If you're using XCS v2.0, please refer to (XCS V2.0) Connect and Setup xTool F1 with XCS on a Computer.

Connect xTool F1 to XCS

Connect to XCS via USB cable

(1) Use the USB cable to connect xTool F1 to your computer.

(2) Open XCS on your computer. On the top-right corner of XCS, click the + New project button.

(3) On the top of the project editing page, click Connect device. 

Note: If you have connected an xTool device in XCS before, click the icon > Connect device.

(4) On the pop-up window, click the name of your device to connect to it.

(2) On the pop-up window, select Wi-Fi and click your device name on the list to connect it. Or select IP, and then enter the IP address of your device to connect it.

Note: If you cannot find your device through Wi-Fi, try IP connection instead.

Set up xTool F1 in XCS

(1) In the top-right corner of XCS, click the Device settings icon next to the image of xTool F1.

(2) On the Basic info tab, you can view the basic information of xTool F1 and modify some information.

• Device name: Change the device name in the textbox.
   
• Laser model: View the laser model of the device.
   
• Serial number: View the serial number of the device.
   
• Firmware version: Check for updates and update the firmware if a new version is available.
   
• Wi-Fi setting: Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network.
   
• Safety Terms: View the safety information for the device.
   

(3) On the Device settings tab, you can set up the device and export files or logs as needed.

• Flame alarm: If a flame is detected, xTool F1 will pause processing and raise the alarm. For safety purposes, you are advised to turn on this feature.
   
• Stops when moved: If xTool F1 is moved or tilted during processing, it will pause processing. To use xTool F1 to process materials with slopes, you need to turn off this feature.
   
• Stops when enclosure opened: If the protective enclosure is opened during processing, xTool F1 will pause processing. To use xTool F1 to process materials with the protective enclosure opened, you need to turn off this feature.
   
• Infrared ray preheat: Using the infrared laser for bitmap engraving at a low temperature may lead to unsatisfying engraving results. To ensure better engraving results, you can turn on this feature, so that the laser module is preheated to enter the optimum state before processing.
   
• Buzzer reminders: If it is enabled, the buzzer on xTool F1 sounds when the device enters some particular states, such as getting ready for processing or processing completed.