This software is easy to operate and everything a beginner needs. It’s also tuned to work specifically for your laser – you must link the laser to the software – and has many helpful presets for materials sold by xTool. You can draw shapes, vector lines and add text with XCS. Best of all, the software understands JPGs so you can import photos and clipart without trouble. Before creating your works, you can place the aluminum sheet in the working area of xTool D1 Pro to protect your desk or floor from being smoked or burned.

The D1 Pro is a Class 4 laser that can damage your eyes and burn skin. It also produces smoke and fumes while engraving or cutting materials. You must take precautions to operate the machine safely. Use this and any other laser at your own risk. Rotary Engraving Available w/ Starter and Standard Bundle MORE MATERIALS, MORE CREATIONS Produce a variety of projects out of a variety of materials thanks to the xTool D1 Pro's compatibility with engraving and cutting a wide catalog of materials. The D1 Pro does not have a screen of any sort and requires a computer to operate. You can connect to the laser with a USB cord, WiFi or phone app. I used WiFi and ran the laser from a desktop PC. There’s a start button on the machine to prevent unattended operation, so you’ll still need to stay in the area.

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Put the shaft through the coupling, and then put it through the timing belt and insert it into the idler pulley. For details about how to create with example projects, see “Example Project - Making a Phone Holder.” TBF to xTool, many seemingly-insignificant details can impact the actual ability of a laser cutter. The laser has a very finely focused beam, from .1 to .08 mm, for thin, detailed lines. The powerful 20 watt laser combined with a print speed of 400mm/s can cut and engrave faster to save you time when compared to a 5 or 10 watt laser like the Creality CR Falcon.

Ex. some 'wood' may be more thermally-conductive or moisture-laden than others samples of the same species. If you can't put the shaft through the timing belt, the possible cause is that the timing belt is set too tight. You can adjust its tension by turning the screw.After looking at the insulated cup, I'm doubtful this would fit my needs for precision-cutting small batches of sheet aluminum. The air assist blows cool air onto your work surface, which prevents charring while also keeping the smoke from gunking up the laser lens. The results are cleaner cuts, less charred looking engraving and a safer experience. The air pump and tubing are much like those seen on a fish tank or airbrush, and just as noisy.

Try to set the timing belts on the right and left plates to the same tension, so that xTool D1 Pro can cut and engrave materials properly.The laser is suitable for thin material cutting, and moderate sized product engraving when using the risers. Playing with the settings and running test cards on your material type before a project, can improve results dramatically. Make sure you run these tests to achieve professional results. The D1 Pro is equipped with a transparent safety shield over the laser module, however there is a slight gap between the shield and the material. Because of this gap, you must always wear safety glasses that protect you from the 455 nm (blue) wavelength light. A pair is provided with the machine.

The screws are used to set the tension of the timing belts. Do not fully tighten them. Otherwise, the timing belts may be damaged. Align the middle plate with the screw holes on the sliders, and use screws to hold the middle plate and sliders together.The optional enclosure is well worth the extra cost, as it completely seals the laser from view. It also helps control smoke emitted from the materials that you’re burning. A small fan is included to help pull the air through a hose, which you can then hook up to a vent or other purification system.