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Mixed media using the Omni and F2 Ultra UV. Pretty happy with this first attempt!
u/nnelson13 — 14 days ago
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The new Smart Mask feature for the Omni in xTool Studio is awesome! It let me select the areas not to print on my iPad case after scanning it with the camera
u/nnelson13 — 1 month ago
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Stained Glass Cat and My xTool Omni O1
My Omni showed up last night. So I figured I'd set it up, use an Atomm generator, and pay the cat tax all in one fell swoop.
Calibration shot:
Here's the generator that I used:
https://www.atomm.com/creativetools/stained-glass-generator
The photo of my daughter's cat, Midnight:
Midnight (our lovable asshole)
When you upload your photo into Atomm, it automatically splits it into three layers. I recommend using photos that aren't super busy. I tried multiple pictures (including the one that I cropped this down from) that had multiple cats or a busy background and the results were a lot more hit and miss. Here's what it looks like when you get the picture uploaded though.
I opened that in Studio, ungrouped the images, aligned by center, and printed. I didn't do the multi-machine function for this as I just cut the acrylic from my P3 previously and then used the Omni to smart mask to the material. It is a little more material-efficient to not do the print/cut multi-machine process, but I can see it being incredibly useful for some projects.
The image took right at an hour to print due to the number of layers of varnish and black. I believe in total it was 13 layers on a 4 x 6 piece of acrylic.
I realize this wasn't super in-depth, but I'm happy to take questions and answer as best as I'm able! There are all kinds of neat tools that they're adding to help make projects like this even easier to do.
u/nnelson13 — 1 month ago
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My Omni arrives tomorrow. What would you like to see? Would anybody be interested in a Facebook or YouTube live so you can ask questions? Or maybe we just set up a Q&A for some good ol discussion here. Thoughts?
reddit.comu/nnelson13 — 1 month ago
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The detail that the F2 Ultra UV is able to accomplish in wood
u/nnelson13 — 2 months ago
I’ve been practicing engraving inside crystals. Had to do a Terry one. This was the first I lit with a candle. I was surprised at how much light it picked up from the flame.
u/nnelson13 — 2 months ago
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Using the M2 and WonderPress I made a fun gag gift. Now to play with different backgrounds
u/nnelson13 — 2 months ago
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I didn't expect the vacuum formed Wonder Press mold to pick up so many details. I made sure to properly iron my next batch of 3D prints.
u/nnelson13 — 3 months ago
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How about custom cupcake toppers printed and cut with the M2?
u/nnelson13 — 3 months ago
Used the lamp generator in xTool Studio to make a plywood and acrylic lamp
u/nnelson13 — 3 months ago
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Omni O1 UV Printer Deposit Now Open
Who else is as stoked as I am for this launch? I put my deposit down as soon I woke up this morning.
The machine and ink pricing is far better than I expected!
What are your thoughts? Concerns? Questions you'd like answered? I'll see what information I can get from my sources.
u/nnelson13 — 4 months ago
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I used xTool M2 to Print and Cut on wood and turn myself into a figurine
u/nnelson13 — 4 months ago
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Forgot to make a sign for a demo event. xTool Apparel Printer and Shirt Blanks to the rescue.
u/nnelson13 — 4 months ago
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Let's talk about M2 Calibration and Maybe More if you want to
I've had the M2 for a few weeks now and have had a bunch of fun with it. It's not the powerhouse that I'm used to with the P3 but it is just incredibly easy to use and almost gives a sense of wonder that the industrial P3 doesn't. I think it's a great entry level laser for almost anybody, especially at the price point that it is.
One thing that is super important to take into account though, especially for first time users, is make sure you do ALL of the recommended calibrations when you first get your M2. If you don't, then your accuracy will be garbage and that sense of wonder will quickly become frustration. The setup runs you through all of the proper calibrations, so make sure not to skip it!
Here are the different calibrations that you need to ensure to do. If you fail to do one, or need to redo one as the machine ages, they're easily accessible via the device settings as shown below!
That's all really, no point in over-complicating a post.
Have you gotten an M2? Are you thinking about it? What questions do you have? Or is there anything you'd like to see done with it? I'm happy to show some things here.
Make sure you hit up the xTool Squad program if you want a personal demo of any of their machines! Available as virtual or in-person demos or material tests.
visit https://support.xtool.com/xtool-squad?campaign=support_top_navi to book now!
u/nnelson13 — 4 months ago
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Hello to all current and future xToolers! I'm Nick and I'm one of your new mods. Let's chat!
Hello all! I've been using xTool machines for the better part of four years now. Over the last year I've joined their squad and have been doing demonstrations for others. I've hosted local Maker Days. I'll be teaching classes at the local library since they've recently installed a P3. I help with tech support on the Apparel Printer Discord channel. And now I'm here too! I just got done with a 4-day tradeshow hanging out with xTool and meeting all sorts of cool people that wanted to see the machines in action.
So, with my newfound phenomenal cosmic power... Let's chat
How are you doing?
What's your favorite xTool machine?
What do you want to see next in xTool Studio?
What more would you like to see from xTool?
What would you like to see from me in this subreddit?
Thank your for your time. I love our community. I really do! We could all use a little more patience for sure. And some could maybe be better about approaching others with curiosity instead of hostility. But there's so much hope and possibility here. Sorry to be cheesy, but it's true. That's not just limited to the xTool community either. It's the entire maker/creator community. Find your nerd passion and run in that direction!
u/nnelson13 — 5 months ago