for the laser cutter and just what it says:

http://boxdesigner.connectionlab.org/

http://makeabox.io/

Software tutorials — check out Illustrator for designing for the laser cutter

https://www.nyu.edu/life/information-technology/help-and-service-status/training-and-workshops/lynda-com.html

http://www.nanocrit.com/issues/5/circuit-bending-videogame-consoles-form-applied-media-studies