Portable Blueprint Scanning Rig Design
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This is not just a CAD modeling project. I am looking for someone who can contribute ideas, improve the design, and help engineer the product from concept through a working prototype. I'm looking for an experienced mechanical/product designer to help develop a portable blueprint scanning rig for use during commercial site surveys. The device will hold an iPhone above large-format construction drawings (24"×36" and larger) to capture high-quality images for documentation. This is an early-stage prototype that may eventually become a commercial product. Design Goals The rig should: Fold into a compact carrying case. Set up in under one minute. Hold an iPhone securely over blueprints. Maintain the camera perfectly square to the drawing. Be lightweight but rigid. Use mostly off-the-shelf components. Be suitable for repeated field use. Materials Under Consideration I'm open to multiple design approaches including: 1/2" EMT conduit w/3D printed connections 2020 T-slot aluminum extrusion Combination of 3D printed and purchased components Desired Features Folding design (preferred over complete disassembly) Adjustable camera height Adjustable phone position MagSafe iPhone mount Integrated LED lighting Thumb-screw or Knob adjustments Lightweight Stable on folding tables Open side allowing blueprints to be flipped like a book Future accessory mounting options I am specifically looking for someone who can recommend the best overall solution rather than simply drawing what I specify. Deliverables Multiple concept sketches CAD assembly Fully parametric model STEP files STL files Engineering drawings Bill of Materials Hardware list with McMaster-Carr or Amazon part numbers Assembly instructions Experience Requested Please provide examples of projects involving: Folding mechanisms Camera equipment Aluminum extrusion EMT conduit 3D printing Consumer products Portable tools Mechanical assemblies Ideal Candidate I'm looking for someone who enjoys solving mechanical problems and is interested in helping create a unique product—not just producing CAD drawings. There will likely be multiple design iterations, and I'm looking for someone interested in a longer-term collaboration. The files attached are of what AI generated. This is to give youa rough idea. The support legs need to be on the long side 36" of the print so that when the sheets are stapled together they can be turned without obstruction.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
$15.00
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$40.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
Activity on this job
- Proposals:10 to 15
- Last viewed by client:6 days ago
- Interviewing:1
- Invites sent:1
- Unanswered invites:0
About the client
- United StatesSan Francisco8:10 AM
- $69K total spent41 hires, 14 active
- 1,171 hours
- Engineering & ArchitectureSmall company (2-9 people)
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