Arduino finds yet another use in homebuilt 3D scanner
By Donald Melanson 
posted April 3rd 2009 8:34AM
posted April 3rd 2009 8:34AM
The Arduino has long since proven itself to be one of the biggest boons to DIY heads since the soldering iron, but that doesn't mean it's not still able to impress, as amply demonstrated by this simple but effective homebuilt 3D scanner. While there's not exactly much to guide the rookies out there, the project does seem to be straightforward enough for anyone with a bit of experience, with the scanner itself comprised of nothing more than the Arduino, a couple of servos, and the Sharp GP2Y0A02YK Long Distance Measuring Sensor -- plus the necessary code, of course, which is conveniently provided at the link below. Once you've got everything pieced together, you should all set to make polar coordinate scans of your surroundings and watch the time fly by.
[Via Hacked Gadgets]
[Via Hacked Gadgets]
Yeah, but you have to wire-tie it to the roll of duct tape in just the right way or it won't work.
Yeah, that is very very important. I've heard stories of people not wire-tying to a roll of duct-tape correctly, then having it open a hole in the space-time continuum when they ran their project. Most of them are never heard from again... Duct-Tape is very powerful stuff.
-binds the universe together, man.
Hello,
this is my 3D scanner, and the roll of duct tape is only to raise it ;)
the big white cable tie was used to "mount" it on a tripod, to much work to take it off... :)
designer2k2
VERY cool stuff. I may have to try this myself if I can find the time. We used to have a 3D scanner at work, which cost upwards of $35,000 in the late 90's (which is now a broken pile of junk lol).
thanks for the heads up
Cribbage boards never looked better.
I wish I had an Arduino.
they're $30 dude. just go grab one!
they come in bluetooth flava also.