Documents
All documentation related to the project
What is the Scanner for Automated 3D Modeling of Small Objects?
With the ubiquity of 3D printers, The Scanner for Automated 3D Modeling of Small Objects aims to bring a quick, inexpensive, and user friendly experience for creating 3D printable object files. It uses a fully automated system that allows the user to simply click and scan to receive the resulting file via email, abstracting away the low-level implementation details of 3D reconstruction. The scanner is lightweight, portable, and powered by a Raspberry Pi to provide full scans within 10 minutes..
The Problem
Creating a custom 3D-printable file of a real-world object still poses a significant issue for some 3D Scanners. Design software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD require specialized knowledge and extensive practice to use effectively, and even with training it can be tricky to duplicate complex geometries in a reasonable amount of time.
The Solution
Design a system using low-cost hardware and open-source image processing software, coupled with our custom software suite. The end result is a further minimized price, relieving the user from purchasing expensive third-party software. Similar to a 2D desktop scanner, the final deliverable is a product that can be unboxed, plugged in, and immediately put to use.
Document Links
The following is a list of all the resources related to the project. These include paper documents and links to external websites such as Github.