# Atomstack P7 M40 **URL:** \ **Category:** Atomstack\ **Created:** [February 16, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/atomstack-p7-m40/60277 "2022-02-16T23:02:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![berainlb](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@berainlb](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/berainlb)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/atomstack-p7-m40/60277/2 "2022-02-16T23:55:56Z")
> [@Lasereyes58](#): > > I’m thinking scrap it, and move on. PLEASE, tell me I’m wrong. This depends on what you expect. If you want something plug and play and no fuss in terms of working out settings and experimentation then you’ll likely need to get something like a Glowforge where you have to use their materials only. Glowforge starts at $3K USD. These desktop lasers are less like laser printers in terms of ease of function than they are like a basic tool like a chisel or paintbrush where you’ll need to build-up familiarity and skill in the tool. If you read through this forum you’ll see that there’s a lot of experimentation, skill building, and upgrades that are involved in doing this. Whether or not you want that in your life will determine if this is worth it to you. I wrote a good bit more on this subject here if you care to read it: > [@Not burning the wood](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/not-burning-the-wood/55588/9): > > I suggest you take a step back and relieve yourself of preconceptions or else you’ll just end up being more frustrated. The very concept of CNC until very recently had been relegated to ultra expensive machines in industrial settings and are now available for $300 for home use. That’s an incredible advancement. The fact that you got your laser put together, software installed, and a burn started in itself I would say is fairly plug and play in terms of getting going. You’re now in the realm of… If you’re interested in pushing forward then there are people on this forum that will be willing to help get you bootstrapped. If you can articulate your current problem statement then we can start from there. Take a look at this post to help you get the most of this forum: > [@How To Ask For Help](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/how-to-ask-for-help/1262): > > Folks, When asking for support for LightBurn via this forum, email or anywhere else, please keep the following tips in mind for the fastest and most helpful answers. [[How to Ask for Help and Troubleshoot Fast] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpm9hSia6Gk)Please provide these details: What machine do you have? What [controller does it have](https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/which-version-do-i-need) , and what firmware it is running? Are you running the latest version of LightBurn? Is the issue new, or has it happened before? What kind of computer is it, and what Operating System is i… --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/atomstack-p7-m40/60277)._