Being able to have a 3D scanner at your disposal is something very interesting. Especially if you must regularly reproduce and print organic models, since drawing them can be a real nightmare.
A 3D scanner allows you to digitally capture the shape of any physical object, either using laser light or by photogrammetry. Basically you will create a point cloud made up of a set of vertices in a three-dimensional coordinate system (X, Y and Z). This will precisely form the outer surface of the object in question.
Today in 3DWork.io, I desire to show you an interesting way of how to build a 3D scanner with Arduino and photogrammetry. The only thing you will need is an Arduino UNO board, a 3D printer and some extra components, in this way you can prepare your own inexpensive and fully functional 3D scanner.
So let’s get to it …
3D scanner with Arduino and photogrammetry
Its operation is based on photogrammetry, a technique used by some 3D scanners to generate 3D objects from photographs taken on a model. It would actually be something like “measuring” photos, if it could be called that 🙂
This 3D scanner has been made by the user Bribro12 , and is a new and improved version of a previous existing design of yours on Thingiverse, but this time fully automated and with Bluetooth connectivity to smartphones.
A single 3D scanner, but 3 functionalities available
The design presented by Bribro12 is not just another turntable as it might seem. This 3D scanner captures 360º photos of the object with a mobile phone connected to Bluetooth, all managed by a Bluetooth remote control that makes small advances in the platform.
It also allows us to define the number of photos to take, from 2 to 200, simply configuring from the same Arduino program. You can then convert all these photos into a 3D model using any available photogrammetry software, such as Autodesk Recap Photo.
It also offers us the possibility of using it to take photos or cinematographic shots of objects by setting the rotation of the platform at a certain speed. This can vary between 1RPM and 17RPM, which are the speeds of the stepper motor.
A third option would allow us to manually control the turntable, being able to bring it to the desired position and at the preferred speed. As you can see, it is a fairly complete application.
In the video you can see the complete process of the design and construction of the turntable, the servo drive for the advance of the platform and much more. The truth is that it is a very interesting project, everything must be said.
Required components
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| Arduino UNO R3 ATmega16U2 |  |
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| SG90 Mini Gear Micro Servo 9g | |
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| Geekcreit® 40pcs FR-4 2.54mm PCB | |
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| Geekcreit® IIC / I2C 1602 LCD Display | |
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| Multifunctional BT Remote Control | |
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| LM2596 DC-DC Verstellbar Step Down | |
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| 28YBJ-48 DC 5V Wire Stepper Motor | |
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| JoyStick Module Shield 2.54mm | |
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Project files
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| Required STL files | direct link | |
| Wiring diagram arduino (Electric scheme) | direct link | |
| Camera Turntable Arduino (Software) | direct link | |
We hope that this short project to make a 3D scanner with Arduino from scratch has been useful for you. If so, do not hesitate to indicate it in your comments at the end of the article. You can find more information about it on Thingiverse by clicking on this same link.
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