We think this is an intriguing take on half-tone art. It’s a CNC machine that uses an Arduino and two stepper motors to draw on a paper-covered drum. But you’re not just going to set it and forget it.

Pocket NC is a new mini desktop CNC milling machine that has been in development for the last 4 years and has now launched on Kickstarter looking to raise $70,000 in funding to go into production.

The 5-axis CNC machine tool is a mainstay on many manufacturing plants and shop floors. While these systems once were reserved for undertaking complicated and specialized applications, large and small ...