Open Source Hardware:The Book Scanner
David KaneWIT Libraries
Open Source Hardware
• Universal and free access to the design or blueprint of a book scanner.
• Created as a result of an ‘Open Collaboration’ among a group of loosely affiliated individuals work towards a common goal: an affordable, effective book scanner.
Significant Trends Driving Open Source Hardware Movement
Ease of dissemination of blueprints and know-how, via the Web
Ever more accessible ‘desktop’, fabrication technologies maturing.• CNCs• Laser Cutters• 3D printers
Where do Libraries Fit In?
• Particularly Public Libraries• Already a Focus for community learning and
creativity.• Increasing numbers of hackerspaces,
makerspaces and fablabs nationally and globally.
– E.g. South East Maker Space
My DIY Scanner Project
• Some scanning/archival projects in the Library• Scanners available were inadequate• Found the DIY Book Scanner project online– Blueprints– Assembly Instructions
Blueprints
CNC Router
http://diybookscanner.myshopify.com/
http://diybookscanner.myshopify.com/
Assembly Instructions
Putting it together
~€500120 Pages/Minute12 Inch Book Spine
Vital Statistics
Open Source Hardware:The Book Scanner
David KaneWIT Libraries