Open Source Hardware: The Book Scanner David Kane WIT Libraries

Open Source Hardware Universal and free access to the design or blueprint of a book scanner. Created as a result of an ‘Open Collaboration’ among a group of loosely affiliated individuals work towards a common goal: an affordable, effective book scanner.

Significant Trends Driving Open Source Hardware Movement Ease of dissemination of blueprints and know-how, via the Web Ever more accessible ‘desktop’, fabrication technologies maturing. CNCs Laser Cutters 3D printers

Where do Libraries Fit In? Particularly Public Libraries Already a Focus for community learning and creativity. Increasing numbers of hackerspaces, makerspaces and fablabs nationally and globally. – E.g. South East Maker Space

My DIY Scanner Project Some scanning/archival projects in the Library Scanners available were inadequate Found the DIY Book Scanner project online – Blueprints – Assembly Instructions

Blueprints

CNC Router

Assembly Instructions

Putting it together

~€ Pages/Minute 12 Inch Book Spine Vital Statistics

Open Source Hardware: The Book Scanner David Kane WIT Libraries

Ease of dissemination of blueprints and know-how, via the Web Ever more accessible ‘desktop’, fabrication technologies maturing. CNCs Laser Cutters 3D printers Democratising the means of production: Leading to production-quality, custom, products in the not too distant future. Sustainable, no planned obsolescence. Environmentally friendly.