00:00If you're building or upgrading a laser engraver and you're tired of controllers that fight you
00:04every step of the way, stick around, because I just dug through the listings and found the
00:08best deals for the top 5 laser CNC controllers for hobbyist makers.
00:13First up is this upgraded 3-axis controller board, and honestly,
00:16it's the one I'd grab if you just want something simple that works.
00:20It's a GRBL USB board with offline control support, and it even comes with different
00:25screen size options so you can run jobs without being glued to your computer.
00:30At just $23.22 with nearly 5,000 sold and a 4.5 rating, it's a solid, no-drama starting
00:37point.
00:38Next is the MakerBase MKSLS ESP32 Pro, and this one's for anyone who wants to go wireless.
00:45You get GRBL control plus built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth,
00:48and it supports a screen upgrade down the line through the DLC32.
00:52For $23.95, sitting at a 4.6 rating with almost as many sales,
00:58it's basically free Wi-Fi and app control compared to the cheap boards, and that alone makes it worth
01:03it. Then there's this MKS DLC32 listing, and I have to point out the price, $2.71.
01:10Yeah, you heard that right? It's the full ESP32 Wi-Fi GRBL controller built for laser and CNC work,
01:18and it's compatible with the TS35 and TS24 touchscreens.
01:23Now, double-check what's in the listing before you order, but with nearly 4,900 sold and a
01:28perfect 5-star rating, it's worth a serious look if the deal is real.
01:32Number 4 is the Two Trees MKSLS ESP32 Pro, which is essentially the same DNA as the Maker
01:38Baseboard but branded and sold by Two Trees. You still get GRBL control, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,
01:44and touchscreen upgrade support, and the 4.3 rating from over 4,600 buyers tells you it's a known
01:50quantity. At $28.22 it's a few bucks more, so I'd pick it if you trust the seller or you're
01:57already
01:57running Two Trees gear. Last one is this 3-axis GRBL 1.1 controller with an integrated driver and
02:04offline controller, and it's tailor-made for the 3018 laser engraver crowd. Integrated drivers mean
02:10less wiring and less mess, GRBL 1.1 keeps you current, and the offline controller means no PC needed
02:16during a job. At $24.69 with a 4.8 rating, it's the highest-rated pick on this list,
02:23and for a plug-and-play upgrade, that's hard to beat. So there you go 5 controllers,
02:295 different reasons to pick one. Links to every single product are in the description below,
02:34so check them out and grab the one that fits your build. And if this helped you out,
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