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[Laser cut and engrave] Laser Engraved Wooden Soundwave Plaque with Personalized Message for Mom — Project made with xTool D1 Pro machine for Mother's Day.

Laser Engraved Wooden Soundwave Plaque with Personalized Message for Mom

Instruction

I love you Mom Soundwave

.xcs

Application scenario

Laser processing

Machine & module

xTool D1 Pro

20W

Compatible xTool Machine

10W, 20W

F2 Ultra UV

F1 Ultra

20W

5W, 10W

5W, 10W, 20W

D1 Pro

5W, 10W, 40W

55W

10W

10W, 20W, 40W

M1 Ultra

10W, 20W

P2S

55W

Material used

1/2"(12mm) Pine Ponderosa Plywood

818

Information

      Capture a fleeting moment in time she can keep forever. 🎙️🤎

There is nothing quite as precious as the sound of her little ones saying "I love you, Mom," a baby's first heartbeat, or a cherished voicemail. Our Custom Engraved Soundwave Art turns your personal audio recording into a stunning, physical piece of home decor she will treasure for a lifetime.

Expertly laser-engraved right here at DIY Life, we transform the exact visual wave of your loved one's voice into a modern, minimalist masterpiece. Choose between a warm, freestanding wooden block or a striking, rustic slate plaque to perfectly match her aesthetic.

Instruction

Step1

Setup and Connection

Power On: Turn on your laser engraver and ensure your exhaust fan or air purifier is running.
Connect to XCS: Open xTool Studio on your computer. Connect your machine via USB, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet. You should see your specific machine model recognized in the top right corner of the software.
Place Your Material: Open the lid and place your blank material on the honeycomb panel or baseplate.
Measure Distance (Focus): This is critical for a sharp engraving.
- If your machine has a camera, refresh the bed view.
- Click the Auto-Measure icon (usually a small ruler) in the top right panel so the laser head physically measures the thickness of your material.

Step2

Design and Placement

Import Your Design: Import my design that you have downloaded from Atomm.
Scale and Position: Click and drag the corners of your design to scale it to the correct size.
- Tip: If your machine features a built-in camera, simply drag your design over the live background image of your material. If not, position it on the digital canvas relative to where you plan to start your laser head.

Step3

Engraving Settings

Select Processing Type: Click on your design to select it. On the right-hand panel, ensure the processing type is set to Engrave (rather than Cut or Score).
Input Parameters: * Power (%): Determines how hard the laser fires.
- Speed (mm/s): Determines how fast the laser head moves.
- Lines per cm / LPI: Determines the resolution of the engrave (higher numbers mean a denser, darker engrave, but take longer).
- Tip: Use XCS's default material library drop-down to find a baseline setting for common materials like basswood, acrylic, or leather.

Step4

Framing and Execution

Frame the Job: This is the most important step to prevent ruining a blank. Click the Framing button in the software or on the machine. The laser head will move in a bounding box (emitting a weak, safe laser crosshair or red dot) to show exactly where the engraving will happen on your material. Adjust your material or digital design if it's not perfectly centered.
Process: Once you are happy with the framing, click the green Process button in the bottom right corner of XCS.
Start the Engrave: A preview window will pop up showing the estimated time. Click Start on the screen, put on your laser safety glasses (if your machine doesn't have a fully enclosed safety lid), and press the physical blinking start button on your machine.

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