Open Source Hardware:The Book Scanner

David KaneWIT Libraries

Open Source Hardware

• Universal and free access to the design or blueprint of a book scanner.

• Created as a result of an ‘Open Collaboration’ among a group of loosely affiliated individuals work towards a common goal: an affordable, effective book scanner.

Significant Trends Driving Open Source Hardware Movement

Ease of dissemination of blueprints and know-how, via the Web

Ever more accessible ‘desktop’, fabrication technologies maturing.• CNCs• Laser Cutters• 3D printers

Where do Libraries Fit In?

• Particularly Public Libraries• Already a Focus for community learning and

creativity.• Increasing numbers of hackerspaces,

makerspaces and fablabs nationally and globally.

– E.g. South East Maker Space

My DIY Scanner Project

• Some scanning/archival projects in the Library• Scanners available were inadequate• Found the DIY Book Scanner project online– Blueprints– Assembly Instructions

Blueprints

CNC Router

http://diybookscanner.myshopify.com/

http://diybookscanner.myshopify.com/

Assembly Instructions

Putting it together

~€500120 Pages/Minute12 Inch Book Spine

Vital Statistics

Open Source Hardware:The Book Scanner

David KaneWIT Libraries