Show HN: Turn mineral collections into 3D virtual museums
This project was born out of a desire to convert my mineral and rock collection into a virtual 3D archive that I can carry around and share. The concept is simple: I take one or more photos of my stones and crystals, and the app generates an HD 3D model while also classifying the rock using a local model (HF-CLIP WASM) directly in the browser. I can then view my collection and share it at exhibitions. The plan is to subsequently implement an NFT system to ensure traceability and uniqueness.
Demo: https://geo.insightest.app
(A quick Supabase login is currently required to save specimens to a persistent virtual shelf).
I'd appreciate any feedback on the WebGL rendering pipeline, lighting setups for crystalline textures, or mobile performance issues.
Hey this is great, I love what the model looks like, would it be possible to change the light source direction? Excited to try it out more with some local fossils.
Yes, you can set whatever you want in the scene! Hoping to see you uploading your minerals and fossils!