If your laser uses LaserDRW I assume it’s an M2 Nano based board. Correct me if this is not correct.
I’ll list some possible options starting from easiest to hardest:
- Use MeerK40t software to emulate Ruida controller. You will need DSP license of LightBurn to use this. Apparently there’s also a GRBL emulator but I’m certain about the state of that. You could do this today.
- Buy one of the drop-in replacement boards. These should accept most common connector types used in similar lasers.
2a. Cohesion 3D - This runs smoothieware and is a very popular and well supported board
2b. Mini Gerbil 3 - This runs a modified version of GRBL and is also popular
2c. K40+ - This is an offering from OMTech and looks similar to a Smoothieboard or Cohesion 3D. It also runs Smoothieware - There are generic laser controller boards that you could use to connect but may require some connector modifications or adaptors to work. Example: MKS DLC32 which runs 32-bit GRBL
- You could install a DSP controller like a Ruida but will require more hardware purchases.
There are many examples of people making modifications on this forum.
Let us know what your specific needs are and I’m sure people will help you get going.