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- 19 Nov 2018, 20:54
- Forum: R&D and New Technologies
- Topic: New Scanner Tech Watch Thread
- Replies: 33
- Views: 96725
Instructional Document Scanners
I've noticed a couple of posts on the IPEVO Ziggi-HD "document scanner" and there are a few Youtube videos about using it for book scanning that look promising. The Ziggi-HD is out of production, though, and they've gone with three new 8 MP devices. I ordered the cheapest one, the V4K. It'...
- 19 Nov 2018, 05:52
- Forum: Introductions and connections
- Topic: Document Scanners?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8837
Document Scanners?
I've been a member of this forum for years, dreaming about digitizing difficult-to-find books on philosophy and various topics. I never seemed to have the time or the shop resources to do any serious fabrication, and I'm living on Social Security so haven't had much money for it anyway. I've actuall...
- 30 Dec 2011, 02:10
- Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
- Topic: A DIY Book Scanner In Every Hackerspace /DIY Kit
- Replies: 406
- Views: 581345
Re: A DIY Book Scanner In Every Hackerspace /DIY Kit
I'm interested in building a book scanner, but have no idea where to get the use of a cnc router. Is this something you could have done at Lowe's by just taking in the data for the cuts, or do you have to know someone with a woodworking shop? Also, is it a good idea to have some holes drilled and co...
- 28 Dec 2011, 21:12
- Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
- Topic: CAD - Cardboard Aided Design
- Replies: 7
- Views: 18902
Re: CAD - Cardboard Aided Design
I've been wondering myself why people don't use coroplast. I've seen a number of projects where it has been used to create aerodynamic tailboxes for bike designs, and even complete fairings. Mode of construction is usually folding, cutting, and hot glue. I can almost imagine a kind of orogami with p...
- 28 Dec 2011, 18:49
- Forum: R&D and New Technologies
- Topic: New Scanner Tech Watch Thread
- Replies: 33
- Views: 96725
Re: New Scanner Tech Watch Thread
I'm going to speculate that the $140 price tag is sans camera.