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Re: 3D scanning like a pro

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Post by EvanAnderson » Wed, May 10, 2017, 2:25 PM UTC

leoedin wrote: post #30

EvanAnderson wrote: post #29

Is there any economical (we'll say sub-$2K) method that an individual can produce 3D scans of typical interior residential spaces? I've taken a lot of 2D photos of various places that are sentimental to me, but I'd love to make even low-quality 3D scans if an economical option existed. The Matterport product mentioned elsewhere in the comments seems interesting, but they specifically disclaim that they don't offer a…

Is this article not literally about doing 3D scans of interior spaces using cheap components? The stuff listed in the article costs $549 (plus a laptop/arduino/tripod etc).

I dropped on an edit. I'm a rank amateur here, and admittedly trying to use HN readers' knowledge as a substitute for research I should be doing on my own.

Re: 3D scanning like a pro

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Post by grassmaster » Wed, May 10, 2017, 2:50 PM UTC

EvanAnderson wrote: post #29

Is there any economical (we'll say sub-$2K) method that an individual can produce 3D scans of typical interior residential spaces? I've taken a lot of 2D photos of various places that are sentimental to me, but I'd love to make even low-quality 3D scans if an economical option existed. The Matterport product mentioned elsewhere in the comments seems interesting, but they specifically disclaim that they don't offer a…

You should check out http://scanse.io/. They have a $350 scanning LIDAR that has a spherical scanning attachment. See it in action here: https://vimeo.com/180657244

Re: 3D scanning like a pro

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Post by SauliusLukse » Wed, May 10, 2017, 6:32 PM UTC

mikeha wrote: post #10

Great project! but the title "3D scanning like a pro" is quite a stretch. Real 3D scanning pros use something like this Leica P40 scanner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnmerVV5-T4 And produce outputs that look more like these: https://truviewglobal.leica-geosystems.com/welcome (full disclosure: I work for Leica Geosystems).

Mikeha, glad to see attention from my favorite 3D scanning company. Results you shared are awesome!

I do admit that my system lacks precision, angular resolution, and lot's of other nice bells and whistles. But hey it was build over weekend including software. Also this is more like rotary stage demonstration rather full featured 3D scanner.

-- BR, Saulius

Re: 3D scanning like a pro

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Post by rsp1984 » Fri, May 19, 2017, 10:00 AM UTC

seanccox wrote: post #27

rsp1984 wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

And since we're in shameless plug territory already: By comparison DotProduct [1] is doing full 3D model creation on tablets since 2013 (our first product was based on a Google Nexus 7 with just 1 GB of RAM -- no cloud required). [1] https://www.dotproduct3d.com/

Maritime Archaeologist here: we take photos with a DSLR camera of terrestrial and underwater sites, and artifacts, and then extrapolate 3D models with Agisoft Photoscan. Is there any advantage to using one of these devices?

> Is there any advantage to using one of these devices?

Yes, you can get the fully processed 3D model within minutes of capture, no cloud or desktop computer required. Plus our file format is very compressed so you can share scans right from the field over your mobile connection.