Preassembled bookscanner available?

[kirkmc]

I'd be interested in anyone had a cheap scanner they want to part with, in the EU. I'm in France, and want to scan a handful of books. I have some oldish books that I need to read, and, unfortunately, I'm allergic to some types of mildew in old books. As they are out of print, it'd be hard to find bette copies, and I realized that scanning them and reading on my iPad would be easier and, potentially, cheaper.

[SLLA]

Hi there,

I am also a full time worker and full time student who has been lurking with amazement @ these book scanner projects. Unfortunately I'm beginning to accept the reality that I will not have the time (or access to the tools) to experiment with building my own scanner any time soon. I belong to a student collective and am interested in pulling the funds together to buy a pre-built scanner off one of the members for shared use amongst friends.

Please PM me or email me @ steven@selflearnla.org if you have one to offer. I live here in LOS ANGELES and would really like to find one locally in SOCAL in order to avoid the hassle of shipping something this size.

THANKS!!

[loyukfai]

Greetings from Hong Kong.

Remember seeing a webpage about a rather simple kit but the project was put on hold, forgot the name through. Any idea of similar offerings?

Cheers.

[viveik]

Hello !

I can build a scanner-in-a-box in my factory with help from the community as it will tremendously help shorten time for those who want this for Christmas.(i do ! )
Is there a design that can be stacked away after use ? Are there any limitations to the current design that should be designed around to allow for better shipping, assembly ?
I have been doing some investigation and can use ABS plastic board to laser cut designs.

Thank you

Viveik.

[123beta123]

i am interested in getting a pre built scanner .please let me know where your are based ,which build you will be considering,whats the approx cost .are you considering one of the builds by univershul ???

[builderstudent2]

Is anyone else still interested in purchasing a pre-assembled scanner? I am considering selling mine.

[E^3]

Hello to Everybody.


I am trying to sell my accomplished Book Scanner.


Just post your requirements.

Thanks

E^3

[snaguy]

Saw this on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Konica-Minolta-PS3000-Publication-Book-Library-Scanner-/380352736262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item588eca2c06

[Enjoitheride]

I don't know if it's too late, but I built a book scanner a few months ago. I'm moving to a new (much smaller place) and want to give it to a worthy person. It works great. Here is a picture:

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff3 ... G_9812.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff3 ... G_9811.jpg

Asking for $100

[loyukfai]

I don't know if it's too late, but I built a book scanner a few months ago. I'm moving to a new (much smaller place) and want to give it to a worthy person. It works great. Here is a picture:

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff3 ... G_9812.jpg
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff3 ... G_9811.jpg

Asking for $100

Wow this is cool, both cameras are included in the price?

Unfortunately the shipping fee to Hong Kong is probably prohibitive.

Cheers.