The ASCAND 3D Scanner - 3D Printable Laser Precision

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Here is the ASCAND - A 3D Printable, Affordable Laser 3D Color Scanner. Combining 3D printed parts, your phone, a turn table, a laser, and the Cloud. ### Description The ASCAND is a 3D Scanner using mostly 3D printable parts, your phone, and an internet connection to use the ascend.xplicator.com 3D scanning service. There is a FREE community plan available. If you want to use it using your own service or software – you can do that too. You can get an overview on what it does and how it does it on [https://ascand.xplicator.info](https://ascand.xplicator.info) Here is a tutorial on how to put it together in 10 Minutes. [https://ascand.xplicator.info/index.php/learn/](https://ascand.xplicator.info/index.php/learn/) In addition to the 3D-printed parts, you need a few more things: A block code tape to stick on the 3D printed turn table sleeve that is made of proprietary foil. It is currently available at a discount on a Kickstarter and an Indiegogo campaign starting at $9. We selected the components we used by technical fit and global availability at the best price. They are widely available at amazon.com (Americas) , amazon.de (Europe) and AliExpress (Asia and Worldwide) and should not add up to more than $40 The ASCAND is currently (April 2022) available on Kickstarter ([https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gerritkolb/the-ascand-high-resolution-3d-scanning-for-all-of-us](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gerritkolb/the-ascand-high-resolution-3d-scanning-for-all-of-us)) and Indiegogo ([https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ascand-laser-precision-3d-scanning-for-all-of-us#/](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ascand-laser-precision-3d-scanning-for-all-of-us#/)) in case you want a deal on the non-printable components. To assist you with getting your parts locally, we have prepared some shopping lists around the globe. They are listed below. (and no – we get no commission or kick-backs on these ): - 1 * 650nm red line laser module (approx. $ 5) - 1 * black Motorized Rotating Display Stand (approx. $ 30) - 2* Wago 221-413 LEVER-NUTS 3 Conductor Compact Cable Connector (approx. $ 0.50) - 2 * 3 Slots x 1.5V AA Battery Case Holder with on/off switch (approx. $ 2) - 1* Pre-Wired 5mm White LED Diode Lights DC 12V (approx. $ 0.30) and - a standard M4 12mm screw to fixate your laser (you probably have that in the house) - an USB power source (that probably came with your phone) [Amazon.de (Europe)](https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/2W3O8XTIXYNA4?ref_=wl_share) [Amazon.com (North America)](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/JMN5F54NXHEE?ref_=wl_share) [Aliexpress.com (Worldwide Direct Sourcing from China)](https://my.aliexpress.com/wishlist/shared.htm?groupId=1000000012660892)