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by you1
24 Jan 2011, 19:20
Forum: Cameras and Electronics
Topic: Camera Button on Steroids
Replies: 14
Views: 27683

Re: Camera Button on Steroids

Hi 70k1, I want to appligize for any frustration and loss of time that the script has caused you (and anyone else for that matter). Too bad the "Notify me when a reply is posted" is not enabled by default so that I would get messages to other threads. I've been out of synch for a little. R...
by you1
17 Jun 2010, 04:51
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: Ideas for glass platen design for use with New Standard?
Replies: 7
Views: 8126

Re: Ideas for glass platen design for use with New Standard?

...Peripherally, how are the dual drawer-slide tracks working for you? Hi JonEP, The dual drawer-slide with counter weight works great; I definately recommend it. However, I must admit that I'm corious how the following builds would measure up in regards to raising the platen. http://diybookscanner...
by you1
15 Jun 2010, 17:17
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: Scanner speed - what is reasonable?
Replies: 8
Views: 32126

Re: Scanner speed - what is reasonable?

Pages: 1200
Setup: 2-5 min
Phsical Scan: 45 min (going as fast as possible; I was tired towards the end)
Software activity: 15 min
Software post processing: over night
Scanner: http://diybookscanner.org/forum/viewtop ... =1200#p724

Edvin
by you1
15 Jun 2010, 16:51
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: Ideas for glass platen design for use with New Standard?
Replies: 7
Views: 8126

Re: Ideas for glass platen design for use with New Standard?

Hi JonEP,

I haven't been active for sometime on this forum, I'm sure there are better ideas floating...
But I was proud ouf my glass platen...You'll find instruction here..

http://www.diybookscanner.org/forum/vie ... p?f=1&t=47

Best,
-Edvin
by you1
03 Mar 2010, 14:44
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: My first and second builds...
Replies: 18
Views: 53947

Re: My first and second builds...

#2 :: As you can see, one half has a long "tongue," while another one has an extra plate, which makes an opening through which that tongue comes. I can adjust the width moving them apart or joining them together, yet the "tongue" goes into the opening tightly enough to keep both...
by you1
24 Oct 2009, 02:44
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: 2nd Gen - Glass platen, switch/power hub
Replies: 29
Views: 60217

Re: 2nd Gen - Glass platen, switch/power hub

wow, that is a kind gesture.
tnx
by you1
22 Oct 2009, 12:10
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: 2nd Gen - Glass platen, switch/power hub
Replies: 29
Views: 60217

Re: 2nd Gen - Glass platen, switch/power hub

Yes, they are google sketchup, and I'll post them tomorrow (not with me at the moment).

Best,
Edvin
by you1
01 Oct 2009, 12:40
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: 2nd Gen - Glass platen, switch/power hub
Replies: 29
Views: 60217

Re: 2nd Gen - Glass platen, switch/power hub

I thought about going back and putting transparent silicon caulking (for kitchen/bath) just for good measures; however, after number of usages, I haven’t noticed anything that would compel me to go back put any kind of cushion/glue between the glass edges. As you can see in the below image, there ...
by you1
30 Sep 2009, 16:07
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: 2nd Gen - Glass platen, switch/power hub
Replies: 29
Views: 60217

Re: 2nd Gen - Glass platen, switch/power hub

Hi Ian, I need some more clearification, for I am unable to visualize what you are refering to the main pieces meeting in an |_ fashion in the center When I have tried similar setups I always get asymmetrical join lines in my pictures Where do you see asymetric lines? "plastics shop bevel the t...