FAQ
- How large an object can I scan?
- How long does it take to scan?
- How accurate is the scanner?
- What is the difference between the HDI 3D Scanner and the FlexScan3D Development Kit? Which one should I choose?
- Do you offer an educational discount?
- What cameras are supported?
- What projectors are supported?
- Does it produce a 360 degree model?
- What is the distance between the scanner and the object?
- How do I scan shiny or translucent objects?
- Is therse a Mac Version?
- What are your shipping options?
- Is there a distributor or reseller where I can buy the product?
- Did not find the answer you were looking for?
How large an object can I scan?
The size of the object depends on the camera and projector placement, as well as the type of lens being used. For the HDI 3D scanning systems the scanning field of view ranges from 15cm diagonal to 2 meters diagonal.
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How long does it take to scan?
Scan time depends on lighting conditions/settings and the type of camera used. Roughly to 10 to 15 images need to be captured so higher speed cameras scan faster than lower speed cameras. An average scan takes between 1 to 6 seconds. The time required to scan a full object depends on number of total scans required for that object.
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How accurate is the scanner?
Accuracy will depend on certain factors including the scanning field of view, camera resolution and projector resolution. These items are configurable with our FS3D software. For specific numbers for our HDI scanner, please see the specifications for each individual HDI scanner.
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What is the difference between the HDI 3D Scanner and the FlexScan3D Development Kit? Which one should I choose?
The HDI 3D Scanner is intended for users who having little or no prior experience in using a 3D scanner. The HDI 3D Scanner comes with one pair of HD machine vision cameras and one pair of lenses.
The FlexScan3D Development Kit is designed for engineering or development companies who want more involvement in the 3D scanner development process with moderate technical assistance from 3D3 Solutions. The kit includes two pairs of HD machine vision cameras and four pairs of lenses. Users who purchase the FlexScan3D Development Kit normally have a solid background in 3D scanning and like to experiment with different cameras and lenses to get their desired 3D scanning results.
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Do you offer an educational discount?
Yes. We offer an educational discount to schools that have documentation to prove they are an accredited academic institution.
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What cameras are supported?
We currently support only machine vision cameras to ensure our 3D scanners produce consistently high quality scan results.
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What projectors are supported?
Our 3D scanners supports nearly any projector that is 800x600 native resolution and above.
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Does it produce a 360 model?
Different parts of the object are scanned separately and in sections (i.e. every 45 degrees). The scans are aligned and merged. This process can be done in FlexScan3D or in a separate scan processing package.
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Whats the distance between the scanner and object?
The projector distance to the object will depend on your projector specifications and can vary from 1 foot to 4 feet. The camera distance to the object can vary depending on your lens and can be as close as 7 inches to several feet.
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How do I scan shiny or translucent objects?
Most shiny or translucent objects will create noise (bounce back) in your scans. It is best to coat an object with a white spray or coating. Many users use a variety of products.
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Is there a Mac Version?
No. We currently only support Windows based operating systems.
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What are your shipping options?
We try to provide the fastest and most economical shipping solutions shipping our 3D scanners. We will ship accordingly to our clients' needs and will communicate the shipping time before the order is shipped.
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Is there a distributor or reseller where I can buy the product?
Yes. Click here to view our distributor list for regional representation of our products.
You can also purchase our products directly from our website.
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Did not find the answer you were looking for?
Please send us an email info@3d3solutions.com
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