xTool D1 10 Watt Laser Assembly and Lightburn Setup

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@ralphshaffar7277 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for a very clear and to the point, no bull, directive video which was the {Very Best} of this type I have ever watched.. Please keep up the good work and I hope others that put out videos of this type can learn to speak clearly and stay on topic as you have done. I thank you again, God Bless!

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. I’m glad that you found this video useful

@gilbertboyer9936 Жыл бұрын

I just love watching your videos. You are precise, thorough, and to the point. Congratulations.

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate your support. Thanks for watching

@kittyrings 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you Paw Paw, I managed to assemble the D1 frame without a hitch. The belt however gave me fits. It somehow got stuck and I could not get it freed. I turned the laser on its side and gently pulled on the belt and it finally gave. Scared me to death, thought I did some damage. I'm extremely new at this laser thing, so I was super careful. When folks such as myself do not have a clue as to laser, belts and what not, a very close up visual is soooo helpful. Your video got me through this...now I'm on a coffee break. LOL Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge for dummies like me. Very grateful for your knowledge and patience.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I enjoy helping others. This is the reason that I started making the videos and created this channel. Congratulations on starting on the path of laser engraving

@kristajleary Жыл бұрын

Thank you! With your help, I was able to put it together and make my first burn in 2 hours total! GREAT tutorial!!

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. I’m so glad that my videos helped you. This makes me happy. Thank you for watching my videos.

@dawgfthr1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome video. I recently ordered this laser and at the time was unaware of the firmware upgrade. Now I am even more excited as I will be able to learn and utilize Lightburn with this laser

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m so glad that it helped you

@alaynamadden1463 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered mine. Excited to try it out! Thanks for the detailed video. It will be a good addition to my CNC machine!

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, congratulations!

@dard4642 2 жыл бұрын

Great video -- thank you! My xTool arrives tomorrow and I will assemble and set it up while I rewatch this. Thanks again!

@dard4642 2 жыл бұрын

I got mine all assembled and engraved a bass clef into my sample plank. Thanks again -- Subscribed!

@robertmadden7536 2 жыл бұрын

I too was concerned regarding the cable. But great video, you lay it out in easy to understand terminology in the construction, then again when it comes to the software. Happy new year to you and your family.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to work on a solution

@healthandfitness01210 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great tutorials. You answered all my question. Fantastic!!

@PawPawsWorkShop 7 ай бұрын

Glad to help! Awesome! So glad that this video helped you. Thanks for visiting my channel

@XijohnsoniX 2 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful for a novice like me. Keep up the great work sir

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

@1-Nice-Guy 2 жыл бұрын

Xtool should link directly to your video on their site! Fantastic Job!

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that is completely up to them, thank you very much

@lithiumlounge6731 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered mine last night …I will be referring this video to set mine up Thank you

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Congratulations on your purchase

@white6oy2532 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paw Paw, I just got mine set up!

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@Jacbean10 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial ...thanks! I just ordered mine ..can't wait to try it.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, congratulations on your purchase

@leadbedr1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This video should be linked on their site.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Maybe they will read your comment

@HalfAssHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

You sir, put this video right where I needed to see it, and very in depth. I don't think the directions are written very well for the construction, and I've seen nothing else showing the ease of setting it up to run on lightburn. Thank you. Maybe we can get Makerbox to link to your video in the instructions setup page.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. May be you can contact them and suggest that to them. If it can help people I’m all for it

@kaibrendel9387 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your great Video. Greetings from germany

@PawPawsWorkShop 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Welcome. Thanks for letting me know where are you from. It’s been many years since I visited Germany. Beautiful country

@candikrush101 Жыл бұрын

You did the best tutorial! Good job

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Thanks for watching

@mooney411 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this detailed video!! Like always very helpful!! this is one of the systems that I've been looking at but I'm still not exactly sure what im going to end up purchasing. Now that they can use the light burn program I think its a good option for a first time laser owner.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

@kattiaesixx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a great video

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thank you for watching

@pravinparmar2008 Жыл бұрын

Indeed life saver sir.

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you. Thanks for watching

@blackironstrings 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks this was a big help

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. It’s a great machine. Thank you for watching

@jamescullins2709 2 жыл бұрын

nice design!

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@adrianprescott6554 Жыл бұрын

I thank you!

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

@CraftedSweetly Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! So clear! It would have taken me forever using their instructions. Would love to know what to do with the extra cable dancing around.

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@CraftedSweetly Жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop I tagged your video in my video making a project so you can help others assemble it if they purchase one. Thank you.

@tulioquinones2558 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paw Paw! Don’t know if you fixed the issue with the loose cable, but a simple hack is using 2 - “3M Command Light Clips” below the right side track. Just move the laser to the fartest left corner to extent the cable.

@ohske 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year and God Belas

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Happy New Year to you and your family.

@ohske 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Terima kasih TUHAN YESUS Memberkati Amin

@joelepack938 Жыл бұрын

Great video and it helped a lot tonight when i was assembling my xtool D1 but i think you missed a step where you have to tighten the one belt. I simply set mine to the same tension as the one thats already done on the machine. Cheers!

@user-my2lu3bf5m 11 ай бұрын

I liked this one best I used this the territorial that came with xtool and the book at 79 I needed all the help i’m getting ready to plug it in. then setup new 16:19 computer for use only for x tool. 😊

@Nosh5 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you sir

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

@flippingwoodforcash9130 2 жыл бұрын

Looking well

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@warrenscorner 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Paw Paw! I’m looking for a hobby that my wife might be interested in and this might be the ticket.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent choice. Thanks for watching

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 жыл бұрын

*Excellent build video Paw Paw!* It's a well built laser for sure, but I think it was launched a little too soon. I have had several people tell me they have had problems with it loosing loosing the home position, and the lack of limit switches compounds that problem. Also, moving the gantry by hand can throw off the square. Nicely built, some great new features, but not ready for prime time IMO. Just like most diode lasers.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I actually don’t mind not have the limit switches. The laser box basic is a little too basic. I like the fact that they finally added the ability to use Lightburn. Thank you very much for watching. By the way, your channel is growing fast.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Yes, faster than I ever imagined! I'm going to email you next week when I'm over the whole Covid thing with an idea....

@geef0813 2 жыл бұрын

I love my D1. I’ve had zero issues with it. Just ordered the new upgraded rotary and can’t wait to for it to ship the end of the month.

@Lurichards100 2 жыл бұрын

Because you are so detailed in your instructions, I was wondering if you would do a video on how to adjust the belts to know you have the correct tension on the belts. So far I haven't been able to get it right. My lines on the star and heart are off, tried to engrave letters and they are crooked. Any help you can give would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

@davidbaron4420 2 жыл бұрын

Great video I enjoy your product reviews. I would love to see laser demo in sainsmart prover xl 4030. Maybe sainsmart can send you one to do a demo of setup and operation. :)

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@timd5597 Жыл бұрын

When standing looking over the d1 frame the little switch should be in what position when running normal, towards the power button or to the tumbler outlet?

@russellmattingly8473 Жыл бұрын

Simple fix .loop the cable over the top of the bar not under.

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Yep, that’s a possibility. Thanks

@alexherrera3918 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. How do you compare the Foxalien vs the Xtool? what is better? what are the differences?

@traysoninnovations Жыл бұрын

very clear video my question is, I have the xtool pro d1 5w and I cant find any videos for that, only for the 10w and 20w. Can I use this software or do i need to use the xcs sfotware?

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Yes you can use the Lightburn software

@CuBiStories 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. I have a question which related to the alignment. So I try to print some text to the metal card and the problem that I'm facing now is how I align text to that metal card. All my text just not align to the edge of the card :(, so it is like 3, 5 degrees from the edge :( Just hope you have the solution for it. Thank you again.

@garybutler57 Жыл бұрын

I like your video and I do have questions? Have tried to engrave pens with this unit

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, yes, I have done multiple videos engraving pens.

@AngelKisses917 2 жыл бұрын

Your video was the most informative on the D1 I could find. Thank you! I just unboxed mine and I have an extra prong on the cable going to the laser does it go on the black box? You did not cover where that goes....or maybe the model has since changed. The manual is only pictures and not very good ones either. lol.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

First, thank you very much. For your question, I’m not sure, I did not have that. I only had one connector for the laser. If this connector was located near the middle of the cable then that one goes to the stepper motor

@jlowrie33 Жыл бұрын

This was great. Thanks! I noticed the Masonic logo- traveling man?

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

I made them for a person.

@troyajohnson26 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I wish there were limit switches on this thing. I've rammed it into the frame on several occasions...I've had the hardest time figuring out the Absolute, Current Position, User defined poisitions.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

There is a new version with limit switches coming out July 6th

@omere30 2 жыл бұрын

hi and thanks for the video, can you control light burn and engrave via wi fi or only laser box works with wi fi?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

I have not looked at the Wi-Fi process yet

@graysonlee1264 2 жыл бұрын

I conducted every step down to the Letter T. And my light burn setup looks different than his. So I was wondering if I could do anything or should I just reinstall?

@Falconasi 2 жыл бұрын

My question, what is the handle on the front plate used for the one that hangs down?

@AnisaBiggs Жыл бұрын

This video is amazing! Everything was pretty easy to follow. However, like most people, I'm having an issue with the laser not engraving/cutting. I can see it framing the motion that it's supposed to but when I press start in lightburn and XCS, the blue never shows up and the red laser just moves the way it's supposed to. I tried customer service but they haven't responded yet. Please help, thanks!

@pdwoodwerkz9625 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year PawPaw!!!! Great Video and as usual, a lot of really good information. You said you didn't like the cable location. Viewing the video, it seems that the cable should be able to run ABOVE the maker slide.And then secure with cable ties. Am I missing something that would not permit that kind of config to be used. It seems that it would eliminate your concern about the cable moving into the work area and possibly being cut during an operation. What is the Z axis height specs?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I’m definitely going to find a different way to solve this cable problem. To risky to have it get in the way of the project

@pdwoodwerkz9625 Жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Good afternoon PawPaw. Since I am awaiting delivery of my xTool D1, I am curious as to how you resolved the loose cable issue you mentioned above. Additional wire ties? Regards,' Dave

@Farfulitis 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos for a longtime subscriber. Do you recommend learning on the laser box software or just jump into learning lightburn? I’m a newbie to this process.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

I would just jump into Lightburn. It can do so much more.

@Farfulitis 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop What laptop specs would you recommend for Lightburn. Also, have you ever used a wireless setup?

@seanwilson3330 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I got Everything set up but for some reason I'm unable to home or remove the machine from lightburn? Any suggestion.

@seanwilson3330 Жыл бұрын

Move the machine

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I have never homed the D1. Use current position, frame,(just to make sure all fits), engrave. Go to devices under laser to select another laser

@user-my2lu3bf5m 11 ай бұрын

sir I got mine together bought computer refurbished got it together no Manuel and half power cord missing sending me another i’m wondering if i can temporarily use my tablet. Got mine together mostly from your territorial. thank you sir so much. 79 I needed all the help

@PawPawsWorkShop 11 ай бұрын

Wow, I’m sorry for all the problems that you’ve had. I do not think the tablet will work

@johnfoster6194 2 жыл бұрын

You have tested several laser units over the last year or so. Your opinion, which one would you pick as a permanent fixture for your shop?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite is the FOXAlien and the xTool D1. I can’t wait to use the new 40 watt laser on the FOXAlien

@garyparrett8955 9 ай бұрын

Can u use Vectric software to run on d1 pro. I am thinking all u needis a post processor

@rickmercer4535 2 жыл бұрын

Sir in your opinion which laser is the Best Buy the 14 watt aptabtable

@westifer566 2 жыл бұрын

Good video - I used it before assembling my new D1. Question - Using lightburn, my crosshairs outline the project to the left of the actual burn area. Is there a way to align the crosshairs to frame the actual burn area?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Your crosshairs are offset by design 16mm. It should frame correctly unless you have changes some settings

@westifer566 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop 16mm sounds exactly the amount they are left. I'll do some more digging into why.

@JohnColgan. 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds Impressive if it can nearly cut through 3mm ply in 1 pass! The machine looks good, simple, clean design. I agree the loose cabling will be a problem. I assumed during installation that the flat ribbon cable would have acted like a drag chain. But effectively it needs cable tie almost up to half way on both X & Y. And flat ribbon will say aligned straight. Neat flip out measure tool, but you didn't say how to adjust. I assume a lock nut on the sliding dovetail?? Who makes/sells it?have you posted the supplier web site?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

To adjust the z axis just unscrew the lock screw drop the laser down to the gauge and tighten it back up. Slap the gauge back home.

@alandane1213 2 жыл бұрын

As far as the cable that's in the work area, can't you route the cable over the top of the laser bar instead of under it and zip tie it to the holes on the right side? Alan

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Coming across the top does not work well. I’ve got several ideas that I am testing. I’ll share the one that works best

@rickmercer4535 2 жыл бұрын

Which laser is the Best Buy the 14 watt adaptable to x carve or the D1

@luv2craft 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video, I followed your step by step set up and got it all set up however I am stuck when it comes to Lightburn. You say to click on devices, however I can't do that because the window pops up to find my laser, I try to import and it's not found in my downloads even though I just downloaded it. I have spent 2-3 hours trying to figure this out 😞

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

When you click on devices, create the laser manually. Also, in the D1 info it tells you step by step how to add the Lightburn software and how to setup the machine in Lightburn.

@idratherberidingnow Жыл бұрын

Ran into your video while searching Thanks for the help. One thing I have not seen watching any of these videos is setting the tension on your drive belts. what are your thoughts on this. It seems to be very subjective.

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching my video. In many of the videos I show how to tension the belts. On these simple diode lasers all you need to do is to tip up the laser and let the gantry slide down. It should move slowly down. If it does not move, belts too tight. If it just falls, belts too loose. The laser should be tilted to about 45 degrees

@idratherberidingnow Жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop That my friend is good advice. Appreciate your time and your quick response......have a great day. Just hit the subscribe button......

@mikeledee8786 2 жыл бұрын

Living in the deep south myself do you keep your laser engraver in you shop and is it air conditioned? If not A/C would any harm come to the engraver? Thanks

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

The shop is air conditioned when I am in the shop. I turn off the A/C when not in the shop. So far I have never had a problem with any of the machines due to heat and humidity

@mikeledee8786 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop thanks for your response

@Cuttin_It_Close 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. How many lasers do you need.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Just enough to answer all the questions that people ask on the various machines.

@michaeljamescarlile 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I noticed a square and compass in the art library, perhaps you are a traveling man?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@mikeledee8786 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to save presets (speed, % etc) for future work? Thanks

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, use the library tool in Lightburn

@mikeledee8786 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you

@crawlspider 2 жыл бұрын

Can this laser do 3d engraving using grayscale image depth map?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there no reason why not, it’s really all about the software

@lexlobos4629 2 жыл бұрын

Do I need the computer to setup the mobile app?

@dennisshelburne778 2 жыл бұрын

Which laser machine is better in your opinion, the xtool d1 10 watt laser or the foxalien 20 watt riezer laser?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a tough question. I just started with the xTool and have found that both are excellent. The xTool is an excellent designed and very precise. The FOXAlien is built like any others. Both have compression laser beams

@neilscowden4150 2 жыл бұрын

hey Paw Paw Would it be possible to add this to my Laguna iQ with vectric to make projects more detailed. You might want to make tutorial Yes....No? I think you could do this cause your ''the man''. Give it a shot.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure, not familiar with that CNC machine

@jumpdog7618 2 жыл бұрын

Why is it so hard for me to find out what the button on to is for and also the huge toggle lever under the button???? Some one please tell me where to find this information???

@almaespinosa4505 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I am having issues with my Xtool D1 Pro Laser. I received it and tried it, the first try was perfect. Then the second time I tried it wouldn't work. The laser would move around but the laser light barely had any strength. It would move around as if it was doing the job and would take the amount of time the project would take, however there were no marks on the plywood or anything and the light was very very weak. You could barely see. I emailed customer service and it has now been a 3 month battle or recommendations and changes they want me to make which I have but nothing has solved the issue. I went ahead and tried another laser head which is the one for metals. I did 1 dog tag that came out beautiful. I went ahead and tried to do another dog tag....same thing happened....the light was too weak barely visible, the laser would move around as if it was doing de project but nothing would engrave. I didn't change anything on the setting from first project to second. I was working with pre-establish material settings. Power speed and all was verified and still nothing. Do you have any idea what it could be or how to fix it?

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

That does seem odd to only have made one engraving. Are you using air assist? Have you looked at the lens to see if it is dirty? If all that is ok, I would next look for loose connections to the laser to the control board. Then, there is a possibility of a bad control board

@almaespinosa4505 Жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Yes I looked into all of it. I even put it apart and built it again from scratch...I have cleaned the lens and done everything from disconnecting every cable and connecting again

@kittyrings Жыл бұрын

HI, PawPaw...I need a little help. I'm new to anything laser, so please bear with me. I've had my machine xtool d1 for serveral months, and because just recently I managed to figure out why my Laser head kept crashing and believe me if you see the head on the left side of that laser you would cringe. I have thirteen hits on that and it is marked for proof. Well, I also have a camera set up and was trying to figure why the alignment is ALWAYS off.....conclusion, the laser hit the rails so many times that the Gantry is now out of alignment. What I'm confused about now is how to square up the Gantry. It is off by a 5 to 6 mm on the Left side (looking at it from the front of the machine) and I'm not sure what screws I need to loosen or tighten to square it up. I've followed you on the set up (thank you for that) and all was well for me. Except for the crashes that threw it all off. Your answer, Paw Paw will help a whole bunch of D1 users out there that use LightBurn and have the same issues as I have. Just as a side note: LightBurn is a not a bad software...but Jason is trying to serve all LASERS and CO2's; and newbie's such as myself are not putting in the correct figures in for the D1, so no one wants to use it. Sorry, this is turned into a book...but you explain things so well....

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is a lot to be out of square. It seems to be all on one point. If you recall when you assembled the machine the screws that attached the y axis rail to the x axis rail on the back of the machine. You may have damaged to screw hole or maybe even broken it. You will need to loosen that area first to see the internal damage. The machine was designed to go together square. This damage has caused it to be that far out may result in having to replace parts. When you take apart the corner and see the damage please let me know and I’ll try to give solutions to repair it

@kittyrings Жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Paw Paw, I have figured out that after 8 hours of rebuilding the Xtool D1, and reinstalling the software, (even taken the time to go through the registry on Windows 10, to make sure ALL of the software was gone) that LightBurn kept reading the measurements of the bed bigger than it was, and for some reason it did seem to think that what measurement was in for a cut or burn was wrong and did its own thing. Why so many crashes. Well, the machine is not damaged (that was really scaring me to death, I've lot invested in that unit) and I've squared it up and double checked. I ran a small test burn today, coaster with a graphic in the center, and it framed it NORMAL, and engraved it perfectly. One thing that occurred to me was when I first loaded the software , I did not have my virus software turned on...this is usual however with a lot programs so after the installs I always turn it back on. Well, this time I left my virus software running as usual, and there was no issue. It is quite possible that a virus attached itself to the software and caused it to act wonky, it is of course my opinion. I watched your assembly video on the D1 and assembled exactly and now it's burned into memory.

@carmenatalig3273 2 жыл бұрын

Hi was wondering how do we put our own designs in

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Draw you design, prefer to be black and white. Take a good quality photo and upload it into Inkscape. You can create the file that you need from there. I have shown videos on this process.

@MrJoeykl66 2 жыл бұрын

If you get a chance could you please explain what you meant by the 32 = one my laser still is not working it is framing it is moving in the directions it's supposed to but it is not engraving nothing is there something I am doing wrong please help thank you in advance

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know how to get to the GRBL settings? What software are you using?

@MrJoeykl66 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop im using the latest windows. i dont know how to find my GRBL settings. my laser frames and moves it just dont engrave. sorry for being a pain.

@MrJoeykl66 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop also just trying to use laser box basic

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t use laser box. I’ll look to see how to see the GRBL settings. Also, I assume you completely followed the xTool setup including updating the firmware as necessary

@MrJoeykl66 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I follow the directions precisely did farmware updates did latest software updates everything I haven't actually tried to use light burn yet although I have it downloaded perhaps I will try that but I still think it should work with laser Box basic no?

@kingdudu75 Жыл бұрын

hello there. i got the machine couple of weeks ago. i got it to work barely (one time to see how it work) and now it doesn't work at all. when i press frame the laser head is moving but with no laser point. something happened to the machine and i can't figure it out, if anyone knows why that is happening ill be very happy. thanks a lot

@AnisaBiggs Жыл бұрын

hi, did you get this figured out? I'm having the same issue right now!

@JimEckes Жыл бұрын

Hello, a friend of mine sold me his Xtool d1 pro 10 watt, but could not find the power supply, tried contacting xtool but they would not tell me the spec.s and want be to go though a bunch of sketchy steps to buy it doing screen shots to a third party and the give the a screen shot showing it paid, not to mention they wanted $80.00 for it. All that being said, the laser head says 12vdc input, but the machine where you actually plug the machine in to says 24vdc, anyone give me a picture of the specs on the back of their power supply?

@tysonyoungstrom1090 2 жыл бұрын

When I use xtool with lightburn, my image is engrave upside down and backwards. It look like the mirror of what I want

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Just use the mirror icon at the top of the tool bar

@tysonyoungstrom1090 2 жыл бұрын

If I hit the mirror icon, then the one on my computer screen is mirrored, is that normal. And it is also upside down.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@patrickkemp8047 2 жыл бұрын

And you can use the focus arm as a bottle opener. Lol

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s hope I don’t get that desperate. Lol

@mikeledee8786 2 жыл бұрын

By material? Thanks again

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

@mikeledee8786 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Is there a hand tool for moving the design around?

@lindawalker9882 2 жыл бұрын

What app do I use. I cannot find one in the app store.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Go back on line and pull up the User Manual for the xTool. You will find everything there. You will need Laser Box Software provided. I prefer to use Lightburn. All the information is there.

@lindawalker9882 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we will try.

@hootey66 2 жыл бұрын

Is it necessary to vent this machine?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime you are burning anything that causes fumes you should ventilate.

@mdperky 2 жыл бұрын

Is it your experience that laser watts are a standard measurement across brands? In other words - can I assume that my 7.5 Watt JTech laser is less powerful than this 10 Watt laser? It may sound like a dumb question, but how do I separate marketing from facts?

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

No, there is not a really good standard and I don’t have a way to accurately measure the output.

@mdperky 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you - I've learned a lot from your video's - thank for making content for us.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

store.xtool.com/?ref=Z7HBgvK54DJ0sU an affiliate link to shop for the xTool

@mannyfresh8504 2 жыл бұрын

My laser has been acting weird. Weaker, wont fully cut through anymore. Settings are the same as they always have been and it was doing everything perfectly before. Engraving with great detail and cutting through 5mm birch in 1 pass… I have to complete 75 wedding invitations, after 24 its acting up.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Two things to consider. One you may need to clean the lens on the laser. Use alcohol wipe. The second factor is the laser head is considered disposable. At full power the diode laser will last about 1000 hours. With let power it will last longer

@mannyfresh8504 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop wow… thanks didn’t know about the use of the laser information. Im going to try cleaning the lens when I get home and see it that works out. Thank you.

@mannyfresh8504 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully purchasing a new laser head is simple if thats necessary… trying to get in touch with the xtool team definitely isn’t simple 🤦🏾‍♂️

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

They have had a number of COVID lockdowns

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Here is a link to xTool.com. store.xtool.com/?ref=Z7HBgvK54DJ0sU

@jeanninecannito3632 Жыл бұрын

Paw, paw...can you please help me?? Customer service is giving me the email runaround. I follow all the instructions and attempt to frame. Nothing happens. I click process and get a mressage the project is "complete" even though the laser has not moved. I dont know what I am doing wrong. It looks so easy, but I cant get this STUPID MACHINE TO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am ready to take a hammer to it!

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Are you using Lightburn or laser GRBL?

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

In the instructions there are drivers. Did you add the drivers? Does the machine power on at all?

@jeanninecannito3632 Жыл бұрын

Using XCS. Powers on. I see the red x but machine does not reply to any commands. Lightburn is too complex for me right now

@howardhughes6311 2 жыл бұрын

Great job with this . Please Please Please stop saying "GO AHEAD" You do not have to say it! Thanks

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Noted. Thanks

@dard4642 2 жыл бұрын

Glue gun for wire harness: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrWZktRluMy9eJ8.html

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea. Much better than drilling holes in the frame. That was not an option

@eherby 2 жыл бұрын

you take a bunch of time showing how to install screws, but when you get to importing to lightburn, you take off like a rabbit.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Installing Lightburn is very easy and straight forward. Do you have a specific question?

@eherby 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop yes, I’ve set up my unit. It is moving around just great. I can’t get the laser to fire. Now to my comment. I love you videos, but you pointed out several times how well engineered the product was, and how easily it was to put together, then it is off to the races. I don’t know if you discussed firmware update and switch positions at all.