There are many examples of using head positioners from CD/DVD Drives to make small 3D printer/ CNC machines etc

• 3D Printer from FDD and DVD drive
• 3D Printer

• Automatic Writing Machine L-shaped 2d plotter from DVD drive.
• Mini CNC Plotter L-shaped 2d plotter from DVD drive.
• CNC Plotter L-shaped 2d plotter from DVD drive
• Mini Arduino CNC L-shaped 2d plotter from DVD drive.
• L-shaped 2d plotter from DVD drive (arduino.cc)
  • L-shaped 2d plotter from DVD drive (youtube)
• L-shaped 2d plotter from DVD drive
• L-shaped 2d plotter from DVD drive

• Homework Writing Machine Flat 2D Plotter.
  • How To Make Homework Writing Machine at Home Flat 2D Plotter.
• Flat 2D Plotter
• Flat 2D Plotter
• 2D Plotter from CD drive (moves paper)

• DIY Mini CNC Machine New Design Tandem 2D Plotter.

• Laser Engraver

• Parts from CDROMs
• Burning Laser from DVD

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