Read it carefully, it’s not “Scandalous”, but “Scanalicious”, which is the combination of “Scanner” and “Delicious” (Sounds very interesting, isn’t it?)

The main objective of this “Scanalicious” is to build an effective yet low-cost 3D scanner.

The project implements the hardware is necessary for a laser triangulation 3D scanner. A PC interface is being used to control the scanner and acquire data via an Ethernet connection.

This “Scanalicious” scanner facilitates 360 degrees scans through the implementation of a rotating sample platform. Normally, each position of rotation is scanned, by using a linear actuator to increase the resolution becoming better and sharper.

The scanner is capable of producing all data, which is necessary to compute and construct 3D representations.

Well, 3D scanner might not be a new technology, but at least it’s affordable, especially for the home hobbyists or small business owners. In most of the cases, we can build a 3D scanning hardware package and computer control interface for under $75. With this unbeatable low price, the systems are incredibly useful for those who interested in graphic design. Hence, a 3D scan provides much more complete representations, which is not currently available to the ordinary person like us!

Please take note that this project is based on the Mega644, as it can be used to control hardware and link the software altogether.