For quite some time I have laser cutter in my plans for.. whenever.
Laser is 2W (violet-blue) unit (so, perhaps adequate for engraving plastic and/or paper)...
I plan to use
GRBL code (running on Arduino CNC3 h/w) or Repetier (for Arduino MEGA + RAMPS14).
The mechanics on picture was designed for coordinate drill (that is why Z-axis is there) so it will be universal contraption..
One day..