Connect xTool F1 to XCS

You can connect xTool F1 to XCS through hotspot mode, Wi-Fi, or IP address.

Hotspot connection

(1) In the top-right corner of XCS, tap + Add project > Create project.

(2) On the top of the project editing page, tap Please connect a device. 

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

(3) Tap Hotspot > Go to enable. Permit XCS to access your location.

Note: If you have allowed XCS to use your precise location, XCS will not prompt you to allow location access.

(4) Long press the knob on xTool F1 until the knob indicator turns to solid yellow, which indicates that the device is in hotspot connection mode.

(5) Tap Go to connect to go to your iPad's Settings . Select WLAN, and connect to a network whose name starts with xTool_F1.

(5) Go back to XCS, and you will see your device name under Hotspot. Tap it to connect it.

Wi-Fi/IP connection

(1) In the top-right corner of XCS, tap + Add project > Create project.

(2) On the top of the project editing page, tap Please connect a device. 

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

(3) On the Connect device window, tap Configure Wi-Fi. Then, select F1 and tap Next.

(4) Long press the knob on xTool F1 until the knob indicator turns to solid yellow. On XCS, tap OK, next.

(5) Follow the onscreen instructions to connect xTool F1 to a Wi-Fi network. Then, tap Go to connect.

(6) On the device list, tap the name of your xTool F1 to connect it. After xTool F1 is connected, its knob indicator turns solid blue.

Set up xTool F1 in XCS

(1) On the processing panel, click the gear icon next to the xTool F1 image to open the device setting window.

(2) In Basic info, you can view the device information and modify some information.

• Device name: Tap the text box to change the device name.
   
• 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.
   
• Hotspot password: Set a hotspot password for the device, so that if others want to connect to your device in Hotspot mode, they need to enter a password.

(3) In Device settings, you can set up the device for work.

• 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: Turn on the buzzer reminders, and the buzzer will make sounds in situations such as when the device is ready for processing, the processing is completed, and so on.

The supported processing modes

XCS that runs on the mobile phone supports the following processing modes:

• 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.