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- 11 Sep 2010, 23:57
- Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
- Topic: Scanner based on Bkrpr, Victoria Australia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8799
Re: Scanner based on Bkrpr, Victoria Australia
Very nice! I tried the Bkrprdesign but had some issues with consistently lifting the unit and then re-centering the camera on small paperbacks (6.75 x 4.25 in). Also, there was the issue with lifting the whole thing and shadows created by the frame itself. I was considering using small square (1x1 i...
- 11 Sep 2010, 19:58
- Forum: Scan Tailor
- Topic: Making the Select Content Box fixed... or disabled?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 39058
Re: Making the Select Content Box fixed... or disabled?
I'd like to start my thread necro by saying "thank you" Tulon for your work. I think we would all be dead in the water if we had to process scans using just about any other means... you've made it free and very effective. I had some initial problems with platen reflections being selected b...
- 08 Sep 2010, 13:31
- Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
- Topic: Moonboy's First Build
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14413
Re: Moonboy's First Build
Funny you should mention the spine of the book. I built the adjusting cradle because the space between the two halves can be widened or narrowed to accomodate different sized books and my collections ranges in size from thin magazines to "Medium Octavo" (6 inches thick!) dictionaries. Wher...
- 06 Sep 2010, 12:33
- Forum: Agora / The Marketplace
- Topic: Can I pay someone to scan my books?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 27791
Re: Can I pay someone to scan my books?
This is in no way directed at anyone. I'd like to play Devil's Advocate here... Let's step away from the actual legalities and the question of whether or not paying for transcribing books for someone else violates fair use and copyright restrictions. A quick Google of DIY Bookscanning shows an incre...
- 05 Sep 2010, 20:17
- Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
- Topic: Moonboy's First Build
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14413
Re: Moonboy's First Build
Thank you... Everything I know I learned right here! It's a very stout build. Heavy base, and the cradle is nice and firm. My arm is pretty much the only real dynamic stress component in the whole build. The articulating arm is solid with little vibration, and the 2 second timer actually negates any...
- 05 Sep 2010, 20:05
- Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
- Topic: Moonboy's First Build
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14413
Re: Moonboy's First Build
Tools used included a circular saw, a drill, and a nail gun to tack my angles. The hardest part was measuring the holes for the cradle pins. A drill press is highly recommended for the articulating arm pin holes as any deviation in hole placement will create extra processing at the back end. I didn'...
- 05 Sep 2010, 19:55
- Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
- Topic: Moonboy's First Build
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14413
Re: Moonboy's First Build
Scanner Workflow 1. Cue up a long playlist on my home stereo 2. Place book in cradle and scan starting with the beginning of the chapter. 3. Depress camera button, wait 2 seconds for the click, lift platen with one hand, turn page with the other. Repeat. Enjoy music playing in the background. 4. Onc...
- 05 Sep 2010, 19:49
- Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
- Topic: Moonboy's First Build
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14413
Moonboy's First Build
Build Type: Single Camera, manual platen, adjusting cradle. Compared to translucent's awesome pro-build my first build (well second really) is very simple. I used MDF for the base and cradle, leaving room off to one side for a potential platen mount. The articulating arm for the camera mount is Pine...
- 05 Sep 2010, 13:32
- Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
- Topic: Finished my scanner
- Replies: 45
- Views: 112947
Re: Finished my scanner
Amazing work! I think you just took DIY Builds to the professional level. Can you post a parts list? Even though the materials would be more expensive than using wood, this build would be far less costly than a commercial one and definately something I could build at home over a couple of weekends. ...
- 03 Sep 2010, 08:43
- Forum: Scanners and Build Threads
- Topic: Regarding cradle slides....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4411
Re: Regarding cradle slides....
Thank you. I guess it's time for another redesign and a trip to Loews Depot for more parts.