# Cutter 2 droid (pilot) setup **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [May 10, 2023, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676 "2023-05-10T12:24:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![soontekk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/soontekk/32/684_2.png) [@soontekk](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/soontekk)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676/1 "2023-05-10T12:24:41Z")
Hi everyone, I wonder if there are any setup guides on yt to see how most cutters are connected to the machine. I know it’s probably pretty simple but nebws like myself like to go in prepared before the sparks fly rampant. I wonder if my cheap chinese cutter will work tbh. I see it has a 2 pin connector that will allow the Droid to fire it up but all else is pretty hazy. Any thoughts or tips are welcomed. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/arcdroidcnc/original/1X/da6a42282b81cd8fb16c4d2c9d29fb40d5e0d95a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![mtw1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/mtw1/32/216_2.png) [@mtw1](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/mtw1)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676/2 "2023-05-10T12:27:49Z")
From the looks of it, that is a simple connect to the droid… and cut …I hope so anyway, thanks for sharing ! MTW ---
**Author:** ![Andrew](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/andrew/32/52_2.png) [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676/3 "2023-05-10T14:43:56Z")
Sorry to say it but that is a High frequency start Plasma cutter and is not compatible with the ArcDroid So although it looks easy to connect…if you do you will most likely damage your ArcDroid Cheers AM ---
**Author:** ![soontekk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/soontekk/32/684_2.png) [@soontekk](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/soontekk)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676/4 "2023-05-10T15:00:26Z")
Thank you Andrew, is there a way to tell a hf from a lf one so i don’t buy a second hf one ? ---
**Author:** ![soontekk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/soontekk/32/684_2.png) [@soontekk](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/soontekk)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676/5 "2023-05-10T15:36:19Z")
Think i have it down thx to this old fella 🙂 [Pilot Arc vs High Frequency (Can You REALLY Use The Same Plasma Torch ) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNRL56pHACE) Basically i should be looking for something like this i recon: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/arcdroidcnc/original/1X/0a1e313966067cce88d6c991b08b704ad8748657.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Geantvert](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/geantvert/32/664_2.png) [@Geantvert](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Geantvert)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676/6 "2023-05-10T18:36:55Z")
Celui ci en photo est un HF non ? ---
**Author:** ![soontekk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/soontekk/32/684_2.png) [@soontekk](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/soontekk)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676/7 "2023-05-10T18:55:22Z")
I am under the impression the top one (mine) is HF and the Stahlwerk one is not, right ? ---
**Author:** ![Andrew](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/andrew/32/52_2.png) [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676/8 "2023-05-10T19:14:33Z")
@soontekk Actually no. “Pilot Arc” does **Not** mean low frequency in most cases. It simply means a modified High frequency system! this is the case with the Stahlwerk unit you have shown here. Direct quote from their website "The powerful STAHLWERK CUT 100 Pilot IGBT plasma cutter with 2T/4T mode delivers a powerful 100 amps and has a precise **high-frequency (HF) pilot ignition** for first-class ignition behaviour. " That video guy in particular produces videos with as far as I can tell nothing but HF machines and even advocates modifying them for a “Poor mans Pilot Arc” I would not recommend him as a source of Correct information. ---
**Author:** ![soontekk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/soontekk/32/684_2.png) [@soontekk](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/soontekk)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676/9 "2023-05-10T19:29:18Z")
Hey Andrew, I’m showing the Cut 40 but as you state that one also is a HF machine. Not to worry though i now have a lot more info so i’ll make sure to get a compatible unit none the less. Thanks and sorry for the newb questions. ---
**Author:** ![Andrew](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/andrew/32/52_2.png) [@Andrew](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Andrew)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676/10 "2023-05-10T19:29:26Z")
@soontekk Although it can be harder to source Low frequency start units in your part of the world I did a little googling and everything on this page seems to be a LF unit > **[Plasma Cutting, Accessories and Consumables Belgium](https://www.top-welding.com/be/186-plasma-cutting)** > > Top-Welding has a wide selection of plasma cutters of the best brands, Telwin, Gys, Helvi, Lincoln... which guarantee reliability and quality. ---
**Author:** ![soontekk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/soontekk/32/684_2.png) [@soontekk](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/soontekk)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/cutter-2-droid-pilot-setup/2676/11 "2023-05-10T21:53:45Z")
You’re a star Andrew, thank you!