I have successfully loaded Lightburn on my PC Windows 11 and can operate my xTool D1 & D1 Pro laser without any problems. The correct com ports are checked, and the laser responds.
I also have a MacBook Pro Version 10.13.6, downloaded the Mac version of Lightburn and the xTool-D1ProV3.lbdev file. However, after completing the Device setup four choices appear in the com port area and none of the choices activate the xTool laser. First- “CU.Bluetooth-incoming-port” I know this one is not supported so that’s a scratch. Second - “CU.CricutAir2-82EC-RNiAP-1” This port looks like it is assigned to my Cricut Explore Air 2, so that’s a scratch. Third - “CU.OJL411MY321B12OM-Como” and Forth -“CU.WChusbserialfd120” . Clicked on these for Device D1 Pro and the laser does not respond. I loaded the xTool Creative Space Software on the MacBook Pro, a USB connection appears and the laser responded to the software.
There is probably a simple solution, but at this point I don’t have a clue.
This is potentially the laser. Or do you have any other device that might have a serial usb connection connected to the computer?
What do you get in Console when you pick that port?
Go to System Report->Hardware->USB and check for that port. Turn off the laser and confirm the port goes away. If not, make sure the laser is being identified there.
Other thing to confirm is Baud rate of connection in Device Settings. I believe xTool lasers are typically 230,400 baud with DTR signal on. This should have already been configured with the .lbdev file but good to confirm.
I have the same problem. New MacBook running Ventura (10.13.1). I import the Device file (“xTool-D1ProV3.lbdev”) and select the available USB Port (cu.usbserial-10) and cannot get any communication to my new XTool D1 Pro connected via USB. Nothing.
Am I to understand that LightBurn won’t ever find the XTool through the “Find My Laser” Wizard? If not, this seems very poor.
On another occasion, I wondered if having a WiFi connection at the same time (I had XTool Creative Space open at the same time) perhaps monopolised the port.
LightBurn may have been able to detect the laser but the laser requires special configurations unique to the xTool that is defined in the .lbdev file. Having said that my understanding is that with the latest versions that LightBurn will now automatically include those.
However, LightBurn is entirely dependent on the OS to prepare the driver and port to make the laser available for use.
A WiFi connection shouldn’t necessarily occupy the serial port but it’s possible the machine itself was in a busy state or possibly that XCS is occupying both the serial port and the WiFi connection.
Make sure XCS is not running and that there’s no background activity. One user had to uninstall XCS to prevent it from using the port. Not sure if that’s common.