Long time software developer started to explore open hardware design and finally ended in the rollercoaster of a crowdfunding campaign. Hi, I’m Teja! Being an all purpose software developer with a little design background I was working in the IT business for several years. Then I got in touch with the maker movement some time ago when I got my first 3D printer. Building real hardware was quite satisfying after dealing with virtual things all the time. The RepRap community taught me quickly how to build well working and affordable machines. After several smaller projects I built a first iteration of a do-it-yourself laser cutter with an ordinary laser diode from a dvd drive. Within the Mr Beam project I’m responsible for the hardware design.