I was wrong about the xTool D1...

I recently did a review of the 40W laser module from xTool. I was wrong about a few things...let's fix that.

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[forresto]

Full enclosure is recommended for both dealing with the fumes and eye safety. They really shouldn't sell them without an enclosure. A fraction of a second of stray reflection can blind you, which makes the cost savings seem not worth it. 3:14

[Clough]

I have the 10W machine, and they told me directly that it isn't possible to install the 40W module on the 10W machine.

[ChadsCustomCreations]

Thank you for taking the time to make a correction video I respect that.

[TenMinusNine]

I ordered a 40 watt bundle over 7 days ago, and it still hasn't shipped. Their customer service is terrible.

[forzaauctionhousetips]

Admitting you're wrong? On YouTube? You can't do that!

Seriously, keep up the great stuff 👏

[TripodsGarage]

Might want to add that the regular D1 laser modules, are not swappable with the Pro. The pro laser modules have a higher pin count.

[miker]

I've had the xTool 40w for 6 months now and there is now a build up of crud on the module fan, with the lower wattage modules you can clean/replace the internal module fan but with the 40w, according to xTool themselves, the 40w is an enclosed unit so you cannot access the fan, clean or replace it. Since you have had the 40w for a while now what is your experience of build up on the fan, has anyone else experienced problems. XTool have not provided a solution but have offered to replace the module under warranty but that will only put off the issue for another few months.

[carrollstanley]

I was trying to make my mind up xtool has 2 different packages I have been looking at, 40 watt laser plus the 10 watt laser or the 20 watt laser and the infrared laser kit.. not sure how much metal engraving I might do. But I dont think I would be cutting any wood thicker than 1/2 inch for project.. any recomendations ?

[retronexusio]

I bet X-Tools this time was like: "Can you like maybe not include the portion where we ask you, if you may not include the fireportion"

[michelejaeb]

Hey, great video. Just FYI xTool has confirmed that though they originally said the laser size of the 40w was .15x.15 it is actually .10x.15. If you shine the laser on the way at very low power you will see that it is actually a rectangle not a square.

[huntermlmfao]

ok sooo im struggling to figure out how to connect my d1 to lightburn and the lightburn youtube tutorial doesnt really help i am very much doing something wrong please help

[jakerazmataz]

If you have a 20w, is it worth it to get the 40w, or should you jump to a fiber or CO2 at that point?

[Metal_Vistas]

I was just told xTool no longer sells parts or heads for their D1 lasers. If true, that would be a deal-breaker for me, and I will never purchase a machine from ANY company who discontinues parts and support after such a short time. I don't care how good the technology, it is not worth it if it becomes a paper weight after a year or two.

[tonywhitley]

Just bumping your channel with some extra comments to help out.
It's fun watching your work.

[cysign]

So are you able to cut thicker wood when your feedrate is higher and you're cutting it several times, to avoid the fire?

[justinlaser]

Great update. Quickly moving into easily burn-down-your-garage territory with these increasing diode powers. 🤣

[jakerazmataz]

You can reduce the power on the 20w to the 10w's. I don't know if the laser gets any finer. 🤷‍♂

[realninjawatcher]

Can you please recommend a budget laser that can cut and engrave 1/8”-3/16” thick cork board? Really have had a hard time finding any videos other than the glow forge completing that task. Thanks

[RicksCents]

Don’t you have to change hardware as well besides the Laser Head. Since the Laser Heads are All Different Power Ratings.

[juliestevens]

Which laser spot would be the smallest - 5 watt or a CO2 (like Glowforge)?