In this Video, I verify and check that the geometry of the suctionbox is correct by checking if there are visible reflections of the light on a scanned page. Unfortunately a reflection exist, but luckily it is not too much in the way and probably can be moved a bit further. This means that I […]
In this Episode we get the new stepper driver to work and then we decide that Libreflip has to leave the workshop, to be more accessible for the team to continue the software- and firmware development. Because of this, I need to take apart the old book scanner. The old book scanner will continue its […]
In this Episode we exchange the stepper driver from Episode 30 and replace it with a new, much more intelligent stepper driver. Also we discuss, explain and ask for your Input and Opinion on the question of “Consumer-off-the-shelf” vs “Custom PCB”. Support Libreflip! Libreflip has no marketing budget and will never have one. The book scanner […]
In this Episode we chase out some more bugs. We found out that the suction box has still some holes and was leaking. We also found out that the blower fan worked and had the right timing, but was switched off. We also found a solution that works without gravity, tested the counterweight and the […]
In this Episode I chase out some more bugs. I found out that one piece was erronously made from 15mm instead of 12mm plywood, which moves the suctionbox too far to the front. This is fixed and an additional cutout in the top part of the frame is made. Finally I make the suction box front […]
In this Episode I construct, assemble and mount the Lights and I also replace the upper pulley assembly, that broke between E27 and this episode off camera. Support Libreflip! Libreflip has no marketing budget and will never have one. The book scanner is designed to be easily build by others and fully open source and documented. […]
In this Episode I finally finish the counterweight, after installing the 3d-printed parts that are at the core of the pulleys for the timing-belt and for the line between the counterweight and the suction box. Support Libreflip! Libreflip has no marketing budget and will never have one. The book scanner is designed to be easily build […]
In this Episode, I change the frame of libreflip a bit and then install the linear rails for the counterweight and the counterweight itself, which I made in Episode 25. Support Libreflip! Libreflip has no marketing budget and will never have one. The book scanner is designed to be easily build by others and fully open […]
In this Episode I am making the new counterweight from mild steel, have a lot of sparks flying and I am using the makerspace of cadus for the very first time in this project. Support Libreflip! Libreflip has no marketing budget and will never have one. The book scanner is designed to be easily build by […]
In this Episode we will try and find out if the computer components like each other. The odroid, the touchscreen, the USB-Hub, the Cameras and all the cable-connections between these components will be tested individually and together. We will also attempt to take the very first pictures with the cameras in the machine, using the […]
I gave a little Talk about the Project on the occasion of the 23rd birthday of c-base and want to share it with you! If you have been watching every single Episode, you may have most of the Informations alread, with the exception of my story. In this Talk I share a bit of my […]
This is really an exception – My first kind of Vlog-Style Video, where I share some unfortunate Bad news, some good news which is actually really big news for me – check it out! I have a new collaboration going! Support Libreflip! Libreflip has no marketing budget and will never have one. The book scanner is […]
In this Episode I tie up some loose ends and continue with the wiring. I will hook up the PSUs for the oDroid and the USB3-Hub to 230V-Power and I will also mount and wire up the air pressure sensor and the main switch of the machine. Support Libreflip! Libreflip has no marketing budget and […]
In this Episode I get help from Segfault and together we try to get the suction box moving. We encounter multiple problems, but in the end it actually works – until we find out that it doesn’t really work. Some redesign is in order, so back to the drawing board. Support Libreflip! Libreflip has no […]
In this Episode I explain the shortcomings (Fails) of the old camera holders. Afterwards I explain the new design, assemble the parts and mount the cameras inside the suction box. Support Libreflip! Libreflip has no marketing budget and will never have one. The book scanner is designed to be easily build by others and fully open […]