Replacing the original controller is an Arduino Nano running Grbl, likely giving this revived laser cutter better compatibility with popular open source tools than it had originally.

The Arduino mini lazer paper-cutter has been under development for some time by Instructables user “kokpat” whioc has now finished the project and posted its details on the Instructables website.

Some of the first steps toward working with Arduino is understanding how to write code for it. The good news is that it's made with beginners in mind.

Smoke machine:** - Vape - Air pump - Plastic/silicone tube - Liquid container - T/L connectors (for the tubes) **Other ...

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.

Makers looking for a desktop laser cutter and engraving machine, might be interested in a new project which has launched over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website this week to create, Mr Beam.

Renesas invested in Arduino’s new round of Series B funding to make its broad product offering available for Arduino’s worldwide developer community.