I love my project and I would love to see everyone try to build a machine just like mine. However I have seen several people build it and struggle with one part of the build or another.  I wanted to drop a note to call attention to how complex of a build this is (or any home built machine).  You need skills in electronics, programming, mechanics and a good eye for detail as well.

In particular while I have worked hard to simplify the mechanical build as much as possible the electronics and software remain quite complex.  No one that I know of has put together a CNC controller in a box type setup where all the fiddly details are taken care of for you.  It would be a great addition to the community if someone could come up with that solution.  This is one really nice aspect of buying a commercial kit, the software and electronics are taken care of and you don't need to understand how they work.

I don't want to discourage anyone, just set realistic expectations.  It may take some time to build up the skills to complete the full build.  You may want to start small and put together a 3D printer kit, or mess around with an arduino for a few weeks.  It is an achievable project, but it is not a small one.  Be kind to your sanity and start this project with your eyes wide open.