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Questions tagged [scanning]

Questions about 3D scanning.

For questions regarding troubleshooting, best-practices, or otherwise with various 3D scanning technologies.

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Open Source 3D scanning

I am trying to make a structured light 3D scanner using single camera, light projector and a turntable. After days on Google I did not find any reliable open source project which I can get to work. SLStudio really seemed a good choice but did not…
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Printing Plastic Replacement Parts

On a number of occasions I've broken small plastic parts that are nearly impossible to replace but could easily be 3-D printed. The latest such mishap is the volume knob on the factory-installed radio on my car. I have little experience in 3D…
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How to optimally make a 3D model of an object using photos?

I would like to obtain a 3D model of my insoles. I tried to scan it with 123D catch but finding reference points is difficult because the insole is black. How could I improve the scanning? I attach a photo of the insole to show its not easy shape. I…
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Using Kinect 360 as 3D Scanner

I would like to use my old Xbox 360 Kinect as a scanner for 3D modeling and (hopefully) printing a few busts of friends/family members; however, my efforts have failed in each direction that I have taken. Has anyone had success with this, and if…
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3D scanner data acquisition

I found an old Creaform3D EXAscan laying around at the company I work for, and tried to plug it on a computer to see if it still works. I discovered that it uses a software called RapidForm for data acquisition, but its license is expired. I looked…
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Am I allowed to publish a 3d scan of a statue/thing I bought?

I bought a buddha statue and I would like to scan it using photogrammetry and publish the result. Am I allowed to do that? Is this the same like scanning a book and publishing it? Sketchfab on the other hand is full of 3d models of commercial…
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Getting precise measurement of a complex rod

I'm trying to build a headrest for my Sayl office chair. For that, I'm designing a 3d-printed part that's going to fit on one of the existing rods of the chair. Check out this picture: How would you go about in getting the exact measurements of…
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Are there any free scanning programs available?

I keep looking around for 3D scanning software but can't find anything I like. Any suggestions? I'm more looking for a free app so I can use my android phone, but am open to desktop based solutions too.
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Laser scanning to 3D printer

I have one *.xyz file (from a laser scan) that I wanted to mesh and create a 3D printable file. I saw some YouTube videos from Meshlab and try to follow the steps explained in the video, 3D Laser Scanning - Meshing Point Clouds in Meshlab; When I…
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How to print LiDAR file format LAS

I want to print a model that I acquired in the LiDAR file format LAS. I don't have a printer but I'm planning to send a model to one of those shops who print for you. What do I need to do beforehand to make it print OK?
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Adding points to a point cloud

I made a scan and got a cloud point file, but the cloud point is not that good, but I need to print it in a 3d printer as soon as possible, just to see how it would look. Basically it's missing some points that were not scanned properly due to it…
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Is it possible to convert a Las /Laz file into an STL or OBJ file?

I would like to know if there is any tool/library (preferably python based) that could be used in parsing a Laz file to extract info that is normally found in 3d object files such as vertices. Which could be used to create printable 3d mesh. I…
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Building a program to convert LiDAR data directly to an STL or directly to G-code

Some people have figured out how to take raw LiDAR data and after going through multiple steps (using LAS tools, converting to digital elevation model (DEM), converting to an STL) getting an STL file that they can then slice and print. Could you…
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Print copy of real life object, starting with .mpo file or files

I want to make a 3D printed copy of a real object. I have access to a Nintendo 3DS which is capable of making 3D .mpo files. Is there a straight-forward method to convert these into a 3D printable model?
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How to use a BLTouch or equivalent touch probe to 3D scan objects with a 3D printer?

I thought about using a BLTouch probe to do 3D scans of objects. The objects to be suitable require smooth gradients and enough space for the probe, without anything hitting the print head/hot end. What tools do I need to control the printer and…
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