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AlgoLaser DIY Kit MK2 10W
10W enclosed DIY Kit MK2 — common AlgoLaser starter SKU
Last updated How we evaluate
Released November 2023
What this machine is for
Enclosed 10W AlgoLaser for hobby engraving
Reference benchmark same job size on every machine so you can compare times fairly.
Laser spot size
~0.08 mm spot
Smaller spot = finer detail (frame motion is usually the same across tiers)
Motion precision: 0.01 mm
Sample engrave job
~12–18 min
Filled photo or logo on birch plywood
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Sample cut job
~6–10 min
Simple square cut-out from 3 mm basswood
10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)
Times are estimates for the reference job above; your design complexity and settings will change them.
TL;DR
AlgoLaser DIY Kit MK2 10W is the popular enclosed 10W configuration — assembly required but more contained than open-frame competitors at similar price.
What this machine is for
Enclosed hobby engraving with light cutting.
Best for
Materials
Engraves
- · Wood
- · Leather
- · Dark acrylic
Cuts
- · 3 mm basswood
Cannot do
- · Thick cutting
- · Metal
- · CO₂ materials
Pros
- ✓Enclosed at entry price
- ✓MK2 upgrade path
- ✓LightBurn friendly
Cons
- ✗Build time
- ✗10W ceiling
- ✗Alpha MK2 20W+ more headroom
Beginner notes
Budget extra time for assembly and squaring the frame.
Pro tips
Extended bed kits exist — confirm compatibility with your exact MK2 revision.
Pro / technical specs
Raw numbers for experienced users comparing machines.
- Laser spot size
- ~0.08 mm spot
- Max speed (spec)
- 300 mm/s
- Avg engrave speed
- 60–150 mm/s fill
- Avg cut speed
- 4–10 mm/s on 3 mm wood
- Motion precision
- 0.01 mm