The user wants to be able to do deep, detailed 3D embossed engraving on wood with an xTool CO2 laser (P3 or P2S), similar to what the F2 Ultra or S1 diode lasers can do. They are looking for a machine that can create art with actual depth, not just etching or marking.
I only get excited when I see actual depth to laser engraving at this point. The vast majority of the videos I see are basically just showing cutting, etching or marking with co2 lasers. I rarely am seeing videos where people actually show depth mapped 3D engraving, especially when it comes to the CO2 lasers. Looking to buy two xTool machines for metal and wood separately most likely. It seems for deep detailed engraving the F2 Ultra is an obvious choice for metal. I am still very confused as to if I should get the S1, P2S, P3 or F2 Ultra with the 40w diode combo for extremely detailed deep 3D embossed engraving on wood. Is the 40W diode laser added to the F2 Ultra the same as the one in the S1 40w? Does the F2U achieve more detailed or faster engraving than the S1? I understand that 3D engraving will take more time no matter what laser I get. If a diode or fiber is much slower than Co2 for engraving wood but is much better at getting detailed depth I am happy to buy a slower laser. I want to make art at any cost to time. Not wanting to spam out etched designs with little relief. I am now also realizing that I haven't really looked into UV lasers for depth engraving on wood. Researching the F2 Ultra UV now.