Connect xTool F1 to XCS

(1) Use the USB cable to connect xTool F1 to your computer.

Note: If the provided USB cable is incompatible with your computer, you need to use an adapter, which is not included in the pack.

(2) Open XCS on your computer. On the top-right corner of XCS, click the + New project button.

(3) On the top of the project editing page, click Please connect a device.

Note: If you have connected an xTool device in XCS before, click the name of the device > select Connect device.

(4) On the pop-up window, click the name of your device to connect to it.

Note: After the device is connected, you can configure Wi-Fi for the device. This way, you can connect xTool F1 to XCS through Wi-Fi next time.

Set up xTool F1 in XCS

(1) In the top-right corner of XCS, click the Device settings icon next to the image of xTool F1.

(2) In the Basic info tab, you can view the basic information of xTool F1 Ultra and modify some information.

Device name: Change the device name in the textbox.
Firmware version: Check for updates and update the firmware if a new version is available.
Wi-Fi setting: Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network.
Safety Terms: View the safety information for the device.

(3) In the Device settings tab, you can set up the device and export files or logs as needed.

Flame alarm: If a flame is detected, xTool F1 will pause processing and raise the alarm. For safety purposes, you are advised to turn on this feature.
Stops when moved: If xTool F1 is moved or tilted during processing, it will pause processing. To use xTool F1 to process materials with slopes, you need to turn off this feature.
Stops when enclosure opened: If the protective enclosure is opened during processing, xTool F1 will pause processing. To use xTool F1 to process materials with the protective enclosure opened, you need to turn off this feature.
Infrared ray preheat: Using the infrared laser for bitmap engraving at a low temperature may lead to unsatisfying engraving results. To ensure better engraving results, you can turn on this feature, so that the laser module is preheated to enter the optimum state before processing.
Buzzer reminders: If it is enabled, the buzzer on xTool F1 sounds when the device enters some particular states, such as getting ready for processing or processing completed.

XCS supports multiple processing modes for xTool F1.

Process on baseplate: to process small and flat materials
In this mode, you need to place the material on the baseplate of xTool F1.
Use rotary attachment: to process regular or irregular cylindrical materials
In this mode, you need to use xTool F1 with xTool Rotary Attachment.
Baseplate removed: to process large, sloping, or thick materials
In this mode, you need to take out the removable baseplate from xTool F1 and place xTool F1 on top of the material to be processed.
Use slide extension: to process long materials or multiple small materials at a time
In this mode, you need to use xTool F1 with the slide extension.

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