The Archivist — DIY Book Scanner

six years of open source book scanning technology

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    • About Daniel
    • Project Origins
    • On Open Hardware
    • Clarity on Licensing
    • Manufacturing Issues
    • Original Announcement
    • Why the Mixed Units?
    • Why Scan Your Own Books?
    • Credits and Contributors
    • How To Get A Kit
  • Archivist Assembly Manual
    • Tools You Will Need
    • Build The Base
    • Build the Cradle
    • Build The Imaging Module
    • Build the Lighting Module
  • Book Scanner Parts
    • The Base Design
      • Side Plate
      • Base Bars
      • Lifter
      • Short Arm
      • Long Arm
      • Handlebar
      • Cradle Runners
      • Cradle Lift Stop
    • The Cradle Design
      • Cradle Angle
      • Cradle Wing
      • Cradle Base
      • Felt Bobs
    • The Imaging Module Design
      • Glass Brackets
      • Front and Back Plate
      • Camera Mount
    • The Lighting Module Design
      • The LEDs
      • Optics
      • Glass
      • ABS Plastic Parts
      • 12VDC Power Supply
      • FR4 Light Mount
      • Wiring Harness and Lamp Sockets
      • Fasteners and Small Parts
    • Spreads
  • Ephemera and Accounting
    • Bag Tags
    • Parts Guides and Box Contents
  • FAQ
    • On Cameras
    • Sample Scans
    • Glossary of Book Scanning Terms
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Tools You Will Need

ToolsOverview_DSC08869From left to right:

  • 2mm Allen/Hex Wrench
  • 4mm Allen/Hex Wrench
  • 6mm Allen/Hex Wrench
  • Adjustable or “Crescent” Wrench
  • Phillips #2 Screwdriver
  • Electrical Tape

For reference, check out the bag tags for fastener identification, and the parts guides to name and find your wood parts.

Next… Build the Base!

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