I stumbled upon what looks like a good deal for EU - 415€ S&H

I stumbled upon what looks like a good deal for EU - 415€ S&H included for a K40. Most probably with no import taxes – since UK is a trojan country for EU :wink: If I buy this I can call my home a fablab :wink: [Warning though: the crappy Moshi default configuration is better replaced with a more usable controlling hardware and software]
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40W-CO2-USB-Laser-Engraver-Cutter-Engraving-Cutting-Machine-Laser-Printer-/121859639976

yep they are back on ebay 334 GBP UK delivred

It runs moshidraw though. But there is a rising new and open source laser controller nowadays :wink:

Looks identical to my eBay one. It came with MoshiDraw. I replaced with LightObject controller guts.

I can tell you that it looks like mine and if I had a chance to do over, I would go to next and get something with better controller. If it does have a Moshi controller, I would avoid it. Moshi and MoshiDraw/Laser software are total Crap. Barely usable IMO.

I’ll post on every buy thread.

DON’T BUY A MOSHI BASED K40!!!

If you want something usable buy a corellaser board…

@I_Laser good advice, now I may buy a moshi because I know how to discard all the controller & software. I even have many unused controllers at home. And, there is no such thing as a native LaserWeb setup from China, yet :wink: Now I agree it is something that every buyer shall know. I don’t get it why they keep on shipping this limited configuration when it costs close to nothing to use something free & more powerful :confused:

@I_Laser if a moshi machine is cheaper, they are still welcome for a mod. project ;-))

By all means if you can find one cheaper and like to tinker then go for it. :slight_smile:

Just trying to save the frustration for those that aren’t sure what they’re looking for and end up with a moshi machine lol!

“This item is out of stock” All the 31 were gone fast, wow.

@Jeremie_Francois with the software issue solved, it make useful and popular ;-)), community support help too.

K40 is the cheapest (will be back soon I 'm sure), but if budget allow look those 2 other models (more power and larger bedsize) it’s the same problematic.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50W-USB-Laser-Engraver-Engraving-Cutter-Cutting-Machine-Hermetic-CO2-Glass-Tube-/171973407531?hash=item280a69f32b:g:VpUAAOSwYHxWJSGc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/60W-CO2-USB-LASER-ENGRAVING-CUTTING-MACHINE-ENGRAVER-CUTTER-WOODWORKING-CRAFTS-/252255509208?hash=item3abb999ad8:g:LLYAAOSwL7VWnHob

@StephaneBUISSON my strategy is usually to eye for long on something I want, and eventually to get a more powerful one. Now, even though it would better go to the garage (just b/c of the fumes), with 3 printers, a 4060 CNC and numerous drawers everywhere I am running out of space at home, so bigger is no good – and I do not need to cut larger 5mm plywood panels for more and bigger 3D printers, nooo :wink:
Also, these are nice looking machines (seem more serious indeed), but a bit pricey for me. I must admit I don’t have a real need for a laser cutter.
Now, give a man a hammer… I certainly can think of a lot of uses of course… :wink:

Jeremie, I have no issue with the K40. I am very much a DIY person. Have built CNCs and other devices. I have a great deal of experience with both excellent and Bad graphic design software. I too thought, I will just get the cheap machine and tolerate it for a while and upgrade controller at shortly down the road. The Moshi stuff is borderline “unusable”. At best, it works, but is totally unreliable. @StephaneBUISSON has much more experience with this, but I will add my two cents in… The physical machine is pretty solidly build. The core components seem to be far above the quality of the electronics and quite good for a machine at this price point. If you want to get a K40, simply avoid the Moshi/MoshiDraw setup and you will likely be happy.