Laser scanner software

[hllrsr]

Folks,
Has anyone here tried either the 3d scanner package, or just the software from Camtronics?

I have been reading up on everything I can find about this, and as ScanZ seems to have come to a complete halt,(which is really too bad as It looked to be fairly promising) I am curious what the Camtronics software is like before I throw the money at it.

Pros?
Cons?
Any opinions?

TIA

Iain

[Michel L]

Bonjour,

http://www.cs.tu-bs.de/rob/david.html

http://juergen-riegel.net/FreeCAD/Docu/index.php/David

Michel.be

Originally Posted by hllrsr Folks, Has anyone here tried either the 3d scanner package, or just the software from Camtronics? I have been reading up on everything I can find about this, and as ScanZ seems to have come to a complete halt,(which is really too bad as It looked to be fairly promising) I am curious what the Camtronics software is like before I throw the money at it. Pros? Cons? Any opinions? TIA Iain

[CJL5585]

I have looked at it and I personally prefer a higher resolution system.

There is also some freebie laser scanner software available you might be interested in.

3D for Crazies

See page 5 post #63 for details.

[MonoNeuron]

Have you looked into the NextEngine desktop scanner. It's cheap at $2500 and seems to end up with a fairly decent scan image.
https://www.nextengine.com/indexSecure.htm
The Neuron

[Michel L]

Bonjour,

http://www.cs.tu-bs.de/rob/david.html

http://juergen-riegel.net/FreeCAD/Docu/index.php/David

Michel.be

[hllrsr]

CJL5585:
Thanks for the info, at this point I am a complete noob with laser scanning and basically know enough to know I need to ask questions before spending any coin on unfamiliar software. I have downloaded the David program to try,(as well as Meshlabs) and will see what happens next.

MonoNeuron:
$2500 is cheap??? Must all be in the context

Seriously, it looks like a decent little rig, but $2.5K is a little much for me to be spending on a curiosity driven experiment.
(TRANSLATION: My wife would have a friggin meltdown!!!!! )

Thanks for the suggestions though folks. If my little setup shows promise, I'll be looking at more complex (and expensive!) setups in the New Year.

ATB for the Holidays,

Iain

[shrthang]

what were you thinking of scanning. I'm very experienced in 3D scanning and own a couple different systems myself. I have the handheld FastScan Cobra scanner and a mounted ScanTech scanner that has much higher resolution, but takes much longer to scan an object. The ScanTech put me back $30,000 U.S. and the FastScan was $24,000 U.S. Expensive toys, but well worth the price for my line of work.

You can check out some of my projects on www.revolutionaryminds.com. If there is anything someone is considering to scan, I receive parts from all over north america to scan and create 3D models or reverse molds from the scan.

[shrthang]

The next engine scanner is o.k., but very limited in what you can scan. The object can't be very large and the scan will need a fare bit of touch up if you plan on using it to machine the object.

[hllrsr]

Originally Posted by Michel L Bonjour, http://www.cs.tu-bs.de/rob/david.html http://juergen-riegel.net/FreeCAD/Docu/index.php/David Michel.be

Michel,
My apologies, when I replied to the others, your post was not there. I have downloaded the David software to try, and now am looking for a laser unit with a very fine line.

Shrthang,
I'm currently using a touch probe to digitize models for scaling and cutting plugs. Like alot of people here, I am trying to complicate my hobby of RC models...
Like any normal person, I could get a plan, cut out the parts, assemble the pieces, stick the electronics in and go flying or boating.
But no.. I think, "hey, I'm only doing a one off, lets make a CNC, digitize a plastic model, melt my brain cleaning up the results, output to the CNC and wind up spending 10-20 times as long making the model as anyone else.....!"
Personally, I think it's more fun my way .

Unfortunately, the problem with the touch probe is how slow it is. If I can cut 90% (or more) of the machine time, with the same amount of cleanup required (currently lots!) I'll be a very happy camper.

Anything more is a bonus.

ATB
Iain

[shrthang]

I have created and replicated existing RC model planes. They were larger models and obviously rare and hard to find, which is why the owners were willing to pay to have the files created properly. Now if they want more pieces cut, it's only the material and machine time they need to cover.

I've often considered making my own RC model, but just have not got around to it.

Kurt

[shrthang]

Taking pictures and importing them into Cad and then tracing the outline is another quick and simple way to draw a simple model of an object.

[debogus]

So it seems that you can scan with David(free) view and simple cleanup with meshlab(free) and export to mesh cam (not free)

Meshlab will read the obj and out put mechcam readable stl's

Now just need to learn blender for peacing together multiple scans and real cleanup

Sony Handycam dv through split cam working so far .

Hey its free
how cool is that
Dave