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Update on the upcoming OpenScan firmware release (IMX519 + other changes)
Firmware

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...

NewsMajor Firmware Update - OpenScanCloud 4 All

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...

UpdateOpenScanCloud - Added texture (+ Little Christmas promo)

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...

NewsOpenScan + Arducam - testing the new 16 Megapixel camera

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....

NewsOpenScan Mini + Classic - New Firmware (Beta)

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...

NewsOpenScanCloud + Drone Photogrammetry

OpenScanCloud + Drone Photogrammetry

I am super happy, that a generous user allowed to show the resulting model of his drone photos processed with the OpenScanCloud. The image set contains only 200 images, totaling at around 850 MB. ...