Sub 30$ 3D laser scanner Open harware/software project

*update
French calibration available on github https://github.com/Sardau/Sardauscan

*update
http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-30-laser/
i've adden a instructable to explain how to build, calibrate and use the sardauscan.*

*update: V0.0.0.4 out : (much) faster better stronger*

###Sardauscan is a open source Sub 30$ 3D laser scanner that you can easely print yourself.

####Even 12$ if you already have a hercule HD twist. I think we can say it's "the cheaper 3d scaner on earth"


you just need a arduino nano, 1 to 4 line laser and a micro geared stepper (28BYJ-48)
(see instruction for BOM)

no external power needed. just 2 free usb port on your pc : one for the webcam the other for the rest.

___UPDATE ___
I’m proud to announce you the release of the open source Software for the “cheapest 3d scanner on earth” the 30$ DIY Sardauscan.

The software Is written in C# and allow you to compose your Scan task by drag and drop.

Recommended Process is composed from these scan
“Scan” => “IrQ filter” => “merge laser” (if you use more than one laser) => “Build Mesh by interpolation “ => “Save STL”.

But if you are not satisfied with the build-in processing task, or if you prefer use another heavy but powerful software to work with your point clouds like meslab or other,

you can just “Scan” => “Save Ply” and import them in your preferred application.

While the software come with a building support of the…