Book Scanner Copy Stand

A 3D printable book scanner copy stand, originally created by caj on Thingiverse.

Description

This repository contains the files needed to build your own book scanner copy stand. The design allows you to easily digitize books and documents using a camera mounted above a glass surface. Perfect for digitizing books, documents, and other printed materials.

Configuration Options

The design offers two configuration options:

Two Camera Book Scanner

• Uses two cameras for faster and more efficient scanning
• Ideal for larger digitization projects
• Captures both pages simultaneously

Overhead Single Camera Stand

• Simpler design using a single overhead camera
• More economical option
• Requires fewer parts to print

Repository Organization

The repository is organized to make it easy to find the files you need based on the configuration you want to build:

3D Printable Files

• Common Components: models/common_components/ - Parts used in both configurations
• Single Camera Configuration: models/single_camera_config/ - Parts specific to the single camera setup
• Two Camera Configuration: models/two_camera_config/ - Parts specific to the two camera setup
• Alternative Parts: models/common_alternatives/ - Optional parts and variants
• Reference Diagrams: models/reference_diagrams/ - Assembly diagrams (not for printing)

Documentation

• Configuration Guides:
  • config/common_components_setup.md - Instructions for the shared components
  • config/single_camera_setup.md - Single camera build guide
  • config/two_camera_setup.md - Two camera build guide
• Hardware Information:
  • hardware/BOM.md - Complete bill of materials
  • hardware/SOURCING.md - Guide for sourcing hardware components

Book Merge Software

The repository also includes the Book Merge software created by the original designer. Note: This software is designed for Windows operating systems. This software helps with:

• Renaming left and right page images
• Merging left and right pages into a combined view
• Organizing scanned book pages in the correct order

Software documentation can be found in the software/book_merge/ directory.

Materials Needed

• 3D printed parts (STL files in the models directory)
• Picture frame glass (11x14 size recommended, available at stores like Walmart)
• Various nuts and bolts (see BOM.md for detailed list and SOURCING.md for where to buy)
• Camera (DSLR, GoPro, or other camera with suitable resolution)

Assembly

Detailed assembly instructions are available in the BUILDING.md file, which includes:

• Parts list for both configurations
• Step-by-step assembly instructions
• Hardware requirements
• Usage recommendations

Original Creator

This project was originally created by caj on Thingiverse (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2466704). All credit for the design goes to the original creator. This GitHub repository is created with permission, as the creator has stated that the design may be freely distributed as freeware.

License

This project is distributed as freeware per the original creator's permission. When sharing or modifying this project, please provide appropriate credit to the original creator (caj) and link back to the original Thingiverse page: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2466704

Contributing

Contributions to improve the design are welcome. Please ensure all contributions maintain proper attribution to the original creator.