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

• Part:1 Mini CNC Machine/ Simple frame assembling.
• Part:2 Mini CNC Machine/ Making the support parts from PVC pipe.
• Part:3 Mini CNC Machine / Prototype PCB.
• Part:4 Mini CNC Machine / How to make G-code file from text and image.

• sandeep How to make Arduino mini CNC plotter machine.
• Mrinnovative Arduino based mini CNC 2D plotter.
• Mr Innovative How to make Arduino Mini CNC plotter machine.

• prabeenraj01 Automatic Writing Machine.

• tuenhidiy Mini CNC Plotter.

• Malik Kanoje CNC Plotter made from scrap.

• me_zain Mini Arduino CNC.

• LoopLinks How to make DIY mini CNC plotter from old CD-DVD writers using Arduino and L293d motor shield.

• L-shaped 2d plotter from DVD drive
• L-shaped 2d plotter from DVD drive How to make a CNC machine at home.

• Small Arduino CNC CNC 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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