To engrave cylindrical or irregular materials, you can use Rotary Attachment 2 (RA2) to work with xTool M1.RA2 provides roller components and can work in Roller mode. RA2 Pro provides roller and jaw chuck components and can work in both Roller and Chuck modes. For details about the components and functions, see User Manual for Rotary Attachment 2 (RA2).
*The usage of RA2 and RA2 Pro is the same.
Before you connect RA2 to xTool M1, you need to use risers to raise the height of xTool M1.
1. Use the Riser
Meet the Riser
Understand How to Use the Tape Measure
Label | Description |
α RA2 L 0–88mm | When the risers raise xTool M1 up with side α facing up, RA2 is supported and can be used to process materials of perimeter 0–88 mm. |
β RA2 L 88–220mm RA2 Pro L 0–142mm | When the risers raise xTool M1 up with side β facing up, RA2 and RA2 Pro are supported. RA2 can be used to process materials of perimeter 88–220 mm, and RA2 Pro can be used to process materials of perimeter 0–142 mm. |
γ RA2 L 220–299mm RA2 Pro L 142–314mm | When the risers raise xTool M1 up with side γ facing up, RA2 and RA2 Pro are supported. RA2 can be used to process materials of perimeter 220–299 mm, and RA2 |
Label | Description |
Riser Gear - Roller | This measuring bar is applicable only to the Roller mode. It includes three ranges, namely α, β, and γ, in green, yellow, and red, respectively. It determines the side of the riser facing up. For example, if the perimeter of a material is within range α, place the raisers with side α facing up when raising xTool M1 up. |
Riser Gear - Chuck | This measuring bar is applicable only to the Chuck mode. It includes two ranges, namely β and γ, in yellow and red, respectively. It determines the side of the riser facing up. For example, if the perimeter of a material is within range β, place the raisers with side β facing up when raising xTool M1 up. |
Rotary Attachment Gear - Roller | This measuring bar is applicable only to the Roller mode. It includes three ranges, namely A, B, and C, in green, yellow, and red, respectively. It determines the level of the adjustable roller. For example, if the perimeter of a material is within range A, set the adjustable roller to level A. |
Examples
Roller Mode
When using the Roller mode of RA2, you need to find out the range of the perimeter of the material on the Riser Gear - Roller and Rotary Attachment Gear - Roller measuring bars.
As shown in the preceding figure, the perimeter of the material is 180 mm, falling in range β on
Riser Gear - Roller and in range B on Rotary Attachment Gear - Roller. Therefore, to process the material, you need to place the risers with side β facing up and set the adjustable roller of RA2 to level B.
Chuck Mode
When using the Chuck mode of RA2, you need to find out the range of the perimeter of the material on the Rotary Attachment Gear - Roller measuring bar.
As shown in the preceding figure, the perimeter of the material is 180 mm, falling in range β on
Riser Gear - Chuck. Therefore, to process the material, you need to place the risers with side β facing up.
2. Connect RA2 to xTool M1
(1) Disconnect xTool M1 from any power supply.
(2) Open the lid, unscrew the screws that fix the baseplate, and remove the baseplate.
(3) User the risers to raise xTool M1 up.
Note: To determine which side of the risers facing up, see Use the risers.
(4) Insert the connector of the connection cable into the port on RA2.
Note: If you are to use the Roller mode, you may need to set the level of the adjustable roller based on the diameter of the material to be processed. To determine the level, see Roller mode.
(5) Place RA2 in the center of the working area of xTool M1, with its motor facing the rear plate of xTool M1.
(6) Insert the other connector of the connection cable into the port on the rear plate of xTool M1.
3. Use xTool Studio to Operate xTool M1 and RA2
Select Processing mode
(1) Use the USB cable to connect xTool M1 to your computer.
(2) Turn on xTool M1 and connect it on xTool Studio.
Refer to Connect and Set Up xTool M1 with xTool Studio for instructions on connecting xTool M1 to xTool Studio.
(3) Choose Roller - Use rotary attachment mode.
Design the processing object and set parameters
(1) Place the cylindrical material on Rotary Attachment.
(2) Click icon, drag the green line to the highest point of the material and then click
icon.
(3) Import a project file or insert an element.
(4) Adjust the image size, place the image closely on the right of the green line, and then set the parameters: material, speed, power, and pass.
(5) Click Process.
(6) Click Preview Processing Path.
(7) In the bottom-right corner, click Start.
Start processing
(1) Press the button to start processing.
(2) Take out the material after the operation is complete and the ventilator stops working.
