Making an Edge Lit Sign with a K40 Laser Engraver

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In this video I show you how to make awesome custom Edge Lit LED Signs using a CHEAP laser cutter!
This tutorial uses Inkscape for the graphic design and K40 Whisperer for controlling the laser engraver, which in this case is a K40 Laser Cutter!

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Project Materials: (Purchasing thru these links helps support more content like this) Thanks!

Amazon K40 Laser Link: (These go in and out of stock often, so I will try to keep these K40 links current in hopes you can find one!)
https://www.amazon.com/shop/geeksmithing?listId=PGIQLCRYULUS

If you are looking to get a Glowforge Laser, you can use my referral code to get:
$500 off a pro, $250 off a plus, or $150 off a basic!
I'll get credit too! Use the link below.
https://glowforge.us/f/KSXLIFLM

LED Bases
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Green LED Strip Light
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Power Supply for LED Strip Light
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12V Inline Switch
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Baltic Birch Plywood
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CAST Acrylic Sheet Clear.... Extruded Acrylic is likely to crack a lot.
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