HONEST REVIEW: xTool D1 Pro 20w | Air Assist | Honeycomb | Enclosure
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
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🔷 VIDEO CHAPTERS 🔷
0:00 - Introduction
1:02 - My Thoughts on Assembly
2:04 - Bad Cable Management Nearly Broke the xTool
4:25 - Focusing the Laser is Clunky
6:14 - Power and USB Cables in Wrong Place
7:06 - Enclosure: Surprisingly Good
8:03 - Problems with the xTool Enclosure
9:26 - xTool Honeycomb Bed - PROS & CONS
10:20 - Air Assist Kit Gets Hot
11:09 - Material Tests - Wood Cutting
11:52 - Can the xTool Cut Baltic Birch plywood?
12:19 - Material Tests - Slate Engraving
13:06 - Material Test Results
13:24 - Summary and Closing Thoughts
🔷 ABOUT SAMCRAFT 🔷
Samcraft is a channel all about educating, inspiring, motivating, encouraging, and sharing the things I've learned since starting my own small business in 2018.
Today on Samcraft I bring you along for a honest review of the xtool d1 pro 20w laser engraver. I have had this machine for over two months and put it through several tests. There are things lacking in making this laser engraver truly pro level so watch to see what I hate about the xTool!
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Thanks for this! Happy to have the heads up on the cable management. Right now XTool is clearing out the D1 and it's on for a great price. Very accessible for my first machine. :)
Hi Sam, great honest review as always. You really explained what to watch for on the cable management.
Glad the xTool was able to speed up production time on your coasters. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one.👍
Great video. Keep them coming. I like hearing your honest opinion. It's nice that you share your results, tips, and tricks that you use. Thank you.
I’ve had a D1 Pro 20 for about 6 months. I am very happy with it.
love that enclosure !
Great review Sam, as is almost all you do. I ordered an xtool D1 Pro 10w a couple of days ago. Saw enough of it to pull the trigger in your focusing video. The wiring fix was excellent and should save me some headaches.
Congrats and good luck with your new machine! If I can help any, feel free to email me!
Thanks for the great explanation and suggested improvements!
Love you and your family's videos. Makes want to get a laser machine now. I'm 71. I got into wood turning and would like to make engraved disks to put on the bottom when finished.
Hey Sam, I really appreciate you pointing out all these details.
Happy to help!
Thanks Sam really great info!
The X-axis line has to be a spring line. Tank chains are too bulky and not a good option
Thank you Sam!
Very good video, you did a great job
Dang, that full name is a mouthful. Great video, as always. I have a laser coming. My first one. It's not this one, but your videos have been a great education on lasers in general. Looking forward to learning a new tool and adding it to my shop.
Awesome! Which one did you get? Feel free to email me with any questions or video ideas I can help with!
@Samcraft Longer Ray5 10watt. They're actually sending it to me to review and do a few project videos. I'm sure I'll have some questions. Thanks.
Hi Sam....as a new guy to this tech, I am impressed by your skill and knowledge. Thanks for giving me more "smarts" as I decide which machine will do what I need to do while weighing cost and features.
Happy to help!
Got my xtool 20w in November, had it paid off by end of dec. I am already now upgrading to the Aeon Mira9 pro due to the overwhelming support I got from my local community on goods I've made and sold using the xTool. It is a great machine and even when I get the Mira installed and running, the xTool will always have a place for specific jobs.
Saweeeet!!!!! I would love to grow my business to that level someday.
What would you consider as your number 1 seller? I want to get into this but a little nervous...
@definitionxmk are you asking Sam or me? You replied to my comment, but I'm guessing that was for Sam. I'm on my other yt account, this is Wicke Awesome Gifts.
@@IAmErnicus actually it was directed to you. I'll check out your other yt account. thanks!
@@definitionxmk ok, cool well I can answer here as well. I'm sure Sam won't mind the extra content and analytics. Lol. I'm sure can attest to the first sentence I'm about to make.
It all depends on what you market.
For me, my number one seller is wine tumblers. That is because I have a customer that owns a winery and they make wine slushies. They sell these things like candy. I'm doing a batch of 120 as I type this. Lol
I market mostly to businesses for merchandising needs. So my number one sellers will not be the same as a person who does craftnshows every weekend.
I think for a while, Sam's top sellers were those beautiful spoons and also coasters. That might have changed though which leads me to my next point.....it changes.
This month could be wine tumblers, next month could be coasters, then water bottles, it really does vary.
For me, I tend to stick with thing I can buy and engrave and sell. I just don't have the time to craft anymore.
I'd love to, I have a lot of things I want to make, but I'm just too busy.
To figure out what your top sellers could be, first find something you excel in and master it.
Nothing will be a top seller if it's trash.
Anything done well can be a top seller.
I hope that helps. :-)
I have xtool d1 pro 10w. After the usual learning curve I love it. I’m going to put a drag chain on it. Xtools rotary works great as well.
Very nice! I have the rotary, but have not used it yet. I feel there will be a steep learning curve with it? I'm honestly a little nervous to open that can of worms. :)
USB - I switched over to wireless as on long jobs I ran into problems with. One issue was pausing as it would send the next "set" of commands, 2nd issue was it just dying at the end of job. Moving to wireless addressed the pausing and potential crash problems.
Enclosure Straps - must be a quality control issue, mine is perfect size and is 5 degrees or so over 90 and sits perfect when opening. The enclosure in general, I had many concerns on cost, but like you, very happy I bought it. While smoke will sometimes billow out the left hand side where the air vents are, this may be how I have the fan mounted (see below).
Fan for enclosure - I put mine on the outside, granted can't say I looked at instructions, but then you only have one thing going through that hole. I really wish they'd put an on/off switch on it like they did the air assist. I actually picked up a power cord with multiple plugins and plan on putting air assist and fan on same one so I can turn both on/off at same time and not leave the wall wart in all the time sucking power.
Air assist hose - I had to play with the amount that was in the enclosure to make sure it didn't catch, but that was a concern of mine too.
Honeycomb - I couldn't justify the 3x cost for theirs vs others on amazon for the same size, so will be interesting when mine shows up today how well it holds up.
Overall nice wrapup, look forward to other new projects you do with it. To date I've been happy with mine, minus the fact they announced the 40W during the timeframe I was waiting on mine to ship!
Very nice review.
I bet you can get a cylinder of whatever length needed to use as a focusing if you look up or measure the height
Good stuff Sam :)
I just got mine, and am trying to clean out the garage, so I have space to do it safely.
I got the original D1 10 watt and immediately put x and y drag chain on it.
Excellent review Sam! I've heard nothing but stellar comments about this product and NO complaints. I knew there had to be some. Outside of that, I don't own one but have been talking to the company about specifics on their waveforms because I design safety glasses for them. I am impressed with their support. They are very responsive; even to someone that doesn't plan on buying one in the near term. But, if I do, I would heavily consider them for that one reason alone. You have a few lasers now. Which one would you absolutely recommend? I tinker with an Atomstack A5 M40 and I am pretty happy with it.
Often times creators are pressured into saying certain things in their videos and frequently have to submit their video to the vendor prior to publishing it. I have a list of Terms and Conditions I send to prospective companies when they ask me to check out their product. Number one on that list is my content is 100% honest and upfront. I do not up-sell or falsely advertise products regardless of marketing desires. I would be doing both my viewers and my channel a great disservice if I were not honest and presented the good and the bad all together in my reviews. I always use a product for weeks or months before making a video on it, too. Lots of things are learned "down the road" with machines and support! That's really awesome you design safety glasses for lasers! I always throw away the included ones with machines in lieu of better ones I purchased myself. As for the laser question... boy that's a tough one! So many variables... budget, anticipated uses, etc. Even with the issues presented here, xTool does live up to most of the hype people give it... I've never used an Atomstack gantry laser though, nor many of the other ones out there today.
Man they need to solve all of this for the price point. Thanks for the heads up.
Excellent review.
Glad you liked it!
My first and only laser is the original Xtool D1 10watt. I got it before the pro version came out. I wish I not had bought it because of the price. I could have saved hundreds and gotten a more powerful machine. Great video
That’s a tale as old as time itself. Just be patient and wait a few more generations to upgrade. We all live with slightly older products that still function 90% as well as the latest and greatest iteration.
Awesome review 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
Thanks! 👍
With the lid/strap issue, flip the front half of the lid over the top and it holds open on the straps just fine.
Hi, thanks for the info, great video! I wonder if you can engrave stainless steel with it and would it be possible to engrave grayscale pictures with it?
With the straps, the issue of it it falling forward again goes away if you open the lid all the way - and I don’t say that to be condescending. The flap which folds down over the front and magnetizes to the front panel can be folded backwards instead of forwards, as you have it in the video. The weight distribution pulls back at that point, instead of forward, and the lid stays open just fine.
I ended up using a standard compressor (one of the super-quiet ones from good ole' Harbor Freight, but California Air Tools would have been a better choice), and plumbing it into both my Atomstack diode laser, and my big HL-Yeah 1060 co2 laser, with pressure regulators that I can set for different types of wood/surfaces. Since you've got so many lasers, you might want to look into that at some point, especially for the Co2, as it's vastly superior to what they usually include with them, and you can dial them in for the specific stuff you're working with. (Mine's plumbed on the Co2 so that if it's cutting it'll automatically use a higher pressure, but there's always a slight pressure running to keep any fumes from the lenses, search for Ultimate Air Assist for an example).
Could you send me some photos of your air setup in email? It does sound like a worthwhile project to do! sam@sam-craft.com
I did the same thing. I had a lirrle Senco quiet 2 gallon compressor and it does a much better job
Hey Sam. Great video. I am getting used to my xTool Pro 20W. Specifically cutting. I got your material test files, and tried them on my machine, but with different results. It seems to take my machine 5 passes at 1 mm/sec to cut through the xTool 3mm walnut veneer plywood. Any thoughts?
Hi Sam what are your settings in lightburn for yeti tumblers with the 20 w xtool d1 pro
Thank you for the review. I have watched a lot of videos on lazer engravers. I have full intentions of buying one. In all of the reviews I've seen, none of them have answered one of my main questions. My thoughts are to pick a picture of something and engrave it on the back of a bench. Whether it be names or scenery, it will be long. The question is can I engrave part of a scene, move the machine to engrave the rest of or another section of the scene. I hope you can answer that. The biggest issue I have is quite pricey. I don't know if I want to invest that much money into an engraver.
Clearly, you and I have been going through exactly the same issues! I concur wholeheartedly. The ruler lines on the honeycomb had me pulling my hair out for a couple of hours. Then I realized, oh, "China".
Good review Sam. I think all laser makers need to make a good z axis adjustment.
What fan are you using for your fume extraction?
Thanks! I use a Vivosun branded one from Amazon: amzn.to/3JaNBq0 I've had it since Dec 2022 and am happy with it so far!
Sam, is it necessary tp purchase the IR laser module if I want to engrave metal? Or can I still engrave metal with the diode laser?
Did you ever do a review on the F1?
Hi Sam, I own an xTool D1 Pro 20W as well and agree with your cable management assessment. I did not have the same cable-tie tearing problem, but they do bind when the gantry reaches the rear, annoying.
As for the focusing arm, I disagree. It is very handy to have it built-in - nothing to lose or misplace. If the arm tip scratches your work surface when returning it to the up position, simply put a small piece of paper between the arm and work surface when focusing it. The paper's thickness will not appreciably change the laser focus - it is not a precision system ;-). If you were concerned, then you could compensate by tweaking the arm adjuster for the paper's thickness...
I have been very happy with the laser but lately have stumbled upon some strange homing inconsistencies when burning. I burn a small circular pattern using "Current Position" and "Selection Origin" for the project origin. But if I re-burn without changing anything, it seems to burn about 1mm 'south' of the last burn. I can repeat this 2-3 times before it finally burns in the same location - as it should have done in the first place. This is quite alarming.
I have tightened belts, latest firmware and reset the laser but it still persists. Would be good to know if you see the same thing ... might be SW bug?
I'm looking at this model, have you figured out the issue on this?
@@patrickbledsoe2176 yes, simply re-organized the cabling, new ties. Gantry moves all the way to the rear now. Trial and error but not difficult. I love this machine combined with LightBurn.
Hey Sam.
Question?
What would be the best and cheapest laser for wood products.oh and I am a beginner.
Great review! I hope xTool is watching. Do you know if it has a rotary attachment for tumblers?
Yes, it does.
About the lit you have the front flap in front of the lit. Throw it over the lit then the lit stays open 😉
Does this machine or any laser machine come with the honeycomb part?
What about the creality falcon 2 22w?
Have you any experience with laser pecker LX1 max
i appreciate your content it has helped me greatly.
do you have those cutting and engraving test files for sale? I am waiting for my x-tool to come in and don't have Lightburn.
I am very close to releasing them! I'm making a few versions to let the customer pick their favorite and/or make several to swap out as needed for projects. :) I'll do a community post when they're live on the website.
Did I miss it? I didn't hear you say if you purchased the xTool or if it was given to you for review?
This was the video I was looking for. I have now my D1 20w in front of me, just assembled, and was trying to find someone talk about the wiring. I don’t foresee any issues with the wire between the laser and the motor, but I do see I will have a problem with the cable between the motor and the motherboard, and I can’t figure it out. Everything looks awesome, but the cabling seems to be done by a drunk teenager…
Could 3d print cable management pieces.
link fir enclosure store? thanks 🙌
Hi! i looked through your videos and they are very informative! I am looking for a laser and hope that you could help me please? I want a laser to engrave silver and engrave very detailed stamps. Everything else is just a plus :) kinda confused with all the machines that are out there but xtool seems to be pretty good! Any help would be very much appreciated
Yesr 🤜✌️💖🙏🇺🇲
Do you feel it's possible/practical to add a camera to X-Tool's enclosure?
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Hi my name is Freddy and I have being looking for an engraving machine to engrave Sterling silver, I was wondering if this D1 pro machine would cut 16 gage sterling silver??? Can I get your opinion on something like this???
I was told the protector is made the way it is so it could be broken down and portable
When I received my X Tool D1 Pro 20 W, the machine would NOT home. Cable management. From the factory the cables interfered with the Y axis safety switch and I found, both safety switches were DEFECTIVE. Aahhh !!! X Tool customer service I found to be lacking but finally, after several attempts, they did send two replacement s switches which were installed. Cables were then re routed in similar manner as you suggest and the machine functions as it should. PRO ? No, its not.
Did you use the blue head that came with the air assist
Nope, they looked identical to me, so I left the one that came with the machine.
3D print a drag chain for your wires!!! :)
Was going to suggest the same, there's a set of STL's on Thingiverse for the D1, which should also fit. I don't think Sam has a 3d printer available, so I'd offer to do it for him and ship it up there if he wants to give it a try.. Requires extending the stepper/control wires, but it'd make it a much nicer/neater looking setup.
Hi Sam. Great review. I recently purchased the same set up. Unfortunately, the focus thumb screw was stripped when it arrived. I’ve found the support team to be absolutely horrible. I’ve had the machine for 4 days and can’t get them to respond to me. Worst customer experience ever. Buyer beware in my opinion.
anyone know if it will engrave glass???
Cost?
Overall great review although most of the complaints are pretty easily fixed. The 0,0 is in the bottom right because the gantry take up space, so if it was in the top left you 0,0 would actually be the gantry width and laser head off of 0,0. You pick the origin in both their software and laser burn and can pick the bottom right so to say their origin point is the top right is misleading and inaccurate. So it came of (intended or otherwise.) that you were really looking for reasons not to like it, so just started making things up to complain about.
I love my laser to
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I feel I need to bolt my xtool to the table if I’m running it at 15,000 mm/min
Really? I didn't notice anything much at those speeds with this unit.
@@Samcraftcom I’ve never seen anything visible yet but I’ve been keeping it safe and running around 6,000. I’m used to my lightweight Ortur I have.
Sam, the product engineer. You have to wonder if designers use the product to view any issues.
The air assist is a fish pump that cost £35 on amazon OR you can buy this, the same thing for £100?!?!? They are trash and the 2 I have had both failed after 12-18mins of cutting. I ended up buiying a £28 35/l pump from amazon and have been really happy with it, no cut outs/stops etc.
It was very helpful, however, you went really too fast. I had to keep stopping the video when you were putting the portable enclosure together
Heads up. You can get the air assist and honeycomb much cheaper, like almost half. Do some research. 😁
Kinda of a whiny review.
😂😂😂get out of here with this nonsense