Make your own laser burner with this tutorial on how to turn dvd burner into a laser engraver. Learn how to take some old dvd burners and turn them into an engraver and you can be engraving what ever you want from basically what was a bunch of junk.

Here is a list of the main things you will need for this diy project.

Mechanic:

1. DVD-R, from these we’re going to salvage:

   1. Laser Diode

   2. Linear movement modules

   3. Screws

   4. The cases

   5. Plastic

2. (Optional) 90° Braces

Electronic:

1. Arduino Uno or NANO

2. EasyDriver (x2)

Tools:

1. Common electronic tools (Pliers, Screwdrivers, Soldering iron, etc)

2. Dremel

Bubble level (Or similar)

Aoshido shares the instructions for building this laser engraver on Instructables so that anyone can make one if they can get the items needed to complete the project.

Read more>>>>  http://www.instructables.com/id/DVD-to-Laser-Engraver/