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Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (a.chiaramonte) — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:27:32 +0000

Hello Howard,
i've completed built in these days me too.!!! For now i work with opensource Freelss 1.11 from github, and work fine. These are some my scans.
Have you dowloaded the source software from github and compiled as istructions?
bye, Andrea.

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (hwrd251) — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:34:52 +0000

Hi need some help please.
I have completerd building the Atlas 3d printing all the parts and electronics. I have tried to download the software to no avail. do i need to purchase a lices at $25 so i can get my project up and running.

I have tried various time to down load the software as per "hairu" instructions , and its saying i need to add -lwirngPi and
- lwiringPi dev how do i do this, and also it says that the unable to find libcur14-openssl-dev. i am getting a little frustrated as at 70yrs old it would be nice to get to his up and running. regards Howard

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (hairu526) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:22:42 +0000

The source code is not provided but you can still configure a custom scanner with it.

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (Jet) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:43:36 +0000

Don't mind the $25.....

I'm currently completing a Piclop build. Given dimensions are different etc., if I purchase the commercial version of Atlas 3D,
do I:

1. Get the source code to it?

2. Can I still configure a custom scanner with it?

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (engineerd3d) — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:53:19 +0000

minautor wrote:

I'm a bit disappointed I must say. Not because its turned into closed source but because all the info that I've found yet are related to open-source and FreeLss as in free for free... Thingiverse, reprap page, kickstarter etc.
There are a lot of open-source 3d printer project that we can tweek and modify, share and exchange. Lots of information available. It lead to great projects and fast development.
I thought that open-source project was similar, but I feel a bit mislead. I bought the few parts I missed to build this project and while I was waiting for the Chinese shipping I redesigned a couple of mechanical parts and electronic. Then I was able to try it for the first time then I found this button requiring license for updating which leaded me here.
I can understand a guy who want to be paid for his work and there was a lot of work involved. No problem with that, I know it is hard. I respect the work done and the need for motivation etc... But what dragged me here in the first place was the open-source mention that I found about just everywhere. I wonder what this project is now, between a community or a one man show? The level of contribution made by the community and the possible friction with the paid version?
Thank you at least for not having bundle the software license only with the hardware and serial number. It doesn't left us completely behind.

Honestly for the money invested in building your own paying $25bucks for a software licence is not a big deal, even if you go bare bones setup your paying over or at 100$ range to roll your own. You can still run the open source version, but as far as I can tell this is a 1 man show so paying him a few bucks to keep the software up to date and working is not a big deal. There is allot of value for the money in the software. Scanners like this cost in the thousands a few years back. With that said, I think the price is very reasonable to roll your own.

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (minautor) — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:29:56 +0000

I'm a bit disappointed I must say. Not because its turned into closed source but because all the info that I've found yet are related to open-source and FreeLss as in free for free... Thingiverse, reprap page, kickstarter etc.
There are a lot of open-source 3d printer project that we can tweek and modify, share and exchange. Lots of information available. It lead to great projects and fast development.

I thought that open-source project was similar, but I feel a bit mislead. I bought the few parts I missed to build this project and while I was waiting for the Chinese shipping I redesigned a couple of mechanical parts and electronic. Then I was able to try it for the first time then I found this button requiring license for updating which leaded me here.

I can understand a guy who want to be paid for his work and there was a lot of work involved. No problem with that, I know it is hard. I respect the work done and the need for motivation etc... But what dragged me here in the first place was the open-source mention that I found about just everywhere. I wonder what this project is now, between a community or a one man show? The level of contribution made by the community and the possible friction with the paid version?

Thank you at least for not having bundle the software license only with the hardware and serial number. It doesn't left us completely behind.

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (hairu526) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 03:16:26 +0000

FreeLSS Commercial licenses (ie: serial numbers) can now be obtained from the Murobo store at http://store.murobo.com/atlas-3d-software-license-only/

- Uriah

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (StephanG) — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 09:24:08 +0000

hairu526 wrote:

That will be made available soon.

Any news on that option?

Regards

Stephan

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (C_D) — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:00:29 +0000

I felt the electronics side of the Ciclop was rather inelegant, that's what brought me to FreeLSS in the first place. You cant beat the Raspberry Pi + camera combo, its a no brainer.

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (ninefinger) — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 02:29:30 +0000

I too am waiting on the availability of the "full blown software" for sale, and I have my own opinions on this whole subject,
which if I was cautious I would keep to myself.
I was initially attracted to FreeLSS as an OPEN SOURCE project, one that I thought would develop a community of developers to continuously grow and improve the project. I myself am not a software guru so I would not be able to contribute in that way but I thought I would be able to help maybe in my own ways.
With the software already being split off to commercial closed source for all the new and improved functionality that is going to kill any thoughts other software developers may have had of contributing to the project, leaving Uriah likely as the sole developer for both the open portion (FreeLSS) and Atlas.
Its a tricky path splitting open source software into commercial for sale and free versions - my personal opinion (and again its just my opinion) is that this feels a bit like a switch and bait - ie here is some free software but really what you want and need for good results is here for this much $. I am still open to the idea of paying for the software, but the way I got here leaves me feeling a bit duped.
I still haven't built anything so at this point I'm not locked in with any sort of time or money investment beyond the raspberry pi and camera.
At this point I may change gears completely and go down the BQ Ciclop path as my daughter has taken an interest in the raspberry pi and I don't get to use it as much anymore...plus the Ciclop at first blush appears fully open (hardware design, electronics and software wise).

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (pirvan) — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 21:04:02 +0000

I know that Uriah plans on offering the full blown software for sale, so I'll let him answer the question.

However, and this is something I'll probably get flamed for, if I were in his shoes I wouldn't do it.

Once you sell the software to anyone that put together their own hardware, you become responsible for supporting all those "non-standard" configurations. It's one thing when you give it away for free, there's no implied responsibility, but once you sell it, that's a whole different ballgame.

I know he's been very good at answering question from just about everybody, DIY'ers or backers, but personally I wouldn't do it. there's just too many variables that would need support.

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (rtr989) — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:19:46 +0000

pirvan wrote:

rtr989 wrote:
Is anybody home?
What is your question?

not my but this: "Not meaning to sound impatient but can you give us an idea of when? Are we talking a couple of weeks, or 6 months? I'm pretty sure there's a few people on this board with self made scanners who would love access to the new features!"

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (pirvan) — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 01:06:12 +0000

rtr989 wrote:

Is anybody home?

What is your question?

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (rtr989) — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 22:07:53 +0000

Is anybody home?

Re: Differences between FreeLSS and Atlas 3D?

null@example.com (C_D) — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 22:51:24 +0000

Not meaning to sound impatient but can you give us an idea of when? Are we talking a couple of weeks, or 6 months? I'm pretty sure there's a few people on this board with self made scanners who would love access to the new features!