

The Cohesion3D LaserBoard allows the use of LightBurn Software. they will also run on Windows, Mac, and Linux (MeerK40t may not be supported in the mac environment).Īn aftermarket controller, the Cohesion3D LaserBoard (see below), is a direct replacement for this board and installs in about 15 minutes without modification. These applications are open source, free to use, and no USB dongle is required. The only other software options, which are a major improvement, are K40Whisperer in conjunction with Inkscape and a relative newcomer called MeerK40t. It also ships with a USB dongle that must be inserted into the host PC to allow the software to run. It is a control software based off of a poorly hacked version of CorelDRAW and is Windows only. The software that ships with the M2 Nano is LaserDRW. This controller does not have PWM laser power control and only a few versions of software will work with it.

It provides basic motion and firing control. The M2 Nano is the standard mainboard in many k40’s and some 50-80 watt Chinese laser engravers. The Cohesion3D LaserBoard is a drop in replacement for this controller. LightBurn Software will not work with this controller. Common Controllers Lihuiyu M2 Nano (M2 Nano)
