Then the laser motor slides the laser to and fro. The motors are paired with three other main components: an off-the-shelf 250 mW laser module, an Arduino Uno, and an Arduino-compatible CNC shield.

My CNC is built from 2 DC servo motors for X, Y axis and 1 stepper motor for Z axis.” Watch this video on YouTube. “Motor voltage: 24 VDC, 38 VDC (E-type).

The Arduino laser microscope is capable of providing 1300x magnification and attaining a resolution of 65,536 pixels (256 x 256) in an area of .05 x .05mm.

It’s a great entry-level CNC build, which has proved usable with both a 500W spindle and a 2.5W laser for engraving.

It also has a fairly large engraving surface (500 x 380mm), and the tool head is designed to be interchangeable. If you swap the laser our for a Dremel, the machine suddenly becomes a CNC router.

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Woodworkers can use laser cutters and CNC machines for intricate work, but which is best for them will depend on the job and materials. We break it down.

4. Connect the breadboard rails to Arduino GND and +5V, and then check that your setup matches that of Figure 10-3. Mounting the Laser For this project, I’ve attached the servos to a pan-and ...

Thorin Klosowski Laser cutters are great DIY tools, but they're pretty expensive. If you'd prefer to build your own, Instructables user SilverJimny shows you how using an Arduino.