Insert the connectors into the port on the main control board and the one on the motor, respectively. 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. This is an open-frame device and only comes with a small sheet of metal to protect your work surface. XTool also makes a honeycomb work panel specifically for diode lasers that protect your table while also preventing your pieces from becoming charred. TBF to xTool, many seemingly-insignificant details can impact the actual ability of a laser cutter.

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. The D1 Pro is also compatible with LightBurn, a premium laser program, for advanced users. Engraving / Cutting with the xTool D1 Pro I recommend an enclosure with any laser product, I bought the xTool one, but that's another review.Fit the four side plates together. Align the power switch, power port, and USB port with the openings on the right plate.

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. 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. In the example above we have used 20% power and 60 mm/sec speed. Ensure you have the material to be marked under the laser and that the laser is focused properly by using the built in focus tool.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. Engraving & Cutting Compatibility: Wood, bamboo, cloth, cork, plastic, and more Engraving-specific Compatibility: Fiberglass, stainless steel, titanium alloy, and moreSee tech specs for full list Insert the connectors of the laser module, motor, and limit switch connection cables into the ports on the main control board, respectively. Ex. some 'wood' may be more thermally-conductive or moisture-laden than others samples of the same species.

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. When the light shield is dirty or laser beams can't cut a material, you need to clean the laser module.

After adjusting the position of the rear plate, you can still use the focal length setting bar to set the position of the laser module.