Is The xTool F1 Ultra Laser Worth It?

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The xTool F1 Ultra is a beast of a machine with a dual 20W Fiber AND Diode Laser source...but is it worth the extra cost? Let's find out.
*Note: xTool sent me this unit for review, but had not input on the video's content.
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xTool S1 - geni.us/xtool-s1
Timestamps
00:00 - Start
05:03 - Speed
06:01 - Live Preview Feature
07:06 - Size
08:19 - Camera
08:54 - Batch Processing
11:29 - Overall Build
11:51 - Touchpad
12:06 - Exhaust
12:25 - Safety
13:01 - F1 Biggest Benefit
13:33 - Conveyer Belt Benefit
13:52 - Do I Recommend It?

Пікірлер: 38

@makeorbreakshop 4 күн бұрын

Check out the xTool F1 Ultra (and save a little money) with my link -> geni.us/xtoolf1ultra

@ChadsCustomCreations 2 күн бұрын

Hey Brandon great video, just a correction to note at 12:40 it does have a door safety switch and you can toggle it off or on inside the settings.

@makeorbreakshop Күн бұрын

Yeh thanks, now realizing I totally missed that.

@photonashville 4 күн бұрын

$4K is a bit much. Don't hear much positive comments about xTool customer service.

@digitaldoom3593 3 күн бұрын

Mine is being delivered tomorrow cant wait...

@jrulison 4 күн бұрын

Would like to see you compare this to a standard fiber laser.

@makeorbreakshop 3 күн бұрын

Coming soon, now that we are a good number of the desktop all in one style fiber units I need to compare them.

@mixedpopcornproductions9692 3 күн бұрын

There’s another machine coming from Xtool soon and I’m excited to see what their multifunctional craft machine is like. I don’t feel I have come across a machine for my craft needs so 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

@makeorbreakshop 3 күн бұрын

Just finished testing it out, it's pretty sweet!

@mixedpopcornproductions9692 3 күн бұрын

😱😱 stop!! Now I'm really excited. Your reviews are great and can't wait to see your take on the new machine.

@monportlaser 2 күн бұрын

Hi @makeorbreakshop , when can you review Monport GI60 laser?

@justinbanks2380 3 күн бұрын

Had no idea you could do that type of relief on slate! 🤯 Is that using the fiber or blue diode? I just bought a 30w LaserMatic mk2, would love to be able to do something like those reliefs, even if not as deep

@justinbanks2380 3 күн бұрын

Would love to see a video or even just a short explanation of how you can get that type of effect on slate. I searched for some tutorials online, and all I found was engraving pictures on the surface (which is cool, yet not what you showed) perhaps I'm searching the wrong term? (Searched for making bas reliefs on slate with laser, and similar permutations)

@thenightninja13 3 күн бұрын

@@justinbanks2380 embossing is the term xtool uses

@makeorbreakshop 3 күн бұрын

It’s using the fiber

@Tarbard 3 күн бұрын

@@justinbanks2380 try searching for 2.5d fiber laser engraving

@rcarroll05 2 күн бұрын

There is a software toggle in XCS to turn on and off the shield safety. So if the shield is up it will turn the laser off.

@makeorbreakshop 2 күн бұрын

oh shoot, should have double checked it before talking about it, thanks for mentioning it!

@pistonslapuk 12 сағат бұрын

Hey Brandon, what size is the exhaust outlet on the back of the machine please?

@GeekBuildersNet 4 күн бұрын

Interested to hear your take on the Ultra. Also, do you think its worth it for xTool to keep the F1 Prime when the Ultra Exists?

@makeorbreakshop 3 күн бұрын

For the F1 Prime do you mean the original F1? If so, totally that form factor is perfect for smaller stuff and being portable. It would be nice if the could up the wattage on the fiber to at least 5W/10W though, not sure how that would impact the size.

@GeekBuildersNet 3 күн бұрын

@@makeorbreakshop Got it… Thanks

@gear_ant 2 күн бұрын

Can i install an xy bed on the f1 ultra?

@Adriel59 4 күн бұрын

I want to get a co2 laser but am put off by the size for engraving metal cards. would this be a better alternative?

@TheExtremeElementz 4 күн бұрын

Yes it would do a better job, but so would the F1 (normal). Also something not discussed here is the fact there are no safety features that stop the laser when the case is open classifies this as a Class 4 laser.

@Adriel59 4 күн бұрын

@TheExtremeElementz thanks, I want to do some custom mtg metal cards and this looked like a great idea

@TheExtremeElementz 4 күн бұрын

@@Adriel59 That would be pretty dope. If you’re not going for deep engraving like the example coins he showed off the F1 normal would do an excellent job at much less cost than the Ultra. But then again an S1 10w + IR Laser would be more versatile for almost the same cost. With the S1 you’d have to swap the laser module when wanting to use IR vs 10w and yes it wouldn’t print as fast considering it’s not a galvo BUT the option to do more larger projects later might be appealing. Choices… choices. Goodluck!

@Adriel59 3 күн бұрын

@TheExtremeElementz I hear ya. On one hand though. I like how nice it looks like when it has deep the engraving

@thenightninja13 3 күн бұрын

@@TheExtremeElementz He does mention there isn't a switch for the case.

@JoelC-pp4zz 21 сағат бұрын

The F1 uses 2watt infrared not a fiber laser only the F1 ultra uses a fiber laser

@TheMacleod2770 2 күн бұрын

No air assist, then you immediately put the plate on the ultra the wrong way. 🤦

@makeorbreakshop 2 күн бұрын

It can work any direction, but having the grooves heading towards the back exhaust could help some but still won't fix the issue of air assist on top during cuting.