I used to be an instructor in the military and the content for us beginners is right up there with their high standards. Awesome video and I look forward to learning more.
After thinking to myself, "What did I get myself into?" and "What is the return policy on this thing?", I stumbled across this video. In the hour and half I watched it, I got more done than last night when I spent four hours searching random videos/tutorials/support guides. Thank you so much! This was so easy to follow and made everything make so much sense.
Thank you go much. That was very generous of you! I'm glad you found my video helpful and that it got you on the right track. Hope you enjoy using your machine!
I just purchased the S1 and have NEVER used one before. I searched and searched for a video and could not find a single video for 2 days. And right when I was going to give up, I found you! Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for all the information. I now feel that there's a little bit of hope. I've been also searching on how to create my own jigs. I ended up on purchasing a template on Etsy. I tried to set my S1 to cut the template up, but gave up. I'll try again since I found your video.
As I wait for my S1, I have been going through tutorials. This tutorial is the by far best I have come across yet. It answered so many questions I had after downloading XCS. My only gripe is not directed towards you or this tutorial, but towards xTool. IMHO, they should have published something like this for their website. Thank you Buster Beagle 3D for the time and effort it took to do this for the S1 community.
I feel like crying right now! My very sweet husband bought me an S1 recently and I am so computer illiterate I knew I would NEVER be able to use this laser 😩 I appreciate so much that you are taking the time to explain Creative Space in a way that even people like myself may be able to learn. I have hope again. Thank you!
Like so many others here, I just bought an xTool machine and need to learn how to use it. Your content is so valuable and well done, it's a pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to help us all! 👏
This is the most perfectly paced, academically balanced tutorial of any subject I’ve ever set out to learn. The fact that you present in a tone that doesn’t make me feel like a dumb-ass, or that you’re being troubled to go over such basic knowledge, is just icing on the cake. You rock, Man! I appreciate you, and can’t thank you enough, but here’s me trying 👊🏼 Thanks again. ✌🏼One more thing, I haven’t seen every second of the video yet, but where could a guy find the file for the S1 base plate, layout grid pattern. That’s genius.
WOW! Thank you so much! That might be the largest Super Thanks I have received so far. You are a rock star and very much appreciated! As I was sitting here setting up my camera for another late night product review shoot I saw this pop up on my phone. It's just the pick me up I needed keep me going on another late night so thank you again!
Glad I could give something back. I think I’m going to grab an F1 as well. If I click on this banner at the bottom of the video when I purchase, is that linked to you? If not, let me know how to use the “affiliate links” that get back to you. I promise I’m not stupid, just new. 😂🙏
@@eswhitemanIf you click the link in the video description that in an affiliate link that traces back to me. I'm not to sure about the banners that are showing up. Thanks again and hopefully I can come out with the F1 version soon after I get some of these other machine reviews that I have to complete done.
I just ordered the S1 40 all in one. I have zero experience with lasers. I was starting to feel overwhelmed by some of the RUclipsrs out there! This is a great reference that I know I’ll be coming back to often until it becomes second nature.
Not even 20 minutes into the video I learned what it was I had been trying to do with my new D1. I have not watched the entire video yet, but I have it bookmarked so that I can. Thank you!
@@vaxman804 If you can't do it in the windows software you may have to do it how I did with the mobile App. Just download the mobile app to your phone and follow the setup here: support.xtool.com/article/1113?from=xTool+S1&url=/product/24
Exceptional work. Like others, I was frustrated with xTool's learning support, questioning my purchase of an S1, and not getting much (other than dizzy from watching mouse pointers move around the screen) from other RUclips videos about XCS. When your video appeared in the feed, I thought, “ok . . . one more . . . “ I watched it non stop and have returned to it for refreshers on some details. Also purchased your S1 grid on Etsy. Thank you; keep up the great work!
HOW COW! You are a Rock Star! Thank you so much. That might be the biggest super thanks I have ever gotten. You have no clue how much I appreciate the support and the kind words. I'm so happy that you found the video helpful and I hope to be able to make a new one on the 2.0 XSC version soon. I was hoping to have it come out of BETA before I dive in too deep with a new tutorial but stay tuned for whenever I can do that one. Thank you again, seriously.
Excellent! You’ve helped me quite a bit. I found your video looking for one particular thing and learned much more about my S1 than I thought I would and am much more confident than I was. You have a great presentation style. Thank you!
This was a great video, thank you! I am new to laser engraving, just got a S1 and this is by far the most comprehensive video on the XTools Creative Space software I have seen! I will checking out your other videos!
I treated myself to this machine in the basic version on Black Friday this week. I had already watched a lot of videos before, but I was able to learn a lot of new things from your video. Thank you very much for your effort and work for this video. Although I don't speak English perfectly, I understood everything you said. In the end I just thought to myself, what's the end of the video? xD Good job
Thank you sooo very much. This information is specifically what I was looking for. I have a D1Pro and now a P2. First time working with the XTool software. This was a very good Creative Space 101 and I thank you for that. I’m going to see if you have more P2 specific information. Thank you for being a very clear and effective communicator. You did a fantastic job. Keep up the great work. It is highly appreciated. Blanco Bob Flores
Glad it was helpful. Still need to do a specific P2 tutorial on XCS. I’ve been waiting for them to finalize their newest version of the software so I don’t make a video and have them immediately change the software again.
Awesome video. I really appreciate it when people share their knowledge with others, especially newbies like myself. I am in the process of setting up my new S1 and this was very helpful as I had no clue as to where to start. Thank you.
Thank you for all of the content that you share. I’m more comfortable with structural demolition and framing, not technology. You definitely make it easier and quite enjoyable to enjoy the laser/maker space. I hope you and your family have a very blessed Christmas!!!
Just starting my research for my future S1. I'm excited to see that my Illustrator knowledge will be utilized and the programs can somewhat work interchangeably. I've downloaded the spoilboard grid and can hopefully use it to place jigs using the absolute coordinates.
I bought my S1 about 6 months ago. Unboxed it, checked the parts, read the paperwork.... then panicked. I've not actually looked at it, assembled it or even thought about plugging it in as it all seemed so overwhelming. Now I'm watching this video (20 March 24) and hoping... *Watch this space...*
Great video. I will have to watch several times. I haven't set up my S1 yet but will have to come back to review different steps. One question, If you put the grid on the pan It will only work for engraving as when cutting it would mark on the pan and destroy the grid. If you use the honeycomb you have lost the placement lines and can't position your workpiece where you want it and when you cut it will still pass thru to the pan. How do you protect the grid on the pan from being damaged? Will you be putting updates out on the new changes in xcs? Thanks again for the great video.
I wanted to top the last guys tip ;) Seriously though, GREAT CONTENT! Exactly what I have been looking for. My S1 is supposed to arrive Friday. The air assist is supposed to arrive on Monday :( I assume I should wait for the air assist??? This is the exact information I was looking for to get started creating files to have them ready once I have all of the parts. THANK YOU!
WOW, now this is definitely a competition I can get behind! Thank you so much for the very generous support for what I do here. It's incredibly appreciated and I can't thank you enough. As for your question you really only need the air assist while cutting. If you are going to be engraving you primarily will keep it off. Thanks again and I'm glad you liked the video! Cheers.
Thank you. I haven't just yet other then my review on the machine. I was planning on doing one but then saw that they were planning a whole new version of the software so wanted to hold off until it was out of beta so everything wouldn't be old by the time I did it.
Thanks for the video I did learn a few things I have not tried. I am interested on how you did the grid on the metal base plate. I did purchase the grid from you and I'll be receiving my S1 tomorrow. I love that idea of the grid being placed on there but im so afraid im going to mess it up. I did hear you say you would just paint over it if you had to but tell me more about how you set it up on XCS. Was it scored on there? and where would I position it to where the base plate would be even?
Hi. You really should just be able to open the file and run it. All of the settings should come with the file in XCS. It's set to SCORE Power 70%, Speed 60mm/sec if you wanted to doublecheck it. Also you have to set your distance but that's really it. This is also assuming you have the 40W version but the settings are probably not that different for the 20W as well.
Hi There, the white part of the canvas is not the workable area they advertised 49,8 x 31,9 cm. If i move the laser by hand or with framing knobs you can get outside the white area the same measurement as the grey area on top of the white usable area. Is there any way to use the complete usable area they advertised with?
You have the new 2.0 Beta version of xTool Creative Space. I was waiting for an official release out of BETA before I did another update but may have to do one just based on how long it's been in beta for far.
I'm new to laser engraving and am anxiously awaiting my S1 40W machine. This video was perfectly paced and extremely thorough. I will be watching it several times to make everything stick in my head. Thanks for taking the time to do it. I am also planning on downloading and using your spoilboard grid. One question, can you see the gridlines through the honeycomb board? As I understand it, I should be using the honeycomb board for all projects. Please let me know. Thanks.
I have a question. Would we still be able to use the honeycomb and the file for scoring measurements into the bottom of the laser? I'm new and haven't got my machine yet but, I was curious since I think the honeycomb is where you would be cutting if you have one.
No. The grid is much more useful while engraving then it is for cutting. When you are cutting I would highly recommend using the Pin Point positioning system
This is such a great tutorial, thank you. I just got my S1 today (upgraded from D1) and I am doing some inlays. I did a coaster with a "W" inlay with no problem, but when I try to create an outline around a word so I can offset the kerf, it won't capture the inside of the letters. I tried exporting the text as an SVG and reimporting it but that didn't work either. I'm guessing it needs to be an image as opposed to a vector so I can remove the background? Any help is appreciated.
Thank you. Try to create your outline of the text so that it created that outer offset. Then select the text again and pull the outline tool in the opposite direction and depending on how far you pull it you will eventually only be left with the outline on the inside of the closed shape letters. Pull it too far and it will just disappear so you have to be gentle. It might be easier if your text is large to begin with and then scale it down after you have your outlines.
First, thank you for the informative video, it helped me understand the software a bit more. I set my S1 with the file provided by Xtool but it seems my work area is a bit larger than yours. How did you come to those numbers? Thanks again.
If you are referring to the grid file I intentionally make it slightly smaller then the full workable area just for a few reasons. One is to make sure it can always actually reach the position as machines, especially the D1 I found, can't actually reach the entire workable area without hitting the frame. The other is to make the numbers easier. It's just easier to make a grid where X240 Y 150 is the center rather then X 249 Y159.5.
@@giannilopez333The 0,0 position of the grid and of the software either though xTool Creatvie Space or Lightburn is the same. All coordinates of the grid should match the coordinates in either software package. Where you place your art in the software should correspond to the burned grid.
Your videos are amazing. I got my S1 since 1week now. I put the RA2 together today. There are 3 different cables in the box. Does this mean that i can use it also with my d1 pro?
Hello Ryan very nice video!!! I am new with my new S1. 1 question I can’t find I can only see a white workable area on my screen, no fence or lines ( I am Dutch can’t find the good words for it) what am I doing wrong? Greetings Gerrit
Hello. You need to define that area first in the software. Its called "mark processing area" in Creative Space. You can see it at the 55:35 mark on my video.
Hi Ryan.. I loved your video... Very informative.. But, I do have a question for you about Creative Space. I do not remember if you mentioned this about this software. Do you need to have two different pieces of software if you had two S1's? And, can you run them at the same time as you can in Light Burn? Last but not least.. Can you use the same software for both the S1 and P2? Thank you so much..
Hello. I have not tried to run 2 instances of Creative Space on 2 machines at the same time. I also don't think it would be wise or even possible to have Lightburn and Creative Space running and connected to the same machine at the same time. You may however be able to have Creative space connected to one and another machine connected to Lightburn at the same time but again I have not attempted that. And yes both the S1 and P2 can run with both xTool Creative space and Lightburn. However if you want to take advantage of all of the features of the S1 and P2 you will want to run Creative Space and not all of the features are compatible with Lightburn.
Hi Dave, I just bought your grid…….I cant find a READ ME file……what are the best settings to engrave on the metal base of the S1 , I have the 4L watts S1 , thanks
Hello. If you are opening the file in XSC you should already have everything setup to burn the grid. You just need to measure the height distance and Process the file. The settings should already be there. Incase you want to double check it should be Power 70% Speed 60mm/sec.
Thanks, your tutorial has been quite valuable. I just upgraded from a D1 to an S1. I used Lightburn on my D1 but am learning XCS so I can utilize the bells-and-whistles on the new machine. One problem I'm facing is that an exact same engraving project will take 2 time longer on the S1 versus the D1, even though I set the speed 2 times faster on the D1! The reason seems to be that Lightburn efficiently burns the entire project left to right, top to bottom no matter how many components (vectors) are in the project. XCS appears to burn one individual component then moves onto the next one, etc. Even letters are burned one-at-a-time. Have you experienced this and, if so, what is your solution?
Other then changing bi-directional and unidirectional you pretty limited on telling xcs the tool path you want to use like you can in Lightburn. You also have no control overt the travel speed which is really why it's probably faster in Lightburn more then the fact that it does one shape at a time. With letters I wonder if you click the weld button if it will burn then all at the same time. Only a guess but I would try that.
@@BusterBeagle3D You're right, when I weld the letters they become one "object" and get burned together. Good to know. The weld option won't work in all cases but might for many. I want to like XCS but there are several frustrating things about it that push me back to Lightburn. I'm hoping with continual improvement it will get to a point where using it is a no-brainer for xTool hardware owners.
@@kenbrown7334 Glad that helped a little. yeah XCS has come a long way but still has a ways to go. It's been updated many times already and I saw on the Facebook group there was a major update coming but haven't heard much else other then that.
Great video & extremely well explained & really helped me using the S1 for the first time. Just one question, is moving of the laser head only done using the arrow symbols in xcs or can it be done by moving it physically with your hand?
I am a laser noob. I have the 20W version and have watched this tutorial a few times. Thank you for this, it has helped a ton. I have a question about the noises I get from my laser. Not ever owning one I don't know what is normal. Mine has a chirping sound at certain speeds. I am only on day two of using it and I am having fun learning the ins and outs of the hobby. Thank you.
Not exactly sure what chirping sound you are referring to. It's possible you have some kind of squeaky wheel so if you can pinpoint it you might be able to use some of the grease that came with the machine to eliminate it.
Have the same question as the person above. I just purchased the grid file. The only thing is how do you go about positioning the engraving? Do you do a two point position of the entire surface and then center the grid file? Sorry brand new to this and I just received my S1
Hello. You should just be able to open the file and run it in XCS. It should open up in the correct spot and you don't need to use the 2 point position thing. You just have to make sure your distance is set correctly and that's it.
Thank you. I have the 20W Roly and the 40W S1. They are both good machines but if it was my money comparing 20W models I would have to say the Roly. If you don't care about the 3D engraving or conveyor you get a great machine for a good amount less.
@@BusterBeagle3D thank you. I am leaning that way right now. I have a 5w genmitsu laser and I really like it. I also have millwright cnc and I like that too. I’ve heard that xtool doesn’t have very good customer service. Man do they spend a lot of money on advertising. The roly seems like a very well built machine with a lot of stuff for a decent price. Its build looks nice and sturdy. I also really like the built in enclosure. I’m excited about getting one , basically upgrading my laser. In all honesty I enjoy using the laser much more than the cnc and I may be selling it soon. Thanks again for the input and you are the second person who has pretty much said the exact same thing. Your videos are awesome and I appreciate the time you spend putting them together. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
I just received my S1 with riser and rotary RA2 and was hoping to engrave inside of rings as seen with the D1 however I can’t seem to be able to achieve this - has anyone been able to engrave inside rings with the S1 ( I have the IR module also)?
It depends on the version of the laser you have. The spot size of each of the lasers is different. The higher the wattage the larger the spot size. This website has a good chart that shows the maximum DPI you can achieve with different scan gaps. You can pretty much think so the scan gap as your laser spot size so you can see what dpi your machine can reach. www.imag-r.com/scangap I guess for an easier answer the 40W is 254dpi, The 20W is 318dpi.
I’m sorry to hear that. Not sure exactly what you mean by it losing its mind but a good place to check is the XTool Facebook group to see if anyone else is running into the same issue. Might be a quick fix if it’s something others are experiencing as well.
I used to be an instructor in the military and the content for us beginners is right up there with their high standards. Awesome video and I look forward to learning more.
Thank you very much for your service and the kind words. Glad you found it useful.
After thinking to myself, "What did I get myself into?" and "What is the return policy on this thing?", I stumbled across this video. In the hour and half I watched it, I got more done than last night when I spent four hours searching random videos/tutorials/support guides.
Thank you so much! This was so easy to follow and made everything make so much sense.
Thank you go much. That was very generous of you! I'm glad you found my video helpful and that it got you on the right track. Hope you enjoy using your machine!
I just purchased the S1 and have NEVER used one before. I searched and searched for a video and could not find a single video for 2 days. And right when I was going to give up, I found you! Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for all the information. I now feel that there's a little bit of hope. I've been also searching on how to create my own jigs. I ended up on purchasing a template on Etsy. I tried to set my S1 to cut the template up, but gave up. I'll try again since I found your video.
I'm glad you found the video helpful!
As I wait for my S1, I have been going through tutorials. This tutorial is the by far best I have come across yet. It answered so many questions I had after downloading XCS. My only gripe is not directed towards you or this tutorial, but towards xTool. IMHO, they should have published something like this for their website. Thank you Buster Beagle 3D for the time and effort it took to do this for the S1 community.
You are very welcome. Thanks for the kind words!
I feel like crying right now! My very sweet husband bought me an S1 recently and I am so computer illiterate I knew I would NEVER be able to use this laser 😩 I appreciate so much that you are taking the time to explain Creative Space in a way that even people like myself may be able to learn. I have hope again. Thank you!
You are very welcome. Good luck!
Like so many others here, I just bought an xTool machine and need to learn how to use it. Your content is so valuable and well done, it's a pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to help us all! 👏
Thank you so much! It’s very appreciated and glad I could be of some help. Happy holidays and I hope you have a wonderful New Year!
This is the most perfectly paced, academically balanced tutorial of any subject I’ve ever set out to learn. The fact that you present in a tone that doesn’t make me feel like a dumb-ass, or that you’re being troubled to go over such basic knowledge, is just icing on the cake. You rock, Man! I appreciate you, and can’t thank you enough, but here’s me trying 👊🏼 Thanks again. ✌🏼One more thing, I haven’t seen every second of the video yet, but where could a guy find the file for the S1 base plate, layout grid pattern. That’s genius.
WOW! Thank you so much! That might be the largest Super Thanks I have received so far. You are a rock star and very much appreciated! As I was sitting here setting up my camera for another late night product review shoot I saw this pop up on my phone. It's just the pick me up I needed keep me going on another late night so thank you again!
Glad I could give something back. I think I’m going to grab an F1 as well. If I click on this banner at the bottom of the video when I purchase, is that linked to you? If not, let me know how to use the “affiliate links” that get back to you. I promise I’m not stupid, just new. 😂🙏
@@eswhitemanIf you click the link in the video description that in an affiliate link that traces back to me. I'm not to sure about the banners that are showing up. Thanks again and hopefully I can come out with the F1 version soon after I get some of these other machine reviews that I have to complete done.
How do you do the 2 points setting with a circle? @@BusterBeagle3D
@@annmarietotowork from side to side. Roughly equates to what you need to work too
I just ordered the S1 40 all in one. I have zero experience with lasers. I was starting to feel overwhelmed by some of the RUclipsrs out there! This is a great reference that I know I’ll be coming back to often until it becomes second nature.
Glad it was helpful!
Not even 20 minutes into the video I learned what it was I had been trying to do with my new D1. I have not watched the entire video yet, but I have it bookmarked so that I can. Thank you!
You are very welcome. Come back anytime!
@@BusterBeagle3D I have been watching a little at a time each day, learning something new every time.
Thank you for this detailed tutorial. I’ve just received my S1 and this has helped immensely. 😊
You are very welcome. Happy it helped.
@@BusterBeagle3D I too just received an S1@40W. I'd like to know how to get its WiFi configured.
@@vaxman804 If you can't do it in the windows software you may have to do it how I did with the mobile App. Just download the mobile app to your phone and follow the setup here: support.xtool.com/article/1113?from=xTool+S1&url=/product/24
Have just received an F1 and found this very easy to follow. the pace was just right and the basics explained well. thanks.
You’re welcome.
Exceptional work. Like others, I was frustrated with xTool's learning support, questioning my purchase of an S1, and not getting much (other than dizzy from watching mouse pointers move around the screen) from other RUclips videos about XCS. When your video appeared in the feed, I thought, “ok . . . one more . . . “ I watched it non stop and have returned to it for refreshers on some details. Also purchased your S1 grid on Etsy. Thank you; keep up the great work!
HOW COW! You are a Rock Star! Thank you so much. That might be the biggest super thanks I have ever gotten. You have no clue how much I appreciate the support and the kind words. I'm so happy that you found the video helpful and I hope to be able to make a new one on the 2.0 XSC version soon. I was hoping to have it come out of BETA before I dive in too deep with a new tutorial but stay tuned for whenever I can do that one. Thank you again, seriously.
Newbie here! Thank you for the best tutorial I’ve found after 2 weeks of searching!😊
Excellent! You’ve helped me quite a bit. I found your video looking for one particular thing and learned much more about my S1 than I thought I would and am much more confident than I was. You have a great presentation style. Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad it was helpful and that you liked it.
I have been looking for something exactly like this as I recently purchased an S1. Thanks. Well done. I hope to see more in the future.
Thanks, will do!
This was a great video, thank you! I am new to laser engraving, just got a S1 and this is by far the most comprehensive video on the XTools Creative Space software I have seen! I will checking out your other videos!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
I treated myself to this machine in the basic version on Black Friday this week. I had already watched a lot of videos before, but I was able to learn a lot of new things from your video.
Thank you very much for your effort and work for this video.
Although I don't speak English perfectly, I understood everything you said. In the end I just thought to myself, what's the end of the video? xD
Good job
Thank you and I'm glad you were able to follow along!
Thank you sooo very much. This information is specifically what I was looking for. I have a D1Pro and now a P2. First time working with the XTool software. This was a very good Creative Space 101 and I thank you for that. I’m going to see if you have more P2 specific information. Thank you for being a very clear and effective communicator. You did a fantastic job. Keep up the great work. It is highly appreciated.
Blanco Bob Flores
Glad it was helpful. Still need to do a specific P2 tutorial on XCS. I’ve been waiting for them to finalize their newest version of the software so I don’t make a video and have them immediately change the software again.
Awesome video. I really appreciate it when people share their knowledge with others, especially newbies like myself. I am in the process of setting up my new S1 and this was very helpful as I had no clue as to where to start. Thank you.
Thanks. Glad you liked it!
Helped me understand why my SVG imports were looking so weird when I hit engrave! Thank you. Looking forward to the f1 content
Glad to help!
This was AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for all the detail, that's what I needed to feel comfortable getting started!
Glad it was helpful!
FANTASTIC video! I’m new to XCS so I needed something like this. This will be my go-to reference from now on. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you very much!! I recently received my S1 and have found this extremely helpful!! :)
Glad to hear it was helpful!
Thank you for all of the content that you share. I’m more comfortable with structural demolition and framing, not technology. You definitely make it easier and quite enjoyable to enjoy the laser/maker space. I hope you and your family have a very blessed Christmas!!!
Wow. Thank you so much for the support! You are amazing. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
You answered so many questions that i have had. Best video on the software I have seen to date. Thank you!!
No worries. You are welcome!
Just starting my research for my future S1. I'm excited to see that my Illustrator knowledge will be utilized and the programs can somewhat work interchangeably. I've downloaded the spoilboard grid and can hopefully use it to place jigs using the absolute coordinates.
Sounds great. Good luck!
Waiting for my new S1 and this was the PERFECT video for me! Thanks for your work!
Glad to help!
I bought my S1 about 6 months ago. Unboxed it, checked the parts, read the paperwork.... then panicked.
I've not actually looked at it, assembled it or even thought about plugging it in as it all seemed so overwhelming.
Now I'm watching this video (20 March 24) and hoping...
*Watch this space...*
You are exactly where I was only a few short years ago. If I can do it then so can you. I hope the video was helpful.
Thanks for taking the time to go though this. I knew most things, but I picked up a few tricks.
No worries. Glad it helped if even a little.
Thank you very much for this video. You helped me understand the machine better. Thank you again
Glad I could help!
Excellent Tutorial, please keep them coming. Just purchased your grid files on Etsy,
Double thanks! I try to come out with as much as I can and appreciate the kind words.
i´ve just got the S1 and can wait to try it, thank you for this video it is a great point to start, un abrazo¡
You're welcome!
Great video. I will have to watch several times. I haven't set up my S1 yet but will have to come back to review different steps. One question, If you put the grid on the pan It will only work for engraving as when cutting it would mark on the pan and destroy the grid. If you use the honeycomb you have lost the placement lines and can't position your workpiece where you want it and when you cut it will still pass thru to the pan. How do you protect the grid on the pan from being damaged? Will you be putting updates out on the new changes in xcs? Thanks again for the great video.
I wanted to top the last guys tip ;) Seriously though, GREAT CONTENT! Exactly what I have been looking for. My S1 is supposed to arrive Friday. The air assist is supposed to arrive on Monday :( I assume I should wait for the air assist??? This is the exact information I was looking for to get started creating files to have them ready once I have all of the parts. THANK YOU!
WOW, now this is definitely a competition I can get behind! Thank you so much for the very generous support for what I do here. It's incredibly appreciated and I can't thank you enough. As for your question you really only need the air assist while cutting. If you are going to be engraving you primarily will keep it off. Thanks again and I'm glad you liked the video! Cheers.
This was amazing!! Thank you. Can’t wait for the one on the F1, although this gave me a great starting point!!!
You're welcome!
Brilliantly delivered and educational i have a P2 have you done a tutorial on th P2 yet
Thank you. I haven't just yet other then my review on the machine. I was planning on doing one but then saw that they were planning a whole new version of the software so wanted to hold off until it was out of beta so everything wouldn't be old by the time I did it.
Thanks for the video I did learn a few things I have not tried. I am interested on how you did the grid on the metal base plate. I did purchase the grid from you and I'll be receiving my S1 tomorrow. I love that idea of the grid being placed on there but im so afraid im going to mess it up. I did hear you say you would just paint over it if you had to but tell me more about how you set it up on XCS. Was it scored on there? and where would I position it to where the base plate would be even?
Hi. You really should just be able to open the file and run it. All of the settings should come with the file in XCS. It's set to SCORE Power 70%, Speed 60mm/sec if you wanted to doublecheck it. Also you have to set your distance but that's really it. This is also assuming you have the 40W version but the settings are probably not that different for the 20W as well.
Thank you, for this information. It definitely helps
Glad it was helpful!
Hi There, the white part of the canvas is not the workable area they advertised 49,8 x 31,9 cm. If i move the laser by hand or with framing knobs you can get outside the white area the same measurement as the grey area on top of the white usable area. Is there any way to use the complete usable area they advertised with?
This video was beyond helpful! Thank you
No worries!
Loving the tutorial, but have a question. I don' t have any of the functions across the top of my page. My left side matches yours, but not the top.
You have the new 2.0 Beta version of xTool Creative Space. I was waiting for an official release out of BETA before I did another update but may have to do one just based on how long it's been in beta for far.
I'm new to laser engraving and am anxiously awaiting my S1 40W machine. This video was perfectly paced and extremely thorough. I will be watching it several times to make everything stick in my head. Thanks for taking the time to do it. I am also planning on downloading and using your spoilboard grid. One question, can you see the gridlines through the honeycomb board? As I understand it, I should be using the honeycomb board for all projects. Please let me know. Thanks.
I have a question. Would we still be able to use the honeycomb and the file for scoring measurements into the bottom of the laser? I'm new and haven't got my machine yet but, I was curious since I think the honeycomb is where you would be cutting if you have one.
No. The grid is much more useful while engraving then it is for cutting. When you are cutting I would highly recommend using the Pin Point positioning system
Great video! Just got the grid. Thanks!!
Thank you! Hope it helps.
Thank you for an outstanding presentation.
You're welcome!
I am interested in the grid pattern you engraved on your S1 tray.
You can find that grid here: busterbeagle3d.etsy.com/listing/1590871717
This is such a great tutorial, thank you. I just got my S1 today (upgraded from D1) and I am doing some inlays. I did a coaster with a "W" inlay with no problem, but when I try to create an outline around a word so I can offset the kerf, it won't capture the inside of the letters. I tried exporting the text as an SVG and reimporting it but that didn't work either. I'm guessing it needs to be an image as opposed to a vector so I can remove the background? Any help is appreciated.
Thank you. Try to create your outline of the text so that it created that outer offset. Then select the text again and pull the outline tool in the opposite direction and depending on how far you pull it you will eventually only be left with the outline on the inside of the closed shape letters. Pull it too far and it will just disappear so you have to be gentle. It might be easier if your text is large to begin with and then scale it down after you have your outlines.
Ok I tried that and I see how that could work but I don't think I can get it to fit perfectly as an inlay using the original text.@@BusterBeagle3D
First, thank you for the informative video, it helped me understand the software a bit more. I set my S1 with the file provided by Xtool but it seems my work area is a bit larger than yours. How did you come to those numbers? Thanks again.
If you are referring to the grid file I intentionally make it slightly smaller then the full workable area just for a few reasons. One is to make sure it can always actually reach the position as machines, especially the D1 I found, can't actually reach the entire workable area without hitting the frame. The other is to make the numbers easier. It's just easier to make a grid where X240 Y 150 is the center rather then X 249 Y159.5.
Makes sense, so you have a “true home “ and a “ grid home” or the machine x=0 y=0 is your starting point?
@@giannilopez333The 0,0 position of the grid and of the software either though xTool Creatvie Space or Lightburn is the same. All coordinates of the grid should match the coordinates in either software package. Where you place your art in the software should correspond to the burned grid.
This is the best video out there !!
Thank you! Appreciate it.
Your videos are amazing.
I got my S1 since 1week now. I put the RA2 together today.
There are 3 different cables in the box. Does this mean that i can use it also with my d1 pro?
Yes. The RA2 can work with just about every xTool machine if you have the correct cable for it.
Hello Ryan very nice video!!!
I am new with my new S1. 1 question I can’t find
I can only see a white workable area on my screen, no fence or lines ( I am Dutch can’t find the good words for it) what am I doing wrong?
Greetings Gerrit
Hello. You need to define that area first in the software. Its called "mark processing area" in Creative Space. You can see it at the 55:35 mark on my video.
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Sorry I mean the horizontal and vertical lines and the bar with 100 200 300 millimetre
hoping your will do a tutorial on the S! with the new XCS?
Hi. I am waiting for it to be out of the Beta stage. I don't want to do a bunch of work only to have I change quickly after.
Hi Ryan.. I loved your video... Very informative.. But, I do have a question for you about Creative Space. I do not remember if you mentioned this about this software.
Do you need to have two different pieces of software if you had two S1's? And, can you run them at the same time as you can in Light Burn?
Last but not least.. Can you use the same software for both the S1 and P2?
Thank you so much..
Hello. I have not tried to run 2 instances of Creative Space on 2 machines at the same time. I also don't think it would be wise or even possible to have Lightburn and Creative Space running and connected to the same machine at the same time. You may however be able to have Creative space connected to one and another machine connected to Lightburn at the same time but again I have not attempted that. And yes both the S1 and P2 can run with both xTool Creative space and Lightburn. However if you want to take advantage of all of the features of the S1 and P2 you will want to run Creative Space and not all of the features are compatible with Lightburn.
Thank you very much!
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Hi Dave, I just bought your grid…….I cant find a READ ME file……what are the best settings to engrave on the metal base of the S1 , I have the 4L watts S1 , thanks
Hello. If you are opening the file in XSC you should already have everything setup to burn the grid. You just need to measure the height distance and Process the file. The settings should already be there. Incase you want to double check it should be Power 70% Speed 60mm/sec.
Thanks, your tutorial has been quite valuable. I just upgraded from a D1 to an S1. I used Lightburn on my D1 but am learning XCS so I can utilize the bells-and-whistles on the new machine. One problem I'm facing is that an exact same engraving project will take 2 time longer on the S1 versus the D1, even though I set the speed 2 times faster on the D1! The reason seems to be that Lightburn efficiently burns the entire project left to right, top to bottom no matter how many components (vectors) are in the project. XCS appears to burn one individual component then moves onto the next one, etc. Even letters are burned one-at-a-time. Have you experienced this and, if so, what is your solution?
Other then changing bi-directional and unidirectional you pretty limited on telling xcs the tool path you want to use like you can in Lightburn. You also have no control overt the travel speed which is really why it's probably faster in Lightburn more then the fact that it does one shape at a time. With letters I wonder if you click the weld button if it will burn then all at the same time. Only a guess but I would try that.
@@BusterBeagle3D You're right, when I weld the letters they become one "object" and get burned together. Good to know. The weld option won't work in all cases but might for many.
I want to like XCS but there are several frustrating things about it that push me back to Lightburn. I'm hoping with continual improvement it will get to a point where using it is a no-brainer for xTool hardware owners.
@@kenbrown7334 Glad that helped a little. yeah XCS has come a long way but still has a ways to go. It's been updated many times already and I saw on the Facebook group there was a major update coming but haven't heard much else other then that.
Thanks! This video was very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video & extremely well explained & really helped me using the S1 for the first time. Just one question, is moving of the laser head only done using the arrow symbols in xcs or can it be done by moving it physically with your hand?
You can move it physically with your hand. The laser positioning system will still record it's coordinates.
I am a laser noob. I have the 20W version and have watched this tutorial a few times. Thank you for this, it has helped a ton. I have a question about the noises I get from my laser. Not ever owning one I don't know what is normal. Mine has a chirping sound at certain speeds. I am only on day two of using it and I am having fun learning the ins and outs of the hobby. Thank you.
Not exactly sure what chirping sound you are referring to. It's possible you have some kind of squeaky wheel so if you can pinpoint it you might be able to use some of the grease that came with the machine to eliminate it.
Have the same question as the person above. I just purchased the grid file. The only thing is how do you go about positioning the engraving? Do you do a two point position of the entire surface and then center the grid file? Sorry brand new to this and I just received my S1
Hello. You should just be able to open the file and run it in XCS. It should open up in the correct spot and you don't need to use the 2 point position thing. You just have to make sure your distance is set correctly and that's it.
Hello, you’ve tried both lasers the xtool s1 and the roly 30w. Which do you prefer and if you had to buy one which would it be?
Thanks great videos
Thank you. I have the 20W Roly and the 40W S1. They are both good machines but if it was my money comparing 20W models I would have to say the Roly. If you don't care about the 3D engraving or conveyor you get a great machine for a good amount less.
@@BusterBeagle3D thank you. I am leaning that way right now. I have a 5w genmitsu laser and I really like it. I also have millwright cnc and I like that too. I’ve heard that xtool doesn’t have very good customer service. Man do they spend a lot of money on advertising. The roly seems like a very well built machine with a lot of stuff for a decent price. Its build looks nice and sturdy. I also really like the built in enclosure.
I’m excited about getting one , basically upgrading my laser. In all honesty I enjoy using the laser much more than the cnc and I may be selling it soon.
Thanks again for the input and you are the second person who has pretty much said the exact same thing.
Your videos are awesome and I appreciate the time you spend putting them together. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
@@BigT396 No worries. Thanks for watching!
Great, great, great tutorial!
Thank you so much for support! I really appreciate it and it really does help me to keep making things like this for the community so thanks again!
I like so much your video, thank you for all this explication
You are welcome!
Great job as usual!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thankyou looking forward to it
great ,, please use a large black arrow in future,, white on white , is difficult to follow,, please and thank u kent
I just received my S1 with riser and rotary RA2 and was hoping to engrave inside of rings as seen with the D1 however I can’t seem to be able to achieve this - has anyone been able to engrave inside rings with the S1 ( I have the IR module also)?
Do you know what the resolution of the laser is in DPI? As in when I'm using a raster image what I should aim for?
It depends on the version of the laser you have. The spot size of each of the lasers is different. The higher the wattage the larger the spot size. This website has a good chart that shows the maximum DPI you can achieve with different scan gaps. You can pretty much think so the scan gap as your laser spot size so you can see what dpi your machine can reach.
www.imag-r.com/scangap
I guess for an easier answer the 40W is 254dpi, The 20W is 318dpi.
This is super helpful
Glad you think so!
when xtool brings their stuff down below 1500 then might get one, wow the prices are out of this world.
is this the Xtool Creative Space free edition or the paid one?
How do you cut a vector shape at an intersection?
Thanks!
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it.
Can you update to version 2.0?
I'm trying to wait until it's out of the Beta so that they don't drastically change it but I hope it's getting close.
I found it hard to follow. Because your mouse pointer moves so fast, I learned more about what the S1 will do, but not always how to do it.
I have had my new s1 for over a week It has lost its mind. Dosen't work, no customer service,
I’m sorry to hear that. Not sure exactly what you mean by it losing its mind but a good place to check is the XTool Facebook group to see if anyone else is running into the same issue. Might be a quick fix if it’s something others are experiencing as well.
I have the 40 watts
Thanks!
Thank you so much Cindy! I really appreciate it!
Thanks!
Thank you for the support. I really appreciate it!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the support! I really appreciate it.
@@BusterBeagle3D how come when I trace my object xtool thinks my brown is red?