# A subreddit for the under-gauged DIY **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [March 19, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/a-subreddit-for-the-under-gauged-diy/2905 "2025-03-19T14:24:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PM490](https://forums.kinograph.cc/user_avatar/forums.kinograph.cc/pm490/32/3176_2.png) [@PM490](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/PM490)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/a-subreddit-for-the-under-gauged-diy/2905/1 "2025-03-19T14:24:35Z")
At a time Kinograph is taking a new direction, and small-gauge film remains far and distant in the new horizon, and given that Facebook groups are mostly collaboration-less (to be polite), I believe there is a void for a community with emphasis in the film formats between 8mm and 16mm, the under-gauged 🙂 (although no formats will be excluded). I would like to share the launch of [r/OpenCineScan](https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenCineScan/), dedicated to the open-source and DIY spirit of cine film scanning to preserve family, cultural, and artistic heritage. While existing communities offer valuable resources, r/OpenCineScan aims to provide a focused space specifically for collaboration and idea-sharing around DIY film scanning projects and modules. **What Makes r/OpenCineScan Different?** - **Emphasis on Open-Source and DIY:** Our primary focus is on the design, construction, modification, and software development of DIY film scanners for 8mm to 16mm cine film. - **Collaborative Environment:** We encourage users to share projects, designs, code, and techniques, fostering a community of mutual support and innovation. - **Targeted Discussions:** We’re creating a space for in-depth discussions on specific aspects of DIY film scanning, from hardware and software to scanning techniques and troubleshooting. - **Focus on the “How”:** While we love seeing the results of your scans, we’re especially interested in the “how” – the processes, challenges, and solutions you encounter along the way. - **Technical Modifications:** Discussions around modifying existing commercial products, such as projectors, to create better DIY scanners, are encouraged. **What We Hope to Cultivate:** - **A Repository of DIY Knowledge:** We aspire to build a comprehensive collection of project logs, build guides, and open-source designs. - **A Hub for Collaborative Development:** We envision a space where users can freely share and refine open-source software and hardware. - **A Forum for In-Depth Technical Discussions:** We aim to foster detailed conversations on scanning techniques, hardware, software, and troubleshooting. - **A Supportive Community:** We hope to create an environment where beginners and experienced enthusiasts can learn from each other. - **A Place to Push Boundaries:** We want to encourage experimentation and innovation in DIY film scanning. - **A Focused and Friendly Space:** We aim to provide a less overwhelming and more collaborative atmosphere than some other platforms. We want to be a place for productive technical discussions without feeling discouraged. I invite all working on tools and projects with that profile to join r/OpenCineScan and let’s preserve small film cultural heritage—one frame at a time! I hope that some of the collaboration can also be useful for the design goals of Kinograph, when this project completes the 35/16 and is ready to do 8mm. ![banner](https://forums.kinograph.cc/uploads/default/original/2X/c/cf7f5a0e7939864834714fb2ca004b7849ef879f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![John\_Bower](https://forums.kinograph.cc/user_avatar/forums.kinograph.cc/john_bower/32/4328_2.png) [@John\_Bower](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/John_Bower)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/a-subreddit-for-the-under-gauged-diy/2905/2 "2025-03-19T18:01:27Z")
Please don’t do it on FB. I have a deep disdain for FB. Reddit is pretty good, Discord is okay but a bit disorienting to me. Perhaps due to its roots in on-line gaming and real time collaboration, though, that said, not much advertising that I’ve noticed. So yes Reddit is a good choice IMO. You may be aware that Alt-Scann is over on Discord. There is a far bit of interesting 16mm and under going on over there too.