If you take either of these routes you don’t need to know much about CNC, but why not use the tool to learn? This is what [Wootin24] did when building a 3D printed plotter with DVD drive parts.

Powered by an Arduino and two micro servos, this CNC plotter would be a great introduction to CNC for any robotics club or hackerspace tutorial series.

Learn how to build a mini CNC drawing machine using Arduino in this simple DIY project. This video guides through the process of creating an easy drawing machine at home, perfect for beginners ...