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Thank you! I know it's not new information for some, but I get many questions about the initial setup that I wanted a video I could send people to for help getting started.

Thank you for the video very helpful. Question I have a co2 laser and use xcs in order to take advantage of the camera, features in the laser. I’m looking into possible using lightburn to only build files and export to xcs can you use the G scope version to build files for the co2 or would I need to purchase the DSP version?

Due to the cost of shipping it will be hard to find anything over about 12x20" in the us without paying a lot of freight charges. Local stores vary wildly in what they have so it would be hard to recommend something that I can find locally but might not be available elsewhere. What I would do for larger material is see if you have a local hardwood dealer and ask them what plywoods they can bring in. You'll want something that has a finsh grade veneer and hopefully a poplar core or a light MDF core. From there it will be some trial and error to see if it works well on your specific machine.

@@Vintauri awesome insight thanks for the reply. I was thinking just going to home Depot and cutting up a full sheet of maple plywood but maybe that's not the best option.?

I'm going to spend the next week to ten days testing it out and then should be able to get some good information out about it! How is the new Co2 laser working out for you?

@@Vintauri Can't wait to see the videos about it. it's is so amazing. Still working on dialing in all the settings but it's so nice cutting thick wood out and the edges are so clean. Being able to cut clear acrylic is so nice already made a few signs incorporating cleat acrylic.

It's very similar in the power ratings of the dual 20w galvo laser, this one does have a sliding platform add-on as well as a rotary. Plus I believe some more options coming soon that will make it even better.

Me too! I think it will be the most portable 20w fiber I've used and will have the 20w diode laser option as well!

I have the Atomstack 70w laser which is very similar to the Ikier. I do like it for increasing your speed on cutting. I need to build a larger enclosure for it and will get more projects out with it soon.

I slid it around the board so that just the back of the shirt was on top of the board when applying the ink.

@@Vintauri thanks

It was some tracing paper that you can find in most arts and craft stores. Otherwise here is a link to Amazon. amzn.to/3VVvJ8T

Thanks for the info! Each laser's stepper controller can be different with the pin out so It's hard to test every laser for compatibility.

Glad you liked it!

I use OBS for a lot of my recordings where I switch from computer to the camera, otherwise I edit in Adobe Premiere.

Yeah I would do that if I was going to do more than a couple. But on one offs I just use the framing function rather than burn up extra material.

Thanks, I've done a few of these and it's always an adventure with the abnormalities of the lids.

With the majority of the world using metric and many machines and software defaulting to it as well, I try to use both units to get people used to the conversion.

It would depend on the type of leather. I recently did a video using the xTool S1 to make hat patches from Leatherette. I was engraving it at 300mm/sec and 20% power and cutting it at 16mm/sec and 65% power. Otherwise if you have enough material you can run a speed and power test on it. ua-cam.com/video/NYZdJ3xTsMg/v-deo.html

@Vintauri amazing thankyou. It was very thin. Just one of the test sheets it came with. Also it came with glass disks but no setting for that either. Read online you have to treat or paint the glass first. Just confused why they have put these materials in there that a beginner has no idea about haha.

That's really disappointing that they give you no option to ship there. I'm sure it's not cheap as it's a large and heavy box.

Some good options out there in the 20w range.

It’s going for $1200 right now. shrsl.com/4kuyy

@Vintauri nice price but to much for this guy guess stuck with my 10watt sux 👎 thankx for 411 man

I would double check that all the wires in the connector are plugged in. Sometimes a single pin can come loose and in this case you will hear a chattering while the stepper will not move.

@@Vintauri Thanks. The chuck does not turn, it stays stuck, it tries to turn to one side then the other and it stays stuck, I don't know if it is a configuration problem in Lightburn. My laser is a sculpfun s30pro diode laser

@@Vintauri I have checked the cables

Using an enclosure and an inline fan will remove the smoke and generally it's too fine for people to see, however they may smell it and if they have windows close to yours they may complain. It will also leave debris on any window screen that may be in place. The other thing to consider is that the honeycomb or spoilboard will absorb some of the vapors and will smell over time. You can clean these to keep the smell down, but it will be there.

@@Vintauri thanks for the advice. will now not mount it in the window but move exhaust away from building. am going to (over) build my own vent system with abt 300-400 cfm @6inch. with box being outside and pointed mostly up. winds should disperse it. I hope

Thank you!

Glad it was helpful!

If you have access to a Co2 laser, you could cut a piece of clear acrylic to act as a cover. Or you could make that part just square and cut it conventionally. For a cardstock backer, you'd need to find the right material to make up a spacer for the wood you use. I've done this before using 1/16" basswood plywood as a filler frame along with the chipboard backer.

Thanks for watching!

When you open up the Material Test tool, click on the Edit Text Setting button and adjust the power and speed there. That will change the settings just for the test engravings for power and speed.

Glad it helped!

Unfortunately I have been unable to find the proper mounts that will fit my laser and the other tube. There is a connecting rod to the two side rails that runs along the tray that takes up too much space.

2.0 is still in Beta but it is available to everyone at the following link. www.xtool.com/pages/software

I try to walk through the process whenever possible. Thanks for watching!

I've got plans for both this and the 70w machine enclosures that I hope to get to this month. It's taking longer than I'd hope with other priorities getting in the way.

Hopefully the mainboard swap is not too bad. Adding this option does make it nice to not worry about having a computer hooked up to the cnc to run it everytime.

This is the brand I recommend they have different styles but make sure to get ones that are for the 455nm wavelength and preferably OD 6. amzn.to/3RjbpeJ

It's the Aufero laser 2

You should be able to use this assuming it has standard wire plugs on the Y axis stepper motor. The kit comes with a couple typical cables to make it work with many machines. However, I cannot verify on this specific machine as I do not have access to one.

I have heard great things about the support from Roly Lasermatic. That is something that can be very important when purchasing a laser. Unfortunately you never know about how well the support is until you need it.

​@@VintauriI've reached out to Roly with a few questions before deciding on what to buy. Both via email and in their FB group. I'm each cases, I've gotten quick responses from either Leo the owner or Dimitri with support. No can't even get a clear legible answer on anything from the laser company I currently have. My XW is slated to be delivered on Monday. Can't wait.

@@LetsDIYIt That's awesome and a testament to their commitment to customers. You'll enjoy the XW! I'm jealous!