Need something to keep you busy this weekend? Look no further. The Weekend Workshop is our weekly column where we showcase a badass DIY project that you can complete with minimal skills and expertise.

Instructables member Patrick Panikulam has created a versatile wireless Arduino pen plotter and laser engraver, powered by an Arduino UNO microcontroller and offering a work area of 200 x 162 mm and ...

software Inkscape You can reproduce the exact design you made with. However, because it is a red semiconductor laser, it is not possible to cut wood and metal like a CO2 laser cutter, so be careful.

Gregory L Holloway based in the UK has created an awesome mini Arduino powered laser cutter and engraver called the MicroSlice which is available to pledge for £199 over on the Kickstarter crowd ...

The AlgoLaser Pixi Smart Laser Engraver is great starter machine for etching onto practically anything, without taking up too much desk space. The software leaves something to be desired, though. The ...