Sense 3D Scanner User Guide
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1. N J 3 IDSYSTEEMS 3D Scanner User Guide 2014 by 3D Systems Inc All rights reserved This document is subject to change without notice This document is copyrighted and contains proprietary information that is the property of 3D Systems Inc Cubify 3D Systems and the 3D Systems logo are registered trademarks and Sense is a trademark of 3D Systems Inc Use of the Cubi fy com website constitutes acceptance of its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter ference at their expense COMPLIANCE This equipment conforms with International Electric Committee IEC 60950 1 and IEC 60825 1 and meets the requirements of the applicable EC directives WARRANTY 3D Systems warrants that the Sense 3D scanner will be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period when used under the normal conditions described in th2. image to a 3D printer You can also use Cubify Sculpt to import your scan where you can then manipulate the scan as you would a clay model You can add texture mash up multiple models add color and design with symmetry The final model you create in Cubify Sculptis a 3D print ready file The Sense 3D scanner gives you the ability to observe a scene in three dimensions and then translates the observations into a 3D model You can then use various Geomagic applications to translate the scans into information such as e Identification of people and their body properties e Classification of objects such as furniture packages and so on e Measurements such as size and volume e Location of walls and floor 3D Systems Inc 4 SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE CAUTION Indicates something may happen that could cause loss of data damage to equipment or could cause personal injury SAFETY GUIDELINES e Follow all safety rules in this section and observe all cautions and warnings in this guide e To avoid damage to the laser projector do not open the Sense 3D scanner casing Doing so will void your warranty e tis important that the scanner operates in the temperature range of between 10 C and 40 C for optimal use Higher or lower temperatures may alter the scanner s performance resulting in the scanner malfunctioning e The sensor is a class 1 laser product certified by an external party to adhere to IEC 60825 safety requirements The Sensor
3. screen tips for each step of the scanning process e About information about the Sense scanner and software EXPORT SETTINGS Specify the settings when you share your scan file Settings Export Units Performance Test Tutorial amp Video About e Export Units units of measure options for exporting your scan e Performance Test measures your computer s CPU and graphics card processing power allows you to switch between the two 15 3D Systems Inc e Tutorial amp Video shows video on launch shows on screen tips for each step of the scanning process e About information about the Sense scanner and software 3D Systems Inc 16 E Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 80 32 bit or 64 bit Maximum power consumption 2 25 watts Min 0 2m x 0 2m x 0 2m Supported operating systems Scan volume Max 3m x 3m x 3m Dimensions 17 8cm x 12 9cm x 3 3cm Operating range Field of view Hardware recommendations Intel Pentium or equivalent processor e 2 GHz or faster RAM e 2 GB minimum Screen resolution e 1280 x 1024 minimum Color e 32 bit Available hard disk space e 4GB Depth image size 240 w x 320 h px Operating temperature 10 C 40 C Data format 16 bit USB cable length 213cm Maximal image throughput 30 fps Color image size 240 w x 320 h px 17 3D Systems Inc 3D Systems Inc 18
4. without a lot of distinct features such as a standard coffee mug add some items around the object This will help the scanner avoid losing tracking by giving it more to lock on to 3D Systems Inc 12 SCAN SETTINGS Modify any scan settings to change the output accordingly Settings Orientation Landscape Portrait Resolution Low Med High Object Size small Med Large Custom Width 0 0 6 m Height E 0 6 m Depth INM 0 6 m Prompt on Startup Object Recognition Color Frame Rate Target Ring Performance Test Tutorial amp Video About e Orientation toggle between landscape and portrait scan views This corresponds to the way that is most comfortable for you to hold the scanner e Resolution determines the density of the scan data acquired higher resolution will yield denser scans but can slow down the capture speed e Object Size determines the size of the scan volume you can specify this according to the size of the object you are scanning a When Custom is selected you can specify Width Height and Depth values Prompton Startup you can toggle the object selection screen on or off at startup e Object Recognition attempts to automatically identify and highlight the object you are scanning The scan data will automatically be cropped to remove everything but the identified object e Color Toggle the acquisition of color from the scanner 13 3D Systems Inc e Frame Rate toggles the on scr
5. SHALL THE LIABILITY AND OR OBLIGATIONS OF 3D SYSTEMS ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE LEASE LICENSE AND OR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT BY YOU OR OTHERS EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SENSE 3D SCANNER SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE 00 ciccita besitos tard tii 5 SENSE SCANNER SETUP 2020033 o Sie NAS ld en b n 6 WRatSincluded sra SS EE AS EEES AT Nte 6 Download The Sense Software oc 6 Install The Sense SOlWal en ctra A As 6 RUN TRES Sense SONWAlC usntorcusscr card ia iia 6 Acivale rour Sense SCARE na e de A r r r gg f HOW TO SSCA yx AXE us B hel gh A O Ye O Qu e O been A EA A 8 Saa EE A A A NI O A eases eae eee 8 stcanfina Bestrracices estos idiota Meee a Mt ek ds da td dede en dd ei 8 Scanning 1 AAA AA el bh th i 8 EGILA S CaM A A NI eed pice hs aod oe oe a RREAN 10 SENSE SCANNER TIPS AND TRICKS lll ll ss it ee ee eee cede isi A esses 12 SENSE SETTINGS oxida eestor are A ia 13 SCAM MAA A 13 EditAnd Enhance SeuinGS gt a wya nnn o yat 0 b 20 223522582220 2 X22 Mbt tends oe bs d eyl G y n o EA ht b b b e D 0 A22 di NON 14 EXPO A A oe heed aa ia ees et eet at ae eth 15 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS cout a a A n k k KK KK KK KK KK kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kK 88 17 You can think of scanning as a sort of physical photography By scanning a physical object you can create a 3D digital model Unlike traditional photography however you can use the digital model to return to the physical mode by sending the
6. e documentation provided to you including the respective User Guide 3D Systems will promptly repair or replace the Scanner if required to make it free of defects during the warranty period This warranty excludes repairs required during the warranty period because of abnormal use or conditions such as riots floods misuse neglect or improper service by anyone except 3D Systems or its authorized service provider The warranty period for the Scanner is twelve 12 months and shall start the date Your Scanner is purchased For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country of purchase or if different their country of residence the benefits conferred by our standard warranty are in addition to and operate concurrently with all rights and remedies conveyed by such con sumer protection laws and regulations including but not limited to these additional rights THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED FOR THE SENSE 3D SCANNER TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW 3D SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES FOR THE SENSE 3D SCANNER AND EACH OF ITS COMPONENTS WHETHER THOSE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR INTENDED OR PARTICULAR PURPOSES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3D SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS LOSS OF PROFIT OR EMPLOYEE S TIME REGARDLESS OF THE REASON IN NO EVENT
7. e scanner still over a portion of the object can also fill data gaps e Before scanning a small object or one without a lot of distinct features such as a standard coffee mug add some items around the object This will help the scanner avoid losing tracking by giving it more to lock on to e When scanning a human body begin by aiming at the torso and then get a whole body contour scan Finish by scanning the head 5 To pause the scan click the Pause button Click the button again to resume the scan 6 When you are satisfied with the scan click Next to finish EDIT A SCAN Several tools are available as you edit a scan e The toolbar atthe top of the screen provides the following options when you are editing the current scan a A Undo erases the last change done on the scan B Reset View returns the view to the initial position a C Home returns to the initial Start screen a D Settings shows the settings for the current work flow a E Help shows some helpful tips for scanning e Edit tools a lf you need to crop your scan use the cursor to drag a window around the part of the scan that you want to keep When you are finished click the Crop button to remove the part of the scan that you wanted to delete If an error occurred while cropping simply click Undo and your scan will return to its original state 3D Systems Inc 10 Use the Erase tool to remove unwanted portions of your scan Move the cursor
8. e serial number Get activation code from Cubify com I have an activation code e lf you have notlinked your Sense 3D scanner to your Cubify account and have not received a 4 digit activation code click Get activation code from Cubify com Log in to retrieve the code Note If you do not have a Cubify account go to www Cubify com sense Click My Cubify and then click Sign up now Fill out the required information and click Sign Up You must then log in to get the activation code Activate your Sense Activating your Sense is a simple two step process that unlocks your Sense software for Windows O Enter the serial number of your Sense and click Activate e You will receive an activation code that you need to enter into your software to activate and start using t Serial Number ACTIVATE Congratulations You have successfully activated your sense Your activation code is e After you have the 4 digit activation code return to the Sense software and click have an activation code e Enter the code and click Activate scanner You re now ready to begin scanning 7 3D Systems Inc HOW TO SCAN SENSE NAVIGATION Refer to the following image for keyboard and mouse navigation to use while you re scanning rotate around screen z rotate StI Diet Ue restart settings orientation a a start pause next KEYBOARD umag Au SCANNING BEST PRACTIGES Many practices that ensure good photo
9. een display of frames per second FPS useful for gauging your computer s capability The maximum is 30 FPS a good computer will scan at approximately 10 15 FPS Anything below about 5 FPS is going to yield a poor scanning experience e Target Ring toggles the display of the target ring on your screen it can be useful for keeping the scanner pointed at the center ofthe object being scanned e Performance Test measures your computer s CPU and graphics card processing power and recommends the one with the best performance You are able to switch between the two the blue highlighting indicates the selected data pro cessing method Performance Test Sense recommends using your CPU to process data e Tutorial amp Video shows video on launch shows on screen tips for each step of the scanning process e About information about the Sense scanner and software EDIT AND ENHANCE SETTINGS Specify any of the following settings during the editing process 3D Systems Inc 14 Settings Color Boundaries Edges Performance Test Tutorial amp Video About e Color toggles the display of color on the model e Boundaries toggles highlighting of the boundaries of your scan e Edges toggles display of the edges of each triangle in your scan e Performance Test measures your computer s CPU and graphics card processing power allows you to switch between the two e Tutorial amp Video shows video on launch shows on
10. graphy also apply to scanning Your subject should be facing the light source in order to minimize shadows and enhance colors Position your subject so that you have 360 degree clearance and can scan from all angles SCANNING PROCEDURE Using the Sense 3D scanner you can scan people or objects 3D Systems Inc 8 1 Select what to scan an object or a person e lf you select Object choose the appropriate object size Small objects less than 16 inches Medium object less than 40 inches Large objects less than 80 inches e Ifyou select Person choose either Head or Full Body The Scan toolbar at the top of the screen provides the following options e A Reset View returns the view to the initial position e B Home which returns to the initial Start screen 9 3D Systems Inc e C Settings for the current scan e D Help which shows helpful tips for scanning and model creation 2 Click Start Scan You have approximately 3 seconds to get in place to start your scan 3 Hold the scanner approximately 15 inches away from your subject and ensure that the image is centered on your computer screen 4 Slowly and steadily move the scanner around the subject while viewing the image on the screen 4 Best Practice e Remember to keep the image centered on the screen e Multiple passes on the object are allowed If there are gaps in the scanned data after a single pass continue scanning to try to fill the gaps e Holding th
11. is compliant with part 1 ofthe IEC 60825 publications Safety of laser products N CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure 5 3D Systems Inc Unpack and set up your scanner and scanner software before you get started with the basics of scanning WHAT S INCLUDED Included in the box is the Sense 3D scanner with attached USB cable and the Quick Start Guide Remove the scanner from the box and plug the USB cable into your computer DOWNLOAD THE SENSE SOFTWARE 1 Navigate to Cubify com 2 Click Cubes gt Sense 3 Click Tech Specs 4 Click Download Software for your operating system INSTALL THE SENSE SOFTWARE Follow the instructions to complete the software download and installation After the software is installed you link the scanner to a Cubify account RUN THE SENSE SOFTWARE When you installed the Sense software a shortcut was created on your desktop Use the shortcut to open the application Note If the scanner is not connected to your computer a message will state Device not connected Plug the USB con nector for the scanner into the USB port on your computer You will then be prompted to activate your Sense 3D scanner 3D Systems Inc 6 ACTIVATE YOUR SENSE SCANNER Welcome to Sense Before we get started you will have to activate your scanner through our website You will need your devic
12. ner is designed for indoor use and will work less than optimally in direct sunlight e Position your subject in a way that will cause as little shadow as possible You may need to add additional light to reduce shadows e You ll get the best results if the light shines with equal intensity over the subject being scanned Areas that are less illuminated might show up too dark in the scan and areas that are over illuminated might show inaccurate colors e lf you scan in darkness the scanner will capture geometry but not color e Positioning e In preview mode make sure that the whole object you want to scan shows yellow on the screen This helps ensure that you capture the entire object while scanning e Keep the scanner within its optimal distance range of 15 to 60 inches 38 1 to 152 4 cm e Motion e Multiple passes on the object are allowed If there are gaps in the scanned data after a single pass continue scan ning to try to fill the gaps e Holding the scanner still over a portion of the object can also fill data gaps e Ifthe 3D view turns white as you re scanning it s because you re holding the scanner too close to the object being scanned To correct the view move the scanner out to at least the minimal defined distance of 15 inches 38 1cm e General e When scanning a human body begin by aiming at the torso and then get a whole body contour scan Finish by scanning the head e Before scanning a small object or one
13. over the area that you want to erase and then let go ofthe mouse button the unwanted portion will be removed a The Solidify tool will make your scan print ready by filling in all the holes and closing the model to make it solid e Enhance tools Auto Enhance Touch Up a To automatically enhance brightness contrast and clarity in your scan use the Auto Enhance tool a Toremove unwanted areas click the Trim tool and drag the cursor over the area you want to slice away The tool always removes the smaller of the two pieces and deletes the smaller mass To improve the look of the scan click the Touch Up tool and drag the cursor over the area you want to improve e Share tools O Upload Print To save your scan to your computer click Save You can save the scan as an stl ply or obj file format the formats will work in any 3D modeling software If you have a 3D printer available on your network you can choose a printer and open the saved file with the printer s client software a Upload your scan in order to share and cloud print on Cubify com a lf you have the Cube software installed click Print The software will open automatically Your scan will show on the Cube s automated print pad enabling you to print directly to your Cube 11 3D Systems Inc Use the following tips to get the most from your scanning experience e Lighting e Differentlighting conditions can affect the quality of a scan The Sense 3D scan
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