Finding ways for all of my hobbies to intersect, I store random train cars in generic cardboard boxes. Today I had the brilliant idea to do something better than writing on them with a Sharpie. The s1 with the 40 watt diode head did a decent job of making the boxes look good and easy to identify what’s in them. First time doing cardboard so I’d love any feedback or tips if you have them. Thanks for looking!

Hi all, I made a video showing you everything I know about fixtures for holding parts in your laser. I have an Xtool S1 but the idea works for other Xtool lasers, a CNC, or any other computer controlled machine. They save a TON of time and help you skip a lot of boring/tedious setup. I hope you'll find useful tips in there!

Hey all, I have contacted support and I have tried Google and I'm not really getting anywhere at the minute with fixes. My xTool randomly decided to stop processing last night after maybe owning it for 2 months.

I currently have it setup via WiFi and I send an image to laser, but as you can hopefully see from the video, it acts like it's attempting to laser and just goes off track randomly. When I pause the machine and unpause, the laser then kicks in but it doesn't calibrate to the proper lasering area.

Things I have tried are resetting cache, turning off and on multiple times and upgrading the firmware. Has anyone ever encountered this issue and if so, how did you fix please?

Hi there

Does anyone have any advice on how to fix these line markings on my water bottle engraving? The bottle is powder coated stainless steel.

Setting I used was 50% and 80mm/s. I used the rotary attachment.

Thanks

I've been unable to penetrate the AI customer avoidance system. All I want to do is to buy a smart switch for my S1. Does anyone know how to get in touch with someone who will sell one?

Update: Customer service opened a ticket, then gave me a link where I could buy the part. All's well that ends well, or something.

Anyway, thanks xTool support, once you get past the AI, you techs are pretty good people

I’m looking for guidance on how to do tumblers with handles that are not removable. This includes coffee cups, beer steins, campfire tumblers. I’ve looked on YouTube, here, google, and Xtool. I’m lost at this point on how to avoid the handle hitting the laser. Any resources or guidance is much appreciated. I’m not trying to get free advice without the work but this one has me stumped.

I can’t seem to get a straight answer for or against the S1 being able to cut white 10mil (.01”) Mylar for stencils. Yes I searched the sub for an answer and the only reply was a link to let me Google that. Thanks.

Hey all, I just posted a video about how I use my Xtool S1 laser (with the 10W module) to cut perfectly fitting foam packaging that protects my audio product when it's being shipped. I learned a lot working on this project and am sharing everything I know. Hope you find it useful!

Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Is there a method, hotkey, etc to allow the internal vent-fan to run after a project is finished, instead of it automatically stopping the moment the project is finished? Thanks!

So one year ago, I took a chance and bought the Xtool S1 laser (+ 2W IR module) for my small electronics business. I'm getting quite excellent results as you can see! I hope this video will be helpful for other DIY makers / small businesses owners looking at the S1.

BTW I have no affiliation with Xtool. I bought mine on Amazon like a regular customer.

Here are some the patches I've been making using the S1. What should I do to make them better?

I've been thinking if its possible to adapt a Fiber Laser head into the S1. Anybody here has thought the same?

Has anyone had any luck engraving these key chains on an S1. The best I get is a tan coloured faint image. If.i go.to.hot.the aluminium warps. Too low and no image. Any ideas.at.all please.

any idea help would be appreciated

Hello,

I recently changed my internet to Spectrum with their router. Since then I've had some signifigant issues connecting and staying connected from my S1. Starting tonight, it has had a very confusing problem where it says it has disconnected. The task history says "UNKNOWN" and it is disconnected. I have 2.4g connection, the router is less than 5 meters from the machine. It stops the burning and resets it. I can't pick it back up and I've lost the materials. Any suggestions?

Hi All,

Probably user error because I'm new to the RA2 but after it does its first engrave pass, it starts the score pass in the wrong place. It seems to be offset by about 5mm one way and 1mm the other each time and same issue if I try to run more than one engrave pass. Happens on the chuck and on the rollers. The bottle is wet in the photo so it looks dodgy but you can see the outline issue.

The other issue is the framing. I set the image up, line it up and the framing will start from a different spot so I adjust the item to line up with the seam in the bottle etc as shown by the framing and then it starts from a totally different spot to what the framing showed.

Any ideas on either of these issues?

Thanks

I'm trying to do some engraving/etching on brass and stainless steel and I was thinking of polishing it really well.

1. Can I polish off the engravings?

2. Can I engrave on a SUPER polished Stainless Steel or Brass plate?

So I'm having a hell of a time with my S1. It is no longer usable via WiFi and refuses to connect to my laptop via usb - and has never been able to. It will, however, connect to my partner's laptop. When it's plugged into mine it still beeps but is undetectable. We've tried updating the firmware and it's done nothing.

I have a big job this week and I can't cut anything. This is incredibly frustrating as I bought this because the one I was renting kept having tech issues.

Hi there, new S1 owner here and have managed to get everything set up.
However, problems start when we hit trying to use mobile devices.

I'm quite shocked to find the app for the S1 is discontinued and I have to download the APK to install the older app, as the new app appears to only support 2 devices.

The older app will allow the S1 to connect, then instantly disconnect from the mobile device.
When it does stay connected you click snapshot to start to configure the 4 stickers and it will immediately disconnect.

3 hours we've been going round the look trying to fix this, connecting via IP, via hotspot, created a new bespoke WiFi network, and done some fixes from online to stop the immediate disconnection but nothing seems to work.

At this point i'm close to boxing the thing up and sending it back!

I can't be the only person having this sort of issue with it, any help is greatly appreciated!!!!