¶ Handheld 3D Scanner
Capture real-world objects and turn them into digital 3D models. This handheld scanner is perfect for reverse engineering, digital archiving, or prepping assets for 3D printing and CNC machining.
User Manual
Scanning Software
- Return scanner and wireless bridge to the case.
Manufacturer Video
3D scanning overview - Superfastmatt
- Place the object on a flat surface. You may need to add reflective markers so the scanner knows where it is.
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The software is called "CrealityScan", and is currently installed on the leftmost Mac computer in the Make lobby.
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Ensure the scanner is plugged in to the computer if not using the wireless ScanBridge.
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If using the wireless ScanBridge, ensure that it is charged and physically plugged into the scanner.
- Connect the computer to the wireless network "Creality_Scan_Pocket_23ED4A", password "makesantafe".
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Once the software says "Scanner Connected", you are good to start.
- Create a new project and name it something recognizable (eg your name), and save it.
- Select Infrared or Laser scan
- Infrared is used for fast, marker-free, lower-resolution scans such as sculptures, faces, artifacts.
- Laser scan is used when high precision or detail is required. Laser scans require markers.
- Prepare your model. Utilize retroreflective markers so the scanner knows where in space the object lives.
- Select the real-time resolution. If you aren't sure, use 0.5mm
- Select the Laser Mode
- Cross lines: Default mode, and use for large objects. Can put marker points on the table if object is small.
- Parallel lines: Scan an object with high precision and detail. Requires marker points.
- Single line: Used for scanning deep holes.
- Put your model on a flat surface. Optionally, you can include markers.
- Select the object type. Normal for non-human stuff.
- Select your object size. Small is less than a foot, medium is about a foot, large is >2 feet.
- Select tracking mode. Use Geometry for complex objects. Simpler objects may need markers.
- Select whether to exlude the flat base. Disable if you want the table to be part of your mesh.
- Under the Project tab to the left, click 'mesh'
- Use Shift+click to select mesh objects that you don't want in the scan. Delete, and click 'save edit'.
- Hole filling: automatically repair holes in the mesh
- Click 'Export Model'
- .stl is probably the most common and supported mesh type
- Import into your CAD software of choice