I would recommend taking the protective plastic off of the cover. Over time, the adhesive on this type of material can become solid, making it next to impossible to remove, and/or causing a frost effect, which would make it impossible to see inside.
You are welcome! I have another cleaning video in my M1 series that shows you a deeper clean including how to clean some important sensors on the M1. Make sure you check it out.
Never use q-tips, paper towels, cleanex etc to clean optics. They most likely contain clay which will scratch the optics, only use optical wipes which do not contain clay particles.
Good points. The xTool group specifically indicates to use a q-tip to get to the laser lens and optical lenses in the M1 however maybe its better to wrap a q-tip with that optical wipe instead to reach and clean the lens.
Michael, I have enjoyed your videos. I have a question and thought you may have a thought or insight. My laser head is not moving from it's starting position. I have updated software, restarted. Thoughts?
I have not heard of that before. Try this: Power off your M1. With it turned off, gently move the laser head cube thing to the right near the middle of the unit. Then gently pull it towards you to position it in middle of everything. (I prefer to grab the black horizontal bar holding the laser head aka the gantry). Once you do that, power it on and see if it goes back to the home position on it's own and try to send a job to it again in XCS. If not, I definitely suggest you join the FaceBook group named "xTool M1 Official Group" and post your question there. Plus, you can go to the top of the group and find links to get support from xTool.
I have actually needed to do that on occasion when my mic battery dies or other random reasons. I find it hard to do. Unfortunately i ramble and trying to talk in sync with the video is a tough chore lol.
@@MonkeyWoodworks producing videos is really an art. You always have to be mindful of your viewers. I do enjoy watching your videos, you're doing a great job sharing your experience. The xTool live presentations tend to drag on and although they show the process, the camera selection tends to distract from what is actually happening with the M1.
Hi, Before I buy an Xtool M1, do i have to clean all of these sensors after lasering my woods? I am afriad to take apart!!! don't want to break anything 😭😭😭😭😭
They do. They allow a space between the board your cutting and the bottom of the M1. This allows for cleaner cuts and it helps reduce the burn marks you get underneath.
Hmm. I wonder if it has residue on the lens still? May go back and check the lens cover again and clean it again. Also, make sure you auto-measure to get the right focus.
Pull it out of your engraver, find a safe place, spray/soak it with dawn powerwash (or oven cleaner), let it soak 5 to 10 min, spray off with a hose. Repeat if needed.
Pwahaha I bought the machine but I was always afraid of how complicated cleaning it would be... Easy peasy ❤
It's super easy. There is a deeper clean that needs to be done now and then. I'll need to make a video on that as well.
Great job Michael I’m watching your whole series. You have an easygoing informative style taking your time and even explaining the small things. 🙂
Thank you! So glad you found them useful so far!
Great Video Michael. Just cleaning my M1 for the 1st time and this was a HUGE help. Thanks again.
I am glad the video helped!
Side note, I’d recommend a piece of painters tape on the lid when turning the M1 on its side to keep the it closed while cleaning.
Good point!
Great tutorial Michael, thanks!!!
Hopefully it helped!
Thank you for this! I was scared to clean it, but you make it look not as scary!
Thank you so much, I was so scared when the Machine ask me to Clean it 😊
Your welcome! Keep in mind that the reminder is on a timer. If you feel it is not dirty, just ignore the message.
Thank you so much for this video, I looked all over for how to clean my M1.
I am glad it helped!
Thanks! Gave my laser head an initial cleaning today, so referenced your video to help see what to do.
Excellent! Glad to know it was helpful.
I would recommend taking the protective plastic off of the cover. Over time, the adhesive on this type of material can become solid, making it next to impossible to remove, and/or causing a frost effect, which would make it impossible to see inside.
I eventually took it off. I just wanted to keep it "new" for as long as I could
Awesome and thanks for sharing how to clean the laser head
You're welcome! Glad it helped.
Thank you. I need to clean mine and was kinda afraid cleaning it. It’s getting cleaned this weekend.
You are welcome! I have another cleaning video in my M1 series that shows you a deeper clean including how to clean some important sensors on the M1. Make sure you check it out.
Could you give more detailed information regarding relubricating the metal rod please? Thank you
Just use a lightweight oil such as sewing machine oil, put some on your finger and wipe it on.
Never use q-tips, paper towels, cleanex etc to clean optics. They most likely contain clay which will scratch the optics, only use optical wipes which do not contain clay particles.
Good points. The xTool group specifically indicates to use a q-tip to get to the laser lens and optical lenses in the M1 however maybe its better to wrap a q-tip with that optical wipe instead to reach and clean the lens.
Thanks for your videos, I was wondering if the laserhead is replaceable if it would die at some point
It sure is! It is considered a consumable product and they have a procedure to drop it down, unplug it, and replace with a new one.
@@MonkeyWoodworks thanks for letting me know!
Michael, I have enjoyed your videos. I have a question and thought you may have a thought or insight. My laser head is not moving from it's starting position. I have updated software, restarted. Thoughts?
I have not heard of that before. Try this: Power off your M1. With it turned off, gently move the laser head cube thing to the right near the middle of the unit. Then gently pull it towards you to position it in middle of everything. (I prefer to grab the black horizontal bar holding the laser head aka the gantry). Once you do that, power it on and see if it goes back to the home position on it's own and try to send a job to it again in XCS. If not, I definitely suggest you join the FaceBook group named "xTool M1 Official Group" and post your question there. Plus, you can go to the top of the group and find links to get support from xTool.
@@MonkeyWoodworks Michael, the gantry moved back to starting position when I moved it to the middle, but the laser does not move from left to right.
@@deniseadkins2991 it doesn't move by hand left or right when power is off or when you send a job to it? Either way, check xtool.com and thr FB group.
Great video, I'm glad I've been cleaning it correctly. Have you ever considered shooting the video then recording a voice over?
I have actually needed to do that on occasion when my mic battery dies or other random reasons. I find it hard to do. Unfortunately i ramble and trying to talk in sync with the video is a tough chore lol.
@@MonkeyWoodworks producing videos is really an art. You always have to be mindful of your viewers. I do enjoy watching your videos, you're doing a great job sharing your experience. The xTool live presentations tend to drag on and although they show the process, the camera selection tends to distract from what is actually happening with the M1.
@@dodgerfan1311 hah, yea they do. I think the more recent videos are better but I know what you mean.
Are these available to buy now or are they still pre order ?
Check the comments in any of the videos. I added some info about that.
Hi, Before I buy an Xtool M1, do i have to clean all of these sensors after lasering my woods? I am afriad to take apart!!! don't want to break anything 😭😭😭😭😭
Over time, yes, maintenance will be needed on your M1 and you will need to go through a cleaning process to keep it operational.
do the prisms help a lot when you want to cut something?
They do. They allow a space between the board your cutting and the bottom of the M1. This allows for cleaner cuts and it helps reduce the burn marks you get underneath.
@@MonkeyWoodworks thanks a lot!
I'm loving these videos, can't wait for the next one!
Can I swap out my 5watt laser to a 10 watt or 20 watt laser module
I don't think you can use the 20 W but I believe you might be able to switch out the module with a 10 W. I would contact Xtool.
after cleaning the laser it doesnt seem to be cutting as strong taking more power and more passes
Hmm. I wonder if it has residue on the lens still? May go back and check the lens cover again and clean it again. Also, make sure you auto-measure to get the right focus.
How do you clean the honeycomb
Pull it out of your engraver, find a safe place, spray/soak it with dawn powerwash (or oven cleaner), let it soak 5 to 10 min, spray off with a hose. Repeat if needed.
for the alcohol does it have to be 91%?
No it can be a lower percentage
@@MonkeyWoodworks awesome thanks I'm still waiting on my m1 so I'am watching all the videos to be well informed.
Alkohol?
Isopropyl Alcohol
Danke❤
You are welcome!