A low-cost, high-quality 3D scanner that you can build yourself - completely open source and modular. 3D scanning opens up completely new possibilities in many areas, such as 3D printing, modelling, reverse engineering, product presentations, photography and more.
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Our powerful photogrammetry solution
Thanks to great community support through Patreon, we are able to offer a free processing pipeline for your 3D models. With over ten million processed photos, we are on our way to bringing 3D scanning to the masses.
Scan Gallery
It's amazing to see the 3D scans people achieve with our devices! We've seen everything from historical artifacts and miniatures to replacement parts and entire buildings. Checkout the 3D Scan gallery or Sketchfab for more amazing creations.
Our 3D Scanners
~9x9x9cm
~18x18x18cm
Arducam IMX519 or other Pi Camera v2 form factor cameras
Arducam IMX519 or other Pi Camera v2 form factor cameras
many DSLR cameras via USB triggering
any camera via modified remote shutter release (e.g. Smartphone)
Easy to use
beginner-friendly
Easy with Arducam IMX519
more involved with DSLR/Smartphone
3D Scanning for the masses
When we started our journey in 2017, we could have never imagined that this project would grow to a global scale. Today, our scanners can be found across continents, in various makerspaces, industries, enhancing research, and connecting communities in ways we only dreamed of.
Learn more on our Blog
3D Scanning news, experiments and updates
OpenScan3 Firmware: Quick Start & Troubleshooting
Getting started with OpenScan3 is straightforward once the image is flashed and the device is on the network. This post explains the basic setup process and covers the most common issues during ins...
OpenScan3 is moving from alpha to beta. The core architecture is now solid enough for broader real-world testing, while development continues to focus on refinement, stability, and closing the rema...
OpenScan3 Firmware: How tasks work in practice
A practical look at how tasks work in OpenScan3: lifecycle, states, progress, logs, cancellation, and why some tasks stay in the background while others take over the interface.