They should have had you demo during the livestream. I learned more watching you than I did the actual company. Thank you for showcasing acrylic and giving settings. As a complete beginner it was really helpful to see. I also appreciate you showing the difference with and without the air assist. As a visual learner, I didn’t think I needed it because I didn’t understand it as all these terms are new to me and it’s hard to find information. Visually seeing why made me also splurge on one. Xtool made a great choice partnering with you!
Agree 100% -they were all over the place and didn't connect the dots between projects and functions. This is very helpful. I've been sitting here with mine for two days and have learned more than enough to get started in this vid. Thank you! I've a busy day ahead of me now! 🤗🤗
I saw this new tool on another site and I knew you would have a better and more concise tutorial that could help me to make a final decision! Thank you again Angie for living up to your usual standards!
Got the 20w All in one bundle on the way. Thanks for this video. Great walkthrough of all the steps. Really shows how to use a lot of the functionality 👍👍
Thank you for this! I got my machine today and had no idea what the marking button on the front was or how to make it work. You showed more in less time than the hour plus live where I almost second guessed spending the money. But I loved my M1 so I did anyway. Super excited to use this machine.
I cannot wait to get the M1 Ultra it’s the perfect crafting machine for a small craft space definitely what the glowforge auras could’ve been and I will be trading in my circuit for when I purchase it.
I just bought this machine and where does it mention that you cannot use the triangle prisms to laser cut for eg 3mm basswood! I have the 20W version and I thought I was doing well setting up my array for dog tags when I went through all of the processes marking, framing etc...and THEN! The blooming probe on the 20W laser head is lower than the prisms and BINGO ! Lets drag the prisms along and jam the brand new machine! I like XTool because they sell me tools like this M1 Ultra and the M1 (Which I have had nothing but problems with for 12 months just getting sorted now! Grrrrreat! I Like XTool
This is awesome! Love XTool I have the Xtool P2 55w, Xtool S1 40w and the Xtool F1. Wish those modules would fit in the Xtool S1 instead of purchasing another machine.
Angie, thank you so much for all your videos! You are so thorough and knowledgeable and I appreciate you so very much. I'm wondering how big of a sign can I laser cut with the xTool M1 Ultra? Thank you!
I love this video so much!❤❤ Thank you for all you do! Just ordered my machine last night. I got the 20w bundle from their site using the prime deal and also got a little extra off with a military discount. 🙏🇺🇸 Do you know what colors of acrylic can be cut by any chance? Wondering if it will do white 🤔🤔
@@AngieHolden KNOWING the SETTINGS is VITAL!! Why would any company risk “bad press” from new users who had to learn hit-n-miss style?!? For those who own this machine, I thank you!!
As a European S1 20W user, it would be great if you could clarify what riser base is supplied in the EU and other countries. For example, in the US, you are allowed an opening riser like the one you used but in the EU we don't get that, ours is closed with no extra shelves as it would not pass our safety regs....This is an important consideration and many S1 users did not realise the difference in risers before they got delivered. So will the M1 Ultra have a closed riser for us or an open one as you show? Also will the air assist for the S1 fit the M1 Ultra or is it a different one? While I won't be changing mine, these are important considerations for others.
Wow! Valueable information!! 😮i didnt know the lid on the riser for the xtool p2 would be missing here in europe.. what the actual fuck? 😂 So I get a riser for only adjusting the height? Awesome! Could you just build in a lid in the enclosed riser? 😂
@@janita851 The risers don't have lids but the EU versions do not have a front opening to allow shelves for different heights. EU does not allow 'pass through' risers.
Angie, what work bench are you using with the M1 Ultra? I understand that the unit is 25 inches deep, but most work benches like yours are 24 inches deep. You would also need a work bench that's a few inches deeper to accommodate the air filter hose connector. So where did you get that work bench? I love it!
I got it from Amazon - however - I do not recommend it as it is not very sturdy and we had to work on it once it got here! If I find an alternative, I will post!
@@AngieHolden Just a quick follow up: I ended up purchasing a Vevor adjustable height workbench + some casters. (The workbench does not come with the casters. I had to add them on to the order.) This workbench has a butcher block-type surface that's incredibly solid, stable, and sturdy. It was about $130 more expensive than the Harbor Freight alternative, but it's sooo worth it. Assembly was so much easier than the Harbor Freight workbench. And you're reading this from a guy who gets migraines trying to assemble IKEA furniture. I will have zero problems with this Vevor workbench.
Think about it, C.C. … It’s just “plug’n’play”. No more complicated than, say, a kitchen mixer that has regular beaters and a bread hook. You put in the correct tines, select bowl position, and go for it. 😉👍
There are still so many questions to this machine. Can I only buy the cartridge on xtool website? Can any pens be used? Having an S1 would this be a good compliment?
I would only buy cartridges from them. I have not tried other pens - yet - but I think any in that rough size range may work. It could be a good compliment to your S1 especially if you have use of the blade features.
Could you let me know if you prefer the xTool M1 Ultra or the We Create? I'm only interested in the laser capability not all the other things available with the xTool.
I plan on doing a future video comparing all of these but I am trying to use them. I like the M1 for the versatility of the heads. The WeCreate however does come with an air assist and auto lifts so that is a point in their favor! It may depend on what you plan on using it for!
I was told this is dye ink and can print to sublimation paper as Xtool seeks this paper so could you please verify this that in fact it is a sublimation printer
@@AngieHolden meant to also say that they kept commenting that ink is dye ink which sublimation ink is dye ink and in live they printed and then heat pressed print onto material
@@steveferguson1232there is different dye inks! The regular printer you use for paper also uses dye ink! But you cant use it for Sublimation! And you can use your regular office printer to print on a backing of a sticker sheet, the waxy ones, and then transfer the color to wood. Thats maybe what they did? It has nothing to do with sublimation. A sublimation dye ink is something different, even if its also a dye! When heated it evaporates into the polyester material you put under it. You can not do this with this printhead of the lasercutter! BUT you can just print directly on wood, without the sticker sheet transfer trick! Or paper, or fabric or whatever you want. BUT you need to know if its waterproof. And i don’t find any info about it.
Would you happen to have a video showing how to set up the circuit maker 1st edition model? I’ve moved so many times since it was purchased that I’ve lost the booklet that came with it.
@@emilygraham9008 I’ve never set any up before. Things were always getting in my way up until now. Will it matter if I don’t have the first project items that my machine came with? I know it’s part of the setup, but I still haven’t ran across that yet. I did find her video on beginners setup. I have it bookmarked and I also emailed it to myself for reference when I’m totally ready to jump into doing this. Hopefully that will be within the next week or so. I’m also doing sublimation and I’m about to plunge into embroidery software. 🤦🏼♀️ This could get dangerous lol 😂
@@emilygraham9008 if I remember correctly for the maker it was card stock for a card, but that may have changed since then. The main reason I wanted the maker long ago was to do the engraving with it. I had someone give me a box full of acrylic ornaments to use for whatever I wanted to use them for. The first thing that popped into my head is these would be perfect for the maker! 😂
Leather yes. Since it is a diode laser, glass is a no. Metal will depend on what type of engraving you are looking for. You can see my video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4D3z2gKdzAM.html
I have had great customer service from xtool. I bought the M1 and it had the wrong laser. They quickly sent me the replacement. They even called me back when I didn't leave a voicemail.
@@AngieHolden [[ FROM THESE COMMENTS, I would have to say these people have N O T been in the same room with one of these machines, let alone worked with one. Too bad they’re so full of negative comments 😞instead of questions for you about the machine’s performance. I do have a question, please … When using the printing feature, can you reverse the image to be printed? (If I’m seeing the demo correctly, whatever image is selected, it can be SIZED to fit the dimensions selected, c o r r e c t ??). Thx much for this vid, btw. 🥰. ]]
