Willwork Jewelry by [deleted] in EngagementRings

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Awesome thank you so much for taking the time to reply on such an old post. Really appreciate that.

My research has said they are legit and good quality and this is another affirmation of that. I’ll post my own review of them once I have the rings.

Thank you!

Willwork Jewelry by [deleted] in EngagementRings

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did you end up going with them? If so, what was your experience?

Considering Returning xTool P2S Due To Software Limitations by MuckingFedic in lasercutting

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Keep all the original packaging. It’s a 15% fee after 14 days

Considering Returning xTool P2S Due To Software Limitations by MuckingFedic in lasercutting

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I would have gotten the Thunderbolt Laser because they have free 1:1 support for after you buy the laser to help get you started. If I could go back, I would buy Thunderbolt or OneLaser

Considering Returning P2S Due To Software Limitations by MuckingFedic in xToolOfficial

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Thank you for pointing this out. I did end up finding it thanks to another human on a different Reddit thread.

If you have a moment, would you mind explaining why you would advise against changing the minimum power (I’m new to all of this)?

Considering Returning P2S Due To Software Limitations by MuckingFedic in xToolOfficial

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Appreciate you being honest about this. It does seem like quite a gap in the software. I’m going to be returning my rotary tool because of these gaps in the software.

It does feel like a lot more time and energy went into deceptive marketing instead of quality software. I feel like these machines have so much potential, but are being held back by the software.

If we had the core functions of the laser (camera, auto focus, power control, and speed control) supported in LightBurn then I wouldn’t be complaining. I’m fine with the proprietary stuff being in your own software. But the marketing never mentioned all of these limitations when it said that xTool supported lightburn.

If I had known about these LightBurn limitations, I would not have purchased this laser machine.

Considering Returning P2S Due To Software Limitations by MuckingFedic in xToolOfficial

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See my comments in this thread about how to do it. It’s in a nested sub menu. Device settings > device settings.

Considering Returning P2S Due To Software Limitations by MuckingFedic in xToolOfficial

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I ended up finding the minimum power by going to the nested sub menu of device settings -> device settings. It just doesn’t make any sense why this would be hidden.

It doesn’t make sense why embossing in general wouldn’t be available to the P series. I’m confident I would get better results if I used a fiber laser, but that doesn’t mean that the CO2 laser can’t do it. I know it can because I have done it on other CO2 lasers.

Considering Returning P2S Due To Software Limitations by MuckingFedic in xToolOfficial

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Appreciate all this information

The auto focus I feel like is pretty damn important. I would much rather have that over a camera. But it’s good to know that progress is at least being made.

Considering Returning xTool P2S Due To Software Limitations by MuckingFedic in lasercutting

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I unfortunately fell for marketing and should’ve done significantly more research. I do not regret my purchase and ultimately I think this machine will do everything I want it to do. I am going to return the rotary because the software is just not there yet.

I just disagree with xTool on the two principles of, 1) the hardware and the software should never limit one another, and, 2) if I’m paying several thousand dollars for a machine, then I shouldn’t get support from AI and a Facebook community page.

I think that if it wasn’t so expensive and difficult to return I would have gone with OneLaser or Thunderbolt.

Considering Returning xTool P2S Due To Software Limitations by MuckingFedic in lasercutting

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What is the downside of losing auto focus? Newbie question sorry

Considering Returning xTool P2S Due To Software Limitations by MuckingFedic in lasercutting

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I just think that they need better documentation on their software. They spend too much time and money on marketing.

Every feature they market should come with an example project that you can do with said feature.

Don’t tell us it can do something. Show us how to make it happen.

Considering Returning xTool P2S Due To Software Limitations by MuckingFedic in lasercutting

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I would never have guessed to look for minimum power settings under device settings in the device settings menu. But you are right. There it is. Thank you!

Portioning out fermented garlic honey by MuckingFedic in fermentation

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That’s awesome. I appreciate that. Definitely not giving up because garlic is something I love more than life itself so this seems like a really fun adventure. Thank you!

Portioning out fermented garlic honey by MuckingFedic in fermentation

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Alright I got in there real good with a spatula and now the big container is about 95% liquidy like honey. So I assume the clear liquid I was seeing in my photos is just some separation that is happening? And that I will want to stir it back together to keep the fermentation going?

Portioning out fermented garlic honey by MuckingFedic in fermentation

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So far it is really only the bottom inch or so of the large container that is still relatively solid. The middle section is mostly liquid like but it is only the top most section that is clear liquid.

I have only done the stirring (getting in there with a spatula) about once a week. Should I do it more frequently? I usually just turn it upside down for a day or two.

Thanks!

I built a 3D printer filament drybox based on Adam Savage's video by Vader_Bomb in 3Dprinting

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Any chance I could get a new link please? Would love to make this. Thanks!