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ExperimentBambu Lab A1 Mini - InfiniMod - Endless 3d printing

Bambu Lab A1 Mini - InfiniMod - Endless 3d printing

TLDR How to modify existing gcode files (.gcode.3mf) for Bambulab A1 Mini for repetitive printing of the same build plate (PLA only!). Make sure to see the shortcomings/results Motivation We run a ...

ExperimentChasing microns - OpenScan Mini accuracy test part 2

Chasing microns - OpenScan Mini accuracy test part 2

TLDR: I improved the setup and got myself some highly accurate steel spheres with nominal diameter of 20 and 25 mm ± 0.0025mm. I used the OpenScan Mini to scan a scene with both spheres, scaled it ...

Experiment0.008mm accuracy with the OpenScan Mini - Tutorial - Mesh analysis using CloudCompare

0.008mm accuracy with the OpenScan Mini - Tutorial - Mesh analysis using CloudCompare

TLDR: I scanned a feeler gauge with the OpenScan Mini, processed the data in the OpenScan Cloud and scaled the object with the help of the known dimension. Next, I digitally measured the thickness...

Experiment360 degree 3D Scan without any post-processing

360 degree 3D Scan without any post-processing

This post will guide you through the process of creating a complete 3d model using the OpenScanCloud and the newly introduced "combine" function in the latest beta firmware First, take a look at so...

ExperimentScanning white objects with the help of UV powder

Scanning white objects with the help of UV powder

Photogrammetry requires an object to have a lot of surface features. For this reason, plastic and metal objects almost always need some kind of preparation (see the scan gallery for many examples)....

NewsMajor Firmware Update - OpenScanCloud 4 All

Major Firmware Update - OpenScanCloud 4 All

In short: You can create 3d models like this with only your Raspberry Pi + Camera and an internet connection (5 clicks --> 100 photos + 5 min of automated processing) After a lot of testing, I...

Tutorial3D Scan Torture Test (1) - Detailed object

3D Scan Torture Test (1) - Detailed object

This is the first post of an upcoming series, where I will publish challenging image sets, each containing at least an isolated challenging property. The images of this particular set are not very ...

NewsOpenScanCloud (OSC) Desktop Uploader for Windows (beta)

OpenScanCloud (OSC) Desktop Uploader for Windows (beta)

I just released the next update for the OpenScanCloud: An application, where you can easily select an image folder or zip file to upload for photogrammetry processing. This is as close to a one-cli...

TutorialScanTheWorld - Lion Sculpture in Halle (Saale)

ScanTheWorld - Lion Sculpture in Halle (Saale)

This is probably one of the most famous sculptures in my town, and thus it needed to be scanned ;) I will try to collect as many digital souvenirs of various places, and maybe some of you want to j...

NewsOpenScanCloud (OSC) Desktop & Python Uploader (beta)

OpenScanCloud (OSC) Desktop & Python Uploader (beta)

It is now possible to use a python script to upload image files for processing on my servers. Follow https://github.com/OpenScanEu/OpenScanCloud for the current state and any future code updates. ...

TutorialTutorial - Scanning a metal key with the right amount of scanning/chalk spray

Tutorial - Scanning a metal key with the right amount of scanning/chalk spray

As soon as you get into photogrammetry, you will encounter certain surface types and materials that are not as easy to scan as others. Very often, people blame their photogrammetry software, but I ...