(DON’T DO THIS) to Your Laser The XTool D1 Pro 20w

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I was lucky enough to test out and show off the brand new XTool D1 Pro 20w diode laser. During my initial test I ran into some that cut my testing way shorter than I expected, though even with just a few test cuts I am blow away by what this amount of laser power is capable of.
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I used to think most diode lasers were just glorified toys especially compared to my big expensive co2 lasers, but the XTool D1 changed my mind with their new diode technology giving more power then I thought possible. co2 Lasers better watch out cause this thing packs a powerful punch.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

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[@MarkChristopherpens]

Would absolutely love to see a video on the assembly! Cheers from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

[@billieb]

I am wishing now I had gone for the 20W! Good vid. love the humor!

[@GeorgiaWoodsHomesteading]

Very cool. We have those types of limit switches at work as well. We call them Prox Sensors. Can't wait for you to see our cutting tool in action. Keep the videos coming. I was disappointed to not see the critters in this one 😋. My vacation starts in August, I'll have to start grabbing them up during the weekends to give you and Brooke a break. Love you, Nikki

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Oh yeah that it proximity sensors I can never find the right words when recording the voice over in my closet haha.

[@GeorgiaWoodsHomesteading]

@@ChadsCustomCreations does your closet have a lock on it too? I use mine to get two minutes of alone time 😫

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@GeorgiaWoodsHomesteading haha no, no locks on my closet... Yet

[@christinebagatin5945]

Yes pls! On the correct assembly. Also, well explained! Tnx

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Thank you for watching!

[@love1nallgivespower923]

Thanks for your great work

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Thank you for watching!

[@stevebryson5464]

Yes, please do an assembly video

[@TheSwedishMaker]

Sounds like something I would probably do as well 😂 great video man!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Hahaha thanks for saying that I feel like such a dummy.

[@michaelmathiesen2710]

Would love to see assembly video please.

[@ulrichlegros]

Hi, at 3:00 you have set your 20W laser on 3mm, try to put it on 6mm for your test 7mm wood.

[@dwwoodbuilds]

The D1 pro looks awesome. I just got the D1 a couple of months ago, so I'm jealous! ;) Interesting results for the higher air pressure for the air assist, I guess thinking about it, it makes sense since it could force air into the deeper cut and clear out smoke and debris. As to your decision to downgrade to a previous firmware version... I don't think i really need to say much, looks like you learned the correct lesson. I'm sure Keith will give provide plenty of constructive feedback on the next podcast episode... That being said, please keep making laser product review and usage videos!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Thank you David yeah, I am sure I'll never hear the end of that decision lol 😂

[@quetzalcoatlhermeticus8024]

​@@ChadsCustomCreationshey man, how much psi you set for let's say 3mm plywood or 80 lb paper?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@quetzalcoatlhermeticus8024 I normally just keep the PSI maxed out while cutting but if it is causing issues you can definitely bring her down. I do very low psi when engraving.

[@patrickkemp8047]

Would like an assembly video

[@Degan092786]

Assembly video yes please

[@marklengal9990]

Yes. PVC is very toxic when burned and needs to be removed. I’m sure the meant it will cut some me plastics but they should include at least a warning ⚠️

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Thank you for your input xtool is good about fixing mistakes like this so my bet is it gets changed before hitting the main market.

[@maluskakrecik]

@@ChadsCustomCreations quantity also makes the danger. Cutting a thin pvc sheet is one thing, cutting a piece of thick pvc is something else

[@lorenaenns3215]

I would like an assembly video

[@marklengal9990]

I had no idea I could use my own air compressor. That’s a game changer.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yeah I was pretty surprised to see the difference when I went from low PSI to high PSI

[@marksneyd1262]

@@ChadsCustomCreations is xtool air pump limited to 34psi?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I don't know the actual psi coming out of the xtool air pump if I was to guess I am thinking it would be around 5psi

[@user-my2lu3bf5m]

i will be getting for my budget 10w

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

That’s a great place to start.

[@rzimme1]

Please post how you fixed it, I bricked my xTool D1 last night doing the same thing. The firmware update process for xTool is confusing at best.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Hey Bob this method right here should get you back up and running. I've been meaning to put out an updated video but currently I am stuck with a huge local order keeping me from picking up the camera. support.xtool.com/hc/en-us/articles/7488237385751

[@bunnybabybevytv6434]

Good video

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Thank you!

[@BitSmythe]

3:20. “What appears to be” I suspect you’re looking to the left of the air assist nozzle. That’s the crosshair projector. The flame sensor is at the bottom, next to the red and black wires. It looks like dark LED.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yes you are correct I definitely got mixed up there.

[@jeffrichied4521]

Another question or two: - a fellow teacher said he uses xtool M1 in his class, but it’s a good chunk more $ and the biggest difference I can see is the enclosure. Are u aware of any differences that might be worth the $? - any safety considerations I should prep for before I turn my class loose? (Venting, goggles, enclosure, etc.) Thx much!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

So the M1 is enclosed and also has a vinyl cutter but I've never been a fan of the all in one machines as they to me seem to do the jobs less well than a dedicated machine. I am about to get the enclosure kit for the D1 and make a video on how to setup a laser indoors. But yes for the classroom enclosure is a good idea as you won't have to have glasses on everyone in the classroom. Venting will be big for you have access to a window? If not there are units that filter out all the smoke and can be left indoors but I haven't personally used those yet.

[@jeffrichied4521]

@@ChadsCustomCreations thx much! The windows in the class don’t open but I do have a vent hood used for Chemistry labs that I could place the exhaust hose in. More research to do but I’m leaning towards the D1. Thx again!!

[@Chris-uc7kh]

If I’m going to do the air assist upgrade you mentioned with the air compressor in your description, do I have to buy the air assist through them for any reason or can I skip that and put that money toward the upgraded compressor? What I’m saying is I f I don’t buy the air assist through Xtool, will there still be a connection for me to hook up my upgraded air compressor to?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yes no need to purchase the air assist with xtool if you want to reach the higher psi like I showed.

[@Chris-uc7kh]

@@ChadsCustomCreations You’re my hero! Thanks for such a quick response. Ordering with your code now, hope it helps a bit! Love the videos! Keep up the good work!

[@stevebrillaud4781]

Chad I see you were having problems with light burn using a Mac computer! Me too ,have you gotten the Mac to connect to the D1 pro ? If so how .?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Mine was actually a windows computer but it was my fault for messing up the firmware on the machine. Though xtool did show me how to fix it I added their solution to my latest video on the description.

[@astedino]

Hi, are you using the lightburn or the program that follows with xtool?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

The test that I ran I used their new software called creative space it's actually looking pretty good similar to lightburn. But this machine also works with lightburn which I do prefer.

[@joythomas100]

"Fixing" Lightburn? Must be joking,right?!!! BEST Ever Laser Software!!!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Definitely not an issue coming from LightBurn I think it was just having an incompatibility with the x-y coordinates I am sure it was my fault as now I am seeing they have a device important file for adding to LB I am sure I screwed up something in the Manuel setup I did. Sure wish I could go back and not do what I did. Lesson learned for sure.

[@texmextrol]

Thought you were going to make an x with the band-aids haha

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Crap missed opportunity

[@s-yvonne5182]

I heard that sculpfun will also produce 20w machine, are you planning to make a comparison video?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

At the moment I have only heard from them in testing out their 10w laser.

[@s-yvonne5182]

@@ChadsCustomCreations I heard the 20w laser head will be released this month.

[@victitova3811]

I am very new to lasers, but I need something to cut 3m self-adhesive sheets to custom shapes. I am using some vinyl cutter for this, but I am very unhappy about its accuracy. How many hours per day can this machine work, in your opinion, and how long would it last in general? 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I’ve run mine straight for over 8 hours I don’t see why it couldn’t go longer either.

[@BitSmythe]

10:18 That’s simply an IR LED and detector. Interrupting the light triggers the sensor. Simple. Just like auto-flush toilets, or the automatic sinks that never work right.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

You’re right

[@BlueScreenOfDead]

silly question.... WHY is adding air assist helping the make things better ? Specialy at those high pressures ?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I don't know the exact science behind it but besides keeping your lens clean to work at optional power I would guess air is also removing the particles that are being burned clearing the way for the laser to continue to pass through thicker layers without being blocked. I also think that there is some kind of adding fuel to the fire thing going on if you imagine blowing on a campfire it intensifies the heat and I believe the laser is having something similar happing here. I am Interested to hear what others think aswell.

[@BlueScreenOfDead]

@@ChadsCustomCreations i think you are right, dont own a laser yet, but i am learning and getting enough information to make a choice, incl all its tools.

[@bulentakyildiz3424]

Hi. Can i use atomstack laser air assist to xtool d1 pro? Thankyou😊🙏🙏

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Probably as long as the air tube that goes into the xtool is a 7mm or 1/4” I believe. Or you could always get an adapter too.

[@brightsides6581]

Hi can we fit xtool d1 laser head on any other lasers rail like if I have sculpfun Or outur?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I bet if you were good with electronics and 3d printing some adapters I bet it could be done.

[@mathewpundt2075]

Assembly video

[@billieb]

I need help. I have a ryobi air compressor that will hold a set pressure. It has an air hose attachement fitting. I cannot figure out how you added the gauge thingy. Is there anothe vid on the set up I can watch?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Did you purchase the fittings kit in my Amazon links?

[@billieb]

@@ChadsCustomCreations I bit the bullet and just did it. I took the air our fitting out and put in one of the blue ones. But -- the shut off valve you show at the xtool end is not in the kit. Do you have a part # for it? 9:54 in the video?

[@billieb]

never mind. I overlooked it in the list!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Very interesting, if they send me a laser I'll use it🤣

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

They probably won't trust me anymore after this 🤣

[@TheGrantAlexander]

@@ChadsCustomCreations well they can trust me😁😁

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@TheGrantAlexander @xtool get this guy a laser!

[@jeffrichied4521]

I teach HS and am seriously considering getting this for my class. I’d love to see assembly video. Thx! Do you know if software can be downloaded/run by Chromebook?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I am sorry to say that at this moment lightburn can only be run on windows or Mac, though you could have the students do their design work on the Chromebooks and transfer to a Google drive and have a dedicated device at the laser where they could import their projects.

[@jeffrichied4521]

@@ChadsCustomCreations Thx for the quick reply. I was thinking of doing something similar for the 3D printer this year, so I’ll probably just set up another old PC for the laser printer as well.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@jeffrichied4521 that's the way to do it!

[@iruleyou05]

Coming after a fiber laser is a stretch. It might scratch the surface of doing a quick 5 second marking pass on a fiber, but this isnt the power to keep up with removing metal in the same way.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Stay tuned my friend

[@lukedumoulin6049]

Also it drives me insane when you use metric and standard in the same measurement lol 1mm/sec for a 3/4 inch hole lol love to calculate that one

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Hahaha 🤣 sorry I've started using lasers for speed in terms of metric and all measurements in the design are all imperial blame Lightburn for letting me set it that way.

[@lukedumoulin6049]

@@ChadsCustomCreations lol yeah I just was curious for cut time at 1mm/s is pretty easy math aside from conversations

[@mtnmage]

Compressor Question: I like the idea of the HPA, but am struggling to find a compressor. The one you are showing may be workable, but one thing you are not mentioning is how long are you running it at 40psi? Is that the maximum continuous output of the machine? Is the motor cycling, or, running the entire time? How long can the motor manage that? When I am completely up to speed, I'll be doing 380x800mm ish pieces with deep (1.5mm) engraving, which could take quite a while, even if I used the 40w, so, I am trying to find a machine that won't leave me with a pile of compressor motors in my yard.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yes it can handle 40psi constantly I’ve run mine for hours and hours and haven’t run into problems yet. Probably 18 hours straight some days.

[@mtnmage]

@@ChadsCustomCreations Does it run constantly or cycle?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@mtnmage I think runs constantly when running 40psi cause it is trying to get back to 120psi.

[@mikeferretti7422]

Does the pro also have the option for the longer rails?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yes I believe it does.

[@BitSmythe]

10:25m My D1 Pro has limit switches on just two sides, for X and Y travel. Not “all sides.”

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I may have gotten it wrong

[@chuckstrunk3746]

Would and air compressor for an air brush system work for the air assist?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I would definitely think so. The PSI probably won't be super heigh but I bet it would be similar to the Xtool stock air assist

[@chuckstrunk3746]

@@ChadsCustomCreations Thank you!!

[@jamesfoskey8703]

What is the fix to that problem?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

I believe just re-uploading the original firmware is all it needs. Stay tuned "I'll be back"

[@Humbledandelion]

Is there are plant based alternative to acrylics on the website?...acrylics pollute..

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

As far as I am aware I don't think so. PLA on 3D printing is somehow plant based I wonder what a laser would do with that. Clear is probably not an option but opaque colors would be available I am sure.

[@Humbledandelion]

@@ChadsCustomCreations I own a 3d printer I wanted to engrave on some keychains I did but I dont know how the laser will work on plant based resin.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@Humbledandelion I definitely have that in my list of materials to test and share the results on.

[@user-my2lu3bf5m]

is it possible to use a drawing my great granddaughter created to have it cut out her dog sketches. can you add your own creations in computer from a drawing she is amazing artist at 13 offered 100$ to paint sketch people’s dogs

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Definitely you can just take a picture with your phone and import that into the software.

[@joythomas100]

Mistakes Cost! Now you know it as well!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Yes it definitely hurts I am hoping it will be a simple file to reload and maybe I'll be back up and running. Fingers crossed.

[@peterwetton2655]

Do not cut pvc on any laser cutter, it corrodes your parts and is toxic, get a vinyl cutter if you want to cut it.

[@grumpywoodchucker]

"Instructional Video", "Instructional Video", "Instructional Video", "Instructional Video", *internet chanting

[@addohm]

PVC can be cut (melted) in well ventilated areas.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Interesting but is it worth the risk?

[@user-my2lu3bf5m]

yes interested i’m in process of buying want all the help at 79 i need visual and auto help thank you.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Glad to hear you are doing it I will try to help as much as possible.

[@MegaSchoolman]

3:20 That looks like it's the crosshair/aiming laser

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

You are absolutely right 🤦‍♂️I did find the flame sensor and that's definitely not it. I should have known as the normal D1 has the red dot pointer in the same place.

[@love1nallgivespower923]

Please make instructional video please

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

You got it

[@BitSmythe]

2:15 What’s “film?”

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

“Film” in English means to have recorded with a video camera.

[@BitSmythe]

@@ChadsCustomCreations Oh, you mean “videoed” or “recorded.” Film is a thin layer or coating.

[@anonymous-wx5xu]

Can I just buy one of your laser engraver?

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

😅

[@anonymous-wx5xu]

Can I? Brand new is too expensive

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

@@anonymous-wx5xu have you looked at the pricing on the 5w option wouldn't be a bad place to start. My first laser was a 2.5w 😊

[@anonymous-wx5xu]

I did, but I just want to buy from you because I can feel you well sell me good secondhand laser engraving machine for cheap price, it's a win for me I guess 😅

[@anonymous-wx5xu]

I did, but I just want to buy from you because I can feel you well sell me good secondhand laser engraving machine for cheap price, it's a win for me I guess 😅.

[@Hatchmade]

Wow. Call Me impressed. 3/4 inch plywood

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

You and me both wait til I get this thing fixed I am going deeper 😂

[@harldave9850]

PVC Is dangerous. And they could be opening themselves to lawsuits!!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

As far as I know thankfully this was removed from all of the production models before shipping to the masses.

[@mrsdizi1234]

I have a love hate with this 20w kinda a waste looking for something new, no customer support for all the things that go wrong with it...

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

What’s going on with yours? I hear the best way to get support is through the official Xtool FB group.

[@torowazup1]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼🍎😂😎

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

👍

[@__--JY-Moe--__]

One out of four hundred million! what happened to the American maker's market?? did ya'll miss the sign that reads: please be a 🐒🙈🏖

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

🙈🙉🙊