OpenScan - 3D Scanner v3

2018-08-15 UPDATE: There is a new, fully revised version of this Scanner, that uses two Nema17 Stepper Motors and a control module. You can find the neccessary files here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3050437

2018-05-01 UPDATE: There is a video of the full workflow and the parts and freeware used on youtube: https://youtu.be/NzJlzrXzJ7k

You can see some of my scans here: https://www.thingiverse.com/3dTM/collections/3d-scans

I have been fascinated with 3D printing for some years. Even though the number of free models and good modeling software is steadily increasing, I needed a high-quality 3D scanner, that allows me to create my own models based on real things for 3D printing. Current scanning devices are either inaccurate or still quite expensive. Good "consumer" devices start at ca. 2000€.

Using the technique photogrammetry (also called: structure from motion, short: sfm), led me to some amazing 3D Scans. For instance: coins, small figurines, jewelry and even working