Note: The actual interface may vary. Refer to the interface displayed in the xTool software.
This article uses a 55W laser module as an example to show the steps of using xTool X1 with software for flat surface processing.
1. Connect xTool X1 to the software
Go to Operate xTool X1 with xTool Software and follow the steps. Make sure the device is connected successfully.
2. Preparations before processing
(1) Place slats on the baseplate.
(2) Place your material on the slats, and secure it with the material pins or masking tape at its four corners.
(3) Close the lid.
3. Select a processing mode and material
(1) On the right panel, select Process on flat surface as the processing mode.
(2) Under Mode, select the material and click Apply.
After you select a material from the material list, the software will automatically set the laser processing parameters. The default settings apply to xTool materials. You can adjust the settings based on your needs. If you select user-defined material, you need to set the processing parameters yourself.
4. Refresh the background and measure the distance
(1) Click the Refresh background icon to get the background.
(2) Click the distance measurement icon and select the distance measurement point.
5. Design a processing object
(1) You can import or design a processing object from the left bar.
(2) Place the object onto the material according to the real-time captured image.
(3) Click the object and adjust it with tools on the top panel.
6. Set parameters
Set parameters for the object in the right panel, including processing methods, module to be used, power, speed and more.
7. Start processing
(1) In the bottom right corner of the software, click Preview and you can preview the processing results.
(2) Click Return and check back to the canvas.
(3) In the bottom right corner of the software, click Framing and press the start/stop button on xTool X1 to preview the processing area on the material.
Note: You can also click ... near Framing to set the framing speed and mode.
(3) In the bottom right corner, click Process to start processing.
Note: You can also click ... near Process to set the processing path, start point, kerf direction and more.
(4) In the Check before processing page, follow the precautions and instructions on the right panel. If everything is ready, click Start.
(4) Press the button on xTool X1 to start processiwanchng.
(5) Wait until the processing is completed.
