3d printed parts for 3d scanner
by SingularityU, published
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We are developing the software using a microchip PIC to drive the mirror, along with software to obtain point clouds and meshlab to mesh the point cloud. There is a long way to go with the software, but at least we have some nice printed hardware to get the data. UPDATE: new scans -- we've added a screenshot of a scanned artichoke!
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Note: there is an updated version of the scanner at: http://www.thingiverse.com/thi...
Just considering getting involved in this whole scene, and have to say this is so cool. To be able to print the parts to improve your printer and scanner is just amazing. Congrats on the excellent work. I am tempted to start ordering parts as Feilen indicated but I guess maybe that would be a bit premature?
http://www.dealextreme.com/det... Line laser for four dollars, long shipping but dealer is legitimate.
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You can use the software at the link in the description for now. Additional development is underway.
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Just considering getting involved in this whole scene, and have to say this is so cool. To be able to print the parts to improve your printer and scanner is just amazing. Congrats on the excellent work. I am tempted to start ordering parts as Feilen indicated but I guess maybe that would be a bit premature?
$6.30 http://search.digikey.com/scri...
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amp;name=PIC18F2455-I/SP-ND PIC micro, through-hole
http://search.digikey.com/scri...
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amp;name=PIC18F2455-I/SO-ND PIC micro,
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$9.35 http://search.digikey.com/scri...
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amp;name=VLM-650-03-LPA-ND 3V laser diode
$20 http://www.newegg.com/Product/... 1.3 MP USB cam
$3.14 http://search.digikey.com/scri...
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amp;name=MCP4922-E/P-ND MCP4922
$9.80 http://search.digikey.com/scri...
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amp;name=OPA551PA-ND OPA551 (x2)
Can't find any galvenometers specifically, but besides that it's only $48.59, assuming you don't ALREADY have a USB webcam lying around (almost everyone does)
Definately a worthwhile investment :3
What size objects can it scan?
Also, is there a specific board we should use to connect the microcontroller?
Waaaait, does it just scan anything as long as it can see the laser line? That's awesome :D
is there a way we can just use the David laser scanner software and your Camara/Laser mount. the guys over at http://www.david-laserscanner.... already figured everything out. The only thing is you have to pay for the high res version. Please advise. :)
A very nice solution for the 3D laser scanning we are all interested in building! I look forward to following your site and seeing the full process evolve. (from scan to final printout on a makerbot and all the data meshing that occurs along the way)
Nice work! Can't wait to try one!
Will there be an Arduino alternative for that fully open feel? Esp. for us Makerbot folks used to our sanguinos and Arduino-based extruders.
Moving from the Microchip 18F2455 PIC to Arduino for this app is easy. We chose the PIC because it has such a good USB interface.
Note: there is an updated version of the scanner at: http://www.thingiverse.com/thi...