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Bambu Lab A1 Mini - InfiniMod - Endless 3d printing
Experiment

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...