How to Prototype for Laser Projects - Using the xTool S1 40W Diode Laser

In this episode, I detail how to create a prototype for your project out of cardboard, make adjustments and then create the final project using the xTool S1 40W diode laser.
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[@pjh432]

Great little project it’s super helpful to see it from start to finish. Thanks.

[@zoltan2728]

I use waste cardboard for prototyping too! 😂 I made a coffe capsule holder/display.

[@BustaPhoto22]

I’m fully under the impression you purposely had that light off at the end, just to show us that you are in fact Tony Stark.
For real though, thank you for this! I would never have thought to just use cardboard, I would have just used some MDF board, but the cardboard would be an even cheaper way of that!
Thank you! Keep up the good work 🤘

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL. And you’re welcome.

[@cubansli3099]

Awesome, Thanks - I call alexa "COmputer" too, A Startrek thing I quess.

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL

[@ach2935]

Hi what is the thickest it will cut on pine or ply?

[@BuildDadBuild]

You can cut a 2x4 with it. Why you would want to is a different story.

[@brianpierrotti453]

Nick, in your opinion, is better to have air assist on or off when working with cardboard? I guess that I can see arguments for both but fire scares the $hi+ out of me.

[@BuildDadBuild]

You can totally run to air assist.

[@mccoywg]

What were your setting to cut the cardboard and how thick was it?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I used the machine settings for cardboard. And I give the measurement of the cardboard at the beginning of the video when I measure it.

[@greybaez3445]

@@BuildDadBuild hi but i cannot find a cardboard setting on my S1. Does it really have it?

[@BuildDadBuild]

corrugated paper

[@philipershler420]

I wish Adobe would have free software for students and hobbyists. Their apps are very expensive. Yes, there alternatives but Illustrator and Photoshop have so much more functionality. 🤨