Although he certainly achieves that, more or less, automating the classic toy is just the hook for a thorough lesson in CNC machine building starting with the basics. Fair warning: we said basics ...

Meet Herald, a CNC machine that can produce beautiful calligraphy. The machine uses a gantry to move the writing tip along the X and Y axes. The flexible-nib calligraphy pen is mounted on a ...

At the time of writing, the software doesn't yet ... how would a novice go about piecing together a satisfying CNC experience with the machine? I'm not sure they would, as things stand today.