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DIY Book Scanner
There is a project to put an Open Source Book Scanner into every hackerspace. This page is to collect thoughts on costings and fundings for that at the Hacklab.
How does it work
TL;DR – Point a camera at a book and take pictures of each page. You might build a special rig to do it. Process those pictures with our free programs. Enjoy reading on the device of your choice.
Funding
Based on the pre-cut kit and some second-hand Canon Powershots, I think we can pull together a build with £500 of pledges.
- Gareth - £100
The Standard DIY Book Scanner
The landing topic for the build is here:
http://diybookscanner.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=1192
Kits without cameras and controllers available for the EU here €549: http://diybookscanner.eu/home.html
Canon Powershot : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-PowerShot-A2200-Digital-Camera/dp/B004I1KWLE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405685905&sr=8-2&keywords=canon+a2200