3d scanner under $1000?
1Any advice? Want this to scan something my husband needs to fabricate to send to a supplier to see if they can make them to our specs.
Once scanned, I will print it out on my Ender to make sure it’s right. Then give the supplier the file for printing so they can get it closer than they have so far.
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Kinect cameras can be found pretty cheap.
https://m.all3dp.com/2/kinect-3d-scanner-easy-beginner-tutorial/
@Ignorant good to know. I have my kinect still.
Would some photogrammetry be good enough instead of a scan with special equipment?
Our local library has a 3D scanner. Normally you can reserve time to do projects but they have it shut down now. Might be worth a look at your library or maybe a college or tech school? I haven’t checked recently but eons ago our tech school accepted projects for students to practice skills.
Depending on your area, you might have a maker type shop available. I know here in Dallas we have this where they have a membership which provides access to all the tools available.
What size is this fabricated ‘something’?
@compunaut 3.25" x 5"
@lisaviolet A new Einscan 3D desktop scanner (SE) can be had for $1400; refurbs have been available on eBay & via authorized resellers (see afinia.com) for a bit less than $1000.
Don’t know much about that machine’s learning curve, but I’ve seen their industrial version in action - it’s impressive.
@compunaut @lisaviolet
Don’t some public libraries have these?
@compunaut @f00l I’ve never been to our public library. I should, but I just haven’t. Prolly because the local one is by a tweakers’ park.
That said, he told me that I’d need it for more than one project, so if there’s a way to do it at home, I’d prefer that.
@compunaut @lisaviolet
I’m guessing most library systems that have these might have only one of these, and that one is likely either at the “big” main library, or else at a library branch near where many engineers and college profs and coders/IT people live.
@compunaut @f00l Yeah, not too many of those in our area.
Probably not high tech enough for what you need but is it possible to sculp it by hand? Good luck @lisaviolet!
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@Lynnerizer He’s actually made what he wants and sent it to them. On two different occasions, but they don’t get the, I’m trying to find the word, the neck (?) right.
List of free apps to scan with your phone:
https://www.aniwaa.com/buyers-guide/3d-scanners/best-3d-scanning-apps-smartphones/
@RiotDemon I think I’ll try this first. Before spending any money.
@compunaut, @ignorant, @atannir
Do you think any of these would work?
I have an android smart phone and I have a thing that rotates, one of those display type things that’s battery operated, like you see cakes on (the link goes to a video on Youtube where it’s in use). Kind of like a cheap DIY Einscan. (grinning hopefully)
Do the Kinect cameras need an xbox? All I have is an original Wii (I AM a boomer, after all).
If you need, I can get him to show me exactly what he wants and I can take a picture and share it.
@lisaviolet I haven’t tried any of those apps but you might as well try, especially if the app is free.
The Kinect will hook up to your computer, no Xbox needed.
@Ignorant Is it also known as a sensor bar? I’m not seeing any camera on Amazon, but they have refurbed sensor bars.
@lisaviolet yes.
@lisaviolet Smartphone or Kinect solutions don’t really have comparable precision compared to Einscan or similar desktop scanner. I think Kinect needs some adapter for PC (or Mac) drivers to recognize.
All3dp.com has some info on how that setup might work; they also have a non-rigorous review of smartphone scanning apps.
Okay, what about this thing? I’m looking at the reviews and I can’t tell if they’re for real or if “gee, they gave me this, I’ll give it a good review” type of review.
@lisaviolet Don’t know anything about it, tho it looks ‘Kickstarter cool’. Hard to believe that any mediocre smartphone has the processing power, memory, and camera precision to get sub-mm resolution.
My husband has a question. How do you scan the bottom of something? There are no straight edges on this thing he wants scanned.
@lisaviolet most likely multiple scans and then combine the meshes in the cad software.
I would presume in San Diego is pretty tacky and has some decent community resources and talented people who know how to do this sort of thing
If there is a San Diego “maker space” that you can join, i’ll bet that if you just show up and are very nice and explain what you’re trying to accomplish you’ll get all sorts of very targeted very directly useful suggestions or solutions
Those communities might well resemble those clubs and groups of people from the early days of “build it yourself” home hobbyist computing
Although those early home computer hobbyist groups always had a few nutcases and jerks around, Mostly it was a warm and helpful group of people fascinated by the same topic who shared information freely
This was a Kickstarter thing but it looked pretty damn cool. Out of my price range for a toy but it’s in yours. Unfortunately it’s a pre-order situation: https://shop.revopoint3d.com/products/pop-3d-scanner
@djslack We’re not in a big hurry, so…
@djslack What is the phone holder for? Is that what the scanner connects to?
It looks interesting.
@lisaviolet yes, from what I remember the scanner can connect to pc or phone, so you can use it with a phone to do scans out in the world.
@djslack So, I wouldn’t need the phone attachment?
@lisaviolet not if you only plan to use it with a PC/Mac. The light and phone holder attachment looks cool, though, to have a self contained setup. I’m unsure about the need for the light, too, since it is supposed to emit its own infrared.
Oh, one other note, when you send the file to a fabricator make it a cad file not the .stl - it will make life easier for them if they need to tweak anything. I’ve recently learned stl files are pretty much strictly for 3d printing.
@djslack Well, I ordered one. Their refund/return policy is not wonderful - you have a week to return it, unused, but how do you know if it will work for you? I paid with paypal, though, so hopefully that will cover it. It’s a bundle, a phone holder, the turn table and the scanner.
Thanks for finding this.
@lisaviolet great! I hope it’s as cool as it looks and works terrifically for you. If not, be sure to blame the goat
@djslack Whoever the goat is when the scanner arrives!
@djslack It got here! At the beginning of the week.
Like the 3D printer before it, I opened the box, took a look and said “nope” and it’s in the Ender room now.
The funny thing is now I don’t need it. The company that said they’d have one of their factories in China fabricate the actual part told Brian last week (yeah, last week) that they can’t find anyone that will do it.
“Now, wait a minute” he said to me. “I was lead to believe that they owned those factories, now it sounds like they just sub stuff out.”
Anyway, it’s here and it’s mine! I’m just glad he’s not pushing me to get it done any longer.
@lisaviolet Glad it’s in. I hope you un-nope it sometime soon. I wanna know how it works!
Sucks the project died, though. Maybe you can find your own Chinese factory if that’s all the supplier does.
@lisaviolet I’m thinking a new business venture for you!
@transplant That’s funny.
If you knew me, I am, without a doubt, probably the least ambitious adult you would ever meet.
If it turns into work, I don’t wanna do it. At all. Ever.