XTOOL D1 Laser Foot Bracket and Laserbox Grid

[@CSISeattle]

This is brilliant. Up until this point, I have been using squares to line up my projects. One bump and I start all over. Thank you for this.

[@MrMokokokoloko]

Finding it is impossible to do a two-sided circuit board mask without something like this. That aiming cross-laser is just too noisy to place precisely by hand. This seems like a very good solution that probably should have been provided by XTool in the first place. Thank you.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

No problem!

[@wesdresen9994]

Just watched your video. Got a new Pro 20 on order and have the feet on my printer right now. Thanks for the help.

[@cactusJen]

Thank you ever so much for posting these educational tutorials! I will have some idea of how to use my XTool when it arrives because of you.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Thank you! You are very welcome.

[@johnbritt3738]

Mine is on the way too !!!

[@GAonMyMind]

You the man! thank you for taking the time to make and share this!

[@BusterBeagle3D]

you are welcome

[@GlennArango]

thanks for all the intro content for the D1! Just picked one up was looking into a honeycomb grid, but doing so would hide the grid on the cutboard. What would you suggest as a solution to get the same benefit if using a honeycomb grid?

[@drdj314]

I was wondering the same thing. Following for response/guidance.

[@gregoryosen4464]

I am manually moving the laser to the top left corner before I input the 216 then 203 movements since there is no longer a home button.

[@LaserGarage]

Great idea man! I just got my D1 last week and this will help a lot. Thank you

[@BusterBeagle3D]

You are very welcome!

[@shawnrice4326]

This is a great tool. I just got mine and was wondering how I could set mine up like this. Thank you.

[@jenl.386]

Thank you so much for this video and the files. You got me all set to have more consistent cuts. :)

[@BusterBeagle3D]

You are very welcome. Happy to help.

[@flyboyhihawaii3017]

I received my set. Perfect solution and a very fair price ! Thank you.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

You are very welcome. Thank you!

[@dimesonhiseyes9134]

Why not a grid pattern? I'm debating between an xtool and ortur. And the x tool really needs something like this. Wouldn't a grid pattern work better for aligning multiple smaller workpieces?

[@mikesmith7989]

Just recently purchased a D1 and really enjoyed all the helpful tips. Getting everything set up and saw your video on the grid. Can you please explain how to open up the LQX file. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks Mike

[@BusterBeagle3D]

The .lqx can only be imported into laserbox basic. Unfortunately I don’t have a grid that opens in any other program.

[@scootershooter2792]

Great video still waiting on my D1. do you know of any way to add air assist to this machine?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Thank you! Someone made one on Thingiverse. I have not tried it but it seems interesting. www.thingiverse.com/thing:5041788

[@over60crafter]

Thank you for this,I ordered my xtool d1,it should arrive soon.I was wondering if there is anyway to add limit switches as I did an upgrade on my shapeoko and I have limit switches that I can use on this machine. I have no idea where to start any recommendations on videos to watch to connect them if it is at all possible.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

No ports seem accessible on the motherboard so nothing to plug them into. Plus this isn’t the the open source machine at all so firmware upgrade would take a bit of work to get right.

[@over60crafter]

@@BusterBeagle3D Thank you.I did write to them asking if I could have connected the laser to my shapeoko which would have made more sense,but they could not recommend it that might be a big market for them selling the lasers to owners of cncs if they could figure out the wiring.

[@fasthoggen11]

I bought the feet for the D1. From your Etsy store.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Thank you very much. Hope you liked them!

[@fasthoggen11]

@@BusterBeagle3D I really do. It squared the D1.

[@ThePxv]

Why I dont see Home button on cotrol Panel In laserbox? I also can't switch to the red laser dot, only the red cross works..

[@bretpemberton2968]

My mistake on the version of xtool that I have. I have the 10, watt and I am having trouble importing your grid for the rotary into the laserbox. I am pretty computer illiterate and 75. Can you tell me how to import the download. I really appreciate it. Thanks. Bret

[@raymondjones8899]

Good Stuff. My Laserbox software does not have the "Home" option. Am I missing something?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

They removed it. It was kind of useless without proper limit switches anyway. Just push it manually to the top left corner manually.

[@bigkahuna2297]

any chance you could add some 4" rings to the template so i can line up my coasters? also just ordered the feet

[@atbdesignz]

Hey just want to say that I received your feet for my D1 and I download your file to my computer but for whatever reason my computer and it’s a new computer is asking me how do I want to open this file and then underneath that it says look for an app at the Microsoft App Store I have the file download it to the computer I just cannot open it what do I do

[@gregoryosen4464]

Thanks. I downloaded the grid file, and it is with the rotary grid also, which is great, but it has both the cut and an engrave tabs. Obviously, I do not want to cut, but how do I prevent that? Do I just set the cut power to 1%? Is there a way to prevent the cut?

[@thatonegamer2709]

Do you know if its possible to use imagr and then upload it to something like lightburn ?.. My portraits all come out in a seria tone..and its really bugging me cus i know im doing something wrong or missing a step so that my portraits come out in different shades (on the laser)..

[@nicolew4234]

Thank you so much this was VERY helpful for me! i don't have a 3d printer but I was able to use 3/4 sharkbites for the same concept. I really appreciate your help.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

You are very welcome!

[@earlcummings3653]

This is a lifesaver for me....just got my D1 and am ecstatic! However, while cutting out some desktop name plates, my text was angling down.....had this to happen several times and I messed up a few pieces of oak. Your holders and grid I am sure will solve my problem by keeping everything square.....just ordered the holders and can't wait 'til they arrive, also downloaded the grid file (You could probably sell this too). Planning to use 1/4" plywood for my waste board and putting in a new one from time to time. What are the burn settings, and did you engrave or cut the grid into your waste board? Your video on Laserbox Basics is awesome, I keep going back to it...... you should do more!

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Hello and thank you. I wasn't trying to be in the xTool parts business which is why you can download all of the files for free but people kept buying stuff so I'll sell it till they stop :) All of the settings should be in the .LQX so you shouldn't have to change anything. I did hear that xtool got rid of the homing button in Laserbox Basic which just means you will have to manually move the laser up to the top left corner instead. Thanks for you order and your support!

[@nicholasweseman9704]

I cannot find you grid file on etsy. Have you taken it down. I'm getting ready to start my machine and would like to have it and help support you. Thank you

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Hello, Thank you. I just took the listing down since I will be on vacation with my family and won't be able to send anything out. You can still find the grid files and the STL for the feet here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5098673/files If you still need the file printed I know there are now lots of suspiciously familiar looking versions you can get on Etsy. I won't be back up till July 9th.

[@nicholasweseman9704]

@@BusterBeagle3D ok sound good I would much rather have yours than a look alike

[@rrsatl]

Printing the feet right now :)

[@lObOtrOnz]

Awesome! Does it work with D1 Pro 20W as well? Thanks

[@BusterBeagle3D]

The feet do work with the D1 Pro as well but if you check out my channel I have a new video on an updated grid for the D1 Pro. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJvYo3Wkabp6kMk

[@mellissaerb8819]

Hello Buster Beagle, I am thoroughly confused! I have a D1 which has been sitting in its box for a year. I just got it out, I am trying to find your file for the spoilboard in this video......am I a dope or why can I not see it in the thingiverse list? I see feet files and rotary tool files. No spoilboard. Also....I have downloaded creative space, but cannot find a download for laserbox anymore on the x tool website? What am I doing wrong?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Hello. The files for Laserbox are called .lqx files. They are a bit old now and I would highly recommend using Creative space since the other program is really being phased out. If you can’t find Laserbox anymore I now have a more comprehensive and detailed grid that you can find here. etsy.me/3YUcBHm It says that’s it’s for the Pro version but will work with the original D1 as well.

[@themakerstudiola]

Thank you so much for creating these resources. I received my D1 yesterday and tested it out. I have so much to learn but there are only of few videos out so far. What are the dimensions of your spoil board?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

No Problem. It's 2x2 ft. 1/4 inch thick.

[@hildebrandlimon7975]

@@BusterBeagle3D where can we find the file to download?

[@CocoDewwood]

I'm having trouble finding the laser grid. I looked on Facebook and didn't see the file there. I found the foot bracket.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

You can find it on the Thingiverse page as well here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:5098673/files

[@gregoryosen4464]

Also, when I input the 216 the laser moves to the center of the x axis, but when I input the 203 x axis it moves about 1" further than the center of the board. Why would it do that? I am afraid to his start, as I think the grid will be off center by about an inch.

[@janetnewman4320]

Thank you so much for this! Exactly what I have been looking for 😅

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Glad to help!

[@drdj314]

Ordered the foot mounts from Etsy and downloaded the RA2_Pro.lqx file. I note there are additional lines running horizontally, with the words "Chuck Jaws" next to the numbers. Did you do a video on using this board with the chuck jaws? If not, I think it'd be a great idea.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Yes. That is the grid for the new RA2 Pro. You can see the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZWxgZZ5gqubf7s

[@SeanTv8]

Great video as always Ryan, thanks ;) 👍

[@stuartellington5215]

Received the feet (Thanks!) and assembled the laser and waste board. Is there a way to calibrate the laser? When I click frame, the laser seems to try and move past the limits in one direction and not to the full range of movement in the other.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Make sure you are placing the blue dot in the right spot if using laserbox basic. It's where the software thinks the laser is at any given time.

[@That0verthere]

I do not have a home button in that location in my laserbox software?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

They removed it due to the fact they don’t have limit switches. You can just move it manually to the top left corner or if you want to be precise use something like this. www.thingiverse.com/thing:5274995

[@reubenrosofsky4791]

Hi I like the videos very informative but I am new to this I am having a problem opening up the file for the grid in lightburn doesn't seem to support LQX any ideas.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

That file was created in Laserbox basic so it will only open there. If you check out the Facebook group I think some other people may have made a Lightburn version.

[@reubenrosofsky4791]

@@BusterBeagle3D Thank You

[@geralddixon2830]

Hi...is the grid file no longer available on your Facebook site? I don't see it in the files section. Thanks

[@BusterBeagle3D]

I'm not sure. You can find it here. www.thingiverse.com/thing:5098673/files Just a note that this is for the older D1 and not the pro version

[@atbdesignz]

Hey just wanted to say thank you very much for the feet that you created I just received them I downloaded the file for the D1 grid for the spoil board and my computer won’t open it what should I do

[@atbdesignz]

Never mind I had to open it right up in laserbox …………lol newbie lol

[@atbdesignz]

OK so I got it loaded and I noticed that off to the left side there are some horizontal lines one of them says 3 to 50 mm the next one down says 45 to 60 mm the next one down 16 to 70 mm and the blinds shoot all the way across I’m just curious what are those for

[@BusterBeagle3D]

@@atbdesignz Use the top left box to line the grid up to the top left corner of the workable area then delete the box and "delete me" text. Those other lines are to be used with the rotary attachments. Each line corresponds to one of the roller position options. You choose the rollers that you are using and then line the front edge rotary tool with that line on the grid. When you do that middle line of the grid will be exactly over the highest point of the glass mug or tumbler you are engraving into. Hope that makes sense.

[@nicholasweseman9704]

Hello again friend glad you had a good vacation. Had a question my nephew surprised me with a set of feet for my laser but I want to purchase your spoil board grid. I would rather have yours than the copy cats. I have the 10watt version. Thank you in advance and thank you for all your videos I have learned so much I'm glad I found you and subscribed.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Hello and thank you for the support! I do have some grids that I offer on my Etsy site for the Pro version of the machine. They would also work well with the original D1 as well. If you were looking for the exact grid I use in this video you can find a link to those files for free in the video description. Here is the link to the new girds. I also have a video on these grids on my KZbin channel. www.etsy.com/listing/1277584267

[@nicholasweseman9704]

@@BusterBeagle3D thank you again

[@Projectsmanger]

Hello Im using the software but I can't select where I can home the device within the software. It like they remove it

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Sorry I know this is 8 days old but yes they removed it. You can just move the laser into the top left corner manually and work with it that way.

[@christopherking5827]

Just curious, would you have the grid file in .svg or .dfx? Since xtool has created a new program to use Creative Space. Your original file won't work in the program.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Hello. Yes my original files no longer work unless you have an older machine using laserbox basic. I have created all new and better files that you can find here: www.etsy.com/listing/1277584267

[@maryarthur4899]

John this file is an XQF file my computer will not open it. best buy could not figure it out either . how do you use it ?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

This older file can only be opened in a program called Laserbox Basic. If you have the newer version of the D1 Pro you can not use this file anymore. I do have an updated grid you can find here: www.etsy.com/listing/1281256993

[@accordingtowade2088]

I've watched the video 4 times. Read the read me first 4 times. Made sure i turned off the crosshairs and all of the offsets mentioned in the video and instructions. I've tried using all 3 files for my D1 pro 5w. I still get the out of bounds error EVERY time. Please advise ASAP.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

I'm not sure what program you are using but if you are using Ligthburn your workable area should be Width 430, Height 400. It shouldn't be the size of the grid. I made it smaller then the workable area to accommodate that.

[@aslacker]

Thanks !

[@Zone0ne]

My laserbox basic doesn’t have that “home” button to return the laser head to the top left. Any way to get it?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

You can just manually move it to the top left corner. They removed that button since the machine doesn't have limit switches so it was homing by banging into the frame.

[@Zone0ne]

@@BusterBeagle3D thanks for the reply. That’s what I’ve been doing, but it seems to have a bit of bounce when I put it up on the top left. Was hoping for a mechanical/repeatable option.

[@RealDustyChandler]

Hey Buster! I assume since you are using wood here that the honeycombs don't make that big of a difference in the "char"? I will be running air assist, but I want to opt for the extension over the honeycomb (I have a set budget for this purchase) Thanks for the videos! Also, have you found a limit for max run time? I will mainly be doing leather patches and was curious..how long is too long? Thanks buddy!

[@Wiegraff]

Any chance you have a quick tutorial for making this spoil board in light burn?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Unfortunately no. Lightburn is on my list of to do in 2022 :)

[@aab6908]

ETSY has a LightBurn Grid file for XTool you can download for $3.50

[@michaelgyimah9731]

I just tried this and my grid is really bad, diagonal lines doesn't go through the center of the horizontal and vertical lines or (boxes). What could be wrong? is my laser not squared or aligned properly? Hope someone can assist me.

[@AngelKisses917]

Will your grid feet work if you have a honeycomb?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

You can't engrave the gird on a honeycomb but you can line the honeycomb up to the grid which may help you to align everything. Usually when I'm cutting I rely on the framing to let me know if I'm in the right area.

[@Dark_Horse-420]

Im also running laserbox but when i go to engrave there is no home button, only the arrows. Did they do away with the home button on an update, is there another way of getting home?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Yeah. They removed the button a while ago since the machine doesn't have any limit switches. You can just move it manually to the top left corner or you could also make or 3D print one of these brackets to make sure you are always placing the laser in the same position. www.thingiverse.com/thing:5274995

[@Dark_Horse-420]

@@BusterBeagle3D thanks for the reply. One last question. On the new smaller grid pattern on the left side it’s listed 3-50mm, 45-60mm, 60-70mm. What are they referencing?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

@@Dark_Horse-420 Those are used with the optional rotary attachment for things like glasses and tumblers. It helps line up everything for that. If you check oout my channel I mention it in a few videos.

[@Dark_Horse-420]

@@BusterBeagle3D I must have missed that video. I’ll look back through. Thanks again.

[@optikon2222]

@Buster Beagle, can you confirm your issue was a loose belt? That looks pretty far off IMO. What was the root cause?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

I think the real issue is that since there are no limit switches on the machine there really was no way to know if the laser was going to hit the frame. I ended up shrinking the file by 10mm so there is one less outer ring but also a less possibility of accidentally hitting the frame while burning.

[@gregoryosen9423]

I received your feet to hold the D1 onto the spoil board that you sent me, but I cannot locate the grid pattern. I searched Thingiverse, but cannot find it. Can you give me a link to download it?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

www.thingiverse.com/thing:5098673/files It is the .lqx file. Be sure to download the file by itself and not download all. there is a bug if you download all.

[@williamhoughtaling1602]

What corner are you saying you move up to? Trying to burn this but not sure on this

[@BusterBeagle3D]

The home position is in the top left corner.

[@williamhoughtaling1602]

Ok, I am running it with the laser unplugged (as I'm in the middle of a hurricane) just to see if it's correct but when it goes to the far left I get a few belt jumps

[@jaycee509]

@@williamhoughtaling1602 hello, I had the same issue when I tried framing and the belt started jumping. I noticed that there is an invisible object you'll need to delete. It's located on the outside left of the workspace. I found it by clicking and dragging and highlighting the entire left side (outside the workspace). I hope this helps.

[@williamhoughtaling1602]

Ok I'll look tonight

[@kimscreative6834]

Hi Ryan! Thank you for this! Can you tell me the significance of the sizing of 400.6 x 401.3? Wondering if that's why yours is off center? I would think it should be set for 432 x 406? (Double the numbers 216 and 203?)

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Hello. Outer square of the grid is 400x400, there must be a tiny section of the cross section being calculated in the software with a larger bounding box which is why it's reading larger when it's not. However, that is also the old grid and I would recommend the new version of the grid on Thingiverse. The new grid is one square smaller. Since the machine has no limit switches and even recently removed the homing button there is no way to find the 0,0 location without manually moving the laser head. Since this position can not be guaranteed the laser was hitting the frame while burning the grid and causing issues. Each line of the grid is 10mm apart. While I could have made it 400x430 it was just easier to keep it sqaure given the limitations to LaserBox Basic. 216, 203 should still be the center of the workable area no mater what shape or size the grid is. Hope this helps.

[@kimscreative6834]

@@BusterBeagle3D Thank you- I did use the new file and it worked great- but question- what are the numbers on the let of the new file? 3-50mm, 45-60, and 60-70. Can't for the life of me figure out what they are there to help me with! I tried to join the FB group twice now but for some reason I'm not getting past the pending phase...

[@BusterBeagle3D]

@@kimscreative6834 Those numbers are for setting up the rotary attachment to the laser. The rotary has 3 different locations for where to place the rollers for different sizes of tumblers, glasses, etc. When using those lines you place the front edge of the rotary on those lines and that makes the center of the grid the center for the rotary tool. Hope that makes sense. :)

[@parabelleband4572]

@@BusterBeagle3D what do you consider the front of the rotary attachment

[@GAonMyMind]

Any idea why there would be no HOME button in the middle of the 4 arrows?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

It was removed in later versions of the software. Since the machine has no limit switches it kinda didn’t make sense anyway. Just manually move the laser to the top left corner and start from there.

[@bretpemberton2968]

what program should i use to open the grid program under download

[@BusterBeagle3D]

It only opens in Laserbox basic.

[@prOkrEAt]

so curiously, i downloaded the file and placed it according to the video, deleted out the box and text. when i go to the start screen the image is off from the center of the workspace. it is correct vertically but offset to the right. when i hit framing the top left causes the belt to slip if i put the dot in the middle of the image, if i put the dot in the middle of the lightbox center it grinds on the top right side. thoughts?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

I would try to restart Lasebox Basic. Most of the issues are usually corrected when people just start over and try again. If you are still running into issues make sure you are using the “shorter” version of the lqx file from Thingiverse. I had altered the file to make sure it never got too close to the frame. With no limit switches it’s impossible for the laser correctly know its position. In the newer versions of laserbox basic they don’t even have a home button anymore. Probably for that reason.

[@29src]

@@BusterBeagle3D Do you have a suggestion of how to do this without the home button?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

@@29src Just move the laser by hand to the top left corner. That is essentially all the homing button was doing.

[@prOkrEAt]

@@BusterBeagle3D thanks. I ended up getting the trial of lightburn instead. Then just creating a grid template with that. Allows for absolute positioning. Even that the position seems to drift doing multiple of same item. Always would check framing before a burn. Bit of a learning curve to get some accuracy with it.

[@sherra-leerubia1197]

Any idea why I can't get this file to open on my Mac ?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

These downloads only open in Laserbox Basic. Should open on a Mac as well.

[@amberbelmonte1178]

How do you make the machine burn darker, for some reason mine is burning light. Thank you!

[@BusterBeagle3D]

You could slow down the speed or raise up the laser power.

[@rainierfireprotection2993]

Hey Ryan, When I lined up this grid the way you described in the video, I set all of my settings to be what I saw you had on the right before clicking the blue arrow. i.e. I adjusted to 400.6 x 401.3, power down to 1%, clicked fill, etc. When I clicked the blue arrow to then adjust my laser, I noticed that my image did not line up center like yours did. It looks like the image is up a bit and to the right a vs the x and y axis that the software shows over the space. Any thoughts on that?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Hello. You want to go over 216 and then down 203. Also just sent the power settings to basswood if it already isn't. I think the 1% was just a glitch and not the proper power settings. As far as the middle not lining up I would say to just shut everything off and try again. 99% of the issues people run into when trying to burn these magically go away when they just shut down and try again.

[@MrDerekCrager]

Is there a different center due to the different measurement on a D1 pro versus the D1?

[@rickparma]

I haven't layered it yet cause I get my D1 on Tuesday but the entire surface is 426x406 so wouldn't the direct center be 413x203? why is yours 416?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Hello. The surface are is 432x406. At least that is what it used to be unless they changed it.

[@dandouglas4025]

I can't get the file to download for the grid.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Download the file one at a time. The download all button doesn't work for some reason.

[@coffence]

Mr beagle. My wife bought me the feet, how do I make the grid. Can you e-mail the file? I use LightBurn.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Hi. Can you email me the order number to [e-mail] and I can send you the grid. There are a few listings on Etsy that are basically the same design as mine so just wanted to make sure it was from me.

[@AdamNieto]

Can you provide me with the full dimensions of the waste board you used? Don’t have power tools so I’ll need to have the hardware store cut the wood for me.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

I bought it already cut to size at Home Depot if you are in the US. It was a 24x24x.5 inch piece of plywood.

[@AdamNieto]

@@BusterBeagle3D got it thanks. Wanting to print the grid you provided. Seems the dimensions of the file on thingiverse are not the same as shown in your video. Will this make a difference? Will the instructions in this video still apply?

[@angelohalacas3463]

That's a great idea! Where can I find the grid file? Just about to order a set of feet too

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Should be on the Thingiverse site or in the XTool D1 Facebook group files section.

[@Winsumone]

What if you use that honey come protecter

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Then you really can’t use it that much. However you can still use it by lining up your honey comb to the grid so at least you have something to square it to which might be helpful when cutting.

[@cybermagestudios8685]

What size spoil board are you using? I'm assuming 24 x24 but want to be sure.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Sorry for the late reply. Traveling for the holidays. Yes it’s a 24x24x.5 inch piece of plywood.

[@Asthesquirrelturns]

Can you help I don’t see the ability to have a “home” for the laser?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

In the latest version of the software they removed that button. To be honest they really should never have had that button in the first place because the machine does not have any limit switched so the homing just made the laser crash into the frame and stop. Now all you need to do is manually move the laser to the top left corner and follow the rest of the steps after that and you should be fine.

[@rexogden3851]

how can i resize a train cut /assemble file, so that everything still fits together?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

I'm sorry I don't understand the question.

[@rexogden3851]

@@BusterBeagle3D never mind i got it

[@BGraphics12]

I just bought the feet and the link for the grid you have below isn't working. Do you have another link for the grid? :)

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Make sure you don't click download all on thingiverse. For some reason that button is broken. If you download the files one at a time it should work. OR it's also posted in the "Files" section on the XTool D1 Facebook group.

[@jeffreyharnden]

What is this .lqx file type? What do I need to open it?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

That is the format that only opens in Laserbox Basic

[@jeffreyharnden]

@@BusterBeagle3D thanks!

[@bigkahuna2297]

what size for the spoil board?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

2'x2'x0.5"

[@bigkahuna2297]

@@BusterBeagle3D can i use the grid file in lightburn?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

@@bigkahuna2297 Unfortunately it will only open in Laserbox Basic. I don't currently have lightburn so I don't have a version for that.

[@bigkahuna2297]

@@BusterBeagle3D gotcha i will give it a try :)

[@JayRich-jaymade]

well done, Thanks!

[@BusterBeagle3D]

No worries!

[@josetapia5016]

How can l order some?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

You can find everything on my Etsy page. www.etsy.com/shop/BusterBeagle3D

[@TheNonnahir]

Thank you so much for this video. What is the name of the facebook group so I can get the file for the laserbox grid?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

It's called the xTool D1 Group. You can also find the files on Thingivierse here, just be sure to download the file one at a time. www.thingiverse.com/thing:5098673/files

[@TheNonnahir]

@@BusterBeagle3D Thank you!

[@mountainbikingforyouth5992]

Where can I find the grid file?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Here it is. It's also in the video description. www.thingiverse.com/thing:5098673/files

[@ReataDenise]

Where is the link to the feet?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Just take a look at the video description. There is both the link to buy or print yourself.

[@I_keel_you]

Hi Ryan, I want to buy your grid also. But I’m having an issue that when I download it and I open the file all I get is a bunch of gibberish and not the grid itself. Now, the laptop that I’m using is a Dell Inspiron 15-3552. It’s a windows 10. Now I understand that it might be a little old, but is there another way that anyone here can show me what to do? Besides buying a new one 😂🤣

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Hello. The grid for the xtool D1 will only import into xTools Laserbox basic. It will not open in any other program. The computer shouldn't have anything to do with it.

[@I_keel_you]

@@BusterBeagle3D Thank you for replying, but how does that process work? The only option I’m given is to download it into my laptop. I don’t see how it can be imported into the laserbox basic. Can you help?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

@@I_keel_you Yes you download the .lqx file onto your laptop. You then open Laserbox Basic on your computer and click on MENU>IMPORT and then choose that .lqx file wherever you saved it to. Probably your downloads folder.

[@I_keel_you]

@@BusterBeagle3D Ryan, thank you very much Sir, you are very kind. I will try that. How can I compensate you for your work? I don’t want to cheat you for your creation. Please let me know.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

@@I_keel_you Tips are always appreciated but never required. If you feel that you really want to there should now be a "Thanks" button under the video or you could always send a tip to www.paypal.com/paypalme/busterbeagle3D Thanks again and let me know if you run into any more issues.

[@lucky-13]

Thanks for designing the feet and grid. However I keep getting 404 errors on thingiverse. Were the downloads removed?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

You need to download the files one at a time. The download all button is broken for some reason.

[@rexogden3851]

I have the D1 10W

[@timarndt9328]

In my current version of their software there is NO HOME BUTTON where you can "set" the start point of the laser to the top left of the frame. This is WORTHLESS without being able to calibrate where the laser head is starting from.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

The biggest advantage to the grid is to be able to square your piece to the laser an not to calibrate absolute positioning. There are no limit switches on this machine which is why I'm guessing they decided to remove the home button. It homed by basically slamming into the frame. There are other ways to "home" the machine to the same spot if that is what you want to do. This tool for instance. www.thingiverse.com/thing:5274995

[@MsMrWiz]

Thingverse is down??? ;){

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Perhaps it was? It seems just fine now?

[@disposablefiendnuxmu]

Hello, I would like to get the files and make a donation instead of having you print the pieces for me since I already have 3d printers. I went to your Thingiverse and they are not there! Please let me know how I can make a donation and get the files from you because I appreciate the time you took to fix what xTool should have done in the first place!

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Hello. On Thingiverse you clicked on the "Thing Files" button and it's empty? I also just updated the description that goes straight to the files section on Thingiverse for those not familiar with that website. The files are also both in the files section of the XTools D1 and Makeblock xTool Official groups on Facebook.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Also donations certainly appreciated but not necessary. If you would like to still do that you can always use this link. Thank you! paypal.me/BusterBeagle3D

[@disposablefiendnuxmu]

@@BusterBeagle3D Yes, it takes me to the Thingiverse 404 page!

[@disposablefiendnuxmu]

But only if I click on the Download All button! I was able to download the files individually and you will get a donation from me!

[@BusterBeagle3D]

@@disposablefiendnuxmu Yes I figured out the same thing. I thought I posted that here but I'm all over the place so it's hard for me to keep track. I'm thinking since download all generates a zip file Thingiverse might not recognize a .lqx file and it may be breaking that file...Who knows.

[@reviveu2242]

Hi just a tip for thingiverse the link will say "www.thingiverse.com/thing:5098673/files" instead of "files" replace it with "zip" so it'll be "www.thingiverse.com/thing:5098673/zip". It'll download all the files in a zip format.

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately since the file contains an .lqx file the zip download doesn’t work. Each file needs to be downloaded one at a time or the download fails.

[@shanamartinez7375]

I have the same machine and when I use Laserbox basic I do not have a home button. Is there an update that I should have? as far as I can tell my machine is up to date. Or could this be something that was done away with, with the most recent firmware update?

[@BusterBeagle3D]

Yes, They removed it since there are no limit switches on the machine so it really just stopped by banging into the frame. I guess there figured that was not a good solution. You can just manually move it to the top left corner.