. Unplug the old one, plug in the new one, and you're cutting.
Just update your ArcDroid software to the latest version (free via USB), swap controllers, and you're cutting. If you own an ArcDroid — any generation, any year — the PLUS works with it.
What the PLUS Unlocks
Four capabilities that change what you can build — without ever opening CAD software.
Simple Trace Plus
Lines, arcs, tangent arcs, splines — the PLUS traces designs up to 8x more complex than the standard controller. Stop simplifying your art to make it fit.
Parametric Shape Library
12 templates — tabs, flanges, gussets, bolt-circle plates, lug brackets, and more. Set your dimensions, the controller generates the cut path. No computer needed.
Unleashed Patterning & Run From Here
Patterning existed on Simple Trace but was crippled by memory limits. The PLUS removes those limits — array dozens of parts across your sheet. Plus Run From Here lets you resume from any point mid-program.
Standalone Design Station
USB-C power + USB mouse = a portable design tool at your desk. Build your project on-screen with text and parametric shapes, then walk it to the arm.
See What It Can Do
Complex Art & DXF Files
8x the memory means the PLUS handles intricate artwork that would choke the standard controller. Load detailed DXF files — portraits, wildlife, scrollwork, custom logos — with hundreds of curves and fine detail.
No more simplifying designs or splitting files to fit. Load it, position it, cut it.
Built-In Shape Library
Browse a growing collection of parametric shapes — brackets, flanges, gussets and more. Pick a template, dial in your dimensions, and cut. No DXF files to hunt down.
Future updates will expand the library with new shapes and fonts, all delivered over USB.
Type It. Size It. Cut It.
Three stencil-ready fonts built into the controller. Type your text, set height and angle, position it on your workpiece — all without a computer.
Ranch gates, address plaques, business signs — laid out and cut in minutes.
Patterning Without the Memory Wall
Simple Trace had patterning, but memory limits meant you'd hit a ceiling fast. The PLUS removes that ceiling — array dozens of complex parts across your sheet with NX, NY, spacing, and angle.
Combined with hole patterns and the parametric library, set up production runs on the controller — no computer, no file prep, no wasted material.
Run From Here
Navigate shapes with the arrows. The selected path highlights in green. Completed cuts dim out. You see exactly what the machine will do before it moves.
Essential for recovering from a snag, re-cutting a single piece, or continuing a long job across sessions.
Design Anywhere. Cut When Ready.
Plug in USB-C power, connect a mouse, and you've got a full design station at your desk. Sketch on paper, build it on-screen with the parametric library, then carry the controller to the arm when you're ready.
No laptop. No CAD software. No file transfers. Just the controller and your idea.
Hardware
| Display | 10" 720×1280 HD capacitive touchscreen, adjustable brightness |
| Memory | 8x the capacity of the standard ArcDroid controller |
| Housing | Die-cast aluminum body, laser-cut steel faceplate |
| Protection | Impact-absorbing rubber corner bumpers |
| Controls | Tactile scroll wheel (jog/confirm), 3 contextual function buttons, reset |
| Ports | USB-A (files & updates), USB-C (standalone power), high-speed controller port |
| Mounting | 4-hole 100mm square pattern — fits standard screen mounts & FlexTable mount |
| Fonts | 3 stencil-ready fonts included (more via free updates) |
| Library | 12 parametric shape templates |
| File Formats | G-Code, DXF — load via FAT32 USB stick |
| Standalone | USB-C power + USB mouse for use without the robot arm |
| Compatibility | All ArcDroid™ CNC plasma cutting robot arms |
| In the Box | ArcDroid™ PLUS Controller, Quick-Start Guide |
Frequently Asked
Yes. The PLUS is compatible with every ArcDroid CNC plasma cutting robot ever made. Same connector, same mounting pattern. It's a direct drop-in replacement for the standard Simple Trace controller.
No tools, no rewiring. You'll need to update your ArcDroid software to the latest version first (free download, loaded via USB stick), then just swap the controller cable from the old unit to the PLUS. That's it.
Keep it as a backup, sell it, or pass it along to another ArcDroid owner. The PLUS fully replaces it — you won't need both.
Absolutely. The PLUS includes Simple Trace Plus — the same workflow you know, but capable of handling designs 8x more complex. All your existing skills transfer directly.
Yes. New fonts, new parametric shapes, new features, performance improvements — all delivered via USB at no cost, for as long as you own the unit.
G-Code and DXF files, loaded via a standard FAT32 USB stick. Same process as the original controller, just with the capacity to handle much larger and more complex files.
Yes — before swapping controllers, update your ArcDroid to the latest software version via USB. It's a free download and takes just a few minutes. This ensures your arm is ready to communicate with the PLUS.
Plug in USB-C power and a USB mouse, and the PLUS becomes a portable design station. Use the text tool, shape library, and Simple Trace at your desk — then carry it to the arm when you're ready to cut. No laptop or CAD software needed.
Give Your ArcDroid
the Brain It Deserves.
Drop-in controller replacement. Same workflow. Way more capability.