xTool S1 Guide to Interchangeable Laser Modules 10W - 20W - 40W - IR

The xTool S1 is the company's flagship laser. It's a powerful diode with lots of accessories and add-ons. It's one machine that can do just about anything a laser should do. Now you can purchase a base model and use the interchangeable laser modules when you are ready to upgrade.
We'll take a look at the benefits of each module and I'll share my recommendations for which one might be right for you.

More videos

0:00 Introduction to the S1
0:52 Laser module options
1:39 Compare laser modules
4:19 What to know before you buy
6:35 A note on the M1
7:30 Final thoughts
_________________________________

Follow Creative Ramblings for more Simple Inspiring Projects, crafts and DIY projects
_________________________________
_________________________________
This video contains affiliate links
__________________________________
Want to collaborate with Creative Ramblings

#creativeramblings

[InspiredbyKandS]

Thank you for breaking this down. Helps us dummies who are beginning understand a lot better. 😊

[BurntOak]

The 20w is awesome... I make puzzle boxes with it, and it has made fabrication of all the little wooden mechanical parts for the boxes WAY easier and faster... the only real limitation now is my imagination.

[phoenixr]

Thanks for the explanation, I was Amazon website and so the white model for $899.99 to $999.00 and thought it was fake for the price being that low. But once I saw your video and how you explained the model it made since and it is a good deal😮🙃🤗

[ValYo]

Thank you soooo much for the explanation! This gives me an informed buying decision!

[Steph-xb]

Exactly what I was looking for. Your videos are excellent!

[Scramblerkidd]

I went down the middle with the 20W. Sure I would have liked to have the 40W but the price difference I used to get a few accessories. Down the road if I need/want more power I’ll get a 40W module.

[ryanweller]

We have the 20w and runs great! Will be getting the 2w soon.

[warimikipakyntein]

Are they long lasting...and what about their service

[LGeeThomas]

Okay..so in the market to get started in engraving.. I am an artist and looking for ways to sell my own drawings.. I am loving the engraving and cutting idea.. i want to focus more on the engraving painted canvas.. I would like to be able to do other things also, but cutting would be on thin materials (for what little I do of that), but my focus would be on canvas and wood for wall art…so would the 10 watt be a great module for me to get started with canvas engraving? I can always upgrade the modules later, i just want to make sure I am getting the right device within my means to at least get started.. Also, is the software i need for the images to laser usable on, say an iPad Pro? Thanks

[tanercetin]

Bonjour je viens d’acheter le s1 40 watt,
Je voulais savoir si je prend le module laser 10watt en option,
La qualité de gravure et mieux en 40watt ou en 10 watt sur l acier inoxydable etc..

[KellyCastonguay-koxh]

Thanks for the great explanations! I currently have the M1 10 watt and really love it but thinking I might want to upgrade to something faster for cutting wood (mostly ornaments). I know the 40 W would be faster than a 10 W but do you think the difference is significant? For example, if a sheet of ornaments currently takes me 45 min to score/etch/cut, would a 40W be 4x quicker and only take me 10-12 min?

[backwoodsgirl]

Has this changed since 12/2023?

xToolTranslatorLeon

Published on Dec 21, 2023

For the diode laser modules, unfortunately, it's not replaceable. Either opt for the 20W or 40W one. However, if you wanna try the infrared laser module, it is compatible with the 20w and 40w.

[BigDThatsMe]

Okay so I have really been focused on the 40W, but I also want to really focus on the engraving. XTool on the web site says if you want to cut more get 40W and if you want to engrave more get the 20W. Engraving is what I really plan to do, but I want to cut too.
I am going to get the bundle that right now comes with the silk screen kit. What do you think, is the 40W a good pair for the screen kit too, or would the 20W be better?

[mohibewatan]

I am new to the laser, I am planning for on house application to print labels for equipment using metal base polymer material, any advice

[edmelzark]

I have the IR 1064 I tried to mark a 4.7 wide necklace bar any way that I can achieve it or just go to the F1

[brianthomas]

Would the IR module work well for engraving photos onto wood? Which module would be best for this doing fine detail work on wood for photos?

[funit]

Having a 20w which is brilliant, I’ve been waiting for months to change it to a 40w being in the United Kingdom seems like waiting for ever for news on how to purchase one.

[deusprogrammer_thekingofspace]

So you can upgrade the S1 with a stronger laser? Where does one buy the modules?

[SAVFishing]

Isn't the 10w laser a smaller machine?

[rachelphillips]

ok so I just want to make sure I understand this, I'm curious! I'm brand new to lasers so I'm thinking of getting the 10 W S1. So am I correctly understanding that it's possible to swap out the 10 W module for the 20 W later on down the road? Without needing to purchase a whole new S1 with the 20 W (or 40 W) module?