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Dark Moon Emporium
Великобритания
Добавлен 22 дек 2014
Keren Howell
My first love was papercrafting, particularly action mechanisms and pop-ups. Now retired from the UK Civil Service and mostly crafting with vinyl, sublimation printing and lasers.
My first love was papercrafting, particularly action mechanisms and pop-ups. Now retired from the UK Civil Service and mostly crafting with vinyl, sublimation printing and lasers.
Easiest material test grid for XTool lasers! Using Arrays in XCS V2.0
XTool Creative Space is free software that allows you to set up and run your XTool laser and has added some great design features in its latest version (V2.0 Beta) In this video, I’ve looked at using arrays, QR codes and barcodes, including the easiest material test grid you'll ever see! I used the F1 canvas, but the design menus are the same for all XTool lasers.
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Entering Text in XTool Creative Space V2.0
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XTool Creative Space is free software that allows you to set up and run your XTool laser and has added some great design features in its latest version (V2.0 Beta) In this video, I’ve taken a look at entering and manipulating text in XCS V2. I used the F1 canvas, but the design menus are the same for all XTool lasers.
Objects and layers in XTool Creative Space V2
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.4 месяца назад
XTool Creative Space is free software that allows you to set up and run your XTool laser and has added some great design features in its latest version (V2.0 Beta) In this video, I’ve taken a look at using objects and layers in XCS V2. I used the F1 canvas, but the design menus are the same for all XTool lasers.
XCS V2.0 Features overview - Settings and Toolbar - March 2024
Просмотров 8704 месяца назад
I was fortunate enough to be one of the private beta testers for XTool Creative Space V2.0. When I filmed this, the software was still in restricted public beta - however, it's now been released to all users. In this video, I’ve taken a brief look at some of the features of XCS V2 available for my D1 and F1 lasers. This is just an overview of the settings and toolbars - I’ll be going into more ...
Using XCS to place your designs - perfectly!
Просмотров 1845 месяцев назад
Placing your designs exactly where you want them on your finished laser project can be challenging if your machine doesn't have a camera to help you - but there is a way !
Making a customised wooden ornament using XTool Creative Space
Просмотров 1748 месяцев назад
XTool Creative Space keeps adding features that allow me to make projects like this one - and it's free! CORRECTION - at around 5.12, the hidden layer needs to be deleted.
Laser engraved mirror in frame
Просмотров 2938 месяцев назад
I bought a pack of mirror tiles to practice engraving using my XTool F1 laser - and then found that they didn't fit the frames I got for them...so I made my own frame!
Lasered rubber stamp and the EASIEST material test grid using XTool Creative Space
Просмотров 8589 месяцев назад
It was so easy to use my XTool F1 laser to create a rubber stamp , and the built-in material test grid made getting the settings right a breeze!
Making a wooden ornament with XTool Creative Space
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I'm exploring another one of the features added to XTool Creative Space - the Outline tool.
Engraving raised designs with my XTool lasers and XTool Creative Space
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EVA foam coasters with a raised design. The foam I used is 6mm thick, and I went through quite a bit of it before I was done with this project! I do these things so you don't have to...
Engraving on slate & the clipping mask in XTool Creative Space
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The latest update to XCS adds the clipping mask function and it's super easy to use!
Making a jig for pencils using XTool Creative Space
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I've seen a number of videos on using laser engraving to personalise pencils or pens recently. Here's how I went about making a jig for my XTool F1 to help me do it. I followed Sam-Craft's tutorial here - ruclips.net/video/wGgCWD16y4Q/видео.html and then adapted for my own requirements - what do you think of the results?
Text on a curve? It's a piece of cake! (XTool XCS)
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Placing text on a curve for laser projects used to mean processing in other software before importing into XTool Creative Space, but a recent update added the function - and it is SOOOO easy to use!
Adding colour to laser engravings- EASY!
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Sometimes you need to add a little something to make your engravings POP! This is a quick and easy way of adding some colour.
Making and using a jig for perfect placement with the XTool F1
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It can be tricky to get an image perfectly placed! I used cardboard and my F1 laser to make a jig that will help me to make multiple copies of my design with perfect placement every time.
Engraving a teaspoon with XCS software on my iPad - with easy placement!
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Engraving a teaspoon with XCS software on my iPad - with easy placement!
My newF1 laser - fix focus problem and first burn!
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My newF1 laser - fix focus problem and first burn!
Stampin' Up! Whale of a time box card
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Stampin' Up! Whale of a time box card
Stampin' Up! Warm Wraps Mini Coffee Cups
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Stampin' Up! Warm Wraps Mini Coffee Cups
Stampin' Up! Playful letters Christmas cards
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Stampin' Up! Playful letters Christmas cards
You have helped me so much THANK YOU 😊
Glad I could help. Thank you for your kind comments!
I finally got my ornament done,but I do have a question ⁉️ when you but the outline on the Star why do you do it two times, cause I can't figure out what you do with it!!? Help cause when I run it it keeps telling me that I haven't done all the perimeters and it wants me to set permeters for the second outline on the Star that we hid....
Oops, it looks as if I edited out the bit where I deleted Layer 2 (the hidden layer!) . My mistake! Thanks for drawing my attention to it. I'll put a correction in the description.
@@DarkMoonEmporium thank you I just love the ornament and the way you take ur time. The F1 is my first laser and I feel so proud of myself All Thanks To You 💗🙏💗
Question what inserts your project into the cloud i've had a couple appear there but dont know how .. i want to make logos in my office then use my phone in my shop i turn wooden bowls This file movement is a real problem. xcs help as far as i can find fails to mention it other than they will sell more space.. So far i've not found one on this subject i'm missing some step.
Thsnks for the question. I use File>Save As and then select a folder on my Cloud drive.
@@DarkMoonEmporium Thanks turns out on the right top it says upload from computer with what is a cloud to the left and this is what moves it but it works in the background. And magically appears in the cloud when opened. I will try your way as well as i didn't know i had a cloud drive.
You're a lifesaver I've just cut hundreds of hydrangeas petals which all stuck and needed poking out but my next one will be much easier, thankyou thankyou thankyou.
Happy to help!
thanks for this, thinking of buying an f1, so this was good info
I love my F1! Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Please can you tell me how you were able to change the text from HELLO. I have tried using my left mouse button and the right one but in both cases it just put squares and rectangles around the text and I couldn't change it at all.
Just left- click anywhere on the text. You should see a blinking vertical line. Once you see that you can go ahead and edit the text. It can be a bit fiddly so keep trying.
@@DarkMoonEmporium I was left clicking on the text but there was no blinking vertical line only the squares and rectangles. I am using XCS v2 for the f1 Ultra. Maybe it is different for this machine. 😔
Wonderful informative video. As a beginner I learned so much. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your kind comment!
Great videos, I'm learning fast with these on my S1. Is it possible to select all text boxes and change the font style and text all at once?
I just tried selecting multiple text boxes and changing the font and yes, it worked! Thank you for your kind comment.
@@DarkMoonEmporium I'll give it another try. I created a pencil jig and trying to engrave the pencils Roboto font at 17pt looks good! :)
This is so helpful!
Thank you, I'm so glad you found it useful!
I just subscribed and will be watching all your videos. I just bought an F1 and thought the software looked so similar to Cricut design space that I would just pick Creative Space up no problem..NOT!!! Thank you so much for your slow detailed video, it helped me understand the tools and options available. I plan to binge watch your channel this weekend.
Thank you! I haven't been posting much lately as I'm in the middle of moving house but I hope to be back with my take on all the new features in XCS, so please do come back again sometime!
Thank you for this great idea and the very well-made video. Although my English is not that good, I will be able to recreate this great box. I do have one comment though: why are you using the bone folder upside down? The tip is flattened so that you can stroke the paper with a wider surface. At the same time, you press the paper flat so that you don't have to correct it with your fingers, as you did at minute 2:01. Try it out and you will be amazed. Best wishes from Germany. J.
Thank you for the tip, I shall try it! And thank you for your kind comment.
Thank you wonderful video ❤
Thank you for your kind comment!
Will this work with a Diode Laser?
Yes! That's what I used!
Thank you for this! Do you know of a way to engrave each letter individually instead of it doing the whole word at one time? I want to ununite the letters:).
If you don't want to enter text one letter at a time, you can use Outline to make a vector and then use the vector editor to make changes. The vector tools are going to be my next video, but right now I'm in the middle of a house move so it may be a while before I can get to it. I'll try to post a quick video and put the link here - ruclips.net/video/j9GuF-PJZfc/видео.html.
Thank you so much for your prompt reply ❤
You're welcome!
what was that material that you put rubber stamp and sticky double sided tape on? Was it a foam you said?
Yes, craft foam! If you can get the slightly thicker kind (about 2mm) that seems to work best.
Too much
As this is totally new to me, I found this and your other step by step video highly informative. Like to suggest you consider doing a practical follow up video such as changing the name on a name flower.
Thank you! And that's a good suggestion. Due to some personal stuff going on ( Life happens!) I've not been able to do much in the way of tutorials lately, but I'll be back soon and will give it a go!
Thank you so much for these great tutorials. You present it so well. I look forward to more.❤
Thank you! I'm happy to help. I was working on a video about the vector editing tools and blow me down, XTool just released an update so I'll have to go back and redo it- but stay tuned!
@@DarkMoonEmporium Definitely. I was just able to do a business card with graphics on aluminum using your tutorial. Thank you so much.
Hello! Thank you for making this video. Do you know what can be wrong? We got the S1 and the time for autoplanning and user defining is the same time. Kind regards
Another great video.
Thank you! I'm so happt you liked it!
Have watched and taken lots of notes on the Xtool XCS 2.0. Appreciate the fact that you split up the videos so you could give so much detail. Thank you.
Thank you ! I started out to make one quick video, but there are just so many features I had to split it up. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Love the detail in all your videos. Have just finished watching my third on the Xtool Creative Space 2.0. I have the S1 40W and learning as much as I can so I can get started making things. Thank you for making such detailed videos.
I'm so pleased! Thank you for leaving such lovely comments!
Another great video. I really like the fact that you made three because each are very detailed. Also like that you take your time. I am new to lasers and have been taking notes. Subscribed a few minutes ago.
Thank you - and there are more videos to come, so thanks for the subscribe!
I tried using this software but ending up using Lightburn. Missing an easy way to set kerf and doing measurment of line with tabs an slots, hope this will be there in the final version. But the machine is great, love my S1 40w.
Lightburn is great and the more advanced user will probably grow out of XCS at some point. I switched over to Lightburn almost immediately when I got my D1 because XCS was pretty limited at the start of 2023. I went back to XCS when I got my F1 because Lightburn doesn't really play nicely with the F1 and I was honestly very surprised at how far XCS has come - it's a nice balance of ease of use and design functions, and it's free - my favourite price! I'm also impressed at how XTool seem to be listening to their user requirements and iterating - they continually added features to V1. If there's a demand for more advanced features I'm sure they'll be working to develop them. BTW, I'm not connected with XTool in any way - just a granny with a laser!
Hello, the screwdriver is a flat tip.
Thank you
I'm happy to help!
hi, what parameters need?
I used blue laser, Power 100%, 30mm/s, 260 lpcm, and 2 passes. As always, you should run a test to be sure that your parameters are correct as so many factors can affect the outcome.
I downloaded yesterday 4/6 and it is v 2. So glad you made this timely video. Xtool has guide published but videos are better imo. Used lightburn for a year now, i got real confused on layers in this and controlling output, i like how lightburn dims art that isn’t set to output, just an opinion. Look forward to next video.
Thank you! I'm working on part 2, should be ready soon!
i’m getting an xtool f1 for my birthday in may and this is one of the crafts i want to do. your video was detailed and informative but not super long and dragged out for me for being a first time user. THANK YOU!
Thank you for the kind words - and welcome to the F1 family for May!
"Title Text Here" at 5:30
Thank you
Another idea: just use a piece of printer paper or scrsp mail. Works like a charm!
Another great video, very informative as always thank you 🤩
Exactly what I was looking for thank you 🙏 keep up the great work
Thank you! I'm happy I could help!
I just recently got the F1 and noticed the dots did not line up with each other, parallel yes, but not on top of each other. XTool does not have anything about it on their site that I could find, thank you for this video! Now I know my machine arrive not truly setup to work out of the box!
Do you have the link for the paper?
This is what I used - www.amazon.co.uk/Uadme-Laser-Carved-Colored-Paper/dp/B0BML7D5WK/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=1SB23K9RVW9JL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nQUjjcH3pf74MngxSRA-oe6p-6h14TdYRRjZ-Jt7p-ba1w9Nw6UV872OR48Vfk4XsJglTyIejQ3rx4r_T3dVWi3mqasJJ3v0yNMg3vA8jLLpiANch1EvBauQ67MqyAWtKv-6DG0zX5ygIPH_hAZ_eQ.K87snPYvHeJUIGO8e151BBCYC87dcNa0cBl4ugy1LfI&dib_tag=se&keywords=laser+marking+paper&qid=1705216869&sprefix=laser+marking+paper%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-5
I have a 3d printer, but you make it look so easy to use the F1. I'm waiting on mine to show up and pretty nervous about all the programming and layers, settings, all of it.
Thank you!! I was struggling on where to find the curve.
schon anstrengend dieses Musik, hätte das Video lieber mit Erklärung gehört. Schade das Endergebnis ist aber toll
Is this unavailable unless we do the update? I still haven't done it because I've heard such negative things. But I really want this feature.
Is it the most recent version as of December 2023 (1.7) that's causing you concern? This feature was released in V1.6 so you shouldn't need to update beyond that. (Just FYI, I updated firmware and software yesterday with no problems at all using USB - I've had issues with updates over wifi in the past).
Two thumbs up for a short, to the point and comprehensive tutorial. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
@DarkMoonEmporium Thank you very much for the template details. I have a question where you created (moved) to a new layer. I don't see how you did that. I have layer 1 completed up til after you combine/subtract. I added a layer 2 but can't see how to go past that point. When I select "move to" it just changes the color of the layer.
Could you tell me the point in time (e.g. 3 minutes 30 sec ) where you get stuck?
@@DarkMoonEmporium Starting at 2:20. I'm running XCS on Windows. Downloaded from xTool website but I don't see any version info...2 days ago so I take it that's it's the latest version available. I haven't received my F1 yet as it's still in the mail, and at the top it says "D1 Pro". I grabbed everything, as you did, Then I see your pointer select "cut" then go to the Setting "Manual setting field". I clicked it, tried the pull down..nothing. Wonder if it's something on my end. Thank you for trying to help me out. I printed the screen if you wanted to see where I am in XCS. I think my F1 won't be here tll Dec 1. I'm trying to get up to speed before then. I've watched your video 4 times now and redid the project 3 times to see if I missed something. I also manuall created the 2nd layer.
A simple solution to problem I've been having and you demonstrated it well. Still very much a beginner with the XTool F1 so your videos and the videos of your fellow creators are much appreciated. Thank you.
Fabulous video thank you for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
If you don't save the file how do you go back and set the template back up? Do you have to do the same process all over again?
You just open the template file and enter the text you want on the pencil. If you save it with the last text you entered, you'd have to remove that and re-enter the text array boxes next time. Hope this makes sense - and thanks for the question!
@@DarkMoonEmporium ok. But how do you tell xtools that this is a template. You have to save it somehow so it is there when you want it. Correct?
@@davidcochran934 I just save it in my docs file as an .xcs file and open it when I need it.
Oh my goodness, thank you! I did not fully read through the latest software update, and completely missed this 😂. This is such a time saver, thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the screwdriver focus process. Watched a bunch of videos on how to manually focus but none mentioned that initial calibration.
I'm glad I helped! It seems to be quite a common issue and easily resolved, but I did panic a bit because I thought my machine was faulty. I think xTool have now added the info to their FAQ's but there was nothing when I got my F1.
Those tributes turned out great! Thank you for sharing 🐈🐈❤❤😊😊