1. 3D-101: Intro to 3D Scanning
Instructor: Zack Borschuk

2. Lecture Goals Learn how to use the Matter and Form 3D Scanner
Calibration
Scanning
Scan Cleanup
Exporting scans
Helpful hints
Intro to 3D Scanning. Zack Borschuk
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3. Calibration
Intro to 3D Scanning. Zack Borschuk
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4. Calibration
Proper lighting is important! Make sure your scanning area is properly illuminated
Open up the “Matter and Form Scanner”
Click “Calibrate” and follow the on
screen directions
Once calibration is done, remove the calibration box
Intro to 3D Scanning. Zack Borschuk
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5. Scanning
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6. Scanning
Put your object to be scanned on the center of the scanner click “New Scan”
Pick “Single Color” or “Multicolor” depending on your object
For multicolor scanning, follow the instructions to find the lightest and darkest parts of your object and start scanning
Wait until your object is fully scanned and then click Finish
Save your scan as a .mcpx project file
Clean up your scan and save it again as a .mcpx project
Intro to 3D Scanning. Zack Borschuk
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7. Scanning
If you need to take a scan from another angle of your object, reposition your object and repeat the instructions on the previous slide
Click the “Home” icon, then select “Scan Viewer” and “Open”
Choose the scan that is closest to or at the orientation you want the final product
Now click “Combine”
When it finishes, clean up any remaining bad points, then export the file as an STL
Intro to 3D Scanning. Zack Borschuk
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8. Questions?
Intro to 3D Scanning. Zack Borschuk
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