The Buildlog.net 2.x Laser is a second generation open source ... though you will still need a controller board. There is an XMOS based controller provided on the main page of BuildLog.net ...
Rip the board out and replace it with an old spare ... and it was easy to simply unplug the two axis and the laser control cable. This would be a great use for an old 3D printer controller ...
Control Micro Systems (CMS Laser), announced the expansion of their Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Depaneling technology development project for the electronics market. Laser processing has emerged ...