Thomas_OpenScan2. März3 Min.360 degree 3D Scan without any post-processingThis post will guide you through the process of creating a complete 3d model using the OpenScanCloud and the newly introduced "combine"...
Thomas_OpenScan15. Feb.3 Min.Scanning white objects with the help of UV powder Photogrammetry requires an object to have a lot of surface features. For this reason, plastic and metal objects almost always need some...
Thomas_OpenScan11. Feb.3 Min.Beta Firmware - IMX519 (16mpx autofocus) + DSLR (finally!!)I am finally able to release a beta version of the OpenScan firmware supporting both the new IMX519 Arducam camera module and DSLR...
Thomas_OpenScan28. Jan.4 Min.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...
Thomas_OpenScan5. Jan.2 Min.Major Firmware Update - OpenScanCloud 4 AllIn short: You can create 3d models like this with only your Raspberry Pi + Camera and an internet connection (5 clicks --> 100 photos + 5...
Thomas_OpenScan22. Dez. 20211 Min.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...
Thomas_OpenScan9. Dez. 20213 Min.OpenScan + Arducam - testing the new 16 Megapixel cameraAfter sticking to the Pi Camera for a long time, finally, there seems to be a very promising alternative featuring twice the resolution...
Thomas_OpenScan22. Nov. 20213 Min.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...
Thomas_OpenScan1. Nov. 20211 Min.OpenScanCloud + Drone PhotogrammetryI am super happy, that a generous user allowed to show the resulting model of his drone photos processed with the OpenScanCloud. The...
Thomas_OpenScan28. Okt. 20212 Min.Mobile Scanning - Preparing a major updateEveryone who has set up an OpenScan device will know the following nuisance: You have spent quite some time assembling the 3D-printed...
Thomas_OpenScan20. Okt. 20212 Min.3D Scan Torture Test (1) - Detailed object This is the first post of an upcoming series, where I will publish challenging image sets, each containing at least an isolated...
Thomas_OpenScan8. Okt. 20211 Min.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...
Thomas_OpenScan27. Sept. 20211 Min.ScanTheWorld - Lion Sculpture in Halle (Saale)This is probably one of the most famous sculptures in my town, and thus it needed to be scanned ;) I will try to collect as many digital...
Thomas_OpenScan10. Sept. 20211 Min.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/OpenSc...
Thomas_OpenScan31. Aug. 20214 Min.Update & Preview - OpenScan CloudProcessing photos is at least as important as taking good photos. Unfortunately, finding the right photogrammetry software (especially...
Thomas_OpenScan23. Aug. 20213 Min.Tutorial - Scanning a metal key with the right amount of scanning/chalk sprayAs soon as you get into photogrammetry, you will encounter certain surface types and materials that are not as easy to scan as others....
Thomas_OpenScan15. Aug. 20213 Min.Major Update - OpenScan Micro & FutureThe Micro It has been quite some time since my last visible online activity and there have been a lot of changes over the last very...
Thomas_OpenScan26. Aug. 20202 Min.Simplified User Interface for OpenScan & MiniI have tried my best to create an easy to use interface for the OpenScan Mini. Therefore I have used the existing "Expert Interface" and...
Thomas_OpenScan5. Aug. 20201 Min.OpenScan Mini - File ReleaseAs I wanted to release the files before my one week of holiday - here we go :) I have done my best to fix all hardware issues, but it is...
Thomas_OpenScan4. Aug. 20201 Min.49mm compressor wheel - testing the OpenScan MiniAs the iterating still goes on as I am fixing very minor issues, I use the last iteration to perform some test scans. For this one, I've...