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by mnesnay
21 Mar 2014, 15:51
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: A new scanner design using plastic tubing
Replies: 224
Views: 268537

Re: A new scanner design using plastic tubing

Yes, I was looking at their large machine - quite impressive. I was reading that they wanted to transcribe everything they scan. I think they should consider some type of dictation program. They could edit the text after it was transcribed verbally. That's what I plan on doing. I haven't played arou...
by mnesnay
20 Mar 2014, 16:17
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: A new scanner design using plastic tubing
Replies: 224
Views: 268537

Re: A new scanner design using plastic tubing

Hi, Love your design. I was checking out other designs on this site and was trying to see which was the best way to go. Your invention seems to solve a lot of the issues I would have. We are trying to start scanning in a few weeks and your assembly seems like this machine could be made in a weekend....
by mnesnay
08 Mar 2014, 21:33
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: A DIY Book Scanner In Every Hackerspace /DIY Kit
Replies: 406
Views: 569790

Re: A DIY Book Scanner In Every Hackerspace /DIY Kit

A few questions (Any answers could be estimates, if that helps.): Can the current design file be scaled up by the difference of 9x12 to 11x16 - like each piece be increased by 10% (I know that's not the correct percentage)? I'm assuming that since the cradle -where the book is placed- has to increas...
by mnesnay
08 Mar 2014, 16:28
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: A DIY Book Scanner In Every Hackerspace /DIY Kit
Replies: 406
Views: 569790

Re: A DIY Book Scanner In Every Hackerspace /DIY Kit

Hi, As to the camera resolution, luckily I have a few friends who are professional photographers that would lend me their Nikon D800 SLR cameras (36.3 Mp), so megapixels would not be an issue on my end. I took a look at Scribe scanners and I do agree with you. By increasing the size of your current ...
by mnesnay
05 Mar 2014, 21:18
Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
Topic: A DIY Book Scanner In Every Hackerspace /DIY Kit
Replies: 406
Views: 569790

Re: A DIY Book Scanner In Every Hackerspace /DIY Kit

Hi, Think your design is simply wonderful- genius, in fact! I was wondering what to do if books were larger than 9 x 12? I wanted to order a kit, but most of the records I have to digitize are in books from the 1850s and they measure around 11 x 16. Can your design be adjusted to fit larger books? I...