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Need some advice on scanning (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/3dprinting

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I’m having a bit of a hard time with this, but I also acknowledge this is still relatively niche still.

I’d like to make printed recreations of some parts that I currently have. They’re unfortunately a bit complex to quickly recreate manually in a sculpting software. I do have an iPad PRo and a budget for any additional hardware to help. I was hoping I could find a carousel I could connect to the iPad Pro and use and app to control the carousel and scan the parts. I’m not finding anything.

Can anyone recommend a good setup to make 3D scans of these small parts, or an app/hardware combo that could help me accomplish this?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

You could look into an opensource project like https://en.openscan.eu/ depending on how "small" these parts actually are.

It requires some initial printing as well as some hardware kit purchases (provided) for the servo and controller board, but I saw a demo on youtube once that provided surprisingly good point cloud accuracy from one of these OpenScan pedestals. Good enough that you could probably generate smooth surfaces from them and make a usable part with minimal model post processing. And definitely better than you'll ever get from a freehand smartphone/iPad scan.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This could definitely work! I could likely get the parts needed printed at the library or local college! Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Glad to help! Let us know what kind of results you get. I've been meaning to buy one of these kits myself for ages but haven't had time to dive into it yet.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Regardless of the scanner use matting spray. Either a commercial that evaporates or baby powder + IPA or baking powder.

OpenScan was already meantioned by somebody else.

The CR scan otter won't work for small parts and the CR-scan software isn't great for example there isn't an undo button to remove the last x seconds of bad scan data.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Thanks for the advice! Shame about the CR, but the OpenScan would be more in line with my goal of using my existing equipment. Thanks! I’ll be sure to get some of that spray too!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

For the cost, finding a company to do the scanning for you will get you the best results. See: me, I work for a 3d scanning company. Unfortunately we do pretty high end shit and our sales guys won't touch anything in the realm of hobbyist which I think is a shame. That being said there are people out there who will do it for ya.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Good to know! I’ll have to see if I have any scanning companies in my area and if they’ll work with hobbies projects

[–] RunningInRVA 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Would this work?

Scaniverse

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That could definitely work! Do you know if it can control any type of carousel? I’ve heard getting one that’s controllable helps with scanning

[–] RunningInRVA 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You’ll have to find out for yourself. I just searched the App Store and picked the first app.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Fair enough!

[–] Rognaut 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

https://store.creality.com/products/cr-scan-otter-3d-scanner?spm=..index.product_list_2.1&spm_prev=..flashsaleCollection.header_1.1

Maybe something like that? It's not even for sale yet. Sorry I couldn't help more.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yea! Heck even this one would likely work https://store.creality.com/products/cr-scan-ferret-se-3d-scanner

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It wouldn't. Source: I've got one and it sucks.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Good to know! I’ll probably go with the open scanner then