Low-cost, high-precision 3D laser scanner ecosystem for makers, researchers, and fabrication labs.
Live Demo Β· Quick Start Β· Roadmap
- Overview
- Feature Highlights
- Quick Specs
- Hardware & Assembly
- Software Walkthrough
- Architecture
- Validation & QA
- Professional Documentation
- Quick Start
- Project Structure
- Roadmap
- Contributing
- License
ScanBuddy Pro packages mechanical CAD, electronics, calibration routines, automation software, and compliance guidance into a single workspace. The goal is to make laser triangulation scanning accessible without sacrificing metrology-grade accuracy.
- π΄ Laser Triangulation Engine with < 0.5 mm plane error
- π€ AI Noise Reduction for clean point clouds
- π 360Β° Automated Turntable and batch queueing
- π§ Calibration Wizard with repeatability scoring
- π€ Multi-format Export: STL, OBJ, PLY, GLB presets
- π Plugin Architecture supporting Python and C++ extensions
- π‘οΈ Security & Safety Guidance covering Class II laser compliance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Scan Volume | 200 Γ 200 Γ 200 mm |
| Accuracy | Β±0.1 mm |
| Capture Time | < 60 seconds |
| Hardware Cost | ~USD 150 |
| Exports | STL, OBJ, PLY, GLB |
| Control Modes | Desktop UI, REST API |
π Bill of Materials (Click to expand)
| Component | Qty | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 650 nm Laser Module (Class II) | 1 | $12.99 |
| 5 MP CMOS Camera | 1 | $15.99 |
| Stepper Motor (NEMA 17) | 1 | $14.50 |
| Arduino Microcontroller | 1 | $8.99 |
| Bearings, Mounts, Fasteners | - | $21.00 |
| Turntable Plate | 1 | $18.00 |
| Total | β $91.47 |
π§° Assembly Highlights
- Modular frame with printable brackets and laser safety shrouds
- Tool-less camera alignment jig with thumbscrews
- Integrated cable routing and EMI shielding recommendations
sequenceDiagram
participant Laser
participant Object
participant Camera
participant Pipeline
participant User
Laser->>Object: Projects calibrated line
Object->>Camera: Reflects deformation profile
Camera->>Pipeline: Streams frames @ 60 fps
Pipeline->>Pipeline: Triangulation + AI denoise
Pipeline->>User: Mesh + validation metrics
flowchart LR
Start([Start Scan]) --> Calibrate[Laser & Camera Calibration]
Calibrate --> Capture[Capture Sweep]
Capture --> Process[Noise Reduction + Meshing]
Process --> Inspect[Quality Dashboard]
Inspect --> Export{Export Format?}
Export -->|STL/OBJ| CAD
Export -->|Point Cloud| PLY
Export -->|Automation| API
π¬ Laser Plane Calibration
- Structured-light baseline fitting with SVD
- RMS error < 0.5 mm across the capture volume
π§ AI Processing Stack
- U-Net denoiser trained on synthetic artifacts
- Outlier rejection via statistical trimming
- Mesh repair using Poisson reconstruction heuristics
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Laser Plane RMS | 0.42 mm |
| Reprojection Error | 0.48 px |
| Repeatability (10 scans) | Β±0.12 mm |
| Turntable Angular Error | < 0.3Β° |
Calibration samples, target models, and QA scripts live in src/components/ValidationTesting.tsx and supporting assets.
The landing page aggregates production-ready appendices:
- System Requirements β hardware tiers, throughput guidance
- Error Diagnostics β live telemetry and troubleshooting matrices
- Data Management β project folder schema, metadata contracts
- Export Interoperability β presets for Blender, Fusion 360, MeshLab
- Security & Safety β laser classifications, permissions, encryption
- Plugin Architecture β scripting APIs (Python/C++) and marketplace roadmap
- Validation Testing β benchmark artefacts and accuracy charts
- Project Roadmap β v1.0βv3.0 milestones
- Licensing & Deployment β Community / Pro / Enterprise models
- Glossary & References β terminology, citations, standards bodies
- Node.js 18+
- npm 9+
git clone https://github.com/balkrishan99/scanbuddy-pro.git
cd scanbuddy-pro
npm install
npm run devThe development server defaults to http://localhost:8080. Press Ctrl+C to exit.
npm run devβ hot reload development environmentnpm run buildβ generate production bundlenpm run previewβ serve the built bundle locallynpm run lintβ run ESLint/TypeScript checks
src/
components/
...feature modules and professional sections
pages/
Index.tsx # Main landing page composition
lib/
utils.ts # Shared helpers
public/
favicon.svg # Updated project badge
robots.txt
gantt
title OpenScan3D Roadmap
dateFormat YYYY-MM
section Core Platform
v1_0 Scanning Engine :done, 2025-01, 2m
Calibration Enhancements :active, 2025-03, 3m
section AI & Automation
Mesh Repair Toolkit :planned, 2025-06, 3m
Adaptive Noise Models :planned, 2025-09, 3m
section Ecosystem
Plugin Marketplace :planned, 2025-10, 4m
Enterprise Compliance Suite :planned, 2026-02, 4m
- Fork the repository
- Create a branch:
git checkout -b feature/<name> - Implement changes and run
npm run lint - Commit with a conventional message
- Open a pull request with context, screenshots, or benchmark results
We welcome hardware tweaks, firmware updates, UX polish, and documentation improvements.
- Software: MIT
- Hardware CAD / BOM: CERN OHL v2
- Documentation: CC BY-SA 4.0
Please review LICENSE files for the exact terms before commercial deployments.
If you believe precision 3D scanning should be accessible, star this repository and share builds with the community.


