K40 Laser Cutter & Engraver - What Do You Really Need To Get Started? | Video

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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt-bWfn-g1ELeE-7aJcsDFA

I had a few people ask about my settings, so here is a link to my OneNote notes: https://www.laser-pop.com/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://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2421971

Drag Chain - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1275013

--== Software ==--

K40 Whisperer - https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html

LightBurn (works, but need to upgrade stock k40 controller board to get all the cool features)- https://lightburnsoftware.com/

Inkscape - https://inkscape.org/

One Note - https://www.onenote.com/

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