

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)
