I'm kind of a dummy on the electronics/step motor/laser control/arduino front but i got an arduino mega starter kit and im becoming a bit familiar... I need to know if his board is proprietary and it requires missing equipment from the manufacturer or if i can order some things online , get rid of the touchscreen user interface and run it from usb. I bought a brand new 40w bulb. any help is appreciated

and if i cant  use this board i need a list of ALL the parts i need... as i said... im kind of a dummy as of now.... trying to wise up though :)

thanks

Mike-Colorado