r/OpenScan is a subreddit with 16k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses openscan, mini, openscan mini, scan, and camera, and they frequently recommend/review photogrammetry software.
Welcome! This is all about photogrammetry in general and the OpenScan.eu 3D Scanners in particular . Feel free to share your projects (3D scanning related) and ask any questions.
If you want to support the development of OpenScan, feel free to buy me a coffee or two at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OpenScan
or become a patreon at https://www.patreon.com/OpenScan
Thank you :)
Popular Themes in r/OpenScan
#1
Solution Requests
: "[Seeking advice from experts] How can I use a mobile phone to perform 3D scanning and successfully scan the bottom surface of an object?"
14 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Best material to 3D print the openScan"
10 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Pretty good results, but some "empty" spots are getting filled in."
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/OpenScan
#1
Openscan
: "3d scan rig with raspberry pi + Openscan3 firmware"
87 posts
#2
Mini
: "Going to buy the Mini today!"
34 posts
#3
Openscan Mini
: "3D scanning insect with the Openscan Mini"
31 posts
#4
Scan
: "3d Scan rig with raspberry pi + openScan3 firmware"
22 posts
#5
Camera
: "DSLR Camera vs the Arducam options"
20 posts
#6
3d Scanning
: "3d Scanning insect with the OpenScan Mini"
13 posts
#7
Raspberry Pi
: "Is it okay to split ring parts to fit plate?"
11 posts
#8
Classic
: "Looking to buy Openscan Classic/ Mini US EASTCOST"
10 posts
#9
Photogrammetry
: "After many years, this should settle the debate whether Photogrammetry can be considered 3d scanning /s"
9 posts
#10
3d
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/OpenScan
Photogrammetry Software
1 review
#1
Blender
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/OpenScan
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+9k members(144.2%)
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Last updated: August 24, 2026