8mm film scanner

thingiverse

This is a set of parts that can be used to build a 8mm film scanner. It uses any SLR camera that has a remote jack (usually a 2.5mm plug) to allow for remote shooting. The film movement is governed by an Arduino that runs two servos for film movement and one switch that reads the film gate, telling Arduino that a frame is on the spot to be captured. This set does not include the camera battery replacement part, because it is unique to each camera type. All other printed parts are included. The box stand for the scanner is made from floor laminate, using the printed corners. See picture. More details, as well as building instructions, will appear on my blog at www.sabulo.com soon. For a video of it running, see my Instagram account (@isohoo3d) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ayqALBOIN/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Putting it all together is probably a little tricky, but here's some pointers: * when assembling the film port, bear in mind that you must put some soft material in between the parts because otherwise your film may be scratched. I used lens cleaning cloth which I cut to strips. * The connection between the film gate servo and the film gate axle is to be scaled at print time. The round end of the servo axle is glued to a round servo horn. You can always get in touch with me if the project makes you wonder.