Arduino controlled photogrammetry 3D scanner

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This turntable is a new and improved version of my hand cranked version. A lot of people suggested to me I should put a stepper motor onto it to get some very nice cinematic shots. This is exactly what I did.
I gave it a bit more functionality than just a regular cinematic turntable. I added the possibility to use the turntable as a rig to capture photos 360 degrees around an object.
The photos are being taken by a smartphone connected to a Bluetooth remote located inside the turntable. I just used the most straight forward, obvious and simple solution to capture these photos, which was to use a servo to press a button on a Bluetooth remote. I went for this solution due to the fact that Apple products tend to not like the HC-05 and HC-06 Bluetooth modules and refuse to connect to them. I’m sure a cleaner and more durable solution is to use these HC-05 or HC-06 modules and connect them to an android device.
The amount of photo's that have to be taken can be determined by the user, ranging from 2 photo's to 200 photo's. These values can be easily adjusted in the Arduino program. The taken photos can be converted later on into a 3D-model using photogrammetry software. The photogrammetry software I use is Autodesk Recap Photo.
In the second menu you can find the possibility to use the turntable to make awesome cinematic shots of your objects. In this mode the turntable rotates a certain amount of turns at a constant speed chosen by the user ranging from 1 to 17 RPM (speed of the stepper motor).
The third and last menu enables the user to manually control the turntable and bring the plate to the desired position at the preferred speed.
STL and Fusion 360 source files can be found here: bbprojects.tec...
More info can be found here: bbprojects.tec...
My PayPal: paypal.me/Broc...
Tools used for this project:
Purchase an Elegoo Arduino uno starter kit here: ow.ly/l2RJ50x2a2A
SMD rework station: www.banggood.c...
PLA filament: www.banggood.c...
components used:
1 × 9g Servo motor
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1 × 1602 blue LCD-screen
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1 × Arduino uno
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1 × Double sided prototype board 4cmX6cm type: 107822J2H
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1 × DC-DC step down regulator
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1 × Joystick
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1 × stepper motor and driver
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1 × Bluetooth remote
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1 x 10K potentiometer
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songs used in the video:
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Track Name: "Downtown Funk"
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@JulioPlasencia 3 года назад

Impressive! You are what everyone who buys a 3D printer would like to become!

@garn5341 2 года назад

Very nice work! Always a pleasurer watching people like you who know how to create/work in a "CAD" design program. Thank you!

@chillcopyrightfreemusic 4 года назад

Man this is awesome

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Chill Out Records - No Copyright Music Thank you very much 🤗, will use some music from you in my next videos 😉👍

@retsetman9698 4 года назад

You did really nice working.

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Thank you Retsetman! ;-)

@patrickmaartense7772 4 года назад

looks nice indeed tip: use an esp32, has built in BT for triggering the picture taking , but what would work better is using the 3mm jack for triggering via ground on one of the pins when using a nema 17 you can also use a bigger table , just use a decent stepper driver with 1/128 step for great smoothness.., but then again with that reduction ration maybe sticking with 1/1 is good and smooth enough this can also work on a DSLR but then again the remote servo trigger gives it a nice 'touch" what is the pot for ??

@MrIDaNL 4 года назад

Was looking for this a few months ago, only found this now after your SpaceX inspired thrust vector control video(also a really awesome one 🙂). Real nice use of the Bluetooth controller btw 😜

@weaselsworld 3 года назад

Okay, I have to call out the presence of "photo's" in the menu, because it triggers me just a little bit. :D That out of the way, this is an awesome project, and your build video inspired me to try building my own. Thanks so much for sharing!

@DIVERGEsound 4 года назад

Really cool prototyping

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

thanks man ;-)

@sergiollorente2665 4 года назад

Hi Brian, awesome work, it is exactly what I was looking for. I will modify your design to replace the bluetooth remote by a Canon/Nikon IR one, but you will save me loads of time. Thank you so much.

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

I'm glad you like it Sergio ;-)

@salutoitoi 4 года назад

Just found your video on an article of Hackaday. Very good job !

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Thank you very much Salutoitoi. Very useful info for me btw 😁👍

@bobdavis7192 4 года назад

Awesome build Brian!!!! Very cool!

@Wanderlinse 3 года назад

Smart, elegant and not too complicated.

@sundeshbalraj 3 года назад

Great work and so well documented

@zimzillakilla 4 года назад

Brother, you need a TS100 solder iron.

@KeithOlson 4 года назад

FWIW, if you place a magnetic sheet on the platform and stick some magnetics to the bottom of the object, you can have a gently curved piece of white cardstock between the two to eliminate the background.

@Vexelius 4 года назад

Awesome! Thank you very much for sharing this project. It's a great source of inspiration!

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

No problem at all, Thank you Vexelius! ;-)

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

May I ask you how you found the video? 😁

@Vexelius 4 года назад

@@BrianBrocken Sure! Someone shared this article in Facebook (3dwork.io/scanner-3d-con-arduino-y-fotogrametria/), which features your project and a link to this video.

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Nice, thank you very much for the info Vexelius! 😁👍

@johnnykolmakov1824 3 месяца назад

Nice work buddy!

@jhgpsimons 4 года назад

The link for the 1602 blue LCD-screen is with the I2C module so it doesn't fit without soldering it off. On banggood there is also a version without it, but it is 30 cents more expensive :)

@marioestivillflores9052 4 года назад

Amazing project

@ezdikey 4 года назад

to reduce flickering in the timelapse set exposure manualy by downloading a manual camera app

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Haha thanks for the tip but i’m afraid my 30 dollar Action camera doesn’t have this feature 😅 I’ve noticed this problem too and it’s enoying me also, from now on i will try to use my Canon camera more but this one is a bit heavier and not so easy to mount on the small try pod I’m using. Thats why i kept using the smaller and cheaper camera 😅

@aydin5978 4 месяца назад

crazy good quality

@digitalminister5687 4 года назад

I think its better to let the camera rotate around the model instead of letting the object rotate. It makes it easier for photogrametry programs to create the 3d model orientating on the background. But nice work! 👍👍👍

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Andris, Thank you! I also noticed this problem when I first tried this. I just couldn't get a decent model out of it. The things that worked for me where making sure the background was completely uniform (to make sure the photogrammetry program doesn't see stationary objects in all the pictures taken) and placing a secondary object on the turntable (see the green prototype board on the table in the model in the video, this way the program has more rotating reference points). this way I get some decent models out of it ;-).

@jordideseure8245 4 года назад

@@BrianBrocken maybe you can enlarge the entire model and make some edits so you also rotate the entire room and only the camera stands still? Would be a lot of 3d Printing I guess...

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

@Jordi Deseure Hahaha yes maybe but you could also just spin the camera around the object 😉

@digitalminister5687 4 года назад

@@jordideseure8245 Or you just let a camera fly in the space using a rocket and then wait till the Earth rotates👍😂

@jordideseure8245 4 года назад

@@digitalminister5687 Elon Musk has entered the room!

@wmdjohnson 11 месяцев назад

Total badass, legit. . . Thanks for sharing!

@jordanrininger9212 5 месяцев назад

I have everything in front of me to put this together, but one thing is confusing -- is the bluetooth controller just completely disconnected from everything? In other words, do I have to take off the plate and switch it on/off? Do I have to change the battery for the bluetooth controller? What's the black strip you put in the servo housing behind the controller? It appears there's no other reference to the controller besides a few seconds in the video.

@BrianBrocken 5 месяцев назад

The Bluetooth remote is connected to an android smartphone, when you push the button on the Bluetooth remote, the smartphone will take a picture. Instead of your finger pushing the button, a servo is being used. The servo is controlled by the arduino. More info about the project can be found here: hackaday.io/project/168301-arduino-controlled-photogrammetry-3d-scanner

@jordanrininger9212 5 месяцев назад

@@BrianBrocken Hi Brian, thanks for your reply. I understand that, however the bluetooth remote needs a power source, otherwise I'm occasionally going to be changing the battery. So, doesn't this mean disassembling the unit anytime the bluetooth remote needs to be charged or have batteries replaced?

@BrianBrocken 5 месяцев назад

This project is about 4 years old and never had to change the battery of the remote, so I think you'll be fine.

@jordanrininger9212 5 месяцев назад

@@BrianBrockenWell that is unexpected but very good news to hear. Thank you so much for replying on an older video and continuing to support your project. Building projects like this has helped me learn loads about electronics. Thank you for sharing!!!! Can't wait to finish my build :)

@desmosome11 3 года назад

Good job, I am interested in getting one.

@borakin 3 года назад

Dude u're awwesome!!

@aleatza 4 года назад

Awesome!

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Thank you quelPazzolnRete!

@Roger-rv8ei 4 года назад

Hi Brian. Thanks for the video. Do you have anything that shows the wiring on the step down module? We're a little confused on that part of it since it doesn't go into great detail in the video. Thanks!

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Rogman, Did you already take a look at the wiring diagrams on hackaday? If not I highly recommend you do, you can find them here: hackaday.io/project/168301-arduino-controlled-photogrammetry-3d-scanner Also take a look at the logs where I explain some of the most asked questions. For the step down module all you have to do is connect the input of the module to the Vin and ground pin on the arduino. The Vin pin has the same voltage as the input voltage of the adapter, in this case 9V, The output of the step down module needs to be connected to the stepper motor driver and the servo.

@timmygeerts9996 4 года назад

Super gedaan Brian, goed bezig.

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Haha dankuwel Timmy 😁👍

@fabriziofrison9103 3 года назад

Hi Brian thanks for your work i made all your project everything went perfectly except it does not turn on i connected a 9v battery and only the sk arduino lights up (the leds) what am i wrong? keep in mind that it is my first realization with arduino and until 1 week ago I did not even know what it was so I definitely made a mistake I followed the diagram you posted to the letter I double checked all the connections and I don't think there is anything connected bad excuse the ignorant question but the black wires the gnd must be common to all the components the same goes for the red wires the +? in fact I saw that on the diagram on the display there are 3 connections of the gnd and from there they go to the joy to the sk arduino at the step down all connected together? thanks for your time and patience

@sinandulger9100 4 года назад

It is really wonderful.

@victorhugovelezramirez1332 3 года назад

Hi Brian Brocken I am Colombian, my name is Victor Velez and we really liked your project with the Arduino, since it helps us to carry out the photogrammetry of dental models, I would like to know if you can give us information, such as what voltage the power adapter should be, we do not know much of electronics and that has us in stop, there is some other video where you better explain the connections and how to bring the code to the arduino. Thank you very much for your valuable collaboration

@emilionaranjo4630 3 года назад

I seek for help! The code run fine and when it ended it said DONE! The photos are stored at /storage/emulated/0/qpython/tmp/! . However I check and the tmp file is empty. I have tried changing the directory to /Almacenamiento interno compartido/qpython/tmp/ because the phone I'm using is in spanish but I have gotten no luck. Please if you could provide some help thank you

@projectxss Год назад

very good work, congratulations! but where is the code scket, to be inserted in the arduino?. thanks

@W4TRI 4 года назад

Love this! How isa it you only have 1K? Get on FB and toss some links! I will. You just got one here!

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Thanks man, appreciate it! ;-)

@guntherbrocken1049 4 года назад

Nice work

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Thank you very much Mr. Brocken ;-)

@brocknelson8220 3 года назад

Hey Brian can you do a tutorial or point us in the direction on where you learned to do 3D modeling

@paolodicaro8432 3 года назад

Ciao, ottimo pregetto, funziona benissimo, consiglierei solo di aggiungere la possibilità di fissare il coperchio, si muove un pò, magari aggiungi un paio di fori per delle viti, o un incastro, con fusion 360 è facile. Il mio funziona tutto ma non mi fa muovere il servo per comandare il telecomando BT, mi sai consigliare cosa controllare? Grazie mille, in ogni caso, ottimo lavoro, bravo.

@alessandrofiumaraGT Год назад

Ho completato il proggetto ma non riesco a far muover il servo, come posso risolvere?

@welsonfy5246 11 месяцев назад

Very good work. How can I purchase the complete model from you? Thanks

@santhermTV 4 года назад

👍👍👍🔥

@SanderMaes 4 года назад

Impressive!

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Merci Sander 😜👍

@coltonsanford9759 Год назад

Hey Brian, is the left stick thing by the left of the lcd display a potentiometer?

@BrianBrocken Год назад

Yes

@omgitssome1 2 года назад

Great job man

@SaarNatanzon 2 года назад

is the quality will change if the camera will turn instead of the object ?

@BrianBrocken 2 года назад

No, this will have no effect when using the photogrammetry method. Turning the camera instead of the object might even be easier when trying to capture larger objects.

@emirhansozan8993 3 года назад

Hi Brian, thank you for this awesome project :)) I appreciate :) May I ask which 3D printer you are using? Do you have any suggestion for that? I couldn't see a link or mention above. I need a suggestion for 3D printer :))

@tobysmith4604 2 года назад

Ender 3s are pretty good, id get the v2

@BGMatthews Год назад

Would love to see an updated version of this that uses an Android phone and possibility the ability to connect and use a DLSR camera as well

@krisboruff8845 4 года назад

This is great. I bought the listed LM2596 Buck converter, but it goes from 1-3.5 volts. The diagram suggests it should got from 9 Volts to 5 volts, which doesn't seem possible with a 5 volt power supply?

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Kris, this is indeed not possible with a 5V power supply. That’s why you need to use a 9V one. The Vin pin on the arduino needs a voltage between 7-12v.

@krisboruff8845 4 года назад

@@BrianBrocken Ah ok. I'll figure out somthing with a DC power jack and buck converters to power the different parts.

@matthewsanderson7044 4 года назад

Are the PCB design and components list available? I probably have most of the parts but I can't start without the PCB design

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Matthew, Of course. A pcb design isn't even necessary as all the wires from the components fo directly to the pins on the Arduino. All the info like parts used, schematics, code,... can be found on hackaday.io. The link is in the description.

@NunoFlyer 4 года назад

Awesome, one question, its possible creat the stl files after scanner the object? Great work. Best regards

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Flyer, yes this is possible. The program 'Autodesk Recap Photo' turns the takeen photo's into an STL-file

@SpursGear 2 года назад

@@BrianBrocken the Autodesk Recap Photo is a paid software. Can we use meshroom instead?

@BrianBrocken 2 года назад

@Fabio, any software that uses photogrammetry to convert photo’s into a 3d-object can be used.

@SpurN66 4 года назад

Hallo Brian I would like to recreate the 3D scanner. now I have the question about the component lins next to the LCD display. Is this a potentiometer and if so what is the value? Thanks for the information. Walter

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Walter, Yes this is a 10K potentiometer. You can find the link in the description of this video or on hackaday.io

@SpurN66 4 года назад

@@BrianBrocken Hello Brian thank you for the answer. Everything works but unfortunately I have with that bearing some problems. Sometimes the ring gear seems to jam in the outer ring. Do you have a suggestion what I have to change. Other printer settings? Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Walter

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Walter, I've experienced the same problem, what worked for me was some fine mineral oil for precision equipment. Mery Christmas and a happy new year to you to.

@SpurN66 4 года назад

@@BrianBrocken Hello Brian I'll try it with oil. It's Christmas time now says my wife ;-) I will then report best regards Walter

@Mark19895 2 года назад

Does this work as a scan to recreate objects and if so how accurate is it?

@najebedja411 4 года назад

What size screws should I use to mount everything?

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Naje, good question. I forgot to mention them on the parts list on hackaday. I'm using two 4.0X16mm wood screws to secure the stepper motor and I'm using two 3.0X12mm wood screw to secure the arduino uno in place but these ones need to be cut from 12mm lenght to about 5mm in lenght. I'll add them to the parts list.

@danielhw1 2 года назад

ESSE CARA MANDA MUITO BEM NAS CRIAÇOES

@danielhw1 2 года назад

Você pode me ajudar a modelar um mini pc

@danielhw1 2 года назад

???

@Booznstuff 4 года назад

You should've posted the other things scanned too

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

You mean on Thingiverse?

@liney118 4 года назад

Hi brian, great project, I'm currently printing this project off and was going to make a tutorial on building this up, hope you don't mind, I will link your video and thingiverse account. ;)

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Sure man no problem ;-)

@liney118 4 года назад

@@BrianBrocken Cheers appreciated

@tesfayebaba 10 месяцев назад

I would pay for something this ❤

@tonysfun 4 года назад

Thanks for a nice project! Hate the music, sorry! You are very creative and I like the wireless connection to the phone! Have a great Memorial Day also! (Just make the music on scale 1-10 about 1.5-2 the most! Sorry for my honesty).

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Thank you for your feedback Tony. Everyone has it's taste in music I guess, I try to pick out songs I think most people will like but it's hard to do good for everyone. Most people like the ChillHop Goodvibes music but i understand that if you're a metal fan or similar, you might absolutely hate it. Finding good non copyrighted music which is monotizable is for me the biggest struggle in making these videos. What kind of music do you think would suit my videos better? I would really love to hear your input on this. Other people with music ideas can leave a comment too if they want. (please keep in mind only non-copyrighted music is allowed). Great memorial day to you too!

@tonysfun 4 года назад

@@BrianBrocken What kind of music do I like? Classical, country, popular 60-80's and very low volume! Just make the music a faint music, that I can ignore. The problem is that I'll watch lots of video's and adjusting the volume on all of them isn't practical or I can't understand even the person who is commenting during his/her video. Have a great week!

@maverickk89 4 года назад

hello , nice video, one question: at 3:15 (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SAgiv4o8rxQ.html) you insert something between uln2003 and main board of arduino uno, what is that? could you please provide a link or tell me where could I found it? thank you!

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Marerick89, this is just a homemade voltage distributor to distribute 5V and 0V. It functions exactly the same as the + and - strip on a breadboard. I made it using a piece of a double sided prototype board and soldering some 2.54mm female header pins on it. Double sided prototype boards: www.banggood.com/Geekcreit-40pcs-FR-4-2_54mm-Double-Side-Prototype-PCB-Printed-Circuit-Board-p-995732.html?p=E01411629100201406T1&custlinkid=669188 2.54mm female header pins: www.banggood.com/10pcs-40Pin-2_54mm-Female-Header-Connector-Socket-For-DIY-Arduino-p-945516.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

@maverickk89 4 года назад

@@BrianBrocken mmm ok but could you please provide a simple schema of that? I know that probably it simple but I am not able to understand all the links between the pins :( and I do not want to broke something trying the wrong way :/

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Maverick89 all you really need to do is solder the 5V pins together and the 0V pins together just like a breadboard, you're actually making a mini breadboard. I'll post some pictures of it on the project page on Hackaday.io if I don't forget. If I do, feel free to send me a message again here on YT or on Hackaday.io ;-)

@marioestivillflores9052 4 года назад

Where can we get the Arduino Code?

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Mario, More info can be found on hackaday.io: hackaday.io/project/168301-arduino-controlled-photogrammetry-3d-scanner

@Unscientifically 4 года назад

It seems to be getting stuck wit objects with a little bit of weight. What can I do to fix this problem?

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Aadi, you could try adding some lubricant to the bearing, but keep in mind that this turntable isn’t suited for heavy objects.

@biologieolv5230 3 года назад

I've added three bearing wheels that support the inner geared ring. The geared ring runs on those wheels. It now turns much, much heavier objects.

@Fed3_ 4 года назад

where I can found the arduino code?

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

The Arduino code, wiring diagram, parts list,... can be founnd on Hackaday.io. The link is in the description of this video.

@gabrielmirasol2557 4 года назад

What program did you use to model this project?

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Autodesk Fusion 360

@drdoctor101 4 года назад

could i purchase this from you?

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

I’m sorry but not at this moment.

@enesyank8157 4 года назад

I çanta maske the Screen is not respondıng

@hoopeloos 2 года назад

kan ik ook een lcd i2c gebruiken is er ook een programma er voor

@BrianBrocken 2 года назад

Hello Lorenzo, more info on using I2C and a modified program for I2C can be found here: hackaday.io/project/168301-arduino-controlled-photogrammetry-3d-scanner

@hoopeloos 2 года назад

@@BrianBrocken dankjewel die van mij werkt

@hoopeloos 2 года назад

met welke programma gebruik je voor de foto,s te beweken

@W4TRI 4 года назад

If I send you some parts would you make a video?

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Ronny, would you like to send me an email?

@W4TRI 4 года назад

@@BrianBrocken Sure! IIs it in the RU-vid about?

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Yes you can find it there.

@enesyank8157 4 года назад

Dude ı love ıt but where is the arduino files

@enesyank8157 4 года назад

and ı didnt understand at 2:25 which part is this please ı have a project to school emergencey

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello Enes, all the info, files and schematics can be found on Hackaday, The link is in the description of this video. At 2:25 I'm just drilling mounting holes to mount the 10K potentiometer to the frame.

@enesyank8157 4 года назад

@@BrianBrocken hi me again ı couldnt find the exact potentiometer that you have is that a major problem

@enesyank8157 4 года назад

and which program u use for cleaning and exporting the photos

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

If it has the same value and dimensions, then this is absolutely no problem.

@bestmineral 3 года назад

the scanner is cool, the problem is the software! It costs hundreds of $ and needs a very powerful pc tu run!

@BrianBrocken 3 года назад

At the time of making this video i used Autodesk Recap photo which was free and cloud based. Unfortunately they stopped support for recap photo and turned it into recap pro which is 325 dollar per year. Besides recap there are a lot of other free alternatives availlable on the market: 3dknowledge.com/free-photogrammetry-software/

@bestmineral 3 года назад

@@BrianBrocken thank you for your reply! Which software do you suggest to use among 3DF Zephyr Free, COLMAP and Meshroom for 2.5D scan (I need to scan flat molds to obtain .STL files of them)? I need the biggest possible precision (maybe 0,1-0,2mm). Thank you!!

@flightisallright 4 года назад

Should be photos, not photo's.

@dega15 4 года назад

No se capisse un casso sol collegamento dei fii

@enesyank8157 4 года назад

HELP!!!!

@enesyank8157 4 года назад

Düşe please help me

@EugeneTit1 3 года назад

Великолепно !!!

@EspenShampoo25 4 года назад

my lcd panel has an I2C shield so wiring like the diagram wont be possible (atleast without some decent soldering skills) I am wondering if i can connect trough my 4 connectors and still be able to make the scanner (without having to tweek the code)

@BrianBrocken 4 года назад

Hello EspenShampoo25 you can use the LCD with the I2C module on it but you will have to change the code and you will need to wire it differently. Another option would be to just cut the pins of the I2C module and desolder the pins seperatly, some other people have done it this way.