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xTool D1 Projects

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The D1 is an open-frame diode, which means unlimited length on one axis and no lid to work around. Plywood accounts for nearly everything here, and the pieces stay flat or lightly assembled: ornaments, display stands, jewelry, and puzzles. The open frame also lets makers engrave onto objects too tall for an enclosed machine, which is where several of the odder projects in this collection come from.

FAQs

What files do laser cutters read?

Laser cutters, like most CNC machines, read G-code, which describes toolpath positions and speeds. Users typically don't submit G-code directly; instead, they provide design files that operators convert into G-code. DXF files are common for representing 2D shapes in vector format, preserving distances and layers. On Atomm, creators often provide XCS files that use up to three colors to indicate cuts, scores, and engravings.