Thomas_OpenScanMar 23 min360 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_OpenScanFeb 153 minScanning 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_OpenScanFeb 113 minBeta 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_OpenScanJan 284 minUpdate 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_OpenScanJan 52 minMajor 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_OpenScanDec 22, 20211 minOpenScanCloud - 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_OpenScanDec 9, 20213 minOpenScan + 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_OpenScanNov 22, 20213 minOpenScan 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_OpenScanNov 1, 20211 minOpenScanCloud + 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_OpenScanOct 28, 20212 minMobile 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_OpenScanOct 20, 20212 min3D 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_OpenScanOct 11, 20213 minNew Firmware with cloud functionality for OpenScan Classic & Mini (Beta)After publishing a Windows Desktop GUI and the Python script to upload files to the OpenScanCloud, I finally managed to implement the new...
Thomas_OpenScanOct 8, 20211 minOpenScanCloud (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_OpenScanSep 27, 20211 minScanTheWorld - 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_OpenScanSep 10, 20211 minOpenScanCloud (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_OpenScanAug 31, 20214 minUpdate & Preview - OpenScan CloudProcessing photos is at least as important as taking good photos. Unfortunately, finding the right photogrammetry software (especially...
Thomas_OpenScanAug 23, 20213 minTutorial - 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_OpenScanAug 18, 20213 minMajor 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 few month....
Thomas_OpenScanAug 12, 20212 minSimplified 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...