How to Install the Rotary Attachment for the xTool D1 Diode Laser
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2 жыл бұрынHow to Install the Rotary Attachment for the xTool D1 Diode Laser. XTool sent me a rotary attachment for the D1. If you’ve ever wanted to engrave cylindrical objects, you’ll love this! It can engrave tumblers, glasses, etc!
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@yourfavoriterichuncle 2 жыл бұрын
Thanx, Nick. The fact that you showed a mistake gives you even more credibility. Appreciate your easy walk-thru videos.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing! Cheers
@k10ishere Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you! (Again) I go back to most of your videos probably 3 times. Once before I buy, once while waiting, once to set.up, and maybe a fourth if I need a refresher. I appreciate the work you put into your content!
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@thecraftybakingnurse 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this!!!! I’ve been nervous about the rotary so I’ve been putting it off. Your explanation and video showed me it’s not scary at all! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@Arlisa1913 2 жыл бұрын
You are a rockstar and I enjoy your videos
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Cheers
@MegaDwsmith 2 жыл бұрын
Thinking I might have to upgrade from my Ortur to the X tool especially now that it works with lightburn looks like a pretty handy laser
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I kind of like having them both around. That way I can tinker with the Ortur! LOL Cheers
@meganparness4947 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clarification! I kept making the same mistake, until I found your video. I wish I had found it sooner.
@Jimc4007 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you figured out why you were having to invert the images... I might have snickered just a little when you flipped the rotor!
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
I based the orientation of the rotary based on a couple of their photos of it with the machine. Just goes to show, never trust the marketing dept! LOL Cheers
@kaepzy 2 жыл бұрын
Butta butta!!! Clicked like and subscribe immediately! My kind of video!!
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Fray! Cheers
@DK-dp5gz 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and enthusiasm. What settings would you recomend for coated Aluminum tumbler? I use Lightburn.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
50% power, 1800 mm/m Cheers
@jktrenching9181 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. I apologize if you've already done this but I'd like the ability to engrave pint beer glasses. Have you done anything like this where the diameter changes as you move up the glass.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff! I have not. But, stay tuned. I plan on making a video on this in the next few weeks! Cheers
@tankgirllovesroos 2 жыл бұрын
*clinkeez* 🍻 algorithm bump.
@jc507 2 жыл бұрын
Great videos, is it possible to engrave a picture with shades on a tumbler? Or do you remove all the material? I want to add a character to a Yeti mug.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
You can.....but black and white images look cleaner.
@lextheap1638 2 жыл бұрын
Could Probably laser in a nice reference box for that rotary to line it up reliably and quickly
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea! Cheers
@thatonegamer2709 2 жыл бұрын
What settings did you use for the tumbler?...it came out really nice
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
The settings for coated metal in Laserbox. Cheers
@dasfreakster 2 жыл бұрын
Lovr your videos. So you ahve a build for the Jason mask on the wall behind you?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like you found it! Cheers
@lynncosta1027 2 жыл бұрын
do you know what settings to use in lightburn if one is engraving multiple mugs to have the same template, the same position of the rotary, for the laser to go to the same spot everytime? for some reason, I will use the same everything and repositing the laser to the back left (my origin) and it will always be a little off when doing the same design file on a tumbler. i can't figure it out.. my Chinese laser doesn't give me that issue at all. i have tried all the different "start from" positions and it's so inaccurate when I try to engrave the same thing twice. i don't know what I'm doing wrong.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
I don't have a geat solution for you. I don't use a rotary in Lightburn very often. But when I use the rotary in Laserbox I always hand position it. Cheers
@mliphart 2 жыл бұрын
How do you engrave a ceramic coffee mug (with a handle) with the Xtool D1 Laser Engraver?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNCcqJtlx6uphqM.html Cheers!
@medic458 2 жыл бұрын
When you hit start and have that window come up with framing and the 4 arrows. My laserbox doesn't have that home icon in the middle like yours does. Is that anything to worry about?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
No. That's an older version of the software. That home button went away 2-3 versions ago. You're good to go! Cheers
@tonyttiger5554 2 жыл бұрын
What did you do to set up rotary tool? Any measurements you have to do?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Not for these particular tumblers. You can move the rollers to accommodate different sized cylinders, but these fit the current set up. Cheers
@kerrijodierberger Жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, what is the part number for the rotary engraver laser attachment. I bought the DX1 pro 10 watt, but can’t find the part number and price for the rotary attachment. Thanks
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Here's the link to their new rotary: tinyurl.com/28rwuned Cheers!
@theresajohnson3073 2 жыл бұрын
I don't have all those settings at the bottom? Do I have to click something or is it a different version? Also I am having trouble finding the one that you used lazerburn as well.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
You have to have an object (engraveable) selected in order for them to show up. Cheers
@ButtMan8888 2 жыл бұрын
Have you used your D1 rotary tool after upgrading your D1 firmware? I can no longer use mine after updating my firmware. The Z steps per mm ($102) seems to be off and there's no way to set it to what it used to be. It's set to 0 now when it used to be 100.
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't had it set up since the upgrade.
@RoughCompany1 Жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, I can't get the D1 software to recognize the rotary, and all connections are good. What would you suggest?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
It’s either a bad connection or bad cabling.
@candiewhitaker6082 2 жыл бұрын
I just got a xtool and I dont have a home button in the middle of my positioning buttons on the framing screen. Could you tell me why that is?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
It is my understanding that the home button went away after the last update. I have not heard if this was on purpose or accident at this time. Support is aware and looking into it. Cheers
@ssarver1672 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same setup. Do you have any tips for lining up your engraving with the branding on the cup?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
start your engrave from the center in laserbox. And I find that if I get eye level with the rails I can see the crosshairs better, so I do that to line them up with the piece. Cheers
@ssarver1672 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild I wonder what I am doing wrong. I choose to center in laserbox, I line it up eye level, and use a measuring tape to make sure I am dead center and lined up with the branding logo. For some reason, the cup turns what looks to be about a quarter turn before starting to engrave. I have tried to account for that, but can never get it right. Not sure if it’s some kind of a quirk with my machine/rotary in particular or what, but never heard of anyone else having problems. (Unless they don’t care too much about the branding being aligned lol).
@cjbest6378 2 жыл бұрын
@@ssarver1672 try going through the framing routine twice.
@zachmancha7880 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild hI sir was wondering your suggestion on the best spray to coat bare stainless for engraving? Sorry if you've covered this
@crawlspider 2 жыл бұрын
Can this laser do 3d engraving using grayscale image depth map?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I've seen folks in some of my laser groups do crazy 3D (looking) engravings. Cheers
@malaneycreekfarm5876 2 жыл бұрын
Im looking at the D1 to engrave anodized aluminum cylinders, have you tried to mark anodized aluminum?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Are the cylinders coated? I have not had success with marking straight aluminum with a diode laser. Cheers
@malaneycreekfarm5876 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild yep anodized
@lynnkramer927 2 жыл бұрын
Will this engrave through a thicker coating on the metal? Like a yeti or hydroflask type of bottle?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it will. Cheers!
@zachmancha7880 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild what settings so you suggest mine didn't do to well
@Powerman77775 2 жыл бұрын
I need to etch a cup that isn’t an even cylinder which makes it impossible for the rotary attachment to accurately rotate it. Do you have any products or advice you can give? I’d really appreciate it!
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Wedge it! A lot of folks trying to engrave things like pint glasses for example put a wedge under the rotary towards the narrow end to give themselves a level working surface. Cheers
@Powerman77775 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild Thank you so much for replying and answering my question I really appreciate it. Just one more question if I may. Do you have any specific ones in mind? Can you link me to something to buy? I trust your judgment.
@mammagoldfuss 2 ай бұрын
Is it not necessary to vent the laser outdoors when engraving on metal like this? Once I put the extra legs to get the height, my laser enclosurer won't close all the way so any fumes might not be caught with my fan exhaust.
@BuildDadBuild 2 ай бұрын
You always want to vent outside or use a fume extractor.
@mammagoldfuss 2 ай бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild Thanks. Didn't look like you had it vented in the videos. That's why I asked.
@dutchmeikuh8822 Жыл бұрын
Hey there Nick or anyone else.. I'm stuck on a mistery. Somehow I changed the settings and now the rotary module is laser images the other direction = inverted images. I can't find anything where I changed something? Is there a little switch on the Xtool I touched by an accident or so? I'm baffled 😐
@dutchmeikuh8822 Жыл бұрын
Ok...I'm an idiot ! Confirmed.. I set my project to laser flat instead of cylindrical.. lol
@michaelhartson9934 2 жыл бұрын
How do you know which way to turn the tumbler so the engraving doesn’t appear upside down?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Trial and error!
@tavienelson7166 Жыл бұрын
If I have it sent as cylindrical, and I go to frame my design, it just moves the cup and goes in a straight line instead of framing around the design, then it engraves in a straight line. But when I have it set as a flat surface, it will frame around the design and engrave the design but won't move the cup. Do you know why this is?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
You have something set up incorrectly. Possibly the cable from the rotary to the machine isn’t seated properly.
@deefoster2863 Жыл бұрын
how do I engrave on a square whiskey glass? thx for your time...
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
You don't need a rotary for that. It's a flat surface.
@howardjohns2821 Жыл бұрын
Did the latest update remove your cylinder working button? I can't find it even after reinstall of the software
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Are you still using Laserbox Basic? I'm using XCS and it appears to still be there. Cheers
@howardjohns2821 Жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild I am, I've thought of using light burn but haven't purchased that. Is the xcs through xtool? If so what does it run price wise normally?
@sherikasanders4789 2 жыл бұрын
Hey what kind of laptop are you using I have a Hp windows 10 will that work?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Should work fine. Don't need fancy specs for these programs. Just avoid Chromebooks (no support) Cheers
@RobertJohnsonLasers 2 жыл бұрын
I started to get confused, do not reverse/invert the image, and rotate it 90⁰ on the screen the way it should look on the tumbler. Correct?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Yup
@RobertJohnsonLasers 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild Thank you sir!!!
@MariaDominguez-sw6lw Жыл бұрын
How you ran into an issue with the rotary not rotating? If so, how did you fix it?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
UsuLly if it’s not roaring the plug isn’t seated.
@MariaDominguez-sw6lw Жыл бұрын
@@BuildDadBuild I checked, the connectors are fully seated. I’m still having issues
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Call tech support
@leifandersen7 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think it would be possible to engrave a golf ball?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
Possibly. You'd have to run some tests... Cheers
@er212 Жыл бұрын
Is there a lazerbox for d1 pro.
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
Their new software is called XCS
@JamesGames. 2 жыл бұрын
Can you use the rotary tool with LightBurn?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
It should be compatible. I haven't tried it though. Cheers
@Coachdylanhatch Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can!
@JamesGames. Жыл бұрын
@@Coachdylanhatch Yes, they have instructions in their "User Manual for xTool D1 LightBurn Software" page.
@mexem2102 Жыл бұрын
Is there a reason why mine came out squished?
@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын
There's a bunch of reasons. Usually the tumbler is slipping on the rollers. Try weighting it down with a bean bag or ziplock full of rice. Cheers
@danielparis4081 2 жыл бұрын
Is that noise in the background supposed to entertain me, or is it a machine running in your shop?
@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын
It's a shop. There's usually something running in the background. Cheers
@brentncindy9023 Ай бұрын
Do you have to remove the risers when finished burning cups (if you want to burn a piece of wood for instance)?
@BuildDadBuild Ай бұрын
Yes
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