Mr Beam - a Portable Laser Cutter and Engraver Kit
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Mr Beam is an open source DIY laser cutter and engraver kit for paper, wood, plastic and other materials. It’s fun and easy to use.
Backers: 364
Average Pledge Per Backer: $493
Funded: $179,399 of $45,000
Dates: May 5th -> Jun 6th (32 days)
Project By: Mr Beam Lasers
Backers: 364
Average Pledge Per Backer: $493
Funded: $179,399 of $45,000
Dates: May 5th -> Jun 6th (32 days)
Project By: Mr Beam Lasers
$179,399
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 6 @ 20:01 -0400 GMT
398%
of goal
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Latest News
Hoooooray! 
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you very much, Backers! For your confidence in this project, for making our dream come true, for believing in open source, for constructive criticism, for your support with words and actions, for your enthusiasm and your understanding. Without... (Read More)
Material Test Results Reloaded
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers, we’re getting really close to the campaign’s end. Time to get some more material test results out to you guys before it’s too late... Last time we added a poll to the materials update, and many of you participated. We selected the... (Read More)
Safety glasses, production printers and more...
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, though it hasn’t been long since the last update, a lot of things happened in the last days. Safety glasses Some of you asked for additional safety glasses, of course we support this. The glasses we ship will pass a test in a laser... (Read More)
Shipping Update!
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers! Many of you have been wondering why, although the project location is Munich, Germany, shipping inside the country and the rest of Europe is so expensive. tl;dr; Free Shipping in the US; New: Additional shipping from Germany! Shipping to... (Read More)
Can I haz Pictures?
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers,many of you asked if picture engraving with Mr Beam is possible. Most of the time the answer was: yes, theoretically, Mr Beam can do that, since the whole set up is able to adjust the laser’s intensity very fast and accurate. Because... (Read More)
Everything New! New pledge, new stretch goal, new office and new printers!
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, this has been a gorgeous week. First you have hit our last stretch goal faster than we were able to think of a new one. Well though it took us a while to get out a new one, but finally it is online. If the funding sum increases over 150k... (Read More)
Material Tests
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers and all others, during the last week a lot of you asked if Mr Beam is able to process wood or acrylic. We tested cutting and engraving acrylic, balsa wood and abachi wood with our 200mW standard diode as well as with the blue 1000mW... (Read More)
Meet us at FabCon 3.D Erfurt
May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers, On Friday May 16 we are going to spend a day at FabCon 3.D in Erfurt. We’ll have a booth there to show off a Mr Beam prototype and answer questions. We’re looking forward to meeting anyone who can make it to Messe Erfurt! In the last... (Read More)
Stretch Goals!
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, since we’re funded now, it’s time for some stretch goals! The Wifi-dongle for wireless fidelity is in reach! These are the first three stretch goals: $70.000: Mr Beam loves colors: Choose your favorite color and we will add some color... (Read More)
2days and 34 minutes!
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
That's how long it took to get funded. You have done it! Thanks you guys, you rock! Teja, Jenny and Philipp (Read More)
An awesome first day!
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Thank you so much for contributing to our project. It has been an overwhelming experience so far. After a mostly sleepless night, we've been busy all day answering your emails, messages and comments. And we will continue to do so as... (Read More)
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