bq's Ciclop 3D Scanner

[Brian_Krassenstein]

Spain-based bq presented one of the most unique 3D scanners seen on the floor at CES this week. The company produces tech such as smartphones and 3D printers; the Ciclop is its first 3D scanner, and it is also 3D printed. The Ciclop uses laser triangulation and a rotating turntable and will be available later this year at a price point under $500. The open source design can also be downloaded free of charge online for its main components, so anyone with a 3D printer can create one and only pay for the electronics to power it. Check out details and specs on the Ciclops in the full article: http://3dprint.com/35962/bq-ciclop-3d-scanner/
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Below is a photo of the Ciclop 3D scanner:

[Inventor63]

I tried looking for the Free Horus Software but was not able to locate any linked to 3D scanning. Any links or ideas?

[Jesus89]

Hi everyone!


We will publish all documents and sources related to this project over the coming weeks.


However, this is the official presentation post: http://diwo.bq.com/en/presentacion-ciclop-horus/


Enjoy!

[old man emu]

This may be a good one to keep an eye on.

OME

[Jesus89]

Hi!

We have released Ciclop 3D Scanner printed parts:

http://diwo.bq.com/en/ciclop-released/

[jonzerb]

are the ZUM boards available for purchase in the US? Been gathering parts for this build since it was announced a few weeks ago and that has been my only issue. Even on BQs website it doesnt seem as if they ship to the US.

[Jesus89]

Hello!

Also Electronics (ZUM BT-328 and ZUM SCAN) and Firmware have been released:

http://diwo.bq.com/en/zum-scan-released/
http://diwo.bq.com/en/horus-fw-released/

Our products will be available in US through Amazon, like for example our Prusa Hephestos

Regards.

[jonzerb]

Hello!

Also Electronics (ZUM BT-328 and ZUM SCAN) and Firmware have been released:

http://diwo.bq.com/en/zum-scan-released/
http://diwo.bq.com/en/horus-fw-released/

Our products will be available in US through Amazon, like for example our Prusa Hephestos

Regards.

awesome! any idea WHEN the electronics (ZUM BT-328 and ZUM SCAN) will be available on your Amazon store?

thought about using an Arduino board and CNC shield, but i would rather just follow what you have done and save myself potential headaches.
been gathering other bits and pieces, stepper motor, lasers, threaded rod, etc...ever since i first read about this scanner a few weeks ago.

Thanks!

[Brian_Krassenstein]

The sky is the limit in regard to 3D scanning technology for the consumer market as a number of commercial scanners are now on the market at affordable prices. Now a Spanish technology firm, BQ, is offering and open source scanner and an open source software product, Horus, to bring the technology to the masses -- and cheaply. BQ says using a kit and a 3D printer, makers should be able to build their own scanner for around $500, and the Horus software is free via an open source license. You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/41186/horus-software-bq-3d-scanner/


Below is a screenshot from Horus:

[jonzerb]

that link doesnt work.

will you be building one of these yourself Brian?