Software & Firmware

Available Downloads

Use the links below to get the latest firmware and post processors. Free updates, forever — as always.

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How to Update

The whole update process, start to finish, in one short video.

Trace → cut → part.

Downloads

Firmware, Software & Post Processors

Simple Trace™ Operating System (April 2nd, 2026)

NOTE: the current version requires you to update 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. English build linked; DE/ES/FR/IT/JP/NL/PL/PT builds also available.

Download Simple Trace OS (EN)

Simple Trace™ Operating System for plus controller (june 25th 2026)

NOTE: the current version requires you to update 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. English build linked; DE/ES/FR/IT/JP/NL/PL/PT builds also available.

Download Simple Trace OS (EN)

ArcDroid™ Firmware (Dec 11, 2024)

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 Firmware

Operations Manual

The detailed operations manual for your ArcDroid™ — setup, calibration, tracing, cutting, and maintenance.

ArcDroid Manual V8 (PDF)

Fusion 360 Post Processor

Basic post processor for Fusion 360. Note: 'Tune' settings can override your Fusion settings. Use Kerf=0 to ensure accurate reproduction of your CAM file.

Download

SheetCAM Post Processor

Basic post processor for SheetCAM. 'Tune' settings can override your SheetCAM settings. Use Kerf=0 for accurate reproduction of your CAM file.

Download

QCAD/CAM Post Processor

Basic post processor for QCAD/CAM. Unzip and save into the QCAD 'postprocessors' directory on your computer.

Download

VCarve / Vectric Notes

Vectric VCarve and Cut2D use the SheetCAM post processor above. It may require a false tool profile to operate correctly — see the example.

False Tool Example

Estlcam

Easy-to-use CAM software with native ArcDroid integration.

Get Estlcam

Marlin Source

Wanna look under the hood? The ArcDroid runs a highly modified version of open-source Marlin firmware.

View on GitHub
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