3D Scanner
A turntable photogrammetry rig driven by an STM32 microcontroller and a DSLR camera that turns photos of an object into a 3D model.
STM32Stepper MotorsDSLRAgisoft Metashape
The 3D Scanner photographs an object from many angles with a DSLR camera and reconstructs a 3D model from those photos. It was a hardware project advised by Dr. Musa Aydın and Ömer Faruk Göksu.
How it scans
The object sits on a rotating plate in front of the camera.
- The camera takes a photo, then the plate turns 36 degrees.
- After a full turn (10 steps), the camera platform moves up to a new height.
- This repeats 6 times, so one scan collects photos from 60 positions.
The photos are then loaded into Agisoft Metashape, which processes them into a 3D object in the required export format.
Parts
- Electronics: STM32 board, two NEMA 17 stepper motors, HW-095 motor drivers, a 12 V 5 A adapter, and wiring
- Mechanics: 60 cm M8 rods, a threaded M8 rod, 608ZZ bearings, LM8UU linear bearings, M3/M4 screws and nuts, and 3D-printed frame parts