Cavway X1, the next generation paperless cave survey tool

Available in Spring 2025 (small quantities)

After the discontinuation of the Disto X2, we collaborated with engineers and manufacturers for two years to develop a new cave survey tool: the Cavway X1. As experienced users of the Disto X2, we were determined to design an even better cave survey tool with significant improvements.

 

Some of the key features include:

  • Ergonomic Design: Lightweight at 145g, with dimensions of 131 × 55 × 33 mm.
  • Waterproof: IP67-rated.
  • High Accuracy: Distance measurement within ±5mm, azimuth within ±0.4°, and inclination within ±0.2°.
  • Advanced Sensors: Two pairs of triaxial G and M sensors ensure excellent magnetic interference detection.
  • Robust Calibration: Resilient against calibration loss.
  • User-Friendly Display: 128 × 128 dot-matrix LCD provides an intuitive interface.
  • Long Battery Life: Up to 100 hours of battery endurance.
  • USB-C Port: Supports history data download for convenience.
  • Smart Calibration: Equipped with intelligent calibration assistance.
  • BLE Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with Topodroid.

 

Core componets:

  • 120m Laser module by Meskernel designed for cave environment
  • Magnetic sensor RM3100 by PNI
  • Accelerometer sensor SCA3300 by MuRata
  • 1800mAh non-magnetic battery.
  • Buttons with a lifespan of 1 million presses

Downloads:

Cavway X1 User Manual (English)

Cavway X1 User Manual (中文)

Cavway X1 User Manual (French) Thanks to Guillaume Chardin

Firmware Rev. 2025.1

Cavway Assistant

Cavway Assistant is a PC software designed to work alongside the Cavway X1. With Cavway Assistant, users can upgrade firmware, download historical data, and manage calibration coefficients. For detailed instructions on using the PC software, please refer to the Cavway X1 user manual.

Cavway Assistant Download

Services:

1 year warrenty with life long time repairing services.

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11 comments

hi, I’m interested in one. Could you please send us the technical specifications and price? Thank you.
I’m reaching out to you in the name of a caving club in Croatia

Mislav

Estamos interesados en el Cavway X1 podrias decirnos el precio y el medio de compra. Gracias anticipadas

Alberto Sisternas

Hello, I am interested in purchasing one. Please, let me know as soon as it is available and ready for shipment to Spain.

Jose

Bluetooth or Bluetooth LE?
Likelihood of compatibility with PocketTopo or SexyTopo?

Bruce

Hi,
are there any test reports available? When is the device available and what is the price.
just in case you are interested in another test: we are leaving for a 5 week expedion to Meghalaya on 4th Feb.

Thomas Arbenz

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