DIY 3D Scanner (Arduino, 3D Printing, PCB Design, Stepper Motors, IR Sensing)

DIY 3D Scanner (Arduino, 3D Printing, PCB Design, Stepper Motors, IR Sensing) - Super Make Something

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Learn how to make a 3D scanner to digitize and clone objects around your house!
The STL files for the 3D scanner can be found at: www.thingiverse.com/thing:1413891
The Arduino and MATLAB code can be downloaded here: github.com/SuperMakeSomething...
Order a copy of the PCB in this video for yourself at: bit.ly/22ov2Es
In addition to the STL files and a 3D printer, you will need the following components to build the scanner:
1x Arduino Pro Micro
2x Nema 17 stepper motor
1x IR Distance sensor (2cm-15cm range) - (Sharp GP2Y0A51SK0F)
2x EasyDriver stepper motor shield
1x Micro SD TF card shield
1x Z-axis ACME threaded rod with anti-backlash nut
2x 8mm linear shaft, 200mm length
4x 8mm linear ball bearing
7x 2.54mm 2 position screw terminal
1x Mini push button switch
1x 1x40 Pin 2.54mm male header pins
1x 1x40 Pin 2.54mm female header pins
1x DC 12V power supply
1x DC power female plug adapter connector with screw terminals
Want to play with the MATLAB code? A copy of the scan in this video can be downloaded here: github.com/SuperMakeSomething...
Comments or questions? Connect with me on Twitter @SuperMakeSmthng
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amzn.to/2ghCE90 - Jackly 45 in 1 Screwdriver Kit
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Music credits:
Video: "Planet of Arps" - Play on Loop (www.playonloop.com)
Outro: "Clear Mind" - Play on Loop (www.playonloop.com)

Пікірлер: 958

@hacksmith 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Good job on this project!

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

the Hacksmith Thank you very much! Also, congratulations on your recent subscriber milestone!

@shelly2824 6 жыл бұрын

the Hacksmith o

@whitekanyewestthebully1346 3 жыл бұрын

Found you guys! Again it like every project I go to to build you guys are there, lol!

@Andratos95 3 жыл бұрын

If there'll ever be an apocalypse, I want to have you in my team to rebuild technology and society

@aydin5978 23 күн бұрын

Watching this 8 years later, I know there's a much of software to do this more easily now, but man I'm impressed you coded this all up yourself

@SuperMakeSomething 22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@TheBestOfFeatrob 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the most informational video I have ever seen on youtube. You covered the entire process, showed your software processes, and kept the voiceover going through the construction which helped me learn the engineering process. This is the kind of content I want to see.

@SuperMakeSomething 4 жыл бұрын

robin armstrong Thank you so much! I’m happy that you like the video!

@saifuddinmohit8301 7 жыл бұрын

Probably the best video for the way you explain the electronic part! Thumbs up mate!!

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

Saifuddin Mohit Thank you!

@muhammedcolbanf2289 7 жыл бұрын

Super Make Something

@jmunkki 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video. You could calibrate the IR scanner by adding a calibration shape on the rotating platform (below the object) and include that in the object scan. Since the calibration shape would have a known shape, you could use the values from that part of the scan to calibrate the distance values for the object. A spiral shape would probably work pretty well.

@MakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

Holy cow! What a really cool video! Loved how you talked about the improvements at the end. Great job!

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+Make Something Thank you so much! Really glad that you like the video!

@EditingApprentice 7 жыл бұрын

You just blew my mind man!!! Awesome work, I want to try and make this as soon as I recover from my jaw hitting the floor. Subbed 👍👍👍

@IanAlec0622 8 жыл бұрын

This is awesome!! I was just at a Make-a-thon at my university a couple weeks ago where I built a 3D scanner like yours only I used K-nex, two hobby servos instead of steppers, and an ultrasonic sensor instead of an IR sensor. Just like you mentioned, the sensor had a ton of variability and MATLAB post processing was pretty involved. Wish I had steppers and an IR sensor at the time though. Great vid all in all, keep it up!

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+Ian Sunyecz Thanks! Your scanner sounds awesome. Out of curiosity, how was the scan resolution with the ultrasonic sensor? Is it possible to get a usable scan with the "spread" of the ultrasonic "beam?"

@IanAlec0622 8 жыл бұрын

+Super Make Something The scan resolution was really not that great with the ultrasonic sensor. We played around with the best distance to put the sensor relative to the object and found it to be around 10cm. We took the average of 20 readings per turn but still had difficulties measuring distances around sharper corners/edges of the object. Your IR sensor seemed like it had much better resolution on your object than our ultrasound sensor. I would love to redo the project with a laser rangefinder like you mentioned to see how accurate the scan would be.

@viveknamikaze761 5 жыл бұрын

Wow.The mere effort taken for designing the system is tremendous

@MCU_STM 5 жыл бұрын

Your simplicity for create and assembling every part is amazing.

@SuperMakeSomething 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@manickn6819 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing job compressing all that work into a thoroughly understandable video that's just over 10 minutes. Great project.

@cediddi 7 жыл бұрын

Another improvement would be a paper with circles for the table. So you could center your item much better.

@ohmynoun 7 жыл бұрын

Man, that's an intense project! Earned my subscription for sure. Keep it up!

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Kalvinjj Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the properly detailed documentation provided, came here from the video of that one uploader that just took the idea and didn't give any credit, thankfully you noticed it and we can actually properly do it and give the correct credits. I wouldn't have imagined that a distance sensor like this would be that precise or specially, that it would measure pretty much a point in front of it instead of a wider area. I think I'll give it a try, since the Ciclop camera based scanner is a heck of a pain to calibrate if I can even get it to do it. As a sort of unrelated comment, it's pretty funny to see how much 3D printing has evolved in the past years. 2016 is by no means stone age no matter how much at least phone manufacturers might want us to believe, but 3D printing has evolved massively since then, slicers specially, but even machines that at the price point they are now would be hopeless glorified glue guns in the earlier days.

@AvramBlackmith98 7 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest video on yt about this things. You won my attention! Well done, bro!!

@znklnkrt2944 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, That was very cool!! I do have an idea for your offset problem for objects out of center. you could add another sensor on the exact opposite side across from the one you already have. taking the readings from both sensors and subtracting the difference should give you a more accurate model. maybe an idea worth playing with. none the less I am in awe, thank you very much! :)

@devling6606 7 жыл бұрын

Really cool project! Would be very interesting to see an upgraded version of this, i e how good you can get it with better sensor hardware compared to commercially available scanners. Anyway, awesome build, thanks for sharing.

@EyeBallGamers 8 жыл бұрын

you are extremely underrated for all your work! never give up on what you do on this channel

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+Cahen Thank you!

@alhdlakhfdqw 7 жыл бұрын

with out a dought the best and comprehensive vid I have watched on making something!!!!!!!! AWSOME!!!!!

@bobymck 7 жыл бұрын

in one video, I learned great things..... Thanks for sharing it !!!

@TheModShopCO 8 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! Great video! Just the type of content i like seeing.

@nicknick6227 7 жыл бұрын

I was overwhelmed within the first 2 minutes of the video. You're one of those smart guys who intimidate me. lol

@kamaratify 6 жыл бұрын

The way you quickly explain all the steps is really cool

@SuperMakeSomething 6 жыл бұрын

Julien Carayol Thanks!

@Omastian 7 жыл бұрын

You are a very good teacher, thank you.

@gareththomson9059 7 жыл бұрын

Well done that way you documented and researched your project it at the level of and engineer.

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ZingHill 7 жыл бұрын

Watched this and then subbed right after. I have recently gotten a 3D printer and am excited about what I could make with it. :)

@vizmohanan 7 жыл бұрын

Very well made video, great quality. Subbed within one minute. ☺ 👌

@TheLucos1996 8 жыл бұрын

this is amazing! :D I think I will try building it one day...and I'll wait to see the upgrade :D

@rafaelmoreno79 5 жыл бұрын

wow!!! dude you're awesome man, takes lots of time to do the video and explain in detail the entire process, thumbs up well deserved

@SuperMakeSomething 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear that you like the video!

@hashim710 7 жыл бұрын

One of the best DIY projects tutorial, Bravoooo!

@palaskecea 7 жыл бұрын

I'm really impress, you are a genius, and a great communicator.

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

palaskecea Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed the video!

@AiiiSha99 7 жыл бұрын

you'll soon blow up, never saw such a good video from a such small youtuber. of course subscribed and I hope the best for you!

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@troyd-motorsport9933 7 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!!! very professional.. Thanks heaps!

@reynoldandika6400 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing video! Subscribed ! love the little details !

@erickcampos50 7 жыл бұрын

Dude, this looks like a future tech project. Congratulations!!

@hanysonic 7 жыл бұрын

awseome video!! great job!! to bad the resolution is a bit bad and missing the top of the object. Maybe with some integration of a kinect could help?

@bmmcwhirt 8 жыл бұрын

I have a few questions. 1.Can we get the resolution down to 0.1mm? 2. Would it be better to use an algo that throws out the high and low then take the median not the average for more accuracy? 3. Does your circuit use a ground plane or separate routed grounds? I'm curious to see where this goes it's an amazing project great work and thanks for sharing it.

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+bmmcwhirt Thank you! Those are all good questions. 1. While the resolution can go "arbitrarily low" depending on how many samples you take per revolution and then how aggressively the object is filtered in post-processing, at the scan settings/processing options I used in this video, the resolution seems a little higher than 0.2mm. Printing at 0.2mm layer height still produced some "noise artifacts" that made the overall surface finish a little jagged. 2. Taking the median is a great idea! Assuming that the sensor has Gaussian white noise, the mean should approach the median value with enough samples, but that is probably not an accurate assumption. Definitely something worth trying -- it is an easy change in the code. 3. The circuit uses separate grounds that are all connected together. I believe you are suggesting separate ground planes to prevent "contamination" between digital ground and the analog reference? (Something like this? www.hottconsultants.com/techtips/split-gnd-plane.html) I actually do not have much experience with this, as I don't do much analog sensing, but this is potentially a really good idea to lower the noise of the IR sensor further.

@bmmcwhirt 8 жыл бұрын

+Super Make Something Great, I'm looking at building something like this soonish since it's so relatively inexpensive. I don't know if you do or have used simplify3d as it's a tad pricy but it does a pretty good job at smoothing things out when you go to print them. Even if you use the average, dropping the high and low values (or if you want to write an algo to detect all outliers) will result in a smoother surface in some cases where you might get some interference or dust particle or something. I just recently learned about using the ground plane on a radio project I did. I have a friend that explained it to me then I used this instructable: www.instructables.com/id/PCB-Creation-with-Eagle-for-Beginners/?ALLSTEPS Again awesome work, it's projects like this that will continue to push consumer 3D printing forward.

@diegogarrido6935 8 жыл бұрын

You got another subscriber! The world need more people like you :) (And yeah your videos are very inspiring, it inspire me a lot)

@dallasnyc2887 8 жыл бұрын

Great Videos, I really like the pace of your videos. And the depth of Introducing new tools, hardware and software, is just enough to know what they're for and how they're used. Keep up the good work..

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+Dallas NYC Thanks!

@ritesh6487 7 жыл бұрын

I am feeling sad about the less number of views and subscribers you have....I am not sad about you but the people who missed your videos...,...anyways hope your number of subscribers increase and you will do many more of these kind of videos......best wishes 😄😄😃😃

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your kind words! Hopefully the channel will continue to grow as time goes on. It seems that the audience grows a bit every day! :)

@pacsmile 8 жыл бұрын

Well that was really cool, you won a subscriber :)

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@inspireandinnovative6892 8 жыл бұрын

+Super Make Something you just got 1 more sub and like keep up the great work this is the coolest thing on KZfaq and the best use of a Arduino!!

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+InspireAndInnovative Thank you!

@RamjetX 8 жыл бұрын

+Super Make Something Subscribed... I like this!

@FlippFloppofficial 8 жыл бұрын

+Super Make Something And just like that! You won another one :)

@ValsGym 8 жыл бұрын

likely some of the best arduino tutorials/project. very cool thanks for sharing and explaining in decent resolution

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+Valentin Uzunov Thank you for your kind words!

@ValsGym 8 жыл бұрын

+Super Make Something may what if any formal training have you had? electrical/mechanical engineering? I am personally really glad that you built this project and you built it right. I had a similar concept in mind but never broke motuvstion inertia. Seeing you built it validates the concept so I dont feel this itching need to built it myself to see if it will work. I will get to pop my arduino DYI cherry on some other project. Also, look forward to your site launch. Your work will really help me (and many others no doubt) out eventually, but will teach me lots quickly.

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+Valentin Uzunov I studied mechanical engineering, but I think the best way to really learn is to apply knowledge by doing a cool project. I really like to build things and learned a lot of the "tricks of the trade" by getting my hands dirty -- for example, I have no formal training with microcontrollers/electronics, but I picked up a little here and there as I needed to learn during various builds. I'm really glad that my video has helped you! It makes me happy to know that my video has taught someone something that they didn't know before and inspired them to try out a project!

@USBEN. 7 жыл бұрын

This made me feel so good watching it all . It inspired me to learn this stuff . And i subbed to you . You are awesome !

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

USBEN Thank you!

@mohammedsalem856 7 жыл бұрын

Please clarify connecting with Arduino, stepper motor , motor ,and sd card

@dmitriyzatekin8665 8 жыл бұрын

вот это алгоритм действий и все так чётко

@batmancrunkinpremo 7 жыл бұрын

just dipping my feet with Arduino amazing watching you swim through such a complex project. Amazing work nice job.

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

Corey Wear Thank you!

@SeanHodgins 8 жыл бұрын

Very thorough video. Great work!

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+SeanHodgins Thanks! Glad you like the video!

@sagarchandgadkar7908 7 жыл бұрын

and i found heaven!

@thedankoona_5854 7 жыл бұрын

ah i see your a man of culture as well (9gag)

@sagarchandgadkar7908 7 жыл бұрын

TheDankOona ಠ_ಠ 👍😂😂

@liambrull4066 6 жыл бұрын

To build a 3d printer you need a 3d printer... o.O

@starby1243 6 жыл бұрын

Liam Sream He's building a 3d SCANNER😑

@dieselguy62 6 жыл бұрын

no you dont.

@1blisslife 6 жыл бұрын

Liam Sream I bought my 3D printer's 3D printed frame parts on eBay for $20 USD, and then I built the 3D printer/sourced electronics etc. I then printed spare parts for it ;)

@35mmMovieTrailersScans 7 жыл бұрын

Simply flabbergasted by the amount of pertinent information in a very short amount of time.

@asadullahkhan102 7 жыл бұрын

absolutely spot on video making skills there. subscribed! and im gonna make it surely with some upgrades in mind.

@MkmeOrg 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex. FYI you were re-uploaded at watch?v=KxUFrT6zdzU FYI. Cheers Bud.

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up! I really appreciate it!

@MkmeOrg 7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Creators have to look out for each other :) Cheers

@itzveronyxplaysminecraft9741 8 жыл бұрын

Holy ****! That was very cool! Keep up the good work!

@UselessDuckCompany 8 жыл бұрын

Really cool stuff. I'm going to try that Eagle software!

@ethzero Жыл бұрын

Just spotted @SuperMakeSomething's comment about the lack of attribution on another video I was a few seconds into. Needless to say I'm very glad the *original* video by the author was easy to find. Genius project BTW!

@SuperMakeSomething Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yea a bummer that they never gave attribution, but I’m glad that this video was easy to find! Cheers!

@markrolandmakes 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, very nice work. Very clean and very descriptive. Thanks!

@SuperMakeSomething 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cheif10thumbs 8 жыл бұрын

Extremely good presentation! Very concise with no extra bs. You have yet ANOTHER subber.

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+Nasty2015 Thanks!

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+Nick Coombe No worries! New episode is currently in progress and will hopefully be up soon! Stay tuned!

@MCO_group 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, you reaally have great knowledge and control. Compliments

@danjunk-DIY Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex ! An excellent narration. I am also experimenting with such ideas. I have built a XY plotter using some of sub assemblies designed and fabricated by me using commonly available items. I love the Penholder sub assembly in your project. In my project I have used a door bolt and slide rails. Well I appreciate your work. Well done.

@SuperMakeSomething Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m happy to hear that you like the video! Your XY plotter sounds like a great design!

@danjunk-DIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@danjunk-DIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@xaviergrassindalphonse9360 8 жыл бұрын

Absoluty amazing project and the explanation are so clear and afficient very nice job

@eomax8835 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing ,you are a real super maker.Thank you

@marcerasmus3745 7 жыл бұрын

very comprehensive and professional tutorial. thanks dude

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@carterpeel625 7 жыл бұрын

you sir have earned a subscriber and another member of the notification squad. :)

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@havoc010101 7 жыл бұрын

This was a cool video!! Could you make another with the upgrades that you mentioned at the end of the video? Great content!!

@YisroelSabel 8 жыл бұрын

This is such a high quality and informative video that would be very helpful for any beginner !! U got my sub

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@msm88now 8 жыл бұрын

very informative, thanks a lot! your channel deserves a subscribe for sure.

@josesaldivar655 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool ! Very clean ! congrats !

@thomasfx3190 4 ай бұрын

I know this is old but I saw Mr. Innovation ripped off your project and immediately came here to see the original. I needed a way to make a vertical lift to raise & lower a lidar to map the contours of a person, the idea being that the distances wouldn’t be distorted if the lidar just sat flat and had to be looking up & down. Thanks for the tip!

@thomasheisler 5 жыл бұрын

I love this, i got an idea. A redesign to basically have a fitted ring that can sit on someone shoulder that this can travel, thus making scanning someones head easy. The resolution maybe good enough with ones head

@SuperMakeSomething 5 жыл бұрын

Thomas Heisler cool idea!

@RegisMichelLeclerc 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! A simple improvement would be to add a "zero" switch, like on most CNCs and 3D printers, to initialise the course of the head, and start your scan with zeroing the scanner.

@masoudhosseinzade9621 6 жыл бұрын

well actually this video didn't teach me anything because of its fast pace and lacking information, but it gave me some ideas and that's great! thanks for that

@globalprintinitiative5481 7 жыл бұрын

I learned some stuff... That was very informative. Thank you!

@SuperMakeSomething 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@naseemsrairrah4689 8 жыл бұрын

Great work man

@jenniferw8963 8 жыл бұрын

Another improvement would be to have the base spin more level. It appears a bit wobbly in the video. Really impressive though :) I could actually build one with everything you've given here thanks so much for sharing. I'd love one that used a laser :)

@FLyyyT_ 7 жыл бұрын

I didn't want to shoot myself after hearing your voice and your designs are great. subscribed*

@qorbanimaq 8 жыл бұрын

YOU Super Nailed It !!! Great video

@RaviJani 7 жыл бұрын

excellent subscribed straight away. will try to make one 😄

@robertgrassi6285 8 жыл бұрын

Very impressive work, your 3D modeling, coding, and Eagle skills are great. Would love to know what school or other resource helped you pick up all these great skills.

@SuperMakeSomething 8 жыл бұрын

+Rob G Thank you! I studied mechanical engineering, but a lot of the skills that go into my projects were learned by doing as I went along -- I have no formal microcontroller or PCB design training for example. I think the best way to learn is to just go out and get your hands dirty! You may not succeed at everything at first, but the skills will slowly build over time!

@ldboehm 6 жыл бұрын

This looks great!. I'm thinking of doing this with photogrammetry replacing the IR sensor

@SuperMakeSomething 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea! Please let me know how it turns out! Sounds like this could increase the scan resolution significantly!

@Sebgear 7 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon this video and I was surprised that my current study taught me how to use almost all of the programs. Everything except the "Makerbot slicer".

@mannurse7421 Жыл бұрын

Wow I am less then a minute in and am already impressed what an awesome way to break down the machine

@mannurse7421 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to stop watching but only to browse your library to see if you made a CNC router. I’d love to see you breakdown the components of a CNC router in the same style

@mannurse7421 Жыл бұрын

Okay now I’m subscribing because I see you don’t have a ton of content and that’s probably because you need more recognition. Awesome stuff.

@SuperMakeSomething Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! New content is on the way, though it takes a bit longer than other channels because this channel is a one person production. 🙂

@johnkelly7264 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is such a great find. Love it. Subbed here!

@SuperMakeSomething 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John! I’m glad that you like the channel!

@Mr767267 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Probably adding a high resolution small camera will also add the color information to the final output file.

@SuperMakeSomething 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea! I’d love to try this if I ever have the chance to print the design on a multi-color printer!

@TheHelevron 7 жыл бұрын

So clear, awesome!

@liviobiondo2342 7 жыл бұрын

Very good at explaining, you won a sub mate !

@ice-rv7tz 6 жыл бұрын

I seriously enjoy this

@markstevensfpv3722 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@nandkishorghagare9945 5 жыл бұрын

Such a good explanation!!!

@geraldodamaso8876 4 жыл бұрын

How is it that you can make a episode such as this and only have >100k in followers. I'm not an engineer or an electronics expert, but I am good with following directions. As complicated as this was to conceptualize, design, and program, you were able to explain it that I am inspired to build this. I haven't searched your videos for an update to this project but it would certainly a great addition. #ThankYou #Subscribed

@SuperMakeSomething 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words Geraldo! I’m happy to hear that you liked the video. I am hoping that my channel will grow over time and eventually surpass 100K. Please share the video with people you think would also enjoy this project and be sure to check out my other videos for more DIY builds. 🙂