Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Low-Tech 3D Scanner is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by JoePineapples, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Low-Tech 3D Scanner 3D printable model by JoePineapples

Low-Tech 3D Scanner

Source: Thingiverse by JoePineapples

The Low-Tech 3D Scanner is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by JoePineapples. You will need a smart phone and relevant photogrammetry app to complete this as an actual scanner (SCANN3D, for example). You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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443 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-05 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 1 makes Category: 3D Printer

Tags: 3D scanner, basic, budget, cheap, easy, fast print, imaging, photography, simple

About this model

You will need a smart phone and relevant photogrammetry app to complete this as an actual scanner (SCANN3D, for example). The idea was to make as simple a scanning device as possible for small objects. No lasers, lenses or mechanical parts, 'flat-packed' so that even people with poor quality print results can assemble it and get some use, while using a relatively small amount of filament to print off. A few drops of decent superglue are all that's required to assemble it. The turntable plate is indexed with marks, these line up with one of the three corner posts on the triangular frame. Rotate the plate 1,2,4 or 6 marks at a time for each photo. The app will stitch them together when done to produce a 3D scan. TIP It works best if printed all in one colour, ideally white. You can then surr…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Low-Tech 3D Scanner is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by JoePineapples.
Who made this model?: Designed by JoePineapples, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.