A-TIER repo
Orbiter — open-source smartphone 3D scanner for print-ready parts
100k ft — What is this?
Orbiter — open-source smartphone 3D scanner for print-ready parts
50k ft — Why care?
Orbiter is an open-source rig and workflow from Raw Mechatronics for accurate 3D digitization with a smartphone camera. Scan an object, design around it and print a part that fits the first time.
10k ft — Key takeaways
• Accurate scanning closes the loop for custom-fit prints
• Build-it-yourself open project, still evolving
5k ft — Tools & techniques
Orbiter
3D digitization, photogrammetry
1k ft — Deep-dive / try it
High-quality 3D printers are now affordable and probably already sitting on your desk. Manufacturing custom parts has never been easier.
The next challenge is making 3D digitization just as simple. Compared to 3D printing, this field is still far less accessible. The tools are expensive, the workflows are complicated, and there’s still plenty of room for research and innovation.
We believe that’s about to change. Orbiter is our contribution toward making accurate 3D digitization as simple and practical as 3D printing is today. The project is open source. Let’s explore this field together, learn from each other, and see how far we can push this technology. Share your experiments, ideas, and improvements in the comments.
Transcript excerpt
This is how engineers will work in the near future. You'll pick up a real object, create its digital copy in minutes, design exactly what you need around it, send it straight to your 3D printer, and get a perfect fit on the first try. And you know what? The future is already here. That's exactly why we're building Orbiter, an open source project for creating accurate 3D models with a smartphone camera. It's still evolving, but you can already build it yourself.