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1. A translucent object allows light to pass through it but diffuses the light so that objects on the other side of it are not clearly visible Translucent objects are more difficult to scan than opaque objects TRANSPARENT A transparent object allows light to pass through without diffusing it so that objects on the other side of it are clearly visible Transparent objects are more difficult to scan than translucent or opaque objects TURNTABLE The revolving platform on which you will place the object being scanned VIEWPORT The window in MakerWare for Digitizer where the camera view point cloud and 3D mesh are displayed WAVELENGTH A measurement used to describe any form that travels as a wave e g light sound and lasers Laser wavelengths are measured in nanometers The wavelength of the Class 1 lasers used in the MakerBot Digitizer is 650nm REFERENCE 69 CONTACT US Support makerbot com support Our website has extensive documentation and troubleshooting information about your MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner It s a great resource when you want to try to solve issues quickly on your own support makerbot com If you ever need help resolving an issue with your MakerBot Digitizer send an email to the address above to open a ticket with the MakerBot Support Team To help us understand your problem from the start it is very helpful to include pictures or a video as attachments on your email Sales s2. Read through this manual and check makerbot com digitizer so that you understand how the technology works and how to get good results People who own MakerBot Desktop 3D Printers tend to see the world with MakerBot goggles We re always thinking of what we can create next With the MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner you will start to see all the things around you as the inspiration for something new We at MakerBot can t wait to see what you create next Let s remake our world together EI Bre Pettis CEO MAKERBOT SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE Now before we get going let s review some important safety information FCC DECLARATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the r
3. as shown on the screen Ensure that the calibration tool is positioned as shown before clicking Continue Calibration Complete Before you start scanning let s name your MakerBot Digitizer and set your sharing options Click Continue again to begin You can change your preferences at any point by choosing Settings from the File menu On a Mac the same options are available as Preferences in the MakerWare for Digitizer menu SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 33 SET BASIC PREFERENCES SET UP CONNECT SCAN ncc RERUM NAME YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER By default the name of your MakerBot Digitizer is My MakerBot Digitizer To create a unique name for your MakerBot Digitizer click within the Name your MakerBot Digitizer text field and type the new name HELP IMPROVE MAKERBOT DIGITIZER Help us help you By checking the Share my usage statistics to help improve MakerBot Digitizer checkbox you re allowing us to view information that will help us continue to make the MakerBot Digitizer better SET UP CONNECT SCAN 2 connecttoMakerbotThingiverse UT GR Thingiverse com is MakerBot s online community for sharing and downloading 3D models and other designs Use MakerBot Thingiverse to share and store the 3D models you create with your MakerBot Digitizer TO AUTOMATICALLY SYNC YOUR SCANS WITH YOUR MAKERBOT THINGIVERSE ACCOUNT Check Private Sync before signing in If you check this box MakerWare for Digitizer will
4. Le laser ne doit jamais tre allum si l unit est d fectueuse ou si le couvercle l opercule ou la lentille de sortie sont endommag s A Attention L Utilisation de commandes ou de r glages ou l ex cution de proc dures autres que ceux sp cifi s ici peut entrainer une exposition des rayonnements dangereux 12 SECURITE ET RESPECT DES NORMES Intertek 51 MakerBotr Digl zer MLO USA o MADE IN BROOK cere amp BAS DE MAKERBOT DIGITIZER Ne pas ouvrir les modules laser de la MakerBot Digitizer ou d essayer de les r parer Les services apr svente sur les lasers de votre MakerBot Digitizer doivent tre r alis s exclusivement par des techniciens agr s form s dans nos usines En outre la garantie de votre scanner pourrait tre annul e si vous le modifiez ou Si vous en enlevez les couvercles protecteurs ou le boitier Pour signaler un probl me avec votre scanner ou pour demander une r paration envoyez un courrier lectronique support makerbot com Toutes les t ches de maintenance pour le MakerBot Digitizer doivent tre effectu es avec la puissance coup e WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 13 SICHERHEIT UND EINHALTUNG DER RICHTLINIEN ERKL RUNG GEM SS DER US ZULASSUNGSBEH RDE F R KOMMUNIKATIONSGER TE FCC Die Pr fung dieses Ger ts hat ergeben dass die Grenzwerte f r ein digitales Ger t der Klasse B gem Teil 15 der FCC Bestimmungen eingehalten werden Dies
5. Take a Photo button Remember to slide the camera filter back over the camera lens when you are done If you do not want to be guided through sharing your scans to MakerBot Thingiverse in the future select the Don t show again checkbox If you want to share your scan but don t want to take a photo click Skip this step 2 UPLOAD TO MAKERBOT THINGIVERSE Once you have taken a photo you can enter information about your scan before uploading it to MakerBot Thingiverse If you are not logged into MakerBot Thingiverse MakerWare for Digitizer will prompt you to sign in and then return you to the sharing step Enter the following information Thing name Type the name of your scan as you want it displayed on MakerBot Thingiverse The name you type here will be used as the title of the Thing and will not change the name of your scan file Description Type the description you wish to display with your scan on MakerBot Thingiverse Category Select the category of Things where you want your scan published from the dropdown menu The category is set to Art Scans amp Replicas by default SCANNING WITH YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 49 SCAN COMPLETE NOW WHAT Share your Scan Continued License Select the type of license that you want your scan published under from the dropdown menu The license is set to CC Attribution Non Commercial by default For descriptions of the available Creative Commons licenses see creativecom
6. The MakerBot Digitizer Class 1 laser divergence is 1 Radian x 5 mRadians LIGHT SCAN PRESET One of three available scan presets used to describe the shade value of an object The Light preset should be used on white and light colored objects MAKERWARE Free software created by MakerBot that allows you to send 3D models to a MakerBot 3D printer for building Models can be sent to MakerWare directly from MakerWare for Digitizer MAKERWARE FOR DIGITIZER Free software created by MakerBot and used to control the MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner MANIFOLD A term used to describe 3D models that consist of one completely enclosed three dimensional shape with no holes reversed faces or extra geometry Non manifold models will cause problems for 3D printing and other applications MAKERBOT DIGITIZER The MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner MAKERBOT THINGIVERSE A website for sharing and downloading 3D model files and other designs MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE MPE A rating used for laser safety calculations The MPE is the highest amount of exposure to a light source that is considered safe MEDIUM SCAN PRESET One of three avail able scan presets used to describe the shade value of an object The Medium preset should be used on brightly colored objects and objects that are neither light nor dark 68 cj Bo ET 3 4 MESH 3D A collection of vertices edges and faces used to describe the shape of
7. a an object in three dimensional computer graphics and modeling MULTISCAN TECHNOLOGY A feature of MakerWare for Digitizer that allows you to scan an object from multiple angles and merge the scans to create a better 3D model MY THINGS FOLDER The directory where MakerBot Digitizer scans are saved by default On Mac computers this directory is called the Things folder OPAQUE An opaque object is one that does not allow light to pass through it Opaque objects are easier to scan with the MakerBot Digitizer than transparent or translucent objects POINT CLOUD A set of data points that represent an object in a three dimensional coordinate system SCAN CYLINDER The cylindrical area inside of which the MakerBot Digitizer collects data To be scanned an object must fit completely inside the scan cylinder SCAN PRESET A setting used to describe an object s shade value to the MakerBot Digitizer The three scan presets are Light Medium and Dark Difficult to Scan STL FILE A widely used file format for 3D models STL files describe only the surface geometry of a three dimensional object without any representation of color texture or other common CAD model attributes THING FILE A file format used by MakerBot software that allows you to save multiple 3D models to the same file and to save other information about the models it contains including size and location THINGS FOLDER See Things folder TRANSLUCENT
8. a paint brush For more tips go to the Learn More section at makerbot com digitizer WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 21 Setting Up Your MakerBot Digitizer In this chapter you will be guided through everything you need to do to set up your new MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner from unpacking it to producing your first 3D scan ACCESSORY CHECKLIST USB A TO USB B CABLE TI5 TORX DRIVER RUBBER TRACTION FEET 24 UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER Open the Box Place the MakerBot Digitizer box on a stable B surface Cut the tape on both sides of the Y 2 box as well as the tamperproof sticker located on the front secure tab 5 Open Accessory Box Remove and open the accessory box Check the contents of this box and make sure it has everything that s listed in the Accessory Checklist SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 25 UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER Lift MakerBot Digitizer out of Box Grasp the protective foam packaging at both sides and lift the MakerBot Digitizer out of the box TITTEN Separate both foam packaging pieces from the MakerBot Digitizer and remove the clear plastic bag 26 UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 5 Attach Rubber Traction Feet Locate the four rubber traction feet from the accessory box Carefully turn the MakerBot Digitizer upside down and insert one rubber traction foot into each of the four holes on the undersi
9. au tomatically add your scans to your Thingiverse account as unpublished Things If you leave this box unchecked nothing will be sent to Thingiverse automatically TO CREATE A MAKERBOT THINGIVERSE ACCOUNT Click the Sign up on Thingiverse link TO CONTINUE WITHOUT LOGGING IN Click Skip this Step You can log into Thingiverse at any time by choosing File Settings on a PC or MakerWare for Digitizer Preferences on a Mac or by choosing Share on Thingiverse at the end of a scan 34 SET BASIC PREFERENCES SET UP SCAN fs startscanning ERP The setup process is complete Proceed to the next chapter to start scanning with your MakerBot Digitizer SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 35 Scanning with Your MakerBot Digitizer Once you re finished calibrating your MakerBot Digitizer and setting your sharing preferences you will be taken to the New Scan screen This is your MakerWare for Digitizer home screen Before you start scanning with your MakerBot Digitizer let S go over some basics and best practices m Note You can return to New Scan screen at any time by choosing New from the File Menu A single scan takes approximately 12 minutes total During each scan the object revolves on the turntable twice The right laser scans the object during the first revolution and the left laser scans the object during the second revolution Each revolution takes about five minutes Then the information
10. d rale des Communications MANUFACTURER MakerBot Industries LLC One MetroTech Center 215 Floor Brooklyn NY 11201 347 334 6800 10 SECURITE ET RESPECT DES NORMES Ce symbole d avertissement de s curit pr c de tout message de s curit de ce manuel Ce symbole indique un risque potentiel pour la s curit qui pourrait vous blesser blesser un tiers OU causer des avaries ou des dommages mat riels Ce manuel contient des renseignements importants sur la s curit Veuillez lire attentivement les messages suivants avant de faire fonctionner le MakerBot Digitizer A Avertissement Si le MakerBot Digitizer vient se mouiller d connectez le imm diatement du courant lectrique et laissez le s cher compl tement avant d essayer de l utiliser de nouveau Attention Manipulez le MakerBot Digitizer avec soin il contient en effet des composants lectroniques et optiques sensibles qui pourraient tre endommag s par une manipulation brutale Attention Evitez une humidit ou des temp ratures excessives Lorsque le MakerBot Digitizer est en cours de fonctionnement vitez les temp ratures sup rieures 329 C ou inf rieures O9 C N entreposez pas le scanner dans des endroits les temp ratures d passent 329 C ou tombent en dessous de O9 C Pour utiliser le MakerBot Digitizer en toute s curit respectez les lignes directrices suivantes Ne touchez pas le filtre passe bande de la grai
11. from the right and left scans are combined to create a detailed point cloud After the scanning stage MakerWare for Digitizer will convert the point cloud it has created into a continuous mesh This process should take approximately two minutes Additional scans added with MultiScan Technology will take about the same amount of time 10 minutes to gather new scan data and a few minutes to combine it with the original point cloud and create a new continuous mesh Object Placement The first step of the scanning process is placing your object on the turntable The guiding principle of object placement is that as much of the object as possible should be in the line of sight of both the camera and lasers during as much of the scan as possible To choose how to place your object first check to see if any part of your object will obscure the camera s view of any other part of your object For example the sides of a bowl could prevent the camera from seeing the inside of the bowL or the arm of a statue could get in the way of the camera s view of the body of the statue When scanning an object without any of these kinds of overlaps place the object so that as much of it as possible is at the center of the turntable For example a long thin object might be placed upright at the center of the turntable If your object does have features that overlap other parts of it place the object so that the hardest par
12. save a final 3D model file NAME YOUR SCAN Enter a name for your scan file in the Name your Scan field Your file will be saved to your Things on aMac computer or My Things on a Windows computer folder as a Thing file If you do not enter aname into the Name your Scan field the Thing file will be saved as My Scan at datestamp MULTISCAN Click Start MultiScan to add additional scan data MakerWare for Digitizer will walk you through adding as many scans as you need to capture every part of your object See page 42 for instructions on using MultiScan Technology CROP Click Crop to go to the crop screen where you can cut off the top or bottom of your object or remove unwanted data above or below your object See page 43 for instructions on using the Crop feature SAVE CONTINUE Click Continue to save the scan to your Things or My Things folder and continue to the next screen 48 SCAN COMPLETE NOW WHAT Share your Scan Now that your scan is complete why not share it on MakerBot Thingiverse When you save your scan you will be prompted to take a photo and share it You will be guided through the sharing process each time you finish a scan 1 TAKE APHOTO During the Take a Photo step the camera view of your MakerBot Digitizer will appear atthe right To take a picture Center your object on the turntable so that it appears in the camera view Slide the camera filter off of the camera Click the
13. the directions for dealing with a connection problem on page 54 56 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION You receive a MultiScan MultiScan Technology could fail to merge your Failed message scans if You attempted to combine scans of two different objects Lighting conditions changed between your first and second scans Your object is fuzzy reflective transparent or very dark and produced widely different sets of scan data for each scan MultiScan Technology should only be used to combine scans of the same object scanned under similar conditions If MultiScan Technology fails to merge your scans MakerWare for Digitizer will revert your scan to its previous state TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE 57 MAINTENANCE Show Us What s not Working When an object is too shiny fuzzy or translucent or just too complicated a shape no amount of correct lighting object placement or calibration can get a great scan out of it We re working on making some of those unscannable objects scannable and you can help by sending us information on objects that didn t scan well Email FailScan makerbot com and attach your STL or Thing file along with a photo of the object you were trying to scan We ll use that data to improve MakerWare for Digitizer Keep your camera clean and free of debris to ensure the best quality scan If at any time the camera filter appears dusty or dirty follow these steps to clean it
14. top or bottom of your scan Scans added with MultiScan Technology will only scan within the cropped area Click and drag in the viewport to examine your raw scan data and figure out which areas need more or better data Rotate your object on the turntable to expose those areas to the camera Click Start MultiScan to begin a new scan MakerWare for Digitizer will gather the new set of scan data combine it with the scan data you already have and create a new mesh You can add as many additional scans as you need but two or three are usually enough and additional scans could reduce surface quality 42 MakerWare for Digitizer will make sure your scan is completely watertight but a difficult to scan object or a bad lighting situation can create unwanted artifacts in your 3D mesh For those situations or for occasions when you need to give your scan a flat top or bottom MakerWare for Digitizer includes a crop function To crop your scan 1 When you arrive at the Scan Complete screen click Crop Scan Area 2 Dragthe arrows at the right to move the top and bottom cutting planes Position the planes so that anything you want to cut off the bottom of your scan is below the bottom cutting plane and everything you want to cut off at the top of your scan is above the top cutting plane 3 Click Preview Crop to see what your cropped scan will look like If you are not happy with the crop click Undo Crop to restore both
15. with version and copyright information On a Mac this option will appear in the MakerWare for Digitizer menu REFERENCE 67 GLOSSARY CALIBRATION ROUTINE The step by step process MakerWare for Digitizer uses to accurately locate its cameras turntable and lasers CALIBRATION TOOL A geometrically specific object with a checkered surface that is used for the calibration of the camera of the MakerBot Digitizer turntable and lasers CAMERA FILTER A filter that reflects all wavelengths other than the lasers wavelength ensuring that the MakerBot Digitizer s camera only sees the laser lines on your object CLASS 1LASER The class of laser used in the MakerBot Digitizer Class 1 lasers are safe under all conditions of normal use DARK DIFFICULT TO SCAN SCAN PRESET One of three available scan presets used to describe the shade value of an object This preset should be used on dark objects very shiny objects or objects with a fuzzy texture Keep in mind that these objects might not scan well using any preset DATA POINT A single piece of information describing a location on the surface of the object being scanned A point cloud is composed of individual data points FUZZY Having a surface covered in small hairs or fibers Fuzzy objects are difficult to scan with the MakerBot Digitizer LASER DIVERGENCE An angular measurement of the increase in a laser beam s diameter with distance from the laser aperture
16. 1 Turn off the MakerBot Digitizer 2 Usecanned air to remove any particles from the filter surface 3 Moisten a lint free cloth lens tissue or cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol 4 Gently wipe the surface in a circular motion to remove residue A Caution Do not immerse the camera filter in any type of liquid Do not use glass cleaner or water to clear camera filter Calibration Recalibrate the MakerBot Digitizer s turntable and lasers approximately once a week or every 20 scans to maintain optimal scan quality To run the calibration routine go to the Scanner menu and choose Calibrate Turntable amp Lasers 58 MAINTENANCE Laser Alignment MakerWare for Digitizer will correct small changes in laser alignment by itself so you will probably never need to manually adjust laser alignment However if the MakerBot Digitizer is jarred or shaken the lasers could be misaligned badly enough that they will need to be manually adjusted Contact MakerBot Support by emailing support makerbot com and confirm that the lasers are misaligned before manually adjusting the lasers The lasers are misaligned if a laser line is clearly not vertical or if the two laser lines intersect at a point other than the center of the turntable Each laser has two adjustment screws The inner screw on each side adjusts the direction of the laser The outer screw adjusts the angle of the laser During the laser alignment process you will use the T15 To
17. CT To begin a new scan MakerWare for Digitizer must be in the New Scan state You will be taken to the New Scan screen at the end of the initial calibration and setup routine You can also access the New Scan screen at any time by choosing New Scan from the Scanner menu TO SCAN AN OBJECT EE Position Filter on Camera Lens Ensure that the camera filter is positioned over the camera lens Avoid touching the camera filter or camera lens 1G Q A Place Object on Platform See page 38 for guidelines on object placement Note that parts of an object that extend outside of the scan cylinder will be excluded from the scan and may affect overall scan quality SCANNING WITH YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 45 SCANNING OBJECT E Select a Scan Preset See page 40 for information on choosing a scan preset n Check the camera view If you can see yourself in the camera view step out of the camera s line of sight Before starting to gather scan data the Digitizer will capture an image of your object and its background and use it to filter the background out of the scan images 46 SCANNING AN OBJECT During the scan data points will appear in the viewport as the MakerBot Digitizer identifies points on the surface of your object A progress bar will also appear showing the estimated time remaining in the scan During the scan you can use your mouse
18. MakerBot Diaitizer e DESKTOP 3D SCANNER USER MANUAL MakerBot TABLE OF CONTENTS V2 WELCOME Safety and Compliance About your MakerBot Digitizer SETUP Accessory Checklist Unpacking the MakerBot Digitizer MakerBot Digitizer Placement Install MakerWare for Digitizer Calibration Set Preferences SCANNING Scanning 101 Scanning an Object Post Scan Steps TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Maintenance REFERENCE Specifications Menu Functions Glossary Contact Us TERMS 04 06 22 24 25 28 30 31 34 36 38 45 48 52 54 58 62 64 66 68 70 72 Welcome to the Leading Edge of the Next Industrial Revolution Let s Get Started Hi there When we started MakerBot in 2009 one of the biggest hurdles to 3D printing was finding great 3D models Now you hold one of the keys to crossing this hurdle the MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner The engineers here at MakerBot had a big task build a machine that scans physical objects quickly and always delivers clean 3D models with no holes or extra pieces floating around We also knew the entire process had to be seamless and simple so that creative people could just keep creating After some calibration the scan process requires just two clicks and you ll have a complete watertight 3D model in as little as 12 minutes Not everything will scan perfectly we still have to abide by the laws of physics
19. Thing Windows 7 Mac OSX 10 7 Ubuntu Linux 12 04 474 5 mm 18 68 in 412 0 mm 16 22 in 203 9 mm 8 03 in including rubber feet 2 1 kg 4 7 lbs 521 L x 244 H x 470 W mm 20 5 x 9 6 x 18 5 in 4 3 kg 9 5 lbs 64 SPECIFICATIONS TEMPERATURE Ambient Operating Temperature Storage Temperature ELECTRICAL AC Input Power Requirements Connectivity Lasers Sensor MECHANICAL Enclosure Material Central Bearing Stepper Motor 09 329 329 909 F 00 320 C 329 909 F 100 240 V 2 amps 50 60 Hz 12 V DC 9 2 08 amps USB 2x Class 1 Laser Line Generators 1 3MP CMOS Image Sensor PC ABS Shielded Chrome Ball Bearing 0 90 step angle with 1 16 micro stepping REFERENCE 65 MENU FUNCTIONS This section describes the menu options available in MakerWare for Digitizer FILE Export Allows you to save the currently open scan under the name location and file type of your choice Share Opens the Share to Thingiverse dialog This option will not be available if no scan is openorif the open scan has not yet been saved Open in MakerWare Opens a new MakerWare window with the most recent scan open This option will be available only after the scan has been saved Settings Displays the settings available for MakerWare for Digitizer On a Mac this option will appear as Preferences in the MakerWare for Digitizer menu Close Quits MakerWare for Digi
20. ales makerbot com To learn about other MakerBot products please email the address above or call our Sales Team at 1 347 334 6800 Feedback thoughts makerbot com For general questions or to tell us what s on your mind send an email to the address above We love to hear from you and using this email address helps keep our Sales and Support lines free for customers in need 70 REFERENCE 71 Terms Warranty Returns Replacement Policy MakerBot products do not carry a long term warranty Returns are possible only on unaffected items within 14 days of receipt After such time all sales are considered final Unaffected means a device has never been assembled powered up programmed or otherwise changed MakerBot cannot accept returns on purchased items that have had electrical power applied to them or been otherwise programmed changed or affected However we will provide parts or service on items that prove to be defective from the time of manufacture and we ll always work with you to get your bot running again Please be advised of the following terms the Terms regarding this User Manual the Manual All information in this Manual is subject to change at any time without notice and is provided for convenience purposes only MakerBot reserves the right to modify or revise the Manual in its sole discretion and at any time You agree to be bound by any modifications and or revisions Contact the MakerB
21. cutting planes to their original positions You can also click the X on a cutting plane s arrow to restore only that plane to its original position 4 When you are happy with your results click Done Cropping to crop your scan You can return to the Crop screen from the Scan Complete screen by clicking Edit Crop You will not be able to return to the Crop screen after saving your scan or starting MultiScan SCANNING WITH YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 43 Scanning Tips During a scan the MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner shines laser beams on your object The camera captures images of the laser lines and MakerWare for Digitizer translates those images into a point cloud Objects that are either too reflective or not reflective enough will result in images that are difficult for the software to interpret That is why it can be difficult to produce a high quality scan of an object that is shiny transparent fuzzy or very dark To scan objects that fit this description try one or more of the following Dustreflective or transparent objects with a fine white powder such as corn starch or baby powder to reduce reflections Paint an object to reduce shininess smooth a fuzzy texture remove transparency or turn a very dark object white Cover fuzzy mirrored or transparent sections of an object with masking tape Note For additional tips and tricks go to the Learn More section at makerbot com digitizer 44 SCANNING AN OBJE
22. de of the MakerBot Digitizer it SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 27 PLACEMENT OF THE MAKERBOT DIGITIZER Finding the right location for your MakerBot Digitizer is important Follow these guidelines to ensure the best quality scans Set up your MakerBot Digitizer in an indoor area with ample incandescent or fluorescent light Avoid natural light sources Avoid pointing the MakerBot Digitizer s camera and lasers toward light sources Avoid placing the MakerBot Digitizer directly below a light source Place your MakerBot Digitizer on a flat stable work surface and make sure no part of the MakerBot Digitizer extends over the surface edge If it is not in a stable position the MakerBot Digitizer could fall damaging itself and causing injury to the user Make sure to set up your Makerbot Digitizer at least one foot away from the nearest wall AERIAL VIEW OF ROOM Set up at least 1 ft away from a wall F Light sources should be placed outside ofthe MakerBot Digitizer s line of sight MAKERBOT DIGITIZER Avoid natural light aiming directly at camera 28 UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER CONTINUED n Connect the MakerBot Digitizer to a Computer Locate the USB cable from the accessory box and use it to connect the MakerBot Digitizer to your computer Xm D Reg 2 Connect the Power Supply Ensure that the power of t
23. e Grenzwerte dienen dem angemessenen Schutz gegen St rungen und Sch den beim Gebrauch in Wohnr umen Dieses Ger t erzeugt und verwendet Hochfrequenzenergie und strahlt diese auch aus wenn es nicht ordnungsgem und in bereinstimmung mit den Sicherheitshinweisen installiert und ben tzt wird kann es St rungen bei Radio Funk und Fernsehger ten erzeugen Es gibt jedoch keine Garantie dass eine St rung bei bestimmten Installationen ausgeschlossen werden kann Wenn dieses Ger t St rungen beim Empfang von Radio oder Fernsehen erzeugt was durch Aus und Einschalten des Ger ts festgestellt werden kann kann der Ben tzer diese St rung durch eine oder mehrere der folgenden Ma nahmen zu beheben versuchen Richten Sie die Empfangsantenne neu aus oder versetzen Sie sie Vergr ern Sie den Abstand zwischen Ger t und Empf nger Schlie en Sie das Ger t an den Ausgang eines vom Empfangsger t separatem Schaltkreises an Kontaktieren Sie den H ndler oder einen erfahrenen Radio TV Techniker Unter Umst nden ist Ihnen auch das folgende vom FCC erstellte Handbuch n tzlich How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems Probleme bei Radio TV St rungen identifizieren und beheben Dieses Handbuch ist beim U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 erh ltlich Ver nderungen und Modifizierungen die nicht ausdr cklich vom Hersteller oder vom Registranten dieses Ger tes genehmigt sind k nnen nach den Rich
24. eceiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You may also find helpful the following booklet prepared by the FCC How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules MANUFACTURER MakerBot Industries LLC One MetroTech Center 215 Floor Brooklyn NY 11201 347 334 6800 SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE This safety alert symbol precedes each safety message in this manual This symbol indicates a potential safety hazard that could harm you or others or cause product or property damage Important safety information is contained in this manual Please read the following messages thoroughly before using the MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner Warning If the MakerBot Digitizer gets wet immediately disconnect it from power and allow it to dry completely before attempting to use it again Caution Handle the MakerBot Digitizer with care it includes sensitive electronic and optical components that may be damaged if it is bumped o
25. he MakerBot Digitizer s power switch is set to Off Locate the power supply and power cable Half J from the accessory box and attach the cable to the power supply Insert the power supply connector into the power input port on the back of the MakerBot Digitizer and plug the power cord pu into an electrical outlet gt A Caution The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible Note MakerBot s distributor will provide a certified plug adapter with national pin configuration for international users SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 29 INSTALLING MAKERWARE FOR DIGITIZER MakerWare for Digitizer is the software that drives your MakerBot Digitizer The MakerWare for Digitizer package also includes the most current version of MakerWare MakerBot s 3D printing software If MakerWare is already installed on your computer the software will automatically update to the most current version When you first run MakerWare or MakerWare for Digitizer a folder called Things on PCs or Things on Macs is created in your home directory This is where your MakerBot Digitizer scans will be saved by default 1 Download Makerware for Digitizer Open browser session and go to makerbot com digitizer Click the MakerWare for Digitizer link You will be taken to the MakerWare for Digitizer dow
26. her surfaces that are difficult to scan If object you are scanning is fuzzy or shiny try using the Dark Difficult to Scan preset even if it is light in color Choose Light to scan a white or light colored object Choose Medium to scan a brightly colored object or an object that is neither light nor dark Choose Dark Difficult to Scan to scan dark reflective or fuzzy objects Keep in mind that these objects might not scan well using any settings Note A fuzzy object is an object with a surface covered in small hairs or fibers Examples include stuffed animals velvet like fabrics and felt LIGHT MEDIUM DARK DIFFICULT TO SCAN Choose this for lighter colored objects Choose this for objects which Choose this for moderately dark neither light nor dark objects Note that extremely dark objects may still cause problems Note We love gnomes If you have any please digitize them and upload them to Thingiverse with the tag GnomeScan SCANNING WITH YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 41 MultiScan Technology Sometimes one scan isn t enough to capture all of an object s important features For those times there s MakerBot MultiScan Technology which allows you to combine multiple scans of the same object Here s how it works First scan your object Scan it in its tallest position first so that any unwanted data you crop won t cut off pieces of later scans When the scan is complete crop out any unwanted data at the
27. igitizer please contact MakerBot Support by emailing support makerbot com The calibration routine fails If the calibration routine fails during the turntable or laser calibration section run the routine again by choosing Calibrate Turntable amp Lasers from the Scanner menu If the calibration routine fails during the camera calibration section run the routine again by choosing Calibrate Camera from the Scanner menu Then choose Calibrate Turntable amp Lasers from the Scanner menu to finish the complete calibration routine If a calibration section fails for a second time please contact MakerBot Support by emailing support makerbot com 54 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The camera feed does not appear in the viewport on the New Scan screen The point cloud does not build during a scan SOLUTION 1 Restart the MakerBot Digitizer reboot your computer and make sure the USB cable is connected to both the computer and the MakerBot Digitizer 2 Choose Restart Background Service from the Services menu to restart Conveyor the service that handles the MakerBot Digitizer s connection to your computer 3 Ifthe camera feed still does not appear contact MakerBot Support by emailing support makerbot com No points appearing in the viewport during a scanis a sign that the camera is not gathering any data Check to ensure that the lasers are projecting red light onto your object and make sure that the camera filter is p
28. le menu Scans can be saved as STL files Thing files or other available file formats DISCARD THIS SCAN If you re not happy with your scan click Discard this Scan to delete the completed scan Once you ve accepted the delete confirmation prompt MakerWare for Digitizer deletes the saved file from your Things or My Things folder and returns you to the New Scan screen scanacan a SCAN AGAIN Click Scan Again to return to the New Scan screen SCANNING WITH YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 51 Troubleshooting Maintenance thy There Ok ALL s This chapter describes basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks for your MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner For information on more advanced troubleshooting and maintenance tasks go to makerbot com support digitizer TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION The MakerBot Digitizer is 1 Ensure that the USB cable is connected connected via USB but to both your MakerBot Digitizer and MakerWare for Digitizer your computer shows a MakerBot Digitizer 2 Choose Restart Background Service from Not Connected message the Services menu to restart Conveyor the service that handles the connection of the MakerBot Digitizer to your computer 3 Try restarting the MakerBot Digitizer rebooting your computer or using a different USB port or USB cable If MakerWare for Digitizer still does not recognize your D
29. lockwise TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE 59 MAINTENANCE A Caution The range of the angle adjustment screw is limited Do not use excessive force to turn the screw 1 Adjustthe direction of the right laser Turn the inner adjustment screw 2 so that the laser line lines up with the spine of the calibration tool Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to move the laser line to the right or counter clockwise to move the laser to the left CALIBRATION TOOL POSITION PSs Iep LASER ADJUSTMENT SCREW LOCATIONS B EJ E HSF 1 0462 60 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE 61 Reference This chapter includes hardware and software specifications for your MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner a list of the menu options available in MakerBot MakerWare for Digitizer and a glossary to help you understand terms you may be unfamiliar with SPECIFICATIONS Scanner Specifications SCANNER Scan Technology Scan Volume SOFTWARE Software Bundle File Types Supports PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Length Width Height Weight Shipping Box Shipping Weight Laser Line Triangulation 203 x 203 mm 8 x 8 in cylinder MakerBot MakerWare for Digitizer STL
30. mons org licenses If you do not want to be guided through sharing your scans to MakerBot Thingiverse in the future select the Don t show again checkbox If you want to skip the sharing process completely click Skip this step Click the Share on Thingiverse button to upload your scan 3 DONE When your scan is uploaded to MakerBot Thingiverse MakerWare for Digitizer will display alink to the published scan You will also have the option to share your published scan to social media 50 SCAN COMPLETE NOW WHAT SHARE ON THINGIVERSE If you skipped the Share on Thingiverse prompt after you saved your scan you can still publish to MakerBot Thingiverse Click this button or choose Share from the File menu to open the Share on Thingiverse dialog at any time m Note You must be logged in to MakerBot Thingiverse to share M PRINT WITH MAKERWARE MakerBot MakerWare is the software that drives MakerBot 3D printers When you click Print with MakerWare the most recent scan is opened in MakerWare You can also open the most recently saved scan in MakerWare at any time by choosing Open in MakerWare from the File menu EXPORT THIS SCAN This allows you to save another copy of the scan with a different name or file format or to a specific location This new version will not replace the original file that was saved to your Things or My Things folder You can also save the most recent scan at any time by choosing Save from the Fi
31. nload page Select your operating system from the dropdown menu and click the download button The system specific installer file will download to your computer Run the Installer Double click MakerWare Bundle of Awesome to run the installation wizard Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install Maker Ware for Digitizer and follow the installation instructions Setup will install MakerWare for Digitizer in the following folder To install a different folder dick Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue Destination Folder Program Files 86 Space required 0 0KB Space available 86 9GB 30 CALIBRATE YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER You are almost ready to begin your first scan but first you have to to calibrate your new MakerBot Digitizer The calibration routine ensures that the position of the turntable and lasers are recorded accurately so your MakerBot Digitizer can produce the best scan possible Recalibrate the turntable and lasers about once a week or every 20 scans to make sure that scan quality remains constant If you Move bump or drop your MakerBot Digitizer the positions of the lasers and turntable might change slightly In any of those cases you might need to recalibrate the lasers and turntable To run the calibration routine at any time go to the Scanner menu and choose Calibrate Turntable amp Lasers m Note It is not possible to exit the calibrati
32. nm nominal Total Laser Power per laser 3 5mW Numberoflases 00000 20 Laser Power for Classification lt 300p W Mode of Operation CW continuous wave Beam Diameter lt 5mm Divergence 1 Radian x lt 5mRadian A Warning The laser is never to be operated if the unit is defective or the cover seal or output lens is damaged Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE CEFE A MakerBot Digitizer Intertek N136 MADE IN BROOKLYN USA o MakerBotr Digitizer MADE IN BROOKLYN LSA 9 CErE NS amp UNDERSIDE OF THE MAKERBOT DIGITIZER Do not open the MakerBot Digitizer s laser modules or attempt to repair them Service on your MakerBot Digitizer s lasers may only be performed by authorized factory trained technicians To report a problem with your MakerBot Digitizer or to arrange for service email support makerbot com All maintenance tasks for the MakerBot Digitizer must be performed with the power turned off WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 9 SECURITE ET RESPECT DES NORMES DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE FCC Cet appareil a t contr l et d clar conforme aux limites relatives aux appareils num riques de cat gorie B conform ment la section 15 des directives FCC Ces limites sont concues pour assurer une protection raisonnable contre les interf rences
33. nuisibles dans une installation r sidentielle Cet appareil produit utilise et peut mettre de l nergie radio lectrique et s il n est pas install et utiis conform ment aux instructions peut causer des interf rences nuisibles aux communications radio Cependant il n est pas garanti qu il n y aura aucune interf rence pour une installation donn e Si cet appareil cause des interf rences nuisibles la reception des signaux de radio ou de t l vision ce qui peut se d terminer en teignant et en rallumant l appareil il est conseill l utilisateur d essayer de corriger les interf rences l aide d une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes R orienter ou repositionner l antenne de r ception Augmenter la distance existant entre l appareil et le r cepteur Connecter l appareil une prise d un circuit lectrique diff rent de celui auquel le r cepteur est connect Contacter le revendeur ou un technicien radio TV qualifi pour toute assistance Vous pouvez galement trouver utile le fascicule suivant pr par par la FCC Comment identifier et r soudre les probl mes d interf rence Radio TV Ce fascicule est disponible aupr s de l imprimerie nationale des Etats Unis Washington D C 20402 Les changements et modifications apport s cet appareil sans l autorisation expresse du fabricant ou du d clarant peuvent annuler votre autorisation utiliser cet appareil aux termes du r glement des la Commission F
34. of the object while a camera takes a series of photographs 2 MakerWare for Digitizer software takes the photographs of the laser lines and combines them to create a point cloud 3 Ifacompleted scan still needs improvement MakerWare for Digitizer can rescan the object from a different angle and combine the two sets of scan data using MakerBot MultiScan Technology Your final scan will be a manifold 3D mesh that can be printed on your MakerBot shared on Thingiverse com or modified in almost any 3D modeling software m Note The MakerBot Digitizer has a dimensional accuracy of up to 2 mm 20 ABOUT THE MAKERBOT DIGITIZER What can be Scanned Some objects will produce better scans than others Here are a few guidelines to help you determine what will produce a good scan GREAT TO SCAN Objects that are larger than a 50 x 50 mm 2 x 2 in cylinder Objects that are smaller than a 203 x 203 mm 8 x 8 in cylinder Objects weighing less than 3 kg 6 6 lbs Stationary objects Opaque objects DIFFICULT TO SCAN Transparent objects Shiny or reflective objects Very dark objects a Fuzzy objects DO NOT SCAN Moving objects Objects that weigh more than 3 kg 6 6 lbs Objects that are larger than a 203 x 203 mm 8 x8 in cylinder Objects that are smaller than a 50 x 50 mm 2x2 in cylinder Tip You can reduce glare on reflective surfaces or lighten dark surfaces by applying corn starch with
35. on routine once it has started Open MakerWare for Digitzer Ensure that the MakerBot Digitizer is powered on and connected to your computer A message will appear indicating that your MakerBot Digitizer is new and needs to be set up Click Get Started to proceed 2 Check Your Location Lighting MakerWare for Digitizer will explain how to make sure your MakerBot Digitizer is ready to produce a great scan Follow all three steps before clicking Continue SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 31 CALIBRATE YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER Calibrate the MakerBot Digitizer Camera Locate the calibration tool from the accessory box and place iton the turntable with the letter A pointing Up as shown on the screen Insert the tab on the lower edge of the calibration tool into the hole at the center of the turntable Ensure that the calibration toolis positioned as shown before clicking Continue g Calibrate the MakerBot Digitizer Turntable Flip the calibration tool so that the letter B points up as shown on the screen and insert the tab on the lower edge of the calibration tool into the hole at the center of the turntable Ensure that the calibration tool is positioned as shown before clicking Continue 32 CALIBRATE YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER E Calibrate the MakerBot Digitizer Lasers Slide the front panel out of the calibration tool and place it on the turntable with the letter C pointing up
36. ositioned over the camera lens If the lasers are functioning and the camera filter is in the correct position please contact MakerBot Support by emailing support makerbot com TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE 55 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION A scannable object results in a 1 Check the Object Placement guidelines on poor scan page 38 and ensure that your object is well positioned on the turntable Some objects may scan better in other positions Try placing it somewhere else on the turntable 2 Check the Placement section on page 28 and ensure that the lighting conditions around your MakerBot Digitizer are appropriate for scanning 3 Checkthat you are using the most appropriate scan preset If you are unsure which shade category best fits your object try a different one Keep in mind that some objects may not scan well using any preset 4 f your object is placed well and the lighting is appropriate but your scans are consistently poor you might need to recalibrate your lasers and turntable Clean the camera filter using the directions on page 58 and run both the camera calibration routine and the turntable and lasers calibration routine from the Scanner menu You receive a Scan Failed This means that MakerWare for Digitizer is message not collecting any data If your object adheres to the guidelines listed on page 21 there may be a problem with the MakerBot Digitizer s connection to your computer Follow
37. ot Support Team for up to date information The design of this Manual and all text graphics information content and other material are protected by copyright and other laws The contents are Copyright c 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 MakerBot Industries or our respective affiliates and suppliers All rights reserved Certain trademarks trade names service marks and logos the Marks used are registered and unregistered trademarks trade names and service marks of MakerBot and its affiliates Nothing contained in this Manual grants or should be construed as granting by implication estoppel or otherwise any license or right to use any Marks without the written permission of MakerBot Any unauthorized use of any information materials or Marks may violate copyright laws trademark laws laws of privacy and publicity and or other laws and regulations M akerBot MakerBot One MetroTech Center 21st Floor Brooklyn NY support makerbot com makerbot com
38. r dropped A Caution Avoid excessive humidity or temperatures When the MakerBot Digitizer is in use avoid temperatures above 32 C or below 0 C Do not store the MakerBot Digitizer in areas where temperatures exceed 32 C or fall below 0 To use the MakerBot Digitizer safely adhere to the following guidelines Do not touch the camera filter or camera lens oil or smudges may decrease the MakerBot Digitizer s performance Do not touch the laser housing while the MakerBot Digitizer is powered on Do not operate the MakerBot Digitizer if any part of the machine is cracked otherwise damaged Only use the provided power supply with the MakerBot Digitizer Do not use power or USB cables if damaged Do force USB or Power connector into place The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 7 SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE Laser Safety CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASSIFIED 60825 1 2007 The MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner uses two 2 Class 1 lasers when it is scanning The Digitizer is reported certified as a Class 1 laser product under the requirements of 21 CFR J 1040 10 and IEC 60825 1 as per Laser Notice 50 Class 1 lasers are safe under all conditions of normal use This means the maximum permissible exposure MPE is not exceeded when viewing a laser with the naked eye or with the aid of typical magnifying optics Wavelength 650
39. ren Sie den Bandpassfilter nicht l oder Flecken k nnen die Leistung des MakerBot Digitizers beintr chtigen Ber hren Sie das Lasergeh use nicht w hrend der MakerBot Digitizer angeschlossen ist Verwenden Sie den MakerBot Digitizer nicht wenn ein Bestandteil des Ger ts gebrochen oder auf andere Weise besch digt ist Ben tzen Sie ausschlie lich das mitgelieferte Netzger t f r den MakerBot Digitizer Verwenden Sie keine besch digten Strom oder USB Kabel Wenden Sie beim Anstecken der USB oder Stromverbindung keine Gewalt an Die Steckdose muss in der N he der Ger te installiert werden und es muss leicht zug nglich sein WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 15 SICHERHEIT UND EINHALTUNG DER RICHTLINIEN Laser Sicherheit LASER PRODUKT DER KLASSE 1 KLASSIFIZIERT 60825 1 2007 Der MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner verwendet zwei 2 Laser der Klasse 1 im Scan Prozess Laser der Klasse 1 sind unter Bedingungen des normalen Gebrauchs sicher Das bedeutet solange die maximal zul ssige Bestrahlung MZB nicht berschritten wird wenn man das blo e oder mit blichen optischen Vergr erungsbehelfen versehene Auge dem Strahl aussetzt Wellenl nge 650nm nominal Laser Gesamtleistung pro Laser 3 5mW ee PN TCU NET PTT DM ERR Laser Leistung zur Klassifizierung 3000 W Betriebsmodus CW Dauerstrich Strahl Durchmesser 5mm Divergenz 1 Radian x 5mRadian Warnung Der Laser darf unter keinen Um
40. rx driver to adjust the angle and direction of each laser TO MANUALLY ADJUST LASER ALIGNMENT 1 Choose Align Lasers from the Scanner menu Both lasers will turn on 2 Place the calibration tool on the turntable with the letter A pointing up and fit the tab on the lower edge of the calibration tool into the hole at the center of the turntable Orient the tool so that the front panel faces away from the camera 3 Adjustthe angle of the left laser using the T15 Torx Driver You will feel the screw click as the laser turns in increments Turn the outer adjustment screw 4 so that the laser line is as vertical as possible Turn the screw clockwise to turn the laser line clockwise and turn the screw counter clockwise to turn the laser line counter clockwise A Caution The range of the angle adjustment screw is limited Do not use excessive force to turn the screw 4 Adjust the direction of the left laser Turn the inner adjustment screw 3 so that the laser line lines up with the spine of the calibration tool Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to move the laser line to the left or counter clockwise to move the laser to the right 5 Adjust the angle of the right laser You will feel the screw click as the laser turns in increments Turn the outer adjustment screw 1 so that the laser line is as vertical as possible Turn the screw clockwise to turn the laser line clockwise and turn the screw counter clockwise to turn the laser line counter c
41. s are created using MakerBot s easy to use MakerWare for Digitizer software MakerWare for Digitizer creates industry standard stereolithography STL files which can be imported into or modified with most 3D modeling software Before you start using the MakerBot Digitizer let us tell you a little more about how it works and what its capabilities are Note For the most complete and up to date tips on getting the most out of your MakerBot Digitizer go to the Learn More section at makerbot com digitizer MakerBot Digitizer Diagrams FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW 1 Turntable B Right Laser Adjustment Screws E Camera Filter Ed Left Laser Adjustment Screws USB Port E Camera Left Laser Aperture Power Input Port E Right Laser Aperture Power Switch 18 ABOUT THE MAKERBOT DIGITIZER FRONT VIEW 9 Cz 2 CC Moher z 7 E tier BACK VIEW a H gt gt o LE WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 19 ABOUT THE MAKERBOT DIGITIZER The MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner creates a digital 3D model of a physical object by taking a rapid sequence of pictures as the object rotates on the MakerBot Digitizer turntable Here is how it happens 1 Two lasers mounted on the left and right corners of the MakerBot Digitizer create laser lines that outline the profile
42. sse ou des taches peuvent diminuer les performances du scanner Ne touchez pas le boitier du laser pendant que le scanner est sous tension Ne faites pas fonctionner le scanner si une pi ce quelconque de l appareil est fendue ou endommag e de quelque facon que ce soit Utilisez exclusivement l unit d alimentation fournie avec le MakerBot Digitizer N utilisez pas les c bles d alimentation ou les cables USB s ils sont endommag s Ne forcez pas sur les connecteurs d alimentation ou USB pour les mettre en place La prise de courant doit tre install e pr s de l quipement et il doit tre facilement accessible WELCOME LET S GET STARTED n SECURITE ET RESPECT DES NORMES S curit laser PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1 CLASSE 60825 1 2007 Le scanner de bureau 3D MakerBot Digitizer utilise deux 2 lasers de Classe 1 pour l op ration de num risation Les lasers de Classe 1 sont sans danger dans toutes les conditions d utilisation normale Cela signifie que la limite d exposition admissible n est pas d pass e Si vous regardez un laser sans protection oculaire ou l aide d un instrument optique grossissant standard Param tres du laser Longueur d onde 650 nm nominale Puissance totale du laser par laser lt 3 5 mW a n Mrd T Puissance du laser pour Classement lt 300 pW Mode de fonctionnement CW onde entretenue Diam tre du faisceau 5mm Divergence 1 Radian x 5mRadian A Avertissement
43. st nden verwendet werden wenn das Ger t defekt oder die Abdeckung der Verschluss oder die Abschlusslinse besch digt sind A Vorsicht Die Verwendung von Steuerelementen Einstellungen oder die Durchf hrung anderer Schritte als die hier angegebenen k nnen zu gef hrlicher Strahlung f hren 16 SICHERHEIT UND EINHALTUNG DER RICHTLINIEN CEFE X amp makerBot Digitizer Intertek MADE IN BROOKLYN USA o MokerBor Digitizer VSA MADE IN BROOKLIN USA cere BODEN MAKERBOT DIGITIZER ffnen Sie den MakerBot Digitalisierer Laser Module nicht und versuchen Sie nicht ihnen zu reparieren Service an Ihrem MakerBot Digitalisierer Laser Module darf nur von autorisierten im Werk ausgebildeten Technikern ausgef hrt werden Dar ber hinaus kann jegliche Manipulation an Ihrem MakerBot Digitizer oder das Entfernen von Schutzabdeckungen oder des Geh uses die Garantie erl schen lassen Um ein Problem mit Ihrem MakerBot Digitizer zu melden oder um einen Servicetermin zu vereinbaren schreiben Sie an support makerbot com Alle Wartungsarbeiten f r den MakerBot Digitizer muss durchgef hrt mit das Ger t ausgeschaltet werden WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 17 ABOUT THE MAKERBOT DIGITIZER The MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner can scan a real world object and produce a ready to print 3D model in as little as 12 minutes with no post processing or cleanup required All MakerBot Digitizer scan
44. t to see is as visible as possible to both the lasers and the camera For example a bowl might be placed on its side with the inside facing the center of the turntable Tip If your object doesn t stay in place by itself try resting the object on a piece of modeling clay For more tips go to the Learn More section at makerbot com digitizer Note that there may be exceptions to these rules It s not always possible to predict what position will produce the best scan so if you re having trouble getting a good scan of an object try placing it at a different angle If you are planning on combining multiple scans with MultiScan Technology scan your object in its tallest position first That way you will be able to crop unwanted data without risking cutting off pieces of additional scans SCANNING WITH YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 39 To get the best scan possible choose the scan preset that best matches the object you want to scan Scan presets are based on an object s shade value and each preset covers arange of shades An object s shade value is described as light medium or dark based on how close it is to white For instance flat white is lighter than canary yellow and bright red is lighter than navy blue Choosing the right scan preset is not an exact science and is based on your judgment of where the object fits within the shade spectrum The preset for dark objects can also work well with ot
45. tizer If a completed scan is open but has not been saved a dialog will alert you and ask you to confirm that you wish to quit MakerWare for Digitizer On a Mac this option will appear as Quit in the MakerWare for Digitizer menu VIEW Home View Resets the viewport to the home position Front View Sets the viewport to a front view Top View Sets the viewport to a top view Side View Sets the viewport to a side view 66 MENU FUNCTIONS SCANNER Calibrate Camera Runs the camera calibration portion of the MakerBot Digitizer calibration routine Calibrate Turntable amp Lasers Runs the turntable and laser portions of the MakerBot Digitizer calibration routine Align Lasers Turns on both lasers for manual alignment Update Firmware Walks you through the process of uploading new firmware to your MakerBot Digitizer If MakerWare for Digitizer is connected to the internet it will notify you when a firmware update becomes available New Scan Brings you to MakerWare for Digitizer s New Scan screen SERVICES Restart Background Service Allows you to restart Conveyor the service that handles MakerWare for Digitizer s connection to the MakerBot Digitizer View Background Service Log Opens the log file for Conveyor the service that handles MakerWare for Digitizer s connection to the MakerBot Digitizer HELP Online Help Directs the user to online support documentation About MakerWare for Digitizer Displays a dialog
46. tlinien der Federal Communications Commission Ihr Recht erl schen lassen dieses Ger t zu ben tzen MANUFACTURER MakerBot Industries LLC One MetroTech Center 215 Floor Brooklyn NY 11201 347 334 6800 14 SICHERHEIT UND EINHALTUNG DER RICHTLINIEN Dieses Warnhinweis Symbol steht vor jedem Sicherheitshinweis in dieser Bedienungsanleitung Dieses Symbol weist auf ein potentielles Sicherheitsrisiko hin dass Ihnen und anderen Schaden zuf gen oder Produkt und Sachschaden verursachen k nnte Diese Bedienungsanleitung enth lt wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Bitte lesen Sie die folgenden Hinweise aufmerksam durch bevor Sie den MakerBotDigitizer in Betrieb nehmen Warnung Sollte der MakerBot Digitizer mit Fl ssigkeit in Ber hrung gelangen trennen Sie ihn sofort von der Stromzufuhr und lassen Sie ihn vollst ndig trocknen bevor Sie erneut versuchen ihn in Betrieb zu nehmen Vorsicht Handhaben Sie den MakerBot Digitizer sorgf ltig er beinhaltet empfindliche elektronische und optische Komponenten die bei nachl ssiger Handhabung besch digt werden k nnten Vorsicht Vermeiden Sie extreme Temperaturen oder Feuchtigkeit Wenn der MakerBot Digitizer ben tzt wird vermeiden Sie Temperaturen ber 32 C oder unter 0 C Bewahren Sie den MakerBot Digitizer nicht an Orten mit Temperaturen ber 329 C oder unter 0 C auf Um den MakerBot Digitizer sicher zu ben tzen beachten Sie die folgenden Richtlinien Ber h
47. to view the partial point cloud from different angles Note Do not touch or move the object being scanned while the scan is in progress To rotate left click and drag within the viewport To pan middle click and drag within the viewport OR shift key left click and drag within the viewport Tozoom scrollwheel After the MakerBot Digitizer finishes scanning your object MakerWare for Digitizer will automatically turn the generated point cloud into a manifold 3D mesh A manifold 3D mesh is completely enclosed and has no holes reversed faces or extra geometry The meshing process should take approximately two minutes When the mesh is complete it will appear in the viewport Note Did you get a mesh that doesn t look like your object If some parts of your object look much better than others try adding an additional scan using MultiScan Technology If the whole scan looks wrong and you ve double checked your lighting object placement and calibration it s possible that you just have an object that doesn t scan well We re working on making sure there are fewer of those and you can help by sending us some information about your failed scan See page 58 in the Troubleshooting section for more details SCANNING WITH YOUR MAKERBOT DIGITIZER 47 SCAN COMPLETE NOW WHAT Once your scan is complete you can name your file and crop any unwanted data from the top and bottom of your mesh and add additional scans before you
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