Cavway X1, the next generation paperless cave survey tool

Notices and News（2025/12/29）

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.

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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, SexyTopo.
  

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 (French) Thanks to Guillaume Chardin

Cavway X1 User Manual (Germany) Thanks to Thomas Boldt

Cavway X1 User Manual (Italian) Thanks to Marina Abisso

Cavway X1 User Manual (Portuguese) Thanks to José António Crispim

Cavway X1 User Manual (Spanish) Thanks to Andres Ros

Cavway X1 User Manual (中文)  Thanks to Fan Fan Miao

Firmware Downloads

Cavway communication protocols for Bluetooth LE and USB

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Introduction of Cavway X1 on NSS Webinar 2026

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 (Version 1.2 Released Jan. 21st 2026)

Cavway Assistant Repository

Developers building desktop applications related to Cavway X1 may refer to the Cavway Assistant source code and its communication protocol implementation.

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