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Introduction to the Absolute Coordinates and the Relative Coordinates in XCS
Updated Jan 10,2025
Updated Jan 10,2025
Applicable Scenario
Absolute coordinate and relative coordinate are two common positioning methods for xTool products.
This article will introduce the functions of these two positioning methods.
Introduction
Absolute Coordinate
Definition:
Absolute coordinate refers to the position coordinate determined based on a fixed origin. On the working plane of a laser engraving machine, this origin is usually a fixed reference point set by the equipment manufacturer. For example, in a two-dimensional plane laser engraving machine, the absolute coordinate can be represented by (X, Y), where the values of X and Y respectively represent the distance from the origin in the horizontal and vertical directions.
Function:
Precise positioning: Absolute coordinate can accurately determine the specific position of the workpiece on the working plane of the engraving machine. It is very useful when precise engraving is required at a specific location, such as engraving a complex pattern on the workpiece or engraving text at a specific location.
Repetitive processing: For workpieces that require multiple repetitive processing, using absolute coordinate can ensure that each processing is performed at the same position, thereby ensuring processing consistency and accuracy.
Application scenarios:
High-precision processing: In engraving tasks with high precision requirements, such as manufacturing circuit boards of electronic products and marking of precision instruments, absolute coordinate is the preferred positioning method.
Complex pattern engraving: When engraving complex patterns or combinations of multiple different elements, each element can be accurately placed at the predetermined position through absolute coordinate.
Relative Coordinate
Definition:
Relative coordinate is the coordinate relative to the current position. It is not based on a fixed origin, but takes the current position of the laser engraving head as the reference point.
Function:
Flexible adjustment: Relative coordinate allows users to make relative movements based on the current position without considering the absolute position. This is very convenient when fine-tuning or making local modifications to the existing engraving.
Quick positioning: In some cases, using relative coordinate can reach the target position more quickly, especially when the target position is relatively close to the current position.
Application scenarios:
Local modification: When fine-tuning or adding some details to the already engraved part, relative coordinate can be used for quick positioning and adjustment.
Continuous processing: In a series of continuous engraving operations, relative coordinate can conveniently realize the transition from one position to the next without having to re-determine the absolute coordinate each time.
Adaptation Situation
Only support absolute coordinate: S1, M1, M1 Ultral, P2, F1, F1 Ultral
Only support relative coordinate: D1
Support absolute coordinate and relative coordinate (can be switched by oneself): D1pro, D1pro 2.0
How to Set
Only D1pro supports switching settings, and other models cannot be switched.
Ensure that the firmware version of D1pro is the latest, only the latest version is supported.
In the XCS interface. Click the three dots next to the Go to Process, and then you can switch between absolute coordinate and relative coordinate.
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