Clemd's DIY build in photos
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Clemd's DIY build in photos
WARNING: I've included about 75 photos of my build from start to finish; yes, it is a lot, so if you don't want to sit through that many pictures, you might want to move on now. But if you stick around, I'd appreciate hearing your comments.
I took Daniel's "New 'Standard Scanner'" instructions and made a few modifications. Wanted to share my experience with anyone who was interested. I'm not a carpenter, and I know many of us aren't, but a close friend is so I enlisted his help...AND his tools. Sometimes it's not what you know, it's who you know. (Thanks, Ed!)
I took Daniel's "New 'Standard Scanner'" instructions and made a few modifications. Wanted to share my experience with anyone who was interested. I'm not a carpenter, and I know many of us aren't, but a close friend is so I enlisted his help...AND his tools. Sometimes it's not what you know, it's who you know. (Thanks, Ed!)
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CONTINUING...
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Thanks for sticking around and checking out my build. I look forward to uploading some of my scans soon to the "Book Projects" thread.
Clemd
Thanks for sticking around and checking out my build. I look forward to uploading some of my scans soon to the "Book Projects" thread.
Clemd
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I'd like to see pictures from somebody showing this "split cradle" in action. Semi-thick book, front of the book, middle of the book, end of the book, just to see how it looks edge-on. I'm still using my old "V" and throwing a piece of PVC pipe in it, but I'm considering this new design. Would just like to see somebody else's results before cutting wood.
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Very cool build, are those canon a480's ? I just ordered a blue/red set myself!
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Out of town for Thanksgiving, but will upload some pictures of the split cradle in action when I return - beginning of next week. It's well worth the modification if you aren't using it yet. Another benefit is that it helps at the beginning and end of the scanning process when one side has more pages than the other. Of course, the sliding base accommodates for most of that, but the split cradle helps it lie flatter.spamsickle wrote:I'd like to see pictures from somebody showing this "split cradle" in action. Semi-thick book, front of the book, middle of the book, end of the book, just to see how it looks edge-on. I'm still using my old "V" and throwing a piece of PVC pipe in it, but I'm considering this new design. Would just like to see somebody else's results before cutting wood.
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Yes, they are A480's. I began by using A1000's but went with the 480's because they have a separate A/V out - the A1000's didn't. I connect the cameras, via the A/V out, to the LCD monitors to better view the pages. Hopefully, I'll be able to upload some pictures of that part as well. The Red and Blue combination works well in keeping things straight: Red on Right, Blue on Left. Wish the SD card slot was on the side, though, so that I wouldn't have to take the cameras off the mounts to remove the cards. I did, however, buy a 15' USB-A to USB-B transfer cable. Simply unlock the cards, put them back in the camera, and plug the transfer cable from the camera to the Mac. No hassle with card readers that seem to crap out after a while.seltzered wrote:Very cool build, are those canon a480's ? I just ordered a blue/red set myself!
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Re: Clemd's DIY build in photos
This is an absolutely excellent build log, thank you for sharing it (and your improvements). May I use these pictures on the blog? (I don't always ask this, but I figure I should start...)
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Thanks, Daniel. Yes, you may use these pictures. I will be adding a few photos to this log in a day or two. I just received two 10W LED wall-wash flood lights to replace the clamp lamps: The specs: Shell Material : High Strength Aluminum, Cover Material: 5mm High Strength Glass, LED Emitter: 10W Led, Color Temp: 5000~6500K(white), Work Voltage : 100~240VAc 50/60Hz, Power Factor : >0.90, CRI: >80, LifeSpan Time : > 60,000 hours, Dimensions : 114mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 88mm(T). It's a blinding white-light that seems to work well under the "Cloudy" preset on Canons, and they output a much lower heat temperature.daniel_reetz wrote:This is an absolutely excellent build log, thank you for sharing it (and your improvements). May I use these pictures on the blog? (I don't always ask this, but I figure I should start...)
If anyone is considering purchasing some of these LED's, know that the seller referenced in the supplied link above is very prompt to reply to questions and has fast shipping. The only downside is that they come from Hong Kong so it takes a couple of weeks to get to the U.S., and it comes with a standard European 3-pin plug for which you will have to purchase an adapter - UNLESS you specify in your order that you live in the U.S. and would like them to send you the 3-pin U.S. adapter along with the lights (they should provide that to you at no charge). This seems to be the best price, at least on eBay, but a little more diligent searching may provide the same light at a cheaper price.
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Hello everyone. I am a total noob when it comes to DIY book scanners. So, please forgive my questions.
Clemd, in your built SDM remote has 3 wires coming out of it but the seller's line up shows only 2. What is a third one for? I wanna order the right one.
Another question: Are you gonna post bill of materials? Would be nice to get exact list of parts [items, quantity].
Thanks
Clemd, in your built SDM remote has 3 wires coming out of it but the seller's line up shows only 2. What is a third one for? I wanna order the right one.
Another question: Are you gonna post bill of materials? Would be nice to get exact list of parts [items, quantity].
Thanks