Hi all I have been developing a software package to control CO2 laser mostly starter as a hobby but has turned into a commercial product with the launch of my LaserInk kickstarter.
Here is the link to the Laser Ink Kickstart offered by
http://www.ObjectWorks.cohttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/19 ... /laser-inkFor the control I am using an Arduino Uno running grbl with a modified version of 9.g for the firmware.
The complete software stack will accept images and svg vector files it also handle connect to and streaming the data to the laser.
Additionally there is a configuration form that allows you to quickly review and set all the grbl firmware setting.
The kickstarter main reward is a solid state laser head to fit onto the Shapeoko but I am additionally sell a software only option designed for the use with standard CO2 lasers.
Nick