A DIY Book Scanner can be used to digitize books.

For background see this: http://www.diybookscanner.org/

They think every hackerspace should have one. So let's build one.

TO DO:

• Choose a design or design our own
• Assemble the materials
  • (We have two matching Kodak EasyShare C1450 cameras already)
  • Materials needed will be determined by the design, but will probably include:
    • Lights (I have some clamp-lights, need bulbs –Ron)
    • Wood
    • Misc. Hardware (Check the stuff we got from Ace)
    • Glass (plexiglass/high-strength glass/gorilla glass)
    • Power strip (we have lots of these)
• Build it
• Choose software
• Test it
• Scan books!

Links:

• Different types of glass
• The "New" Standard Scanner
• Bill of Materials
• ScanBot
• New Version, with design files
• Ace Monster Toys version
• http://resources.kodak.com/support/pdf/en/manuals/urg01313/C1450_xUG_GLB_en.pdf

We should consider using “high strength” glass instead of plexiglass. (“High Strength” usually means it's thicker). There's also a long thread on “gorilla glass” here: http://www.diybookscanner.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=440

Also: consider using high-grade plywood instead of MDF (Check both Home Depot and Menards)

I'm all for using higher-grade materials, as long as it doesn't make the project cost-prohibitive. — Pete Prodoehl 2011/12/09 12:09

One design to consider: http://www.diybookscanner.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=333

Spreadsheet with bill of materials: http://diybookscanner.org/forum/download/file.php?id=973

Here's an interesting new design, with files we may be able to cut on the CNC Router: http://www.diybookscanner.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1192 — Pete Prodoehl 2011/12/10 12:21

Worth nothing, Ron has built a working book scanner and is now testing software. He's found some things that could use improvement, but it's definitely progress! — Pete Prodoehl 2012/01/15 10:52

• Ron Bean
• Pete Prodoehl
• Jason H.
• Shane