<p>I got some really useful resources here but I got rid of structured light approach because of lesser resources.</p>

<p>I used <a href="http://ccwu.me/vsfm/" rel="nofollow">VisualSFM(.exe)</a> , <a href="https://github.com/mrquincle/visualsfm" rel="nofollow">VisualSFM(source)</a> with the turntable for the purpose and got some pretty neat results. Works well and easy to use. </p>

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2016-05-19T09:10:38.250Z
2016-05-19T09:10:38.250Z
Hamza Tasneem
<p>I did find only one 3d scanner which uses structured light. There is many projects using a laser diode. And these systems are completely opensource.</p>

<h1>Structured Light</h1>

<h2>Structured Light 3D Scanning by kylemcdonald</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Structured-Light-3D-Scanning/?ALLSTEPS" rel="noreferrer">http://www.instructables.com/id/Structured-Light-3D-Scanning/?ALLSTEPS</a></li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/vZv6S.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/vZv6S.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<h1>Laser diode</h1>

<h2>Sardauscan</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-30-laser/?ALLSTEPS" rel="noreferrer">http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-30-laser/?ALLSTEPS</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/Sardau/Sardauscan" rel="noreferrer">https://github.com/Sardau/Sardauscan</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:702470" rel="noreferrer">http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:702470</a></li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/sB4pN.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/sB4pN.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<h2>ATLAS 3D Scanner</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.freelss.org" rel="noreferrer">http://www.freelss.org</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1280901" rel="noreferrer">http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1280901</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1545315380/atlas-3d-the-3d-scanner-you-print-and-build-yourse/posts/1475722" rel="noreferrer">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1545315380/atlas-3d-the-3d-scanner-you-print-and-build-yourse/posts/1475722</a></li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/ENwwb.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/ENwwb.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<h2>Ciclop</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://diwo.bq.com/en/tag/ciclop/" rel="noreferrer">http://diwo.bq.com/en/tag/ciclop/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/bqlabs/ciclop" rel="noreferrer">https://github.com/bqlabs/ciclop</a></li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/Goheb.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/Goheb.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<h2>3D(ollar) Scanner</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://hackaday.io/project/2021-3dollar-scanner" rel="noreferrer">https://hackaday.io/project/2021-3dollar-scanner</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-cook-3D-scanner-based-on-Arduino-and-Proces/?ALLSTEPS" rel="noreferrer">http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-cook-3D-scanner-based-on-Arduino-and-Proces/?ALLSTEPS</a></li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/fFKEj.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/fFKEj.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<h2>"Super Make Something" Tutorial On How To Build a Simple 3D Scanner</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qeD2__yK4c" rel="noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qeD2__yK4c</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1413891" rel="noreferrer">http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1413891</a></li>
<li><a href="http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.de/2016/04/super-make-something-tutorial-on-how-to.html" rel="noreferrer">http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.de/2016/04/super-make-something-tutorial-on-how-to.html</a></li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/SfQNb.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/SfQNb.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<h1>Different method</h1>

<h2>$15 3D scanner consists of a tub of milk and a smartphone</h2>

<p>Interesting idea of using milk and phone.</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/GotMesh-the-Most-Cheap-and-Simplistic-3D-Scanner/" rel="noreferrer">http://www.instructables.com/id/GotMesh-the-Most-Cheap-and-Simplistic-3D-Scanner/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160423-this-3d-scanner-consists-of-a-tub-of-milk-and-a-smartphone.html" rel="noreferrer">http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160423-this-3d-scanner-consists-of-a-tub-of-milk-and-a-smartphone.html</a></li>
</ul>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/XDoCO.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/XDoCO.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

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2016-05-24T13:16:55.530Z
2016-05-25T15:20:04.743Z
2016-05-25T15:20:04.743Z
amra
<p>I have also been looking for some free or paid software for doing 3D scanning and the closest I have found to something that might work is this<a href="http://wedidstuff.heavyimage.com/index.php/2013/07/12/open-source-photogrammetry-workflow/" rel="nofollow">http://wedidstuff.heavyimage.com/index.php/2013/07/12/open-source-photogrammetry-workflow/</a>
But it isn't Structure from light (doesn't use a projector)</p>

<p>If you want to stick with Structured Light then I would suggest looking into openCV (<a href="http://docs.opencv.org/trunk/d1/d90/group__structured__light.html#gsc.tab=0" rel="nofollow">http://docs.opencv.org/trunk/d1/d90/group__structured__light.html#gsc.tab=0</a>) I havn't looked into this much but it looks like you might be able to get something working with it. </p>

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2016-05-19T09:05:33.850Z
Thanks user802599, OpenCV solution looks good, wish I had it earlier, will look into it anyway as i have worked with openCV

I got rid of structured light approach because there weren't enough resources and made one using VisualSFM. its really good and fast.
Hamza Tasneem
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2016-05-18T04:06:20.403Z
2016-05-18T04:06:20.403Z
user802599
<p>You can use a Kinect sensor for Xbox 360 OR Kinect sensor for Xbox One. That sensor allows you to get a true 3D surface with its SDK. You can connect these devices directly to your PC using USB (I have one).</p>

<p>Even the Xbox One model, in its SDK, has an example that allows you export your captured mesh as STL files.</p>

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2016-05-27T12:58:04.610Z
2017-05-30T17:27:12.163Z
2017-05-30T17:27:12.163Z
Jairo Andres Velasco Romero
<p>It is not structured light. This uses a laser:</p>

<p><a href="https://hci.rwth-aachen.de/fabscan" rel="nofollow">https://hci.rwth-aachen.de/fabscan</a></p>

<p>But it is completely open source software / open source hardware.</p>

<p>See also here:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14198" rel="nofollow">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14198</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBueeqDJ6rQ" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBueeqDJ6rQ</a></p>

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2016-05-19T09:03:28.273Z
Thanks Lars, seem like really good resources, ill look into each of them...

I got rid of structured light approach because there weren't enough resources and made one using VisualSFM. its really good and fast.
Hamza Tasneem
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2016-05-17T17:58:53.450Z
2016-05-17T17:58:53.450Z
Lars Pötter
<p><a href="http://www.makeralot.com/ciclop-3d-scanner-diy-kit-p196/" rel="nofollow noreferrer" title="BQ Ciclop 3D Scanner">BQ Ciclop 3D Scanner</a></p>
<ul>
<li>Scan Volume: Bigger than 5 cm x 5 cm and smaller than 20 cm x 20 cm</li>
<li>Scanning Precision: 0.5 mm</li>
</ul>
<p>All the necessary parts for Ciclop are included in this DIY kit, which comes unassembled.</p>
<p>This Ciclop 3D Scanner Parts List:</p>
<ul>
<li>1 x Plastic parts( 1 set with 11 pcs)</li>
<li>1 x Arduino Uno R3 with USB cable</li>
<li>1 x ZUM Scan Shield</li>
<li>1 x A4988 Stepper Driver</li>
<li>1 x C270 HD camera</li>
<li>1 x Nema17 stepper motor</li>
<li>2 x Laser</li>
<li>1 x Power supply adapter</li>
<li>1 x 16014 ball bearing</li>
<li>1 x M8 threaded rod (9 pcs)</li>
<li>2 x Acrylic panel</li>
<li>1 x 8mm spiral wrapping band</li>
<li>1 x Set of screw and nuts</li>
</ul>

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2021-02-17T21:32:44.840Z
Note to mods and reviewers: Whilst this is technically spam, it is *rather* descriptive and not malicious spam (unlike the two deleted answers). The info actually supplements one of the options given in [Amra's answer](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/a/1221/4762). For this reason, it has currently be left in place. Maybe the link should be removed, and user account destroyed.
Greenonline
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2016-05-26T07:38:43.673Z
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Shawn Maker
<p>Try <a href="http://mesh.brown.edu/calibration/software.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Brown University School of Engineering: Projector-Camera Calibration / 3D Scanning Software</a>.</p>

<p>I have not tried it myself, but give it a look. </p>

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2016-05-13T06:26:00.177Z
I have given it a try.... didnt seem to work then... ill work on it again and get back to you.. thnx :)
Hamza Tasneem
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2016-05-22T07:00:14.333Z
@hamza I just wonder why you arent donate the answer with a +1 ? It actually gave you worth
FrankL
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2016-05-25T16:29:21.963Z
I definitely will.... sorry that i didnt earlier..... :)
Hamza Tasneem
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2016-05-12T10:29:49.313Z
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NccWarp9
<p>I am trying to make a structured light 3D scanner using single camera, light projector and a turntable.</p>

<p>After days on Google I did not find any reliable open source project which I can get to work.  <a href="https://github.com/jakobwilm/slstudio" rel="noreferrer">SLStudio</a> really seemed a good choice but did not compile properly. </p>

<p>I was wondering if anyone knows a good open source which they have used with the same kind of setup? Any help would be really appreciated. I am blocked here.</p>

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2018-01-13T08:44:34.380Z
In this video I've seen something, but I'm not sure if it's the source of open source https://youtu.be/_LyuTwJ2vsY
LCarvalho
<3d-design><open-source><scanning>
Open Source 3D scanning
Hamza Tasneem
# Open Source 3D scanning

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-05-11)

I am trying to make a structured light 3D scanner using single camera, light projector and a turntable.

After days on Google I did not find any reliable open source project which I can get to work. [SLStudio](https://github.com/jakobwilm/slstudio) really seemed a good choice but did not compile properly.

I was wondering if anyone knows a good open source which they have used with the same kind of setup? Any help would be really appreciated. I am blocked here.

**Tags:** 3d-design, open-source, scanning

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: In this video I've seen something, but I'm not sure if it's the source of open source https://youtu.be/_LyuTwJ2vsY  

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## 7 answers

### Answer by username_0 on 2016-05-19. Score: 0 | Accepted answer

I got some really useful resources here but I got rid of structured light approach because of lesser resources.

I used [VisualSFM(.exe)](http://ccwu.me/vsfm/) , [VisualSFM(source)](https://github.com/mrquincle/visualsfm) with the turntable for the purpose and got some pretty neat results. Works well and easy to use.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2016-05-24. Score: 12

I did find only one 3d scanner which uses structured light. There is many projects using a laser diode. And these systems are completely opensource.

# Structured Light

## Structured Light 3D Scanning by kylemcdonald

* <http://www.instructables.com/id/Structured-Light-3D-Scanning/?ALLSTEPS>

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/vZv6S.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/vZv6S.jpg)

# Laser diode

## Sardauscan

* <http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-30-laser/?ALLSTEPS>
* <https://github.com/Sardau/Sardauscan>
* <http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:702470>

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/sB4pN.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/sB4pN.jpg)

## ATLAS 3D Scanner

* <http://www.freelss.org>
* <http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1280901>
* <https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1545315380/atlas-3d-the-3d-scanner-you-print-and-build-yourse/posts/1475722>

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/ENwwb.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/ENwwb.jpg)

## Ciclop

* <http://diwo.bq.com/en/tag/ciclop/>
* <https://github.com/bqlabs/ciclop>

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/Goheb.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/Goheb.jpg)

## 3D(ollar) Scanner

* <https://hackaday.io/project/2021-3dollar-scanner>
* <http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-cook-3D-scanner-based-on-Arduino-and-Proces/?ALLSTEPS>

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/fFKEj.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/fFKEj.jpg)

## "Super Make Something" Tutorial On How To Build a Simple 3D Scanner

* <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qeD2__yK4c>
* <http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1413891>
* <http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.de/2016/04/super-make-something-tutorial-on-how-to.html>

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/SfQNb.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/SfQNb.jpg)

# Different method

## $15 3D scanner consists of a tub of milk and a smartphone

Interesting idea of using milk and phone.

* <http://www.instructables.com/id/GotMesh-the-Most-Cheap-and-Simplistic-3D-Scanner/>
* <http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160423-this-3d-scanner-consists-of-a-tub-of-milk-and-a-smartphone.html>

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/XDoCO.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/XDoCO.jpg)


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### Answer by username_3 on 2016-05-18. Score: 2

I have also been looking for some free or paid software for doing 3D scanning and the closest I have found to something that might work is this<http://wedidstuff.heavyimage.com/index.php/2013/07/12/open-source-photogrammetry-workflow/>
But it isn't Structure from light (doesn't use a projector)

If you want to stick with Structured Light then I would suggest looking into openCV (<http://docs.opencv.org/trunk/d1/d90/group__structured__light.html#gsc.tab=0>) I havn't looked into this much but it looks like you might be able to get something working with it.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thanks username_3, OpenCV solution looks good, wish I had it earlier, will look into it anyway as i have worked with openCV  I got rid of structured light approach because there weren't enough resources and made one using VisualSFM. its really good and fast.  

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### Answer by username_4 on 2016-05-27. Score: 2

You can use a Kinect sensor for Xbox 360 OR Kinect sensor for Xbox One. That sensor allows you to get a true 3D surface with its SDK. You can connect these devices directly to your PC using USB (I have one).

Even the Xbox One model, in its SDK, has an example that allows you export your captured mesh as STL files.


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### Answer by username_5 on 2016-05-17. Score: 1

It is not structured light. This uses a laser:

<https://hci.rwth-aachen.de/fabscan>

But it is completely open source software / open source hardware.

See also here:

<https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14198>

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBueeqDJ6rQ>

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thanks username_5, seem like really good resources, ill look into each of them...  I got rid of structured light approach because there weren't enough resources and made one using VisualSFM. its really good and fast.  

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### Answer by username_8 on 2016-05-12. Score: 1

Try [Brown University School of Engineering: Projector-Camera Calibration / 3D Scanning Software](http://mesh.brown.edu/calibration/software.html).

I have not tried it myself, but give it a look.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I have given it a try.... didnt seem to work then... ill work on it again and get back to you.. thnx :)  
> **username_9**: @username_0 I just wonder why you arent donate the answer with a +1 ? It actually gave you worth  
> **username_0**: I definitely will.... sorry that i didnt earlier..... :)  

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### Answer by username_6 on 2016-05-26. Score: -3

[BQ Ciclop 3D Scanner](http://www.makeralot.com/ciclop-3d-scanner-diy-kit-p196/ "BQ Ciclop 3D Scanner")

* Scan Volume: Bigger than 5 cm x 5 cm and smaller than 20 cm x 20 cm
* Scanning Precision: 0.5 mm

All the necessary parts for Ciclop are included in this DIY kit, which comes unassembled.

This Ciclop 3D Scanner Parts List:

* 1 x Plastic parts( 1 set with 11 pcs)
* 1 x Arduino Uno R3 with USB cable
* 1 x ZUM Scan Shield
* 1 x A4988 Stepper Driver
* 1 x C270 HD camera
* 1 x Nema17 stepper motor
* 2 x Laser
* 1 x Power supply adapter
* 1 x 16014 ball bearing
* 1 x M8 threaded rod (9 pcs)
* 2 x Acrylic panel
* 1 x 8mm spiral wrapping band
* 1 x Set of screw and nuts

> **Comments:**
> **username_7**: Note to mods and reviewers: Whilst this is technically spam, it is *rather* descriptive and not malicious spam (unlike the two deleted answers). The info actually supplements one of the options given in [username_2's answer](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/a/1221/4762). For this reason, it has currently be left in place. Maybe the link should be removed, and user account destroyed.  

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