Polarizer Module for OpenScan Classic
Cross-polarisation can greatly improve the image quality and thus the resulting 3D scans. Therefore, we have developed the polarizer module for the OpenScan Classic, that does exactly that. Left: w...
Is OpenScan an Open Source project?
The short answer is absolutely yes, the longer answer gets a bit more nuanced and we will have to dig into some details. So if you are concerned or just interested, stick around and feel free to sh...
Update on the upcoming OpenScan firmware release (IMX519 + other changes)
For almost two years, I have been working on the first version of the firmware for the OpenScan Mini + Classic. And so far, I have been able to release updates, that could be easily installed throu...
Major Firmware Update - OpenScanCloud 4 All
In short: You can create 3d models like this with only your Raspberry Pi + Camera and an internet connection (5 clicks --> 100 photos + 5 min of automated processing) After a lot of testing, I...
OpenScanCloud - Added texture (+ Little Christmas promo)
From now on, the OpenScanCloud will return not only a detailed mesh (.obj), but texture as well. In the standard settings, you will get one or several .png files containing the color information. I...
OpenScan + Arducam - testing the new 16 Megapixel camera
After sticking to the Pi Camera for a long time, finally, there seems to be a very promising alternative featuring twice the resolution and built-in autofocus capabilities: The Arducam 16MP camera....
OpenScan Mini + Classic - New Firmware (Beta)
Finally, there is a new Raspbian image for the OpenScan devices incorporating the latest changes: OpenScanCloud - one-click-processing of your 3d models Access Point - whenever there is no Wifi av...
Mobile Scanning - Preparing a major update
Everyone who has set up an OpenScan device will know the following nuisance: You have spent quite some time assembling the 3D-printed parts, connected all the wires and finally want to boot the Ras...
New Firmware with cloud functionality for OpenScan Classic & Mini (Beta)
After publishing a Windows Desktop GUI and the Python scripts to upload files to the OpenScanCloud, I finally managed to implement the new features into the OpenScan Firmware. Overview Basically, t...
OpenScanCloud (OSC) Desktop Uploader for Windows (beta)
I just released the next update for the OpenScanCloud: An application, where you can easily select an image folder or zip file to upload for photogrammetry processing. This is as close to a one-cli...
OpenScanCloud (OSC) Desktop & Python Uploader (beta)
It is now possible to use a python script to upload image files for processing on my servers. Follow https://github.com/OpenScanEu/OpenScanCloud for the current state and any future code updates. ...
Major Update - OpenScan Micro & Future
The Micro It has been quite some time since my last visible online activity, and there have been a lot of changes over the last few months. But with change comes opportunity, and here is the first ...