Welcome to the Archimedes Software and Downloads page — your central hub for all the tools and resources you need to work with the Archimedes scanner and related CHS Open Source projects.
From this page you can download the official Archimedes scanner software, essential utilities, and supplementary materials to support your imaging and analysis workflows. Whether you’re setting up your system for the first time or looking for updates and documentation, everything you need is organized and ready to access here.
Start by selecting the software or resource that matches your setup — and if you need guidance on installation or use, check out our detailed lessons and tutorials linked throughout the site.
Archmides Software
Software – Download (1197 downloads )
Unzip the folder. Open the folder “Panohead Control Panel” and click on “Panohead Control Panel.exe”.
If your PC does not recognize the system, open the “driver update for Windows PC” folder and double-click on “setup.exe”.
This page provides access to the official Archimedes scanner software along with additional resources and supporting materials. Here you can download the latest versions needed for system setup, operation, and data processing. All files are maintained to ensure compatibility with the Archimedes hardware and the CHS Open Source workflow, helping you get started quickly and work efficiently.
Learn Technical Photography for Art Examination
Technical Photography is one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—tools for the scientific examination of art and archaeology. If you are a conservator, scientist, or art collector and you are not yet familiar with this method, it is truly a missed opportunity. Using simple, affordable equipment and a clear methodology, Technical Photography allows you to reveal underdrawings, retouchings, material differences, and conservation issues in a completely non-invasive way. Far from being complex or inaccessible, it is an easy entry point into scientific analysis. In many cases, Technical Photography represents the first essential step toward a deeper understanding of artworks and archaeological objects.
Scientific Art Examination – Resources:
Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) – USA
The British Museum – Scientific Research Department – UK
Scientific Research Department – The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
C2RMF (Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musées de France) – France
Rijksmuseum – Science Department – Netherlands
