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)  Thanks to Fan Fan Miao

Cavway X1 User Manual (French) Thanks to Guillaume Chardin

Cavway X1 User Manual (Spanish) Thanks to Andres Ros

Firmware Downloads

Cavway communication protocols for Bluetooth LE and USB

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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16 comments

Subject: Cavedevice UUID services

Hello,

I develop GHTopoLT using BLE device (eg: BRIC4/5)

BRIC4/5 provides UUID services:
// Pour le BRIC4
const BRIC4_DEVICE_NAME = ‘BRIC’;
const UUID_SERVICE_ACQUIRING = ‘58D0’;

and the shot data sent by BRIC is a datagram following format:

E707091D1019062E295CB74100008B43333343C1’; //: 2023-09-29 16:25:06.460: 22.920, 278.000, -12.200 );

Equivalent for CaveDevice ?
- services UUID
- response datagram description and format

Regards

CASSOU JP

I am interested in the purchase of the cavway X 1, I can know the cost including seption for Italy. Thank you

Augusto

Very interested in buying. Is there a price point in mind?

Nathan

Hi! Please include me on the interest list for the survey tool!

Chris Schotter

I want to buy two of these promising devices. Please contact me as soon as they are available.

José António Crispim

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