Why upgrade D40/k40?

[davewolfer]

I just received my laser D40/k40. I want to upgrade since everyone says it is better but no one says how. My question is how does the upgrade improve the machine I bought. No manual with the machine suggests I will struggle with the software and the processing of a project much more struggling with using the machine if I figure out the software.

Can some one tell me what the upgrade kit does to make this machine better? What does upgrade fix or improve?

[waltfl]

hi there
the upgrade to a DSP fix and improve everything's.
the machine would be reliable , not to stop in the middle of a project, you can much more precise engrave,
you get help from this forum to solve any eventuell problems in the beginning and you get upgrades from marco here.
greetings waltfl

I just received my laser D40/k40. I want to upgrade since everyone says it is better but no one says how. My question is how does the upgrade improve the machine I bought. No manual with the machine suggests I will struggle with the software and the processing of a project much more struggling with using the machine if I figure out the software.

Can some one tell me what the upgrade kit does to make this machine better? What does upgrade fix or improve?

[NickWL]

Also you get to use decent software with massively more fine control over many more variables.

[Techgraphix]

Hi Dave,
As you just received the laser, i would say play with it. If you are happy with it as it is (very unlikely...but...) stick with that.
When the amount of failures rises and your frustration exceeds a certain level, then think of spending about half the price of the laser at a decent controller.
If you're an absolute nitwit at electronics scratch behind your ears twice. study, ask and learn... If you can handle a small screwdriver you are likely capable enough to build in a decent lasercontroller.
It's really worth the effort.
But remember some voltages are really lethal and making mistakes costs hundreds of dollars/euro's.. not to make you afraid but just warn you to be very cautious.. WRITE things down and in case of doubt: ASK first!
Although my controller is a bit older (AWC608) i think i can tell you more than enough to build a good laser. If the newest controllers where really cheap i would buy one, just to play with it and find out things to help other people... but 1/2Keuro's is just a bit too much for me, just for the fun.. i need to buy food too, pay the mortage etc..

Kees