Re: Printable Turntable Laser Scanner
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n2ri wrote:ok think I found all the software maybe. but no STL files yet huh?
oh and its cloud based still? thought it was stand alone use? cloud is insecure for retaining privacy on scans plus if cloud goes poof so do files
It's completely stand-alone. All of the software runs right on the raspberry pi. There is no cloud component. The web browser is used to communicate directly with the raspberry pi (similar to how you connect to a home media server or administrate a wifi access point).
I will post the electronic design files tomorrow, along with basic instructions. The STL files will be soon to follow. Do you guys think thingiverse is the best place for them?
yeah thingaverse and post links to softwares and instructions plus how to order kit. it will be awsome wathing makerbot see all the orders for a better mouse trap come off their own group page LOL
You have my interest also....
who me? yeah said so long ago. Im down for a kit. who wouldnt be, its way better than the makerbot scanner plus dont require windows 7 or newer (which even makerbot techs dont know as its stated on their site). and at a fraction of the cost
I've dabbled some with the hand held line laser and the free version of David software. That just aint gettin' it! Most everything else is both too expensive and essentially still experimental.
I keep telling folks, 3d printing is where it's at, and it is still in its infancy - now is the time to jump on board. Without a scanner, all you can do is print other peoples' ideas.....
Again - I'm interested...
Hey guys, I've uploaded some figures showing the design of the mainboard and how it connects to the Raspberry Pi. What's not shown is the splitting of the 12V from the barrel plug to feed into the A4988 (top left of the perfboard diagram) and the LM2596 to step down the 12V to 5V (top right of the perfboard diagram). The little blue square things on the perfboard diagram are screw terminals where the lasers, motor, and power are connected. The big blue things at the top are variable resistors. I've also included a figure showing the initial PCB layout (and the previous photo of the fully assembled mainboard).
I've decided that there's enough interest to warrant a small Kickstarter or Indiegogo project where you would get easy to assembly kits (no need to solder components or purchase things like resistors, transistors, regulators, and such). You would require you to print the plastic parts but the full kit should only require a screwdriver for assembly. If you guys are still interested in building it from *scratch* let me know, and I'll help you with that (I still have 9 or so PCB's that can be utilized). Otherwise, I should have a campaign going in a little bit. I will still be uploading the printable files to thingiverse but the design could change (be improved) some between now and the end of the campaign.
Let me know what you think!
Perfboard Figure
Initial PCB Design
Photograph of PCB and fully assembled mainboard
I already have the Rpi + camera. Would be interested in Electronics + lasers
Let us when the crowd funding project begins. That way we can get a jump on the early bird special. Lol.
Let us when the crowd funding project begins. That way we can get a jump on the early bird special. Lol.
+1
I couldn't help but pick up this neat little Santa model at the grocery store today.
I am in for a kit let know what I need to do
Can you do a scan on something with sharp edges/corners? Like a big bolt n nut maybe. Would like to see how it handles it.
Can you do a scan on something with sharp edges/corners? Like a big bolt n nut maybe. Would like to see how it handles it.
Sure. I think I have a couple of large bolts and nuts left over from a deck I built.
Can you do a scan on something with sharp edges/corners? Like a big bolt n nut maybe. Would like to see how it handles it.
The bolt has a round head so I stuck it in some clay.
WOW! bet MB digiscan cant do it that fine
That is awesome! Nice work
Very impressive. Doubt makerbot's scanner can do this good. Thanks for taking the time to do this scan. Guess I have yet another project I need to look into.
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whats the latest on this cool tool? wanting to spend my Christmas money on this and maybe couple other things soon
whats the latest on this cool tool? wanting to spend my Christmas money on this and maybe couple other things soon
I've been preparing a Kickstarter campaign. I hope to have it started by Thursday of this week!
n2ri wrote:whats the latest on this cool tool? wanting to spend my Christmas money on this and maybe couple other things soon
I've been preparing a Kickstarter campaign. I hope to have it started by Thursday of this week!
I raised $212k on Kickstarter. Email me if you want tips/feedback - username at gmail.
hairu526 wrote:n2ri wrote:whats the latest on this cool tool? wanting to spend my Christmas money on this and maybe couple other things soon
I've been preparing a Kickstarter campaign. I hope to have it started by Thursday of this week!
I raised $212k on Kickstarter. Email me if you want tips/feedback - username at gmail.
Thanks! Email sent.
n2ri wrote:whats the latest on this cool tool? wanting to spend my Christmas money on this and maybe couple other things soon
I've been preparing a Kickstarter campaign. I hope to have it started by Thursday of this week!
I underestimated how long it would take to get Amazon payments approval and Kickstarter project approval. The project won't be ready by Thursday.
that quite alright. just want to make sure I can get one. least its not like SD 6 month wait for something after they sell hehe
Merry Christmas!
Let me know I would like 1 if I can.
nice! i would also be interested.
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