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Raptor 3D Scanner
BUILD MANUAL
Raptor 3D scanner design & documentation by
Achatz Industries | Haefland 8A | 6441 PA Brunssum | The Netherlands


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  • Page 1 Raptor 3D Scanner BUILD MANUAL Raptor 3D scanner design & documentation by Achatz Industries | Haefland 8A | 6441 PA Brunssum | The Netherlands
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Raptor 3D is designed to be “a very to build, affordable & powerful 3D scanner” Purpose: This Build Manual provides a step-by-step guide needed to assemble a Raptor 3D scanner. Publisher: Achatz Industries (http://reprapuniverse.com) Author of this Document: Achatz Industries (contact@reprapuniverse.com)

  • Page 3: Warnings

    Pinch Hazard When the Raptor 3D scanner is in operation, take care to never put body parts (e.g. fingers) into the moving parts (turntable). Make sure to tie back long hair or clothing that can get caught in the moving parts of the 3D scanner.

  • Page 4: General Instructions

    Building up the Raptor 3D scanner requires no advanced technical skills. The Raptor 3D scanner is specifically designed to be a very easy to build 3D scanner. There is no soldering required during the assembly of the 3D scanner as all connections are plug and play. The electronic unit has already been prepared.

  • Page 5: Step 1 - Base Unit

    M3x10 mm bolts and four M3L washers. • On the other side of the Raptor 3D scanner base plate mount four M3x20 mm spacers using four M3x10 mm bolts. These M3 Spacers will be used for mounting the Raptor 3D scanner interface board.
  • Page 6 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • Mount two 300 mm aluminium extrusions to the Raptor 3D scanner front plate using two M5x16 bolts and two M5S washer. • Slide eight t-slot nuts through the aluminium extrusions. Two on top and two t-slut nuts on the outside of each extrusion.
  • Page 7 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • Mount the Raptor 3D scanner camera plate to the extrusions using two M5x16 bolts and two M5S washers. Please take note of the direction of the plate. • Now slide two t-slut nuts on the top of the aluminium extrusions towards the side of the camera plate.
  • Page 8 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • Mount the base unit plate to the t-slut nuts of the extrusions using four M5x12 bolts and four M5S washers. • Slide now the t-slut nut from the side of the extrusions towards the end of the camera plate.
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  • Page 9 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • Now mount the two side plates to the aluminium extrusions using two M5x12 bolts and two M5S washers for each side. The direction of the plates does not matter. Step 1 - (Base Unit)
  • Page 10 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • Mount four M3x12 spacers to the front of camera plate using four M3x10 bolts and four M3L washers. Make sure you use the right holes. • Mount the laser plate to the camera plate using two M5x20 bolts and four M5S washers and two M5 nuts.
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  • Page 11: Step 2 - Raspberry Pi Camera

    Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual Step 2 - Raspberry Pi Camera • Take the Raspberry Pi Cam and remove the plastic protector from the lens. • Carefully insert the Raspberry Pi Cam into the opening of the camera plate. Use the large plastic cover part to fix the camera (Make sure you insert the plastic part the correct way and...
  • Page 12 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • Pull the cable of the Raspberry Cam over the larger printed part and secure it by using four M2x16 bolts, eight M2 washers and four M2 nuts. Step 2 - (Raspberry Pi Camera)

  • Page 13: Step 3 - (Raspberry Pi B+)

    Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual Step 3 - (Raspberry Pi B+) • Prepare the Raspberry Pi B+ unit. • Connect the cable to the Raspberry Pi B+ and make sure the red marked cable goes to the right side.
 Step 3 - (Raspberry Pi B+)
  • Page 14 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • Mount the Raspberry Pi B+ to the camera mount plate on the M3x12 spacers. Secure the Raspberry Pi B+ with two M3x10 mm Display spacers on top (marked in red) and two M3x10 bolts on its bottom side (marked in blue).
  • Page 15 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • Connect the Raspberry Pi camera cable to the Raspberry Pi B+. • Attach the Raspberry Pi casing printed part to the Raspberry Pi B+ using two M3x16 bolts and two M3S Washers. Step 3 - (Raspberry Pi B+)
  • Page 16 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • Prepare the line laser printed parts by using two M3x16 bolts, two M3S washers, two M3L washers and two M3 nuts for each side (left & right, please note the M3S washer goes to the outside of the laser holder printed part).
  • Page 17 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • The correct angle of the line laser printed parts will be adjusted when the line lasers are installed. Step 3 - (Raspberry Pi B+)

  • Page 18: Step 4 - (Power Supply)

    Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual Step 4 - (Power Supply) • Slide the cable of the Power Supply Unit through the hole of the camera plate. • Fix the Power Supply Unit to the camera plate using four M3x10 bolts and four M3S washer.
  • Page 19 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • Insert the two line lasers and fix the cabling with the two cable clips on each side. Step 4 - (Power Supply)

  • Page 20: Step 5 - (Turn Table)

    Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual Step 5 - (Turn table) • Attach the plastic part to the turn table plate using four M3x10 bolts and four M3 nuts. • Push the turntable onto the shaft of the NEMA 17 stepper motor.
  • Page 21 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • Attach the rubber cover over the turn table. Step 5 - (Turn Table)

  • Page 22: Step 6 - (Interface Board)

    Stepper Motor Raspberry Pi • Fix the interface board to the M3x12 spacers on the backside of the Raptor 3D scanner by using four M3x10 bolts. Connect the electronics (see image below). IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU CONNECT THE ELECTRONICS CORRECTLY. WRONG...
  • Page 23 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual • You have finished assembling your Raptor 3D scanner. 
 Step 6 - (Interface Board)

  • Page 24: Software Instructions

    Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual Software Instructions Operating System Image http://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/ Download RASPBIAN image Win32DiskImager Utility http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/ Extract the executable from the zip file and run the Win32DiskImager utility Insert the SD card into your SD card reader and check which drive letter was assigned Select the RASPBIAN image file you extracted above...
  • Page 25 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual 3D Scanner Software For installing the scanner software open a browser window at your PC and goto: https://github.com/hairu/freelss follow the instructions step by step at github Software Instructions...

  • Page 26: Webinterface

    Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual Webinterface Open a new window in your Browser and enter the Raptor 3D Scanner’s IP address. Go to the tab CAMERA and switch on the right and left laser. Adjust the laser optic to the smallest possible line and align both laser units perfectly to the center of the turntable (see image below).
  • Page 27 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual Go to tabs SETTINGS and SETUP and enter the parameter settings as shown on the images below. Webinterface...
  • Page 28 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual You have successfully assembled and setup your Raptor 3D Scanner and are ready to go. Please make sure to check the github directory frequently for new updates. Webinterface...

  • Page 29: Appendix A (Schematics)

    Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual Appendix A (Schematics) Interface Board Keep strictly to the instructions as described on the images on page 22 of this Build Manual. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU CONNECT THE ELECTRONICS CORRECTLY. WRONG INSTALLATIONS CAN DESTROY YOUR ELECTRONICS!
  • Page 30 Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual Appendix B (Illustrated Bill of Materials) Step 1 - Raptor 3D Scanner Base Unit NEMA 17 M3x10 Bolt M3L Washer M3x12 Spacer M3x20 Spacer M5x12 Bolt M5x16 Bolt M5x20 Bolt M5S Washer M5 Nut T-Slot Nut...

  • Page 31: Appendix B (Illustrated Bill Of Materials)

    Raptor 3D Scanner Build Manual Step 4 - Power Supply Power Supply Cable Clip Unit M3x10 Bolt M3S Washer Printed Part ATX 400 W Step 5 - Turn Table Turn Table Turn Table M3x10 Bolt M3 Nut Mount Printed Rubber Cover...

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