What is the bare minimum you need to get started with the K40 Laser and get it functional in your shop? I haven’t upgraded very many things, but I’ll show you what I did. My current setup works really well and can do most things I need it to do. With a few alterations, you can do a lot of really cool projects. Eventually, you may outgrow it. But for now, here’s how to get started. 🙂
–== UPDATE ==–
Been getting a question a lot about how big the cutting area is after removing the bed. It’s about 12″x8″. Perhaps a tish less. I’ve never cut to max size.
I’ve also started another channel that is focused on the k40 Laser. If you liked this video, you’ll like my other ones: https://youtube/channel/UCt-bWfn-g1ELeE-7aJcsDFA
I had a few people ask about my settings, so here is a link to my OneNote notes: https://laser-pop/laser-settings/
–== What I Used ==– (amazon affiliate)
Lab Jack – https://amzn.to/34VMhkX
Double Stick Tape – https://amzn.to/2Kkwhj1
Laser Head – https://amzn.to/3brMEX1
USB Cable – https://amzn.to/2KtiS85
5 Gallon Bucket – Lowes or Home Depot
Distilled Water – Walgreens or CVS
Replacment Lens – https://amzn.to/2x1mfQO
Replacement Mirror – https://amzn.to/34UmQQB
Aquarium Pump – https://amzn.to/34Un3TT
Aquarium Hose – https://amzn.to/2KkwxhZ
Inline Blower – https://amzn.to/2yzKaac
–== 3d Printing Files ==–
Air Assist – https://thingiverse/thing:2421971
Drag Chain – https://thingiverse/thing:1275013
–== Software ==–
K40 Whisperer – https://scorchworks/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html
LightBurn (works, but need to upgrade stock k40 controller board to get all the cool features)- https://lightburnsoftware/
Inkscape – https://inkscape.org/
One Note – https://onenote/
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