Software & Firmware
Use the links below to get the latest firmware and post processors. Free updates, forever — as always.
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The whole update process, start to finish, in one short video. Two minutes now saves a support ticket later.
Downloads
For the original (TFT70) controller. NOTE: this version may require updating BOTH Simple Trace and ArcDroid firmware. Unzip onto the root of a FAT32 USB drive (under 32GB), power on, insert the drive into the TFT screen and press reset — Simple Trace updates automatically. More languages + release notes below.
Download Simple Trace OS (EN)For the ArcDroid PLUS Controller only — do not install on the original controller. Unzip onto the root of a FAT32 USB drive (under 32GB), insert into the PLUS screen and go to Settings → Install Update. More languages, release notes and a two-step update note below.
Download PLUS Update (EN)Machine firmware for the ArcDroid arm — update alongside Simple Trace; both must match the current release. Unzip to the root of a freshly formatted FAT32 Micro SD card (under 32GB), insert into your machine and power on — firmware upgrades automatically.
Download FirmwareThe detailed operations manual for your ArcDroid™ — setup, calibration, tracing, cutting, and maintenance. Available in 7 languages — see the language list below.
ArcDroid Manual V8 (EN, PDF)One-page PDF spec sheets with full specification, certifications, and MSRP — built for purchase approvals and quotes. PLUS Controller and X2 sheets are linked in the list below.
ArcDroid Spec Sheet (PDF)Post processor for Fusion 360. Note: 'Tune' settings can override your Fusion settings. Use Kerf=0 to ensure accurate reproduction of your CAM file.
DownloadBasic post processor for SheetCAM. 'Tune' settings can override your SheetCAM settings. Use Kerf=0 for accurate reproduction of your CAM file.
DownloadBasic post processor for QCAD/CAM. Unzip and save into the QCAD 'postprocessors' directory on your computer.
DownloadPost processor for Vectric software such as VCarve and Cut2D. May require a false tool profile to operate correctly — example linked below the language list.
DownloadEasy-to-use CAM software with native ArcDroid integration.
Get EstlcamWanna look under the hood? The ArcDroid runs a highly modified version of open-source Marlin firmware.
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Simple Trace™ OS — Original Controller (Apr 2, 2026): French · German · Spanish · Portuguese · Dutch · Italian · Polish · Japanese · Czech
→ Release Notes · Previous version (2025-12-11c, EN)
Simple Trace™ — PLUS Controller (Jun 25, 2026): French · German · Spanish · Portuguese · Dutch · Italian · Polish · Japanese · Czech
→ Release Notes
NOTE: in some cases this update takes 2 steps — first copy to USB and power-cycle to install the bootloader update, then copy to USB again and use Settings → Update to install the main update.
Operations Manual: French · Spanish · German · Italian · Portuguese · Polish
Printable spec sheets (PDF): ArcDroid™ · PLUS Controller · X2 Indexing System — full specification, certifications and MSRP for purchase approvals.
VCarve users: the post processor may need a false tool profile to operate correctly.
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