The $3.47 3D Scanner

Tape your iPhone headphone controller to the carrier, adjust the carrier position with the knurled nut so the cam just hits the + button, set the turntable on top, aim your iPhone at the subject you place in the center and turn the crank. One complete rotation of the turntable equals 30 exposures- I use the free version of 3df Zephyr to build a 3d model from these.

I'm just starting out 3d scanning with photogrammetry, and I really, really wanted to like the $30 3D scanner (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1762299). Unfortunately, it has some problems, and after trying to fix one after another I decided to scrap it and start from scratch with my own design.

The turntable's weight is supported by four rollers, and the drive is by worm gear, so no more skipping teeth or rocking with lightweight subjects. The iPhone headphone control holder is easily exposed and has an adjustment nut, so you can fine-tune the cam pressure without tearing the whole thing down or making a bunch of s