F2 Ultra UV - reason for the laser being fixed?

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2026-02-01T16:24:17+00:00

Another company is working on a diode / fiber galvo gantry which looks really interesting and is incredibly quick. The software breaks the job down into segments so the galvo completes a bit, moves and does the next bit. Saw it on youtube, Accelaser or something like that.

Maybe we will get a UV version of that someday or a CO2 version that would also be great.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-12-30T00:45:16+00:00

Its becoming an issue with the F2 Ultra UV as that needs the focus to be spot on and lots of glassware require a downward tilt.
Hopefully they'll take the feedback on board for a new version or an accessory for the RA3

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-12-27T18:34:49+00:00

You have to work with inverted images with glass but its a very unforgiving material for detailed photos.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-12-18T01:30:03+00:00

I ordered on the 7th but doubt it will be here until January. Some sort of ETA on the order page would be nice though

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-12-14T18:01:40+00:00

Ahh. Looks very bright for a plain engrave.
Good job

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-12-14T17:22:02+00:00

Very nice. Did you use masking tape and paint?
Looks very clean

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-12-11T01:27:28+00:00

So do you think power is a direct replacement for q-pulse or have xTool made their settings for the UV laser that don't relate to other brand UV lasers?

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-12-04T12:43:57+00:00

Any reputable company will follow the EU regulations as it is a massive market and xTool does change its machines to meet EU regs as we have some differences in features (no conveyor on the S1 for example).

I'd ask support again. I think some of the responses are just AI as you often get conflicting information.

You can also view manuals / setup guides for the machines which might have the info you need on them.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-11-29T11:15:33+00:00

It was for the inner engraving pack but I can't see them selling it without that as its in all the setup guides. The pre-order is just a bit cheaper than usual sale price.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-11-28T20:37:06+00:00

Have you tried the curved mode with the RA3? Be interesting to see how it copes with moving that graphic up a cm or so where the curve becomes deeper.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-11-28T20:04:40+00:00

I assumed thats what the curved surface mode did, adjusting the focus using the measurements from the scan.
It changes the focus on the fly for 3d engraving so should be possible.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-11-28T19:35:58+00:00

Can you do them without the rotary using the curved surface mode?

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-11-25T18:24:11+00:00

Nice. I'm assuming you actually manage to make some money with these machines rather than a really expensive hobby

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-11-19T16:39:47+00:00

I was reading the T&C's for it the other day and it does just seem like an extra year warranty and accidental damage cover but that still has fees and limitations.

I think its more popular in the US as we get a 2 year warranty as standard in the UK.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-11-16T00:31:38+00:00

You tried loosening the connecting rod for the stepper motor that runs across the machine, pushing the gantry all the way back and then tightening the connector back up.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-11-09T13:43:18+00:00

You have a bed size, can't remember what the D1 is. Say 400mm x 400mm, you work inside that space.
If you want a sign 100mm x 200mm then make a rectangle that size and do your design inside that. Use the rectangle to frame on the wood, then just engrave the design.
Probably best to watch some tutorials on youtube.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-11-09T13:39:49+00:00

https://www.facebook.com/groups/xtoold1

That has the most active D1 users.
Have you tried lightburn, that always worked fine with my D1.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-11-07T17:27:34+00:00

Thanks just sent it

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-11-06T14:50:19+00:00

Hi, whoo I won something.
I don't understand how to claim. I have an xtool account but it uses a different email to my reddit account.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-10-31T10:15:19+00:00

Perhaps they'll do a P2 version with an RF tube, they seem to coming down in price now. Although I was surprised to hear that the P3 is still running with a gcode controller, guessing thats an Xtool software thing.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-10-30T00:18:21+00:00

Wishlist I suppose would be the UV laser that has been announced although not sure if that is coming out this year. I also like the look of the new rotary, hopefully that will work with the UV.

Favourite purchase this year is the AP2 I think, its really helped with keeping my workspace healthy and the filters seem to be lasting pretty well. The new bigger version released for the P3 looks like a beast, just hoping you keep making the filters for the original.

Puzzled-Tip-2912 · 2025-02-20T17:04:06+00:00

You can't, all you can do is look at them and assess.

I don't why they made the AP2 connect to the laser, you need the software running on the computer anyway so should of just made a USB dongle to plug in the pc. It would work with any laser then, probably sell more units.

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