A Raspberry Pi-Based 3D Scanner
Cam Peterson, Pann Ajjimaporn, Jiaoni Wang, Jeremy Straub, Scott D. Kerlin · 2014
This poster presents work on building a 3d scanner. A 3d scanner is a device that analyzes a real-world object to collect data on its shape and or appearance. The col-lected data can then be used to construct digital 3d models. The scanner is made up of 50 Raspberry Pi com-puter boards and cameras. We will construct 12 arms each holding four cameras per arm. The purpose of this is to be able to scan anything and produce a 3d model that we then would be able to send to the 3d printer or use in a video game or other computer application. Our group consists of three individuals one will be in charge of the UI, developing the screen which the user sees. Another will be working on the implementing the code that controls all of the cameras, which will make them take a photo at the same time or a number of photos in succession to capture 3d video. The last member is in charge of the software that stitches all photos together, using previously-developed software.