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- Author: Scott McGregor
- Start Date: 2025-05-12
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- Assessment Criteria: Verified re-export for full Go-To-Market doc
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Volunteer Opportunity: Help Build a Cool 3D Scanner Prototype! For Makers, Hackers, Tinkerers & Electronics Enthusiasts Are you passionate about electronics, microcontrollers, and building creative hardware projects? Do you enjoy the thrill of bringing ideas to life—just for the fun, challenge, and the chance to be part of something unique? I'm looking for a volunteer collaborator to help me complete a working breadboard prototype of a compact, special-purpose 3D scanner. This is a passion project at the intersection of imaging, robotics, and embedded systems—perfect for someone who loves tinkering and solving practical hardware challenges.
The Project: We’re building a portable 3D scanner powered by an ESP32-CAM microcontroller. Here’s a snapshot: ESP32-CAM WROOM with OV2640 camera (WiFi AP, Arduino/Python programmable, 16GB microSD) Adafruit 1967 Pan-Tilt platform driven by SG90/MG90S servos (GPIO-controlled) WS2812B NeoPixel strip for illumination & signaling (GPIO-controlled) Structured Light Projector (compact, low-cost — selection in progress) Multicolor Status LED & Toggle Switch Powered by a rechargeable 5V USB Li-Ion battery for true portability Goal: Complete automated scan cycle (<10 seconds), capture ~18 images, transmit via WiFi, and efficient standby power management. I’ve already sourced the core components and started assembly—now I need a sharp mind to help me: Wire & configure everything cleanly on the breadboard Program control logic (servo movements, lighting, WiFi comms, image capture) Optimize for battery efficiency Once functional, assist in translating the design to a custom PCB
Who You Are: A hobbyist, student, engineer, or maker who enjoys electronics projects Comfortable with ESP32, GPIO, servos, LEDs, and basic embedded programming Someone who loves solving problems and experimenting with hardware Ideally Bay Area-based (Santa Clara) for occasional in-person collaboration, but remote is fine too!
Why Join? Work on a real-world prototype that could evolve into something big Flex your skills in embedded systems, robotics, and IoT Great for your portfolio, resume, or GitHub Potential for future involvement if this project becomes commercial Plus… it’s just fun to build cool stuff! This is unpaid—just two enthusiasts building something awesome together. If you're driven by curiosity, learning, and making things work, let’s connect!
Interested? DM me or email [YourEmail] with a bit about your experience and what excites you about this project.
Where to Post This: Here’s where you’ll likely find your ideal volunteer: Reddit Communities: r/robotics r/esp32 r/arduino r/AskElectronics r/Embedded r/DIY r/HardwareProjects (Make sure to check each subreddit's rules about project collaboration posts) Hackaday.io Post this as a collaboration request. Hackaday has a strong maker community. Discord Servers: ESP32/Arduino-focused servers Maker/DIY/IoT communities (Look for channels like #collaboration or #projects) Local Maker Spaces & Universities: Reach out to Santa Clara University, Stanford, San Jose State—EE and CS departments often have bulletin boards or mailing lists. Post on Meetup.com groups related to electronics, IoT, or hardware hacking. Contact local Hackerspaces like TechShop, Noisebridge (SF), or Makerspaces in the Bay Area. GitHub & Gitea Communities: Some devs browse "help wanted" tags on open-source-like projects. LinkedIn (Targeted): Post as a "collaboration opportunity" in relevant groups (IoT, Embedded Systems, Maker Communities).
Pro Tip: Name the project something catchy (even if temporary). People love joining things with a bit of identity—“Project SnapScan” or “Pocket3D” sounds more inviting than "help me with my electronics." Would you like me to customize this appeal further, or draft versions specific to Reddit and Hackaday formats? Also, do you want me to research Discord servers or local maker spaces where you could directly post this today? Lux-Ear Branding Quick Reference Guide Wordmark Preview: [Lux-Ear Wordmark Image Placeholder] Fingerprint-Ear Icon Variations: [Icon Variations Placeholder] Color Palette: Obsidian Black: #0A0A0A (RGB 10,10,10) Marine Amber: #F5A623 (RGB 245,166,35) Soft Platinum: #E0E0E0 (RGB 224,224,224) Pure White: #FFFFFF (RGB 255,255,255) Graphite Gray: #3A3A3A (RGB 58,58,58) Typography: Primary Font: Montserrat (Headlines) Secondary Font: Lato (Body Text) Alternative: Avenir Next or Nohemi for distinctiveness. Logo Usage Guidelines: - Always use horizontal wordmark. - Maintain clear space around logo. - Use Marine Amber on dark backgrounds. - No distortions, shadows, or busy backgrounds. Figma Workspace Access: A Figma link will be provided to manage and export all assets. You'll be able to generate SVG, PNG, and PDF files directly.
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