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Chasing microns - OpenScan Mini accuracy test part 2
Experiment

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 ...