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: