To build this project, first disassemble your old CD/DVD player, focusing specifically on the circuitry in the disc drive. You'll see two motors here. Use the one with the gears attached to it.

The build gains X and Y axes by virtue of two salvaged DVD drives. The tray mechanisms ... the plotter is able to draw quite effectively. Old optical drives are a popular choice for plotter ...

An old Nintendo patent has been uncovered showing a version of the Nintendo 64 with a DVD drive. The N64 was revolutionary for its time, but the choice to use cartridges for its games instead of ...