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

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:  @laserpop

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


-== 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:242...
Drag Chain - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:127...

-== Software ==-
K40 Whisperer - https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whispe...
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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