As an XTool S1 user, I would recommend if you get one, go for the 20W version. The software is pretty easy but do be prepared to learn it. Make sure you do have room at the back and can vent it outside. It will not cut CLEAR Acrylic but will cut solid colour acrylic. Also be aware that laser lenses do need cleaning but it isn't hard to do. Having an air assist is a very good idea. , The software has a way of mapping out material for you to position things without a camera but it would be interesting to see if it can do a full page of print and cut and do it accurately. I find with the S1, that it drifts from one corner to its diagonal if trying to use reg marks with XCS BUT the same file using Lightburn does it well. I don't think the option is there to use Lightburn with the Ultra though.
Just as a laser cutter, they are pretty comparable if you get the 20W of each one. I would give the M1 a slight edge because I think the software is more robust.
Have you used alternative filters on the connection end? These things do not last long. Yes Xtool sales replacements on their site but looking for options.
Hello. Do the laser and the "cutting blade" work together/at the same time ? I don't have any of these machines, but then I was wondering if the "cutting blade" would cut the clear/blue/mirrored acrylic. This one machine looks great. It is difficult to make a decision on which one to get. Thank you
Thank you for your review. It's interesting the multi-tool concept but a tad worried about being "Jack of all trades, master of none". What are your thoughts on the software? I currency have a 30W diode laser and I use Lightburn. I like it but it requires a lot of fine tuning. Thank you very much!
I can see the Jack of All Trades problem. I am definitely not ditching my Cricut any time soon! But I do think it's an option for people with limited space. I think the software is pretty good, BUT I've never used LightBurn so I can't compare. I still do 90% of my design work in Adobe Illustrator just because I find it easier.
I appreciate your video, and I actually learned about the existance of this new version of the tool from your Email. How clean is the printing on materials like wood? I run the Makerspace at a school and I would love the chance to let kids create things in color so that is one of my biggest draws to this tool.
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As an XTool S1 user, I would recommend if you get one, go for the 20W version. The software is pretty easy but do be prepared to learn it. Make sure you do have room at the back and can vent it outside. It will not cut CLEAR Acrylic but will cut solid colour acrylic. Also be aware that laser lenses do need cleaning but it isn't hard to do. Having an air assist is a very good idea. , The software has a way of mapping out material for you to position things without a camera but it would be interesting to see if it can do a full page of print and cut and do it accurately. I find with the S1, that it drifts from one corner to its diagonal if trying to use reg marks with XCS BUT the same file using Lightburn does it well. I don't think the option is there to use Lightburn with the Ultra though.
Could you tell me which you would prefer just as a laser cutter, the xTool M1 Ultra or the We Create?
Just as a laser cutter, they are pretty comparable if you get the 20W of each one. I would give the M1 a slight edge because I think the software is more robust.
Have you used alternative filters on the connection end? These things do not last long. Yes Xtool sales replacements on their site but looking for options.
I have not.
Hello. Do the laser and the "cutting blade" work together/at the same time ? I don't have any of these machines, but then I was wondering if the "cutting blade" would cut the clear/blue/mirrored acrylic. This one machine looks great. It is difficult to make a decision on which one to get. Thank you
No, they don't work together. They each cut different materials, as well. Think of the cutting blade more similar to a Cricut or Silhouette machine.
Thank you for your review. It's interesting the multi-tool concept but a tad worried about being "Jack of all trades, master of none".
What are your thoughts on the software? I currency have a 30W diode laser and I use Lightburn. I like it but it requires a lot of fine tuning.
Thank you very much!
I can see the Jack of All Trades problem. I am definitely not ditching my Cricut any time soon! But I do think it's an option for people with limited space. I think the software is pretty good, BUT I've never used LightBurn so I can't compare. I still do 90% of my design work in Adobe Illustrator just because I find it easier.
Can it print many color liker actual printer?
It prints three standard printer colors -- cyan, magenta, and yellow. Black is created with a combination of all three colors.
Do you have any videos of using it to foil?
I don't yet, but hope to experiment even more!
Is there any other machines that do debossing, and foil trying to do some wedding invites!
Yes, there are a few. Spellbinders Glimmer Hot machine or Foil Quill may be more in line with what you're looking for?
I appreciate your video, and I actually learned about the existance of this new version of the tool from your Email. How clean is the printing on materials like wood? I run the Makerspace at a school and I would love the chance to let kids create things in color so that is one of my biggest draws to this tool.
So fun! I haven't tried printing on wood yet, but I'll add it to my list of projects to test!
better off buying of buying a 40w laser and cameo 5 for less and better quality
Thanks for your suggestion.