SCANIFY 3D Scanner user guide PDF
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1. 45cm 17 7 Ideal conditions for scanning would be indoors with good lighting If lighting is too dark you can use the guide lights These are on by default whilst scanning but can be toggled Off or On within the View Finder interface off O On Guide light radio button Ensure there are no lights in the scan capture area Shiny objects such as jewelry may also cause problems Capturing you scan A scan can be captured once the scanner is in range of the target To capture a scan you can depress either of the triggers or click on the Capture button in the view finder Once a scan is captured a preview will be displayed in place of the live view You can then select whether to save or discard the scan Selecting Save will begin the processing of the scan and will refresh the live view You won t be able to view the scan until processing is complete you can see the progress of the processing via the timer in the lower pane below the scan preview thumbnail Your scan will begin processing Hardware Connections To function the scanner requires two connectors included 2 0 Micro USB to USB data cable 5V Power Adapter Both connections attach at the bottom of the scanner Select the appropriate power adaptor for your region Plug the power adaptor into a power outlet and the other end into the scanner Plug the USB into the scanner and your PC Once the scanner is plu2. accepted as a crop but it is recommended to select more depending on what you are cropping The more node points you have the less sharp the edges of the scan will appear this is helpful when cropping something round such as a face as this helps to keep the shape of the face Confirm the crop you have selected o Undo or redo your previous node selection Pf Ee a P f select to erase nodes you have placed oo Add a negative crop inside a current crop area Add an additional crop outside of the current crop area Cropping a scan You may also use keyboard controls to control the cropped scan within the 3D viewer Ctrl p Oo G Pan rotate Zoom in Zoom out Undo crop node placement Redo crop node placement Exporting your scan Your scan can be exported in three different file types STL this will export your model without any color data This can be useful if you re sending your model to a non color 3D printer or for use in other 3D modelling software applications such as Solidworks PLY this will export your model with color if you select the color option and exports it as one file The color information is stored per vertex therefore if you lower the polygon count of the model the color texture resolution will also be lowered OBJ this will export your model with color as with PLY however it will export 3 files the object material and bitmap files The bi
3. User Manual SCANIFY F3D2001 Version 1 0 Revision Date 2015 01 02 FUELZD Fire up your creativity Contents SCANIFY Profile Set up Registering your device and locating your serial 3 number Setting up your scanner 3 Taking a scan 5 Selecting a suitable subject 5 Utilizing the target holders 6 Acquiring a scan with Fuel3D Studio Hardware 100 Connections 10 Flashes 10 Cameras at LED Indicators aa Caring for your scanner 3o Software 140 Navigating Fuel3SD Studio 14 Acquiring a scan ECEE Inspecting your scan ap Cropping a scan i9 Exporting your scan 20 Troubleshooting 2100 Target troubleshooting 21 Cuts In your scans 21 Inaccurate geometry 21 Workarounds SCANIFY Profile SCANIFY is a handheld point and shoot 3D scanner built to enable consumers and professionals to 3D scan objects in high resolution shape and color in a tenth of a second e Software SCANIFY comes with Fuel3D Studio software which allows scans to be manipulated and exported to popular file formats for 3D printing and on screen applications STL OBJ PLY All versions of Fuel3D Studio are created to be as easy to use as possible with a simple intuitive user interface and can be installed on both PC currently available and Mac coming in early 2015 e Tech specifications SCANIFY is tethered via USB to either a PC or a Mac coming in early 2015 for convenient indoor scanni
4. cropping tool Spotting movement and lighting interference in your scans Movement within scans can generate bad data For example you may see a noisy scan occasionally surface of scan will appear rough when it should be smooth this can be attributed to movement either on the part of the operator of the scanner or the subject being scanned This can be solved by ensuring your subject and the operator remain still and may require retaking the scan Lighting interference can cause large spikes in the 3D model or cuts through the data This can be caused by background lighting shiny or reflective objects that may be present in the scan area Further controls There are further controls that can help you inspect your scan Ambient light orientation tool Orient scan in regards to the target View mode selector s Outline Options menu Hide display the data that Studio has predicted within your scan j ae Cid Display a grid in the 3D viewer hs Background Colour __ Alter the background color in the 3D viewer Be he Alter the lighting intensity using the slider 18 19 Cropping a scan a Select the cropping button to open the crop interface Cropping allows you to place points on your scan to select the area you wish to keep You can place a point by clicking a position on your scan This creates a node At least three nodes are required to create an area that can then be
5. ers Plants Subjects that may not work well x LJ Cavities or protrusions x Reflective or shin On x Very dark x Transparent x Mono color with no texture Examples that may not work well Lack of detail lack of surface or Plastics these color information objects may be may result in reflective and lack distortion in your surface detail to scan accurately capture Metallic shiny or reflective objects will reflect the light Too large a from the flashes whole body takes too many scans Utilizing the target holders Placement of the target It is important to understand the scanner s capture area when selecting a subject and while scanning The scanner is able to capture a subject that is around 37cm 14 5 diagonal If your subject is larger than this multiple scans may be taken and then stitched together to create a 3D model The target also ensures that you are within the correct range of the subject you are scanning Scanner capture area Included with the scanner are two target holder types Handheld target Free standing target holder holder You may want to place the target in different positions depending on what subject you are scanning Scanning a live subject Place the target so that it is touching the subject This ensures that the target moves in relation with the subject which will reduce the chance of generating a poor quality scan When scanni
6. finder button 14 15 Creating libraries and projects Libraries designate the location on your computer where your Projects will be saved Remove the selected library e Add a new project library C ProgramData D Local Workspace FuelsD Projects Library selection Your scans are saved within projects You can create an unlimited number of Projects dependent on your storage space within the library you have created Move a project to a different library Rename the selected project Delete the selected project a f e Adda new project Faces Gaming Models Project selection Statue Basic controls The basic controls are rotating panning and zooming Scan rotation tool tt Scan panning tool ote y se fe Reset position L Zoom in scan Zoom out scan You may also use keyboard controls to control the 3D viewer Zoom in Zoom out ctrl OGG gt Pan rotate The lower pane window The lower pane is where you can browse and select your scans once you have selected a scan in a project Once selected they will open in the built in 3D viewer Rename selected scan Delete selected scan Move between scans Selected scan and project information ao GR EB h a o Proj Export group of selected scans as PLY with color data Reprocess selected scan Move selected scan between projects You can filter your scans using the controls on the right side of the l
7. gged in to your computer it will automatically install device drivers Additional connections 1 4 20 UNC internal thread for screw tripod mounting Accessories connector future accessories TBA Flashes There are three light housings one in each corner of the scanner Each housing contains a guide light which can help illuminate the target and subject and a flash module which is used during capture and processing The three flashes are used to illuminate the subject from three different positions during a capture This process takes less than 1 10 of a second 10 11 Cameras The scanner uses a stereo camera set up located in the center of the scanner The central camera is utilized while using the viewfinder The SCANIFY should be held with the cameras and flashes facing towards the subject Holding the scanner and using the trigger buttons Half press the trigger buttons to prepare for scanning LED indicators The indicator LEDs face towards you while taking a scan The right LED will illuminate while the scanner is receiving power The left LED will illuminate when the View Finder is running on the computer The top and bottom LEDs can be used to help track the target by providing you with feedback of when the scanner is in range To activate the tracking LEDs the trigger buttons must be half pressed As long as the target is in view they will provide guidance on the proximity of the scanner to
8. ng For all versions of Fuel3D Studio the minimum hardware specifications are Mac TBA Windows 7 or Windows 8 Pro 2GB RAM 1GB hard disk space Dual core processor e Object specifications o SCANIFY is the perfect solution for quickly capturing 3D models of The human form Fabrics Stone and masonry Wood carvings Stone sculptures Plants and trees o Ideal objects for scanning include the following characteristics Gently contoured surface with soft curves Varying color Matte non shiny surfaces Opaque o Objects with the following characteristics may not be suitable for scanning Cavities or protrusions Very dark Mono color with no texture Reflective or shiny Transparent Sharp edges and corners Set up Registering your device and locating your serial number The serial number of your scanner can be found on your SCANIFY box as well as on the back of the scanner itself The Serial Number is required to register your SCANIFY on our website and is necessary when downloading Fuel3D Studio It is important that you keep your serial number easily accessible as it is a unique identifier for your scanner and may be required if you have a support request To register your device create an account at http www fuel 3d com register The sign up form will ask you to enter the serial number of your SCANIFY This will link the specific device to your account and allow you to download the software and access yo
9. ng a person s face it is advised to use the handheld target holder and place it against the chin a WARNING e Epilepsy Caution The Fuel3D Scanner incorporates flashing lights which may affect individuals who have photosensitive epilepsy or other such conditions Users must accept full responsibility Scanning an inanimate subject The target can be placed on the subject or to the side using for example the free standing target holder It is important that the target is always facing towards the scanner You should not attempt to duplicate the target as this will cause errors when processing your scans Acquiring a scan with Fuel3D Studio Launching the View Finder You can open the View Finder by selecting the Launch View Finder button that is located below your list of projects IFUELSD studio e 7 M go G D terey sce propt Sike 13Detasta 5 Sebi l v Launch View Finder button The View Finder will then display a live view from the scanner Target tracking in the View Finder The target is required to take a scan The View Finder has a tracking capability and displays to you via a ring around the target the distance that you are away from the subject There are three color modes used while tracking Ero Status Ox Red Too far away from Green Perfect distance White Too close to the the target gt from the target target lt 35cm 13 7 45cm 17 7 35cm 13 7
10. ower pane Display processing scans in the lower pane ECE L Display complete scans in the lower pane Display processing and complete scans in the lower pane Acquiring a scan To acquire a scan click on the Launch View Finder button In the view finder once the target is locked on and highlighted green you can capture a scan 16 17 This is accomplished by pressing either one or both of the trigger buttons or by clicking the Capture button in the View Finder Holding the scanner and using the trigger buttons Once a scan has been taken it will take 30 seconds for the flashes to cool down before you can take another scan This is shown by the progress bar at the bottom of the View Finder image Inspecting your scan Good vs bad data When reviewing a scan you may find some bad data that you want to remove Rotate the scan and locate the data you wish to remove Bad data will visibly appear incorrect It may appear raised rough or overly smooth and generally will not be comparable to the subject which was scanned This bad data is typically found around the edges of your scan or in areas which were not visible when acquiring the scan Reflective objects such as this spanner may create problems where the surface reflects the flashes Bad data at the edges of a scan can be cropped out The mono color view mode may help you identify which areas are bad This data may be removed using the
11. the target i If the bottom LED flashes you If the top LED flashes you must must move away from the target move closer to the target When you reach the correct range from the target then all LEDs will light up The left LED indicates if the flash cool down is active If will flash rapdily if the flashes are still in the cool down period and the trigger is depressed 12 13 Once the flash cool down period is complete the LED will become solid blue and your scanner will be ready to take the next scan When all LEDs light up you are ready to scan Caring for your scanner Properly caring for your scanner will ensure that it continues to produce high quality outputs Do not Drop it Get it wet Scratch the lenses Scratches on the flash or camera glass may effect the scan outputs and could cause the processing of your scans to fail Dirt or smudges on the camera lens glass may also cause issues with processing and result in undesired outputs Software Navigating Fuel3D Studio The Fuel3D Studio interface l 3D scan viewer List of projects Scan export options List of libraries View menu note that 3D scan viewer control options mesh is currently disabled Mesh Scan About Close 5 i Ol gt a y i ep d D iay mapt Sishe 12 Deteeta 1 Sebxisd E p pi p p p v The lower pane contains scans within your selected project Scan management options Scan filter options View
12. tmap is then overlaid on top of the model and so lowering the polygon count will not deteriorate the resolution of the color texture 20 21 Troubleshooting Target troubleshooting It is important to look after your targets They should be stored safely when not in use so that they do not get bent or damaged Bending the targets will cause processing to fail and the view finder will be unable to track the target correctly Do not replicate the targets as this can cause issues with processing and may result in an inaccurately scaled model You can order new targets from the Fuel3D website Cuts in your scans Cuts in your scans can be caused by a number of reasons If there is a shiny or reflective object in the scan such as jewellery If there is bright lighting in the background such as a light or bright window If the subject is moving quickly whilst the scan is being taken Very dark objects which the scanner struggles to illuminate Bright objects which may reflect too much light If you continue to have problems capturing a scan you can use the Share with Fuel3D button to upload your scan to use for evaluation and guidance Se OH The upload to Fuel3D button Inaccurate geometry Inaccurate geometry is most likely the result of selecting an inappropriate subject Please see the subject selection section to help guide you with selecting a suitable subject Workarounds Workarounds may help scan subjec
13. ts which may otherwise not scan correctly You may embed your subject in kinetic sand to leave an imprint This imprint can then be scanned and cropped to produce a replica of the subject much like making a cast Screw scan outputs Screw scan outputs by imprinting in the sand You may also use non permanent texture spray to coat your object with and then complete your scan This spray will help to cover reflective surfaces which will improve the scan outputs 22 23 Copyright 2014 Fuel 3D Technologies Limited All rights reserved Fuel3D SCANIFY and Pellego are registered trademarks in the name of Fuel 3D Technologies Limited All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners All Fuel 3D Technologies Limited products and services are subject to continuous development We reserve the right to alter technical specifications without prior notice
14. ur account dashboard You can register up to 4 other people to your device Serial Number Find you serial on your scanner Find you serial on your box u Fuel3D www fuel 3d com wo NI sew ARH Example 6341002002208 Example 6341002002239 Setting up your scanner What s in the box Inside your box you will find Fuel3D scanner Three 3 tracking targets Fuel3D target holders USB data transfer cable AC power adapter International AC adaptor connectors Warranty card Fuel3D lens cloth Quick start guide Getting connected The scanner requires two connections included to acquire a scan 2 0 Micro USB to USB data cable 5V Power adapter Both connections attach at the bottom of the scanner Select the appropriate power adaptor for your region Plug the power adaptor into a wall outlet and the other end into the scanner Plug the USB into the scanner and your PC Once plugged into a computer Studio will automatically install the device drivers Taking a Scan Selecting a suitable subject Some subjects may work better than others and we encourage experimenting with a wide variety of items to get an understanding of what scans best Below are examples that can help you decide whether a subject is suitable to scan Subjects that work well Gently contoured surface with soft curves Varying color Matte non shiny surface Opaque Examples that work well Masonry People Flow
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