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<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
= Current Progress =<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
=When to scan=<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
==Surface Finish==<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
==Geometry==<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
==Time==<br />
Laser scanner are one of the slowest types of scanners, since it needs to sweep the laser across the screen. Scanning simple objects can be slower than it is to draw up the model in 3D modeling software. The higher the detail the longer the scan will take. For an average size model using medium resolution completing the full scan takes around an hour to complete. <br />
<br />
=How to scan objects=<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans=<br />
<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
==Aligning==<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
==Trimming==<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
===Pointer===<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
===Circle===<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
===Square===<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
===Square line selector=== <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
===Lasso=== <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
===All=== <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
===Process===<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
==Fusing== <br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Making Scans printable=<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools and Netfabb.<br />
<br />
==ScanStudio Polish Tools==<br />
[[File:Netfabb.png|300px|right|Netfabb studio main page]]<br />
[[File:Netfabb_Cut_position.png|300px|right|Netfabb with highlighted cut tools]]<br />
[[File:Netfabb_repair_position.png|300px|right|Netfabb with highlighted repair tools]]<br />
[[File:Netfabb_Cut.png|300px|right|Cutting a bottom using Netfabb]]<br />
There are three main tools that are included in the ScanStudio software<br />
<br />
===Fill=== <br />
The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
===Buff=== <br />
The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
===Simplify=== <br />
The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size. It can be used to lower the number of data points on areas with constant geometry, like smooth and flat surface.<br />
<br />
==Netfabb==<br />
<br />
Netfabb is currently used to make the bottom of the print flat for easier printing. It is also used to fix error that can arise during conversion to .STL that causes slic3r to slice it incorrectly.<br />
<br />
===Making Flat Bottom===<br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Using the sliders on the right bottom corner move the blue line into position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Click the "Execute Cut" button<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Click "Apply Cut" at bottom right corner<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Now select the part that is no longer needed and delete it.<br />
<br />
===Fixing STL===<br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Click the red cross at top of the page.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
The defaults work well so click "Apply Repair" at bottom of page<br />
<br />
= Extras =<br />
==Pictures==<br />
[[File:Neptune.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:Duster_pen.JPG|200px|Duster pen included with Nextengine Scanner]]<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111903RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-12-04T01:13:43Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
= Current Progress =<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
=When to scan=<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
==Surface Finish==<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
==Geometry==<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
=How to scan objects=<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans=<br />
<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
==Aligning==<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
==Trimming==<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
===Pointer===<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
===Circle===<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
===Square===<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
===Square line selector=== <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
===Lasso=== <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
===All=== <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
===Process===<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
==Fusing== <br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Making Scans printable=<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools and Netfabb.<br />
<br />
==ScanStudio Polish Tools==<br />
[[File:Netfabb.png|300px|right|Netfabb studio main page]]<br />
[[File:Netfabb_Cut_position.png|300px|right|Netfabb with highlighted cut tools]]<br />
[[File:Netfabb_repair_position.png|300px|right|Netfabb with highlighted repair tools]]<br />
[[File:Netfabb_Cut.png|300px|right|Cutting a bottom using Netfabb]]<br />
There are three main tools that are included in the ScanStudio software<br />
<br />
===Fill=== <br />
The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
===Buff=== <br />
The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
===Simplify=== <br />
The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size. It can be used to lower the number of data points on areas with constant geometry, like smooth and flat surface.<br />
<br />
==Netfabb==<br />
<br />
Netfabb is currently used to make the bottom of the print flat for easier printing. It is also used to fix error that can arise during conversion to .STL that causes slic3r to slice it incorrectly.<br />
<br />
===Making Flat Bottom===<br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Using the sliders on the right bottom corner move the blue line into position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Click the "Execute Cut" button<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Click "Apply Cut" at bottom right corner<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Now select the part that is no longer needed and delete it.<br />
<br />
===Fixing STL===<br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Click the red cross at top of the page.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
The defaults work well so click "Apply Repair" at bottom of page<br />
<br />
= Extras =<br />
==Pictures==<br />
[[File:Neptune.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:Duster_pen.JPG|200px|Duster pen included with Nextengine Scanner]]<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Netfabb_Cut.png&diff=111900File:Netfabb Cut.png2013-12-04T01:11:00Z<p>Jjb5476: Cutting a bottom using Netfabb</p>
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<div>Cutting a bottom using Netfabb</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Netfabb_repair_position.png&diff=111899File:Netfabb repair position.png2013-12-04T01:03:26Z<p>Jjb5476: Netfabb with repair button highlighted</p>
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<div>Netfabb with repair button highlighted</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Netfabb_Cut_position.png&diff=111898File:Netfabb Cut position.png2013-12-04T01:02:46Z<p>Jjb5476: Netfabb with Cut tools highlighted</p>
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<div>Netfabb with Cut tools highlighted</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Netfabb.png&diff=111897File:Netfabb.png2013-12-04T01:02:15Z<p>Jjb5476: Netfabb Studio min page</p>
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<div>Netfabb Studio min page</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Poisden_Blender.png&diff=111892File:Poisden Blender.png2013-12-04T00:46:32Z<p>Jjb5476: Picture of Poseiden statue in blender</p>
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<div>Picture of Poseiden statue in blender</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111891RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-12-04T00:42:08Z<p>Jjb5476: /* Pictures */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
= Current Progress =<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
=When to scan=<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
==Surface Finish==<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
==Geometry==<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
=How to scan objects=<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans=<br />
<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
==Aligning==<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
==Trimming==<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
===Pointer===<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
===Circle===<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
===Square===<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
===Square line selector=== <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
===Lasso=== <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
===All=== <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
===Process===<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
==Fusing== <br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Making Scans printable (incomplete)=<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
==ScanStudio Polish Tools==<br />
<br />
There are three main tools that are included in the ScanStudio software<br />
<br />
===Fill=== <br />
The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
===Buff=== <br />
The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
===Simplify=== <br />
The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size. It can be used to lower the number of data points on areas with constant geometry, like smooth and flat surface.<br />
<br />
==Netfabb==<br />
<br />
Netfabb is currently used to make the bottom of the print flat for easier printing. It is also used to fix error that can arise during conversion to .STL that causes slic3r to slice it incorrectly.<br />
<br />
===Making Flat Bottom===<br />
<br />
===Fixing STL===<br />
<br />
==Blender==<br />
Blender can be used to add details that were lost or remove surface flaws that appeared during the scan.<br />
<br />
= Extras =<br />
==Pictures==<br />
[[File:Neptune.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:Duster_pen.JPG|200px|Duster pen included with Nextengine Scanner]]<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111889RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-12-04T00:39:23Z<p>Jjb5476: /* Pictures */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
= Current Progress =<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
=When to scan=<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
==Surface Finish==<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
==Geometry==<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
=How to scan objects=<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans=<br />
<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
==Aligning==<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
==Trimming==<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
===Pointer===<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
===Circle===<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
===Square===<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
===Square line selector=== <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
===Lasso=== <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
===All=== <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
===Process===<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
==Fusing== <br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Making Scans printable (incomplete)=<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
==ScanStudio Polish Tools==<br />
<br />
There are three main tools that are included in the ScanStudio software<br />
<br />
===Fill=== <br />
The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
===Buff=== <br />
The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
===Simplify=== <br />
The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size. It can be used to lower the number of data points on areas with constant geometry, like smooth and flat surface.<br />
<br />
==Netfabb==<br />
<br />
Netfabb is currently used to make the bottom of the print flat for easier printing. It is also used to fix error that can arise during conversion to .STL that causes slic3r to slice it incorrectly.<br />
<br />
===Making Flat Bottom===<br />
<br />
===Fixing STL===<br />
<br />
==Blender==<br />
Blender can be used to add details that were lost or remove surface flaws that appeared during the scan.<br />
<br />
= Extras =<br />
==Pictures==<br />
[[File:Neptune.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Neptune.jpg&diff=111888File:Neptune.jpg2013-12-04T00:38:43Z<p>Jjb5476: Statue of Poseidon statue.</p>
<hr />
<div>Statue of Poseidon statue.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Duster_pen.JPG&diff=111887File:Duster pen.JPG2013-12-04T00:36:37Z<p>Jjb5476: Duster pen included with Nextengine scanner.</p>
<hr />
<div>Duster pen included with Nextengine scanner.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111886RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-12-04T00:33:46Z<p>Jjb5476: /* Simplify */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
= Current Progress =<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
=When to scan=<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
==Surface Finish==<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
==Geometry==<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
=How to scan objects=<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans=<br />
<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
==Aligning==<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
==Trimming==<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
===Pointer===<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
===Circle===<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
===Square===<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
===Square line selector=== <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
===Lasso=== <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
===All=== <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
===Process===<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
==Fusing== <br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Making Scans printable (incomplete)=<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
==ScanStudio Polish Tools==<br />
<br />
There are three main tools that are included in the ScanStudio software<br />
<br />
===Fill=== <br />
The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
===Buff=== <br />
The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
===Simplify=== <br />
The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size. It can be used to lower the number of data points on areas with constant geometry, like smooth and flat surface.<br />
<br />
==Netfabb==<br />
<br />
Netfabb is currently used to make the bottom of the print flat for easier printing. It is also used to fix error that can arise during conversion to .STL that causes slic3r to slice it incorrectly.<br />
<br />
===Making Flat Bottom===<br />
<br />
===Fixing STL===<br />
<br />
==Blender==<br />
Blender can be used to add details that were lost or remove surface flaws that appeared during the scan.<br />
<br />
= Extras =<br />
==Pictures==<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111873RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-12-03T23:47:36Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
= Current Progress =<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
=When to scan=<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
==Surface Finish==<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
==Geometry==<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
=How to scan objects=<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans=<br />
<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
==Aligning==<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
==Trimming==<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
===Pointer===<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
===Circle===<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
===Square===<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
===Square line selector=== <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
===Lasso=== <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
===All=== <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
===Process===<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
==Fusing== <br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Making Scans printable (incomplete)=<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
==ScanStudio Polish Tools==<br />
<br />
There are three main tools that are included in the ScanStudio software<br />
<br />
===Fill=== <br />
The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
===Buff=== <br />
The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
===Simplify=== <br />
The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
==Netfabb==<br />
<br />
Netfabb is currently used to make the bottom of the print flat for easier printing. It is also used to fix error that can arise during conversion to .STL that causes slic3r to slice it incorrectly.<br />
<br />
===Making Flat Bottom===<br />
<br />
===Fixing STL===<br />
<br />
==Blender==<br />
Blender can be used to add details that were lost or remove surface flaws that appeared during the scan.<br />
<br />
= Extras =<br />
==Pictures==<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111872RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-12-03T23:38:59Z<p>Jjb5476: /* Netfabb */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
= Current Progress =<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
=When to scan=<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
==Surface Finish==<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
==Geometry==<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
=How to scan objects=<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans=<br />
<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
==Aligning==<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
==Trimming==<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
===Pointer===<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
===Circle===<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
===Square===<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
===Square line selector=== <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
===Lasso=== <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
===All=== <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
===Process===<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
==Fusing== <br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Making Scans printable (incomplete)=<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
==ScanStudio Polish Tools==<br />
<br />
===Fill=== <br />
The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
===Buff=== <br />
The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
===Simplify=== <br />
The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
==Netfabb==<br />
<br />
Netfabb is currently used to make the bottom of the print flat for easier printing. It is also used to fix error that can arise during conversion to .STL that causes slic3r to slice it incorrectly.<br />
<br />
===Making Flat Bottom===<br />
<br />
===Fixing STL===<br />
<br />
==Blender==<br />
Blender can be used to add details that were lost or remove surface flaws that appeared during the scan.<br />
<br />
= Extras =<br />
==Pictures==<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111871RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-12-03T23:36:29Z<p>Jjb5476: /* Blender */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
= Current Progress =<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
=When to scan=<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
==Surface Finish==<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
==Geometry==<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
=How to scan objects=<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans=<br />
<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
==Aligning==<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
==Trimming==<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
===Pointer===<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
===Circle===<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
===Square===<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
===Square line selector=== <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
===Lasso=== <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
===All=== <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
===Process===<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
==Fusing== <br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Making Scans printable (incomplete)=<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
==ScanStudio Polish Tools==<br />
<br />
===Fill=== <br />
The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
===Buff=== <br />
The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
===Simplify=== <br />
The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
==Netfabb==<br />
<br />
Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
==Blender==<br />
Blender can be used to add details that were lost or remove surface flaws that appeared during the scan.<br />
<br />
= Extras =<br />
==Pictures==<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
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==Links==<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Jjb5476&diff=111870User:Jjb54762013-12-03T23:33:27Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
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<div>==Blogs==<br />
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===Blog 15===<br />
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There is nothing in the first top 15 article that I have not seen before. The most of the items the article talks about are things that will take years to perfect and allow people to actually use. Yes there is entrepreneurship opportunity printing plastic parts for people. Someone could design and sell replacement parts for everyday plastic objects that people can use. <br />
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===Blog 14===<br />
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'''What sorts of strengths and weaknesses do you predict/project, as compared to the systems we currently build? '''<br />
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The printrbot simple uses a string to move the x and y axis. Since the string can stretch it has a smaller error built in that the belts don't have. The issues that the belt cause also apply to the string as well. It also has a smaller bed than the printers currently used. The benefits are that it is smaller, cheaper, and quicker to build.<br />
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===Blog 13===<br />
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'''Why would we want to incorporate this into our printing? What capabilities would this give us. If we could print conductive pathways into objects, what would you try to make with it? How might we try to make it work with the printers we use?'''<br />
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If this is incorporated into our printers we could print the circuit boards used on the printers. If we could print conductive pathways into objects we could print some of the basic electronics into some objects to allow for a better replication right off the printer. The dual extruder printer could be modified to so that one nozzle prints pla and another prints the conductive material.<br />
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===Blog 12===<br />
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'''What are the strengths of a platform like OpenScad? What are the weaknesses and limitations? Would you ever be tempted to use it, or the process of turning images into models shown above? If so, for what?'''<br />
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The strength of the OpenScad platform is the free price and the semi-easy to use system. It seems to me like the major weakness is it's ability to handle complex shape and how sensitive it is to formating issues, like extra spaces. I have been tempeted to use it since it seems like a cheap and quick way to make basic models.<br />
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===Blog 11===<br />
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'''Now that you've had some experience working with the printers, what are the things which have frustrated you the most or occupied the majority of your attention? Mechanical problems? Software? Wiring? Construction? Describe some issues you have encountered and what you did to solve them.<br />
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On that note, also describe any problems which you failed to solve or gave up on, or are still working on. What's wrong, and how else might we try to fix it?'''<br />
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The biggest thing that has occupied my time has been fighting with wiring and electrical issues. Alot of the electrical parts I have used have been bad or gone bad, this was most likely due to a bad arduino. Another issue I have had with the black printer was fixing the shifting in the x axis. I have tried tighening the x axis belt, adding the extra bearings to the extruder carriage and increasing the voltage on the x axis motor. Neither of these issues have been fixed on the black printer.<br />
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===Blog 10===<br />
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'''Do some research into Jeffrey R. Immelt and Terry Guo. Who are they? What have they each said about 3D Printing? Can you come up with any rationale for why they might have the opinions which they express?'''<br />
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Jeffery R. Immelt is the CEO of GE. He said that he believes that 3D printing can help the manufacturing business in the US. He would have said this because his company would benefit greatly from a cheaper manufacturing process and closer manufacturing to point of sale.[http://www.ideaslaboratory.com/2013/02/07/jeffrey-r-immelt-riding-the-productivity-waves-to-growth/ Link]<br />
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Terry Guo is the founder and President of Foxxcon a large manufacturing company mainly in China. He had very negative comments to say about 3D printing saying that he believes it's just a fad and interest will fade. He would said this because 3D printing is bad for his business. His company specializes in large scale manufacturing of objects with cheap human labor. If 3D printing takes hold his company would lose business since the objects could be manufactured by robots in any country and any factory. [http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130626-3d-printing-is-just-a-gimmick-says-foxconn-president-terry-gou.html Link]<br />
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===Blog 9===<br />
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'''What is good about this? Anything negative? Can you think of other things which might be made using these design principles?'''<br />
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The good this about this idea is the ability for people to create and repair everyday items. It also always for people to modify their devices to fit their needs. The negatives are that if your devices don't work then your on your own to fix it. A lot of every day devices can be made to follow this like a vacuums and coffee makers.<br />
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'''Describe the differences between making 1, 10, 100, and 1000 of these objects (scroll down) Is this over-elaborated by Jesse? Can you state what is described in these images as a design/manufacturing principle?'''<br />
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As the quantity goes up the cost per item goes down. Except for 10 units which actually goes up in price. The other trend is that as the quantity goes up the precision goes up and labor intensity goes down. I believe that the comparison is a little over elaborated by jesse, before he started he would have had a general idea of the quantity. He could have put a little more detail into the quantities 1 and 10 since those are self built and kit built, and those will be the major distribution of this product.<br />
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===Blog 8===<br />
A. The Four projects from the AMRI<br />
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'''Thermoplastic laser sintering'''<br />
Using a crushed thermoplastic powder and using the selective laser sintering technque to 3D print <br />
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'''Open Sourced DLP Printer'''<br />
Creating an open sourced printer that uses UV light to cure a photopolymer resin.<br />
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'''Ink Jet Printing bacteria'''<br />
Refining the ink jet printing technique for use in printing bacteria<br />
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'''Cell Struder for Synthetic Studies'''<br />
Using a syringe to print cell structures.<br />
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They all have important values the two biological printer could be of important value bacuase we already have plastic printers but no real good way of printing biological materials.<br />
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I feel like we ccould do our own studies into different methods of printing like selective laser sintering, digital light projection, stereolithography and many more. We currently only use fused filament fabrication and diversifying our printers could allow for future studies into a wider variety of topics. We could also look into modfying the printers to handlke a wider variety of materials.<br />
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B. Adjastives to describe the class<br />
*Replicating<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_%28hobbyist%29 Hacking]<br />
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C. acronyms for the class<br />
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LORE Lab ('''L'''earning '''O'''pen Sourced '''R'''esearch and '''E'''ducation)<br />
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ORDER Lab ('''O'''pen sourced '''R'''esearch '''D'''esign '''E'''ducation and '''R'''eplication)<br />
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RELIEF Lab ('''R'''esearch '''E'''ducation and '''L'''earning in '''E'''ffecctive '''F'''abrication)<br />
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HELP Lab ('''H'''acking '''E'''ducating and '''L'''earning '''P'''rototyping)<br />
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===Blog 7===<br />
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'''[http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/watch-3-d-printer-make-pizza Pizza Printer]'''<br />
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'''[http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-05/nasa-funding-3-d-printer-thatll-make-pizza 3D printing Food]'''<br />
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This article is about a 3d printer that can make pizzas made by systems and Materials Research Corporation. <br />
The major hope to this article is the future ability to 3D print food. With the ability to 3D print food the entire food service industry would be affected. With the new technology a new type of vending machine could be created to serve a wide variety of hot food. A home version would allow for people to program in their food choices and have their meals ready for them when they arrive home or get up. The ability to create good food on a printer would allow for many people to have a healthier and a more balanced diet at a lower cost. The possibilities are unlimited with a good 3D printer that can handle food. The hype from this article the current state of printing food. From this article the 3D printer used dough, ketchup and cream cheese to make a gross pizza. Their is also a lot of future problem to that need to be solved for the ability to 3D print for to be mainstream. The major problems are the ability to properly heat the food, the ability to store the food components for extended periods of time, and the ability to quickly make the food. With foods that need be cooked would the printer make the food already cooked and then heat them or make the food then cook it completely, with some uncooked for you could have sanitation issues. Food gos bad how long would the food components last before they need to be used of thrown out. No one wants to wait a long time for food so the printers would have to be fast. There is great potential in the future of food printing but for now the hype for outweighs the hope.<br />
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===Blog 6===<br />
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In my blog 5, I didn't point out the distinction between copyrighted and patented objects. I think [[user:Med5342#Blog_5 | Matt]] did a great job of pointing out the difference between two from a useful and artistic view. <br />
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[[User:Ian_Beavers#Blog_.235 | Ian]] did a good job of pointing out how the copyright and patent laws are different from country to country. He also pointed out how some countries don't have any copyright laws like China. <br />
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===Blog 5===<br />
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The nude model, the split skull, and the exclamation point from my first blog both have copyright elements to them . They are creative objects with no useful purpose.other than to be displayed. I feel like the nude model and split skull could easily defend any challenges since they are unique. The exclamation point on the other hand I feel would have hard time with a challenge since it appears to be a generic design that has been done before The raspberry pi from my first blog is a case of a used copyrighted design since it is a copy of the Nintendo NES,<br />
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'''Good Examples of Copyrighted works'''<br />
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From Brandon’s blog: <br />
The Dead Space marker<br />
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From Austin’s Blog:<br />
The F/A 18 marker<br />
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From Brandon L’s Blog:<br />
The Gnu Logo key ring<br />
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From Steven’s Blog:<br />
The Tardis Raperberry Pi case<br />
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From Quinn’s Blog:<br />
The Yoda’s Head statue<br />
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From Patrick's Blog:<br />
The NES pi case<br />
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From Madeline's Blog:<br />
The Micky Mouse Statue<br />
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People might be interested in licensing non-copyrighted material for two main reasons. The first being that they want to protect themselves from legal troubles in future. With the license it stops the company from suing them in the future if copyright laws change. The second reason is show that want to be part of the creative culture. A good example of this is the creative commons license. People use the license to show other people that they allow other people to modify and distribute evolutions of their designs<br />
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The writer seems surprised that someone issues a takedown notice to thingiverse. With how aggressively companies protect their copyrighted and patented work, it was just a matter of time until some filled a takedown notice. He also sounded surprised someone issued a takedown notice to a “community typically committed to sharing ideas.” Youtube was created for this purpose, torrents are used by people to distribute their open source software, but if someone sued or filed a takedown notice no one would be surprised. <br />
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===Blog 4===<br />
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The video talked about how arduino and reprap give away their product and make money from other sources. This allows them to get their product into more people’s hands, than if they charged. This is a common business model for open source products. Since its open sourced people can look through software source code or hardware blue prints and make modifications. This business model is like the one used by Android and Linux. I think this model has potential because other people can look and make modifications and release it. This can be seen with Linux operating systems, people have taken them and added new features, interfaces and other stuff and released it for other people to use like [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu], [http://www.linuxmint.com/ Linux Mint], [http://www.debian.org/ Debian], and [http://www.redhat.com/products/enterprise-linux/ Red Hat]. On the Android side there are many custom aftermarket android operating systems available for people to download and put on their device to get stock android, new features, and remove carrier bloat ware. Major examples are [http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ Cyanogenmod], [http://aokp.co/ AOKP], [https://github.com/TheCollective AOCP], and [https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts Paranoid Android].<br />
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===Blog 3===<br />
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Reading other students blogs I came across some that had some blogs and layouts that I really liked, some on the other hand had bits I didn't like or really annoyed me. These are some of the blogs that I liked and didn't like.<br />
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'''[[User:Avl5279 | Abbie Letts]]'''<br />
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I really liked how he laid out his blog, with the different tabs. The tabs gave his blog a very unique feel to it. I also liked this inclusion of the about me section. Other students have an about me section but this one says a lot more about the person, but it also gives a little too much info about. All this information seems to be just too much.<br />
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'''[[User:Dgdwazzaaa | Dimitar Dimitrov]]'''<br />
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I liked how he put his blog 1 into a table. This gives his blog a cleaner look than other students. With some blog one posts the pictures are on the right side, this can lead to some confusion over which picture goes with section. The table clears up these issues with all the pictures on the right side.<br />
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'''[[User:Crosby Owens | Crosby Owens]]'''<br />
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On his blog 2 his response was all on one line for each response. This forced you to scroll to see all of it. It really should be in paragraph format for easy reading. It also had a box around the part of the text. This doesn't have any purpose that I can see. It would be best to remove it .<br />
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'''[[User:Med5342 | Matt Digel]] and [[User:MadelineRoche | Madeline Roche]]'''<br />
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I didn't like that fact that they have added titles before any actual information. This makes the blog feel incomplete and unfinished, like they have only done part of the actual assignment. It would be best to just remove them and add them as the blogs are completed. Madeline Roche’s also has some weird stuff going on in the extra sections that should just be removed<br />
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'''[[User:Conraider | Ryan Conrad]]'''<br />
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I feel that his blog 2 is very lacking, it is only a two line response. He should expand on what he has some more. He should give more detail about why he likes working on the electronics and if anything about them he would like to change to add more features, making them more efficient, or simpler to assemble.<br />
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'''[[User:Patman | Patrick Mangan]]''' <br />
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He really needs to add a response to blog 2. His blog other than that is fine but with blog 2 due last week it really should be added by now.<br />
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'''[[User:Hamednano | Hamed Lashkari]]'''<br />
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It kind of annoyed me to see the inconsistencies with the titles of the blogs. He has Blog 1 and then Blog Number Two, and this is just really annoying to me.<br />
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'''[[User:Llf5095 | Leo Funk]]'''<br />
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In his blog 1 he had all the links at the bottom under the title of links. These should be included in the response. He should either add the link their or add a link to the links at the bottom, the first choice is the easier and better looking of the two.<br />
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===Blog 2===<br />
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'''Building a 3D printer'''<br />
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:It's interesting to finish building a 3D printer. It takes skills from many different fields to build the printer, add the electronics, and fine tune the printer. Taking the work that someone else has already started and analyzing it to see what needs to be done, what can be fine tuned, and seeing if any changes that be made. Then taking their progress and finishing and fine tuning it. This teaches skills that can be valuable to people when they move into their professional careers. When in a professional career you will not always be on a project from start to finish. Sometimes you have to come in after a project has started to finish it or have to start a the project but can't finish it.<br />
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'''Solar Powered 3D printer with tablet interface'''<br />
:An interesting project would be a solar powered 3D printer. This would start with analyzing the power usage of the printer, then finding a method for collecting and storing the power, creating a design to hold the solar panels and batteries, and wiring the printer to the new power supply. What would be more interesting is to see if it was possible to connect a tablet to the printer to replace the computer. This would make the entire printer more portable, instead of taking a monitor, keyboard and mouse you would take the tablet. To attach the tablet the printer, the printer design would need to be modified to hold the tablet or find a way to wirelessly control the printer from the tablet. For the interface a tablet version would need to be found, if none could be found then a way to make the current interface function on the tablet would need to be found. The benefits of having the computer on the printer itself would be easy portability you would just take the entire printing unit. The printer would also have a neater appearance that would make the printer look more professional. The biggest downside would be since tablets don't have USB ports a new method for wirelessly loading the designs would have to be used. It would be interesting to take the printer to a busy section of campus and set it down and just start printing. This would attract more public interest to the 3D printing community and possibilities of 3D printers.<br />
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===Blog 1===<br />
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'''Something Beautiful'''<br />
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:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129459 nude model] is called Nude panther V2 by Fanasygraph. The sculpture is detailed and looks like an expensive piece of art someone would buy from an art gallary.<br />
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'''Something Strange'''<br />
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:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129038 split skull] by XXRDESIGNS is really strange. To see the face peeling away and revealing the skull is very strage. It loomks like something that would be sitting on a mad scientist's desk.<br />
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'''Something Useless'''<br />
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:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:141473 exclamation mark] by peterfo is useless. It's just and exclamation mark that sits on a flat surface. I don't any possible uses for this other than a decoration.<br />
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'''Something Useful'''<br />
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:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:142595 Smartphone Dock] by rubb3rtoe is something I would find useful. In my room I have no night stand and at night I have to leave my phone all the way across the room to charge. With this I could charge my phone in the outlet by my bed and still have access to use it.<br />
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'''Best Raspberry Pi Case'''<br />
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:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:123660 case] by TBSkinner has alot of potential to be cool. The mini NES holds the Raspberry Pi and allows the front cartigde slot to give access to the SD card. The only problem is with the lack of outputs in the back.<br />
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'''Any Surprises?'''<br />
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:The only thing that surpised me was how all the raspberry pi cases seemed very generic. To me they all kind of looked alike and nothing really stood out. Other than that nothing else really surprised me.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111395RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-30T21:38:13Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
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<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
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= Current Progress =<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
=When to scan=<br />
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Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
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==Surface Finish==<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
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==Geometry==<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
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=How to scan objects=<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
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Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
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''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
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360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
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Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
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Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
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''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
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For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
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''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
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'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
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''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
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At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
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=Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans=<br />
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To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
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[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
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==Aligning==<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
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Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
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''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
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''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
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'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
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''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
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'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
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''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
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==Trimming==<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
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Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
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===Pointer===<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
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===Circle===<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
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===Square===<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
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===Square line selector=== <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
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===Lasso=== <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
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===All=== <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
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===Process===<br />
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''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
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''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
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''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
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'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
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'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
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''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
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==Fusing== <br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
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To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
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=Making Scans printable (incomplete)=<br />
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To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
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==ScanStudio Polish Tools==<br />
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===Fill=== <br />
The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
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===Buff=== <br />
The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
===Simplify=== <br />
The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
==Netfabb==<br />
<br />
Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
==Blender==<br />
<br />
Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process.<br />
<br />
= Extras =<br />
==Pictures==<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111394RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-30T21:35:23Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
= Current Progress =<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
=When to scan=<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
==Surface Finish==<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
==Geometry==<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
=How to scan objects=<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans=<br />
<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
==Aligning==<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
==Trimming==<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
===Pointer===<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
===Circle===<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
===Square===<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
===Square line selector=== <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
===Lasso=== <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
===All=== <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
===Process===<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
==Fusing== <br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Making Scans printable=<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
==ScanStudio Polish Tools==<br />
<br />
===Fill=== <br />
The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
===Buff=== <br />
The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
===Simplify=== <br />
The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
==Netfabb==<br />
<br />
Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
==Blender==<br />
<br />
Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process.<br />
<br />
= Extras =<br />
==Pictures==<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111393RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-30T21:25:03Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==When to scan==<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
===Surface Finish:===<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
===Geometry:===<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
==How to scan objects==<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans==<br />
<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
==Aligning:==<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
==Trimming:==<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:''<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:''<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:''<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
==Fusing:== <br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Making Scans printable==<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
===ScanStudio Polish Tools===<br />
<br />
'''Fill:''' The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
'''Buff:''' The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
'''Simplify:''' The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
===Netfabb:===<br />
Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
===Blender:===<br />
Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process.<br />
<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111392RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-30T21:18:49Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
'''Surface Finish:'''<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
'''Geometry:'''<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|center|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:'''<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:'''<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:''<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:''<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:''<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
'''Fusing:''' <br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
'''ScanStudio Polish Tools'''<br />
<br />
'''Fill:''' The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
'''Buff:''' The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
'''Simplify:''' The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
'''Netfabb:'''<br />
Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
'''Blender:'''<br />
Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process.<br />
<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111391RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-30T21:17:55Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
'''Surface Finish:'''<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
'''Geometry:'''<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:'''<br />
Aligning multiple scans will help to position them and line them up so they can be fused into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page. A number of dots will appear on the screen.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the other image. The better the precision the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the object before scanning for easier alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help to provide better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:'''<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:''<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data and deleting it from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:''<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:''<br />
This square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' <br />
The tool allows you to select a large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together. All the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' <br />
Selecting all will select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose to either select data or deselect it by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
Once all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
'''Fusing:''' <br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the group of scans together, click the fuse button at the top of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable there are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
'''ScanStudio Polish Tools'''<br />
<br />
'''Fill:''' The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to be fix.<br />
<br />
'''Buff:''' The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
'''Simplify:''' The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
'''Netfabb:'''<br />
Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
'''Blender:'''<br />
Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process.<br />
<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111390RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-30T21:03:13Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the NextEngine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The initial scanning process is relatively simple, but aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine ScanStudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the NextEngine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
'''Surface Finish:'''<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are dark in color, since most of the light is absorbed. One way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the NextEngine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to the model before brushing with talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful to not apply too much paint so that the object's features are obscured. <br />
<br />
'''Geometry:'''<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like internal hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
Choose Positioning of scan, there are three options to choose from. <br />
<br />
360 scan rotates the object 360 degrees and takes scans from many different positions. <br />
<br />
Bracket takes three scans separated by the user inputted angle. <br />
<br />
Single scan takes a single digital image in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the angle between each scan. In 360 scans, the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the full circle. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 90 degrees. <br />
<br />
For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. A higher number of data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional:'''<br />
Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark color.<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. The optimal distance from the object to the scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for wide. Once you have adjusted the distance you may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side of the computer screen.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
To create a complete 3 dimensional image, you will probably need to run several different scans with your object positioned at different angles. The example below shows a model of a person’s head made from a 360 degree scan with the model positioned upright plus a single scan of the top of the model’s head.<br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:'''<br />
Aligning the scans will turn many different scans into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.''<br />
To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page.<br />
<br />
''2.''<br />
To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the image. The better the precision the better the the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
It may be help full to mark the image before scanning for easy alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.''<br />
Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note:'''<br />
Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help with better precision<br />
<br />
''4.''<br />
When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:'''<br />
Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:''<br />
The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:''<br />
The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:''<br />
The square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' <br />
The tool allows you to select large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' <br />
The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together all the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' <br />
Selecting all with select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' <br />
Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning:''' <br />
Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' <br />
You can choose either select data or deselect by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' <br />
When all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
'''Fusing:''' <br />
Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the family of scans together click the fuse button at the to of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable their are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
'''ScanStudio Polish Tools'''<br />
<br />
'''Fill:''' The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to fix.<br />
<br />
'''Buff:''' The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
'''Simplify:''' The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
'''Netfabb:'''<br />
Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
'''Blender:'''<br />
Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process.<br />
<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111358RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-29T17:38:08Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the Nextengine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
'''Surface Finish'''<br />
<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are darker, since the most of the light is absorbed. A way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the next engine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to model before talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful not apply too much paint so that features are obscured. <br />
<br />
'''Geometry'''<br />
<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.'' Choose Positioning of scan, the three positions are 360, bracket and single. A 360 scan takes a 360 degree scan of the object. Bracket takes three scan separated by the user inputted angle. Single scan takes a single scan in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the the angle between each scan, in 360 scans the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the 360 scan. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 25 degrees. For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. The data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional''' Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark.<br />
<br />
''4.'' Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. Optimal Distance from scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for Wide. You may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|right|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:''' Aligning the scans will turn many different scans into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.'' To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page.<br />
<br />
''2.'' To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the image. The better the precision the better the the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note''' It may be help full to mark the image before scanning for easy alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note''' Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help with better precision<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:''' Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:'' The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:'' The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:'' The square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' The tool allows you to select large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together all the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' Selecting all with select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''' Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note''' You can choose either select data or deselect by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
'''Fusing''' Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the family of scans together click the fuse button at the to of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable their are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
'''ScanStudio Polish Tools'''<br />
<br />
'''Fill:''' The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to fix.<br />
<br />
'''Buff:''' The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
'''Simplify:''' The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
'''Netfabb'''<br />
<br />
Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
'''Blender'''<br />
<br />
Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process.<br />
<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111357RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-29T17:36:20Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the Nextengine laser scanner. There are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
'''Surface Finish'''<br />
<br />
Laser scanners have problems scanning objects that have a shiny surface since the light is reflected. Laser scanners also have a problem scanning objects that are darker, since the most of the light is absorbed. A way to correct this is to apply talcum power to surface using the brush supplied with the next engine. If the powder is not stick apply hair spray to model before talcum powder. If powder does not work then a light colored matte paint can be applied to surface of the model. Be careful not apply too much paint so that features are obscured. <br />
<br />
'''Geometry'''<br />
<br />
Laser scanners will ignore features that are not visible from the surface, like hollow shapes. They also have issues with undercut angles, since there is no way for the lasers or camera the reach behind the face of the object. To reach hidden faces try repositioning the model and scanning again.<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.'' Choose Positioning of scan, the three positions are 360, bracket and single. A 360 scan takes a 360 degree scan of the object. Bracket takes three scan separated by the user inputted angle. Single scan takes a single scan in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the the angle between each scan, in 360 scans the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the 360 scan. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 25 degrees. For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. The data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional''' Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark.<br />
<br />
''4.'' Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. Optimal Distance from scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for Wide. You may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|right|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:''' Aligning the scans will turn many different scans into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.'' To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page.<br />
<br />
''2.'' To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the image. The better the precision the better the the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note''' It may be help full to mark the image before scanning for easy alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note''' Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help with better precision<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:''' Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:'' The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:'' The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:'' The square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' The tool allows you to select large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together all the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' Selecting all with select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''' Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note''' You can choose either select data or deselect by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
'''Fusing''' Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the family of scans together click the fuse button at the to of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable their are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
'''ScanStudio Polish Tools'''<br />
<br />
'''Fill:''' The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to fix.<br />
<br />
'''Buff:''' The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
'''Simplify:''' The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
'''Netfabb'''<br />
<br />
Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
'''Blender'''<br />
<br />
Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process.<br />
<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131029_211015.jpg|200px|Orginal part and final model]]<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=111352RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-29T16:40:50Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
Scanning is good for replicating objects that are already made. The Scanner used [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is the Nextengine laser scanner. Their are some negatives to the laser scanner that need to be taken into consideration when choosing if the object will scan well.<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.'' Choose Positioning of scan, the three positions are 360, bracket and single. A 360 scan takes a 360 degree scan of the object. Bracket takes three scan separated by the user inputted angle. Single scan takes a single scan in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the the angle between each scan, in 360 scans the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the 360 scan. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 25 degrees. For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. The data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional''' Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark.<br />
<br />
''4.'' Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. Optimal Distance from scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for Wide. You may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|right|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:''' Aligning the scans will turn many different scans into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.'' To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page.<br />
<br />
''2.'' To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the image. The better the precision the better the the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note''' It may be help full to mark the image before scanning for easy alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note''' Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help with better precision<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:''' Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:'' The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:'' The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:'' The square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' The tool allows you to select large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together all the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' Selecting all with select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''' Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note''' You can choose either select data or deselect by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
'''Fusing''' Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the family of scans together click the fuse button at the to of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable their are different methods that can be used. The three main methods used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] are ScanStudio Polish Tools, Netfabb, and Blender.<br />
<br />
'''ScanStudio Polish Tools'''<br />
<br />
'''Fill:''' The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to fix.<br />
<br />
'''Buff:''' The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
'''Simplify:''' The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
'''Netfabb'''<br />
<br />
Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
'''Blender'''<br />
<br />
Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process.<br />
<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131029_211015.jpg|200px|Orginal part and final model]]<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Jjb5476&diff=111153User:Jjb54762013-11-25T17:40:27Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Blogs==<br />
<br />
===Blog 15===<br />
<br />
===Blog 14===<br />
<br />
'''What sorts of strengths and weaknesses do you predict/project, as compared to the systems we currently build? '''<br />
<br />
===Blog 13===<br />
<br />
'''Why would we want to incorporate this into our printing? What capabilities would this give us. If we could print conductive pathways into objects, what would you try to make with it? How might we try to make it work with the printers we use?'''<br />
<br />
===Blog 12===<br />
<br />
'''What are the strengths of a platform like OpenScad? What are the weaknesses and limitations? Would you ever be tempted to use it, or the process of turning images into models shown above? If so, for what?'''<br />
<br />
The strength of the OpenScad platform is the free price and the semi-easy to use system. It seems to me like the major weakness is it's ability to handle complex shape and how sensitive it is to formating issues, like extra spaces. I have been tempeted to use it since it seems like a cheap and quick way to make basic models.<br />
<br />
===Blog 11===<br />
<br />
'''Now that you've had some experience working with the printers, what are the things which have frustrated you the most or occupied the majority of your attention? Mechanical problems? Software? Wiring? Construction? Describe some issues you have encountered and what you did to solve them.<br />
<br />
On that note, also describe any problems which you failed to solve or gave up on, or are still working on. What's wrong, and how else might we try to fix it?'''<br />
<br />
The biggest thing that has occupied my time has been fighting with wiring and electrical issues. Alot of the electrical parts I have used have been bad or gone bad, this was most likely due to a bad arduino. Another issue I have had with the black printer was fixing the shifting in the x axis. I have tried tighening the x axis belt, adding the extra bearings to the extruder carriage and increasing the voltage on the x axis motor. Neither of these issues have been fixed on the black printer.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 10===<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Do some research into Jeffrey R. Immelt and Terry Guo. Who are they? What have they each said about 3D Printing? Can you come up with any rationale for why they might have the opinions which they express?'''<br />
<br />
Jeffery R. Immelt is the CEO of GE. He said that he believes that 3D printing can help the manufacturing business in the US. He would have said this because his company would benefit greatly from a cheaper manufacturing process and closer manufacturing to point of sale.[http://www.ideaslaboratory.com/2013/02/07/jeffrey-r-immelt-riding-the-productivity-waves-to-growth/ Link]<br />
<br />
Terry Guo is the founder and President of Foxxcon a large manufacturing company mainly in China. He had very negative comments to say about 3D printing saying that he believes it's just a fad and interest will fade. He would said this because 3D printing is bad for his business. His company specializes in large scale manufacturing of objects with cheap human labor. If 3D printing takes hold his company would lose business since the objects could be manufactured by robots in any country and any factory. [http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130626-3d-printing-is-just-a-gimmick-says-foxconn-president-terry-gou.html Link]<br />
<br />
===Blog 9===<br />
<br />
'''What is good about this? Anything negative? Can you think of other things which might be made using these design principles?'''<br />
<br />
The good this about this idea is the ability for people to create and repair everyday items. It also always for people to modify their devices to fit their needs. The negatives are that if your devices don't work then your on your own to fix it. A lot of every day devices can be made to follow this like a vacuums and coffee makers.<br />
<br />
'''Describe the differences between making 1, 10, 100, and 1000 of these objects (scroll down) Is this over-elaborated by Jesse? Can you state what is described in these images as a design/manufacturing principle?'''<br />
<br />
As the quantity goes up the cost per item goes down. Except for 10 units which actually goes up in price. The other trend is that as the quantity goes up the precision goes up and labor intensity goes down. I believe that the comparison is a little over elaborated by jesse, before he started he would have had a general idea of the quantity. He could have put a little more detail into the quantities 1 and 10 since those are self built and kit built, and those will be the major distribution of this product.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 8===<br />
A. The Four projects from the AMRI<br />
<br />
'''Thermoplastic laser sintering'''<br />
Using a crushed thermoplastic powder and using the selective laser sintering technque to 3D print <br />
<br />
'''Open Sourced DLP Printer'''<br />
Creating an open sourced printer that uses UV light to cure a photopolymer resin.<br />
<br />
'''Ink Jet Printing bacteria'''<br />
Refining the ink jet printing technique for use in printing bacteria<br />
<br />
'''Cell Struder for Synthetic Studies'''<br />
Using a syringe to print cell structures.<br />
<br />
They all have important values the two biological printer could be of important value bacuase we already have plastic printers but no real good way of printing biological materials.<br />
<br />
I feel like we ccould do our own studies into different methods of printing like selective laser sintering, digital light projection, stereolithography and many more. We currently only use fused filament fabrication and diversifying our printers could allow for future studies into a wider variety of topics. We could also look into modfying the printers to handlke a wider variety of materials.<br />
<br />
B. Adjastives to describe the class<br />
*Replicating<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_%28hobbyist%29 Hacking]<br />
<br />
C. acronyms for the class<br />
<br />
LORE Lab ('''L'''earning '''O'''pen Sourced '''R'''esearch and '''E'''ducation)<br />
<br />
ORDER Lab ('''O'''pen sourced '''R'''esearch '''D'''esign '''E'''ducation and '''R'''eplication)<br />
<br />
RELIEF Lab ('''R'''esearch '''E'''ducation and '''L'''earning in '''E'''ffecctive '''F'''abrication)<br />
<br />
HELP Lab ('''H'''acking '''E'''ducating and '''L'''earning '''P'''rototyping)<br />
<br />
===Blog 7===<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/watch-3-d-printer-make-pizza Pizza Printer]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-05/nasa-funding-3-d-printer-thatll-make-pizza 3D printing Food]'''<br />
<br />
This article is about a 3d printer that can make pizzas made by systems and Materials Research Corporation. <br />
The major hope to this article is the future ability to 3D print food. With the ability to 3D print food the entire food service industry would be affected. With the new technology a new type of vending machine could be created to serve a wide variety of hot food. A home version would allow for people to program in their food choices and have their meals ready for them when they arrive home or get up. The ability to create good food on a printer would allow for many people to have a healthier and a more balanced diet at a lower cost. The possibilities are unlimited with a good 3D printer that can handle food. The hype from this article the current state of printing food. From this article the 3D printer used dough, ketchup and cream cheese to make a gross pizza. Their is also a lot of future problem to that need to be solved for the ability to 3D print for to be mainstream. The major problems are the ability to properly heat the food, the ability to store the food components for extended periods of time, and the ability to quickly make the food. With foods that need be cooked would the printer make the food already cooked and then heat them or make the food then cook it completely, with some uncooked for you could have sanitation issues. Food gos bad how long would the food components last before they need to be used of thrown out. No one wants to wait a long time for food so the printers would have to be fast. There is great potential in the future of food printing but for now the hype for outweighs the hope.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 6===<br />
<br />
In my blog 5, I didn't point out the distinction between copyrighted and patented objects. I think [[user:Med5342#Blog_5 | Matt]] did a great job of pointing out the difference between two from a useful and artistic view. <br />
<br />
[[User:Ian_Beavers#Blog_.235 | Ian]] did a good job of pointing out how the copyright and patent laws are different from country to country. He also pointed out how some countries don't have any copyright laws like China. <br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 5===<br />
<br />
The nude model, the split skull, and the exclamation point from my first blog both have copyright elements to them . They are creative objects with no useful purpose.other than to be displayed. I feel like the nude model and split skull could easily defend any challenges since they are unique. The exclamation point on the other hand I feel would have hard time with a challenge since it appears to be a generic design that has been done before The raspberry pi from my first blog is a case of a used copyrighted design since it is a copy of the Nintendo NES,<br />
<br />
'''Good Examples of Copyrighted works'''<br />
<br />
From Brandon’s blog: <br />
The Dead Space marker<br />
<br />
From Austin’s Blog:<br />
The F/A 18 marker<br />
<br />
From Brandon L’s Blog:<br />
The Gnu Logo key ring<br />
<br />
From Steven’s Blog:<br />
The Tardis Raperberry Pi case<br />
<br />
From Quinn’s Blog:<br />
The Yoda’s Head statue<br />
<br />
From Patrick's Blog:<br />
The NES pi case<br />
<br />
From Madeline's Blog:<br />
The Micky Mouse Statue<br />
<br />
People might be interested in licensing non-copyrighted material for two main reasons. The first being that they want to protect themselves from legal troubles in future. With the license it stops the company from suing them in the future if copyright laws change. The second reason is show that want to be part of the creative culture. A good example of this is the creative commons license. People use the license to show other people that they allow other people to modify and distribute evolutions of their designs<br />
<br />
The writer seems surprised that someone issues a takedown notice to thingiverse. With how aggressively companies protect their copyrighted and patented work, it was just a matter of time until some filled a takedown notice. He also sounded surprised someone issued a takedown notice to a “community typically committed to sharing ideas.” Youtube was created for this purpose, torrents are used by people to distribute their open source software, but if someone sued or filed a takedown notice no one would be surprised. <br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 4===<br />
<br />
The video talked about how arduino and reprap give away their product and make money from other sources. This allows them to get their product into more people’s hands, than if they charged. This is a common business model for open source products. Since its open sourced people can look through software source code or hardware blue prints and make modifications. This business model is like the one used by Android and Linux. I think this model has potential because other people can look and make modifications and release it. This can be seen with Linux operating systems, people have taken them and added new features, interfaces and other stuff and released it for other people to use like [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu], [http://www.linuxmint.com/ Linux Mint], [http://www.debian.org/ Debian], and [http://www.redhat.com/products/enterprise-linux/ Red Hat]. On the Android side there are many custom aftermarket android operating systems available for people to download and put on their device to get stock android, new features, and remove carrier bloat ware. Major examples are [http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ Cyanogenmod], [http://aokp.co/ AOKP], [https://github.com/TheCollective AOCP], and [https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts Paranoid Android].<br />
<br />
===Blog 3===<br />
<br />
<br />
Reading other students blogs I came across some that had some blogs and layouts that I really liked, some on the other hand had bits I didn't like or really annoyed me. These are some of the blogs that I liked and didn't like.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Avl5279 | Abbie Letts]]'''<br />
<br />
I really liked how he laid out his blog, with the different tabs. The tabs gave his blog a very unique feel to it. I also liked this inclusion of the about me section. Other students have an about me section but this one says a lot more about the person, but it also gives a little too much info about. All this information seems to be just too much.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Dgdwazzaaa | Dimitar Dimitrov]]'''<br />
<br />
I liked how he put his blog 1 into a table. This gives his blog a cleaner look than other students. With some blog one posts the pictures are on the right side, this can lead to some confusion over which picture goes with section. The table clears up these issues with all the pictures on the right side.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Crosby Owens | Crosby Owens]]'''<br />
<br />
On his blog 2 his response was all on one line for each response. This forced you to scroll to see all of it. It really should be in paragraph format for easy reading. It also had a box around the part of the text. This doesn't have any purpose that I can see. It would be best to remove it .<br />
<!-- Comment Sorry about that it was a weird error from trying to indent my paragraphs took me a while to figure it out. --><br />
<br />
'''[[User:Med5342 | Matt Digel]] and [[User:MadelineRoche | Madeline Roche]]'''<br />
<br />
I didn't like that fact that they have added titles before any actual information. This makes the blog feel incomplete and unfinished, like they have only done part of the actual assignment. It would be best to just remove them and add them as the blogs are completed. Madeline Roche’s also has some weird stuff going on in the extra sections that should just be removed<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Conraider | Ryan Conrad]]'''<br />
<br />
I feel that his blog 2 is very lacking, it is only a two line response. He should expand on what he has some more. He should give more detail about why he likes working on the electronics and if anything about them he would like to change to add more features, making them more efficient, or simpler to assemble.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Patman | Patrick Mangan]]''' <br />
<br />
He really needs to add a response to blog 2. His blog other than that is fine but with blog 2 due last week it really should be added by now.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Hamednano | Hamed Lashkari]]'''<br />
<br />
It kind of annoyed me to see the inconsistencies with the titles of the blogs. He has Blog 1 and then Blog Number Two, and this is just really annoying to me.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Llf5095 | Leo Funk]]'''<br />
<br />
In his blog 1 he had all the links at the bottom under the title of links. These should be included in the response. He should either add the link their or add a link to the links at the bottom, the first choice is the easier and better looking of the two.<br />
<br />
===Blog 2===<br />
<br />
'''Building a 3D printer'''<br />
<br />
:It's interesting to finish building a 3D printer. It takes skills from many different fields to build the printer, add the electronics, and fine tune the printer. Taking the work that someone else has already started and analyzing it to see what needs to be done, what can be fine tuned, and seeing if any changes that be made. Then taking their progress and finishing and fine tuning it. This teaches skills that can be valuable to people when they move into their professional careers. When in a professional career you will not always be on a project from start to finish. Sometimes you have to come in after a project has started to finish it or have to start a the project but can't finish it.<br />
<br />
'''Solar Powered 3D printer with tablet interface'''<br />
:An interesting project would be a solar powered 3D printer. This would start with analyzing the power usage of the printer, then finding a method for collecting and storing the power, creating a design to hold the solar panels and batteries, and wiring the printer to the new power supply. What would be more interesting is to see if it was possible to connect a tablet to the printer to replace the computer. This would make the entire printer more portable, instead of taking a monitor, keyboard and mouse you would take the tablet. To attach the tablet the printer, the printer design would need to be modified to hold the tablet or find a way to wirelessly control the printer from the tablet. For the interface a tablet version would need to be found, if none could be found then a way to make the current interface function on the tablet would need to be found. The benefits of having the computer on the printer itself would be easy portability you would just take the entire printing unit. The printer would also have a neater appearance that would make the printer look more professional. The biggest downside would be since tablets don't have USB ports a new method for wirelessly loading the designs would have to be used. It would be interesting to take the printer to a busy section of campus and set it down and just start printing. This would attract more public interest to the 3D printing community and possibilities of 3D printers.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 1===<br />
<br />
'''Something Beautiful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129459 nude model] is called Nude panther V2 by Fanasygraph. The sculpture is detailed and looks like an expensive piece of art someone would buy from an art gallary.<br />
<br />
'''Something Strange'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129038 split skull] by XXRDESIGNS is really strange. To see the face peeling away and revealing the skull is very strage. It loomks like something that would be sitting on a mad scientist's desk.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useless'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:141473 exclamation mark] by peterfo is useless. It's just and exclamation mark that sits on a flat surface. I don't any possible uses for this other than a decoration.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:142595 Smartphone Dock] by rubb3rtoe is something I would find useful. In my room I have no night stand and at night I have to leave my phone all the way across the room to charge. With this I could charge my phone in the outlet by my bed and still have access to use it.<br />
<br />
'''Best Raspberry Pi Case'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:123660 case] by TBSkinner has alot of potential to be cool. The mini NES holds the Raspberry Pi and allows the front cartigde slot to give access to the SD card. The only problem is with the lack of outputs in the back.<br />
<br />
'''Any Surprises?'''<br />
<br />
:The only thing that surpised me was how all the raspberry pi cases seemed very generic. To me they all kind of looked alike and nothing really stood out. Other than that nothing else really surprised me.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=110938RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-22T00:05:01Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.'' Choose Positioning of scan, the three positions are 360, bracket and single. A 360 scan takes a 360 degree scan of the object. Bracket takes three scan separated by the user inputted angle. Single scan takes a single scan in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the the angle between each scan, in 360 scans the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the 360 scan. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 25 degrees. For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. The data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional''' Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark.<br />
<br />
''4.'' Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. Optimal Distance from scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for Wide. You may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|right|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:''' Aligning the scans will turn many different scans into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.'' To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page.<br />
<br />
''2.'' To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the image. The better the precision the better the the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note''' It may be help full to mark the image before scanning for easy alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note''' Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help with better precision<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:''' Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:'' The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:'' The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:'' The square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' The tool allows you to select large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together all the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' Selecting all with select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''' Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note''' You can choose either select data or deselect by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
'''Fusing''' Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the family of scans together click the fuse button at the to of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable their are different methods that can be used. The ScanStudio software has three tools that can help clean and ready a scan for printing, Fill, Buff, and Simplify. Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process. Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
'''ScanStudio Polish Tools'''<br />
<br />
'''Fill:''' The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to fix.<br />
<br />
'''Buff:''' The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
'''Simplify:''' The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
'''Netfabb'''' Use netfabb to fix the hole and error so slic3r can slice it correctly. Also use Netfabb to slice off a flat surface.<br />
<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131029_211015.jpg|200px|Orginal part and final model]]<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=110933RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-21T23:44:45Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.'' Choose Positioning of scan, the three positions are 360, bracket and single. A 360 scan takes a 360 degree scan of the object. Bracket takes three scan separated by the user inputted angle. Single scan takes a single scan in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the the angle between each scan, in 360 scans the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the 360 scan. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 25 degrees. For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. The data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional''' Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark.<br />
<br />
''4.'' Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. Optimal Distance from scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for Wide. You may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|right|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:''' Aligning the scans will turn many different scans into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.'' To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page.<br />
<br />
''2.'' To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the image. The better the precision the better the the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note''' It may be help full to mark the image before scanning for easy alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note''' Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help with better precision<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:''' Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:'' The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:'' The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:'' The square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' The tool allows you to select large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together all the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' Selecting all with select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''' Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note''' You can choose either select data or deselect by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
'''Fusing''' Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the family of scans together click the fuse button at the to of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable their are different methods that can be used. The ScanStudio software has three tools that can help clean and ready a scan for printing, Fill, Buff, and Simplify. Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process. Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
'''ScanStudio Polish Tools'''<br />
<br />
'''Fill:''' The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to fix.<br />
<br />
'''Buff:''' The buff tool smooths the surface of the scan.<br />
<br />
'''Simplify:''' The Simplify tool will simplify the mesh and lower the total file size.<br />
<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131029_211015.jpg|200px|Orginal part and final model]]<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=110932RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-21T23:34:33Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.'' Choose Positioning of scan, the three positions are 360, bracket and single. A 360 scan takes a 360 degree scan of the object. Bracket takes three scan separated by the user inputted angle. Single scan takes a single scan in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the the angle between each scan, in 360 scans the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the 360 scan. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 25 degrees. For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. The data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional''' Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark.<br />
<br />
''4.'' Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. Optimal Distance from scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for Wide. You may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|right|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:''' Aligning the scans will turn many different scans into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.'' To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page.<br />
<br />
''2.'' To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the image. The better the precision the better the the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note''' It may be help full to mark the image before scanning for easy alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note''' Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help with better precision<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:''' Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:'' The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:'' The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:'' The square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' The tool allows you to select large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together all the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' Selecting all with select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''' Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note''' You can choose either select data or deselect by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
'''Fusing''' Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the family of scans together click the fuse button at the to of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
To make a watertight model printable their are different methods that can be used. The ScanStudio software has three tools that can help clean and ready a scan for printing, Fill, Buff, and Polish. Blender can be used to add details that where lost during the scan process. Netfabb is also used to make a flat bottom for printing and fixing mesh issues for slic3r.<br />
<br />
'''ScanStudio Polish Tools'''<br />
<br />
'''Fill'' The fill tool allows for holes in the finished model to fix.<br />
<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131029_211015.jpg|200px|Orginal part and final model]]<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=110931RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-21T23:22:59Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.'' Choose Positioning of scan, the three positions are 360, bracket and single. A 360 scan takes a 360 degree scan of the object. Bracket takes three scan separated by the user inputted angle. Single scan takes a single scan in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the the angle between each scan, in 360 scans the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the 360 scan. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 25 degrees. For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. The data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional''' Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark.<br />
<br />
''4.'' Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. Optimal Distance from scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for Wide. You may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|right|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:''' Aligning the scans will turn many different scans into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.'' To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page.<br />
<br />
''2.'' To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the image. The better the precision the better the the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note''' It may be help full to mark the image before scanning for easy alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note''' Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help with better precision<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:''' Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:'' The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:'' The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:'' The square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' The tool allows you to select large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together all the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' Selecting all with select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''' Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note''' You can choose either select data or deselect by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
'''Fusing''' Fusing the model will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
To fuse the family of scans together click the fuse button at the to of the main ScanStudio page. Choose the level of tolerance for the scan and click fuse.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
Use Netfabb to make flat back so it can be printed.<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131029_211015.jpg|200px|Orginal part and final model]]<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=110930RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-21T23:15:35Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.'' Choose Positioning of scan, the three positions are 360, bracket and single. A 360 scan takes a 360 degree scan of the object. Bracket takes three scan separated by the user inputted angle. Single scan takes a single scan in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the the angle between each scan, in 360 scans the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the 360 scan. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 25 degrees. For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. The data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional''' Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark.<br />
<br />
''4.'' Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. Optimal Distance from scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for Wide. You may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|right|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|right|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|right|"Head model before being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|right|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:''' Aligning the scans will turn many different scans into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.'' To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page.<br />
<br />
''2.'' To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the image. The better the precision the better the the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note''' It may be help full to mark the image before scanning for easy alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note''' Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help with better precision<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:''' Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:'' The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:'' The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:'' The square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' The tool allows you to select large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together all the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' Selecting all with select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose your trimming tool from the tabs at the top of the page.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Hold down the right click button and highlight the data that needs to be erased.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''' Be Careful to select only data that needs to be erased<br />
<br />
'''Note''' You can choose either select data or deselect by choosing the plus of minus button<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all data is selected click the trim button at the top and let the computer remove those data points.<br />
<br />
'''Fusing''' Fusing the modle will turn a family of scans into a watertight model that can be printed<br />
<br />
''1.'' <br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
Use Netfabb to make flat back so it can be printed.<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131029_211015.jpg|200px|Orginal part and final model]]<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=110489RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-15T03:16:19Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.'' Choose Positioning of scan, the three positions are 360, bracket and single. A 360 scan takes a 360 degree scan of the object. Bracket takes three scan separated by the user inputted angle. Single scan takes a single scan in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the the angle between each scan, in 360 scans the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the 360 scan. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 25 degrees. For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. The data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional''' Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark.<br />
<br />
''4.'' Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. Optimal Distance from scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for Wide. You may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning, Trimming and Fusing scans===<br />
<br />
'''Aligning:''' Aligning the scans will turn many different scans into one model. <br />
<br />
''1.'' To start aligning you scans click the align button at the top of the ScanStudio main page.<br />
<br />
''2.'' To align the scans start by placing the red dot on either of the images. Then place the other red dot on in same spot on the image. The better the precision the better the the better the final product will be, so pick a prominent feature.<br />
<br />
'''Note''' It may be help full to mark the image before scanning for easy alignment.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Continue to place the blue and yellow dots just like the red dot in step 2. <br />
<br />
'''Note''' Three dots is the minimum needed to align the scan but more dots can help with better precision<br />
<br />
''4.'' When all the dots are placed hit the align button at the top of the window and Scanstudio will align do the rest of the work.<br />
<br />
'''Trimming:''' Trimming the model will allow for removal of any extra data that is not needed. There are six main tools that can be used to trim the model. These can be seen at the top of the trim page.<br />
<br />
''Pointer:'' The pointer can be used to move your model without fear of accidentally selecting necessary data from your model<br />
<br />
''Circle:'' The circle allows for the a circular patch of data to be selected for removal. To use it click and hold the left mouse button and highlight the data that needs to be removed.<br />
<br />
''Square:'' The square is the same as the circle but selects a square patch of data.<br />
<br />
''Square line selector:'' The tool allows you to select large area for removal. It works by creating a box around the data that is going to be removed. Click on one part and move the mouse the other side, creating a square with you two data points being the on a diagonal from each other.<br />
<br />
''Lasso:'' The lasso allows you to select large areas of data to be removed. Clicking on a spot on the screen allows you to create a line by connecting a group of lines together all the data points enclosed will be selected for removal.<br />
<br />
''All:'' Selecting all with select all data for removal<br />
<br />
''1.'' To start trimming your model click the trim button at the top of the ScanStudio main page<br />
<br />
''2.'' <br />
<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|Head model before being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
Use Netfabb to make flat back so it can be printed.<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131029_211015.jpg|200px|Orginal part and final model]]<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=110487RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-11-15T01:41:40Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
<br />
Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode, center your part in the frame. <br />
<br />
''1.'' Choose Positioning of scan, the three positions are 360, bracket and single. A 360 scan takes a 360 degree scan of the object. Bracket takes three scan separated by the user inputted angle. Single scan takes a single scan in it's current position.<br />
<br />
''2.'' Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the the angle between each scan, in 360 scans the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the 360 scan. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 25 degrees. For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
<br />
''3.'' Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. The data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
<br />
'''Optional''' Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark.<br />
<br />
''4.'' Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. Optimal Distance from scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for Wide. You may need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side.<br />
<br />
At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|Head model before being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
Use Netfabb to make flat back so it can be printed.<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131029_211015.jpg|200px|Orginal part and final model]]<br />
<br />
===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Jjb5476&diff=110119User:Jjb54762013-11-11T17:47:41Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Blogs==<br />
<br />
===Blog 10===<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Do some research into Jeffrey R. Immelt and Terry Guo. Who are they? What have they each said about 3D Printing? Can you come up with any rationale for why they might have the opinions which they express?'''<br />
<br />
Jeffery R. Immelt is the CEO of GE. He said that he believes that 3D printing can help the manufacturing business in the US. He would have said this because his company would benefit greatly from a cheaper manufacturing process and closer manufacturing to point of sale.[http://www.ideaslaboratory.com/2013/02/07/jeffrey-r-immelt-riding-the-productivity-waves-to-growth/ Link]<br />
<br />
Terry Guo is the founder and President of Foxxcon a large manufacturing company mainly in China. He had very negative comments to say about 3D printing saying that he believes it's just a fad and interest will fade. He would said this because 3D printing is bad for his business. His company specializes in large scale manufacturing of objects with cheap human labor. If 3D printing takes hold his company would lose business since the objects could be manufactured by robots in any country and any factory. [http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130626-3d-printing-is-just-a-gimmick-says-foxconn-president-terry-gou.html Link]<br />
<br />
===Blog 9===<br />
<br />
'''What is good about this? Anything negative? Can you think of other things which might be made using these design principles?'''<br />
<br />
The good this about this idea is the ability for people to create and repair everyday items. It also always for people to modify their devices to fit their needs. The negatives are that if your devices don't work then your on your own to fix it. A lot of every day devices can be made to follow this like a vacuums and coffee makers.<br />
<br />
'''Describe the differences between making 1, 10, 100, and 1000 of these objects (scroll down) Is this over-elaborated by Jesse? Can you state what is described in these images as a design/manufacturing principle?'''<br />
<br />
As the quantity goes up the cost per item goes down. Except for 10 units which actually goes up in price. The other trend is that as the quantity goes up the precision goes up and labor intensity goes down. I believe that the comparison is a little over elaborated by jesse, before he started he would have had a general idea of the quantity. He could have put a little more detail into the quantities 1 and 10 since those are self built and kit built, and those will be the major distribution of this product.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 8===<br />
A. The Four projects from the AMRI<br />
<br />
'''Thermoplastic laser sintering'''<br />
Using a crushed thermoplastic powder and using the selective laser sintering technque to 3D print <br />
<br />
'''Open Sourced DLP Printer'''<br />
Creating an open sourced printer that uses UV light to cure a photopolymer resin.<br />
<br />
'''Ink Jet Printing bacteria'''<br />
Refining the ink jet printing technique for use in printing bacteria<br />
<br />
'''Cell Struder for Synthetic Studies'''<br />
Using a syringe to print cell structures.<br />
<br />
They all have important values the two biological printer could be of important value bacuase we already have plastic printers but no real good way of printing biological materials.<br />
<br />
I feel like we ccould do our own studies into different methods of printing like selective laser sintering, digital light projection, stereolithography and many more. We currently only use fused filament fabrication and diversifying our printers could allow for future studies into a wider variety of topics. We could also look into modfying the printers to handlke a wider variety of materials.<br />
<br />
B. Adjastives to describe the class<br />
*Replicating<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_%28hobbyist%29 Hacking]<br />
<br />
C. acronyms for the class<br />
<br />
LORE Lab ('''L'''earning '''O'''pen Sourced '''R'''esearch and '''E'''ducation)<br />
<br />
ORDER Lab ('''O'''pen sourced '''R'''esearch '''D'''esign '''E'''ducation and '''R'''eplication)<br />
<br />
RELIEF Lab ('''R'''esearch '''E'''ducation and '''L'''earning in '''E'''ffecctive '''F'''abrication)<br />
<br />
HELP Lab ('''H'''acking '''E'''ducating and '''L'''earning '''P'''rototyping)<br />
<br />
===Blog 7===<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/watch-3-d-printer-make-pizza Pizza Printer]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-05/nasa-funding-3-d-printer-thatll-make-pizza 3D printing Food]'''<br />
<br />
This article is about a 3d printer that can make pizzas made by systems and Materials Research Corporation. <br />
The major hope to this article is the future ability to 3D print food. With the ability to 3D print food the entire food service industry would be affected. With the new technology a new type of vending machine could be created to serve a wide variety of hot food. A home version would allow for people to program in their food choices and have their meals ready for them when they arrive home or get up. The ability to create good food on a printer would allow for many people to have a healthier and a more balanced diet at a lower cost. The possibilities are unlimited with a good 3D printer that can handle food. The hype from this article the current state of printing food. From this article the 3D printer used dough, ketchup and cream cheese to make a gross pizza. Their is also a lot of future problem to that need to be solved for the ability to 3D print for to be mainstream. The major problems are the ability to properly heat the food, the ability to store the food components for extended periods of time, and the ability to quickly make the food. With foods that need be cooked would the printer make the food already cooked and then heat them or make the food then cook it completely, with some uncooked for you could have sanitation issues. Food gos bad how long would the food components last before they need to be used of thrown out. No one wants to wait a long time for food so the printers would have to be fast. There is great potential in the future of food printing but for now the hype for outweighs the hope.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 6===<br />
<br />
In my blog 5, I didn't point out the distinction between copyrighted and patented objects. I think [[user:Med5342#Blog_5 | Matt]] did a great job of pointing out the difference between two from a useful and artistic view. <br />
<br />
[[User:Ian_Beavers#Blog_.235 | Ian]] did a good job of pointing out how the copyright and patent laws are different from country to country. He also pointed out how some countries don't have any copyright laws like China. <br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 5===<br />
<br />
The nude model, the split skull, and the exclamation point from my first blog both have copyright elements to them . They are creative objects with no useful purpose.other than to be displayed. I feel like the nude model and split skull could easily defend any challenges since they are unique. The exclamation point on the other hand I feel would have hard time with a challenge since it appears to be a generic design that has been done before The raspberry pi from my first blog is a case of a used copyrighted design since it is a copy of the Nintendo NES,<br />
<br />
'''Good Examples of Copyrighted works'''<br />
<br />
From Brandon’s blog: <br />
The Dead Space marker<br />
<br />
From Austin’s Blog:<br />
The F/A 18 marker<br />
<br />
From Brandon L’s Blog:<br />
The Gnu Logo key ring<br />
<br />
From Steven’s Blog:<br />
The Tardis Raperberry Pi case<br />
<br />
From Quinn’s Blog:<br />
The Yoda’s Head statue<br />
<br />
From Patrick's Blog:<br />
The NES pi case<br />
<br />
From Madeline's Blog:<br />
The Micky Mouse Statue<br />
<br />
People might be interested in licensing non-copyrighted material for two main reasons. The first being that they want to protect themselves from legal troubles in future. With the license it stops the company from suing them in the future if copyright laws change. The second reason is show that want to be part of the creative culture. A good example of this is the creative commons license. People use the license to show other people that they allow other people to modify and distribute evolutions of their designs<br />
<br />
The writer seems surprised that someone issues a takedown notice to thingiverse. With how aggressively companies protect their copyrighted and patented work, it was just a matter of time until some filled a takedown notice. He also sounded surprised someone issued a takedown notice to a “community typically committed to sharing ideas.” Youtube was created for this purpose, torrents are used by people to distribute their open source software, but if someone sued or filed a takedown notice no one would be surprised. <br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 4===<br />
<br />
The video talked about how arduino and reprap give away their product and make money from other sources. This allows them to get their product into more people’s hands, than if they charged. This is a common business model for open source products. Since its open sourced people can look through software source code or hardware blue prints and make modifications. This business model is like the one used by Android and Linux. I think this model has potential because other people can look and make modifications and release it. This can be seen with Linux operating systems, people have taken them and added new features, interfaces and other stuff and released it for other people to use like [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu], [http://www.linuxmint.com/ Linux Mint], [http://www.debian.org/ Debian], and [http://www.redhat.com/products/enterprise-linux/ Red Hat]. On the Android side there are many custom aftermarket android operating systems available for people to download and put on their device to get stock android, new features, and remove carrier bloat ware. Major examples are [http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ Cyanogenmod], [http://aokp.co/ AOKP], [https://github.com/TheCollective AOCP], and [https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts Paranoid Android].<br />
<br />
===Blog 3===<br />
<br />
<br />
Reading other students blogs I came across some that had some blogs and layouts that I really liked, some on the other hand had bits I didn't like or really annoyed me. These are some of the blogs that I liked and didn't like.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Avl5279 | Abbie Letts]]'''<br />
<br />
I really liked how he laid out his blog, with the different tabs. The tabs gave his blog a very unique feel to it. I also liked this inclusion of the about me section. Other students have an about me section but this one says a lot more about the person, but it also gives a little too much info about. All this information seems to be just too much.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Dgdwazzaaa | Dimitar Dimitrov]]'''<br />
<br />
I liked how he put his blog 1 into a table. This gives his blog a cleaner look than other students. With some blog one posts the pictures are on the right side, this can lead to some confusion over which picture goes with section. The table clears up these issues with all the pictures on the right side.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Crosby Owens | Crosby Owens]]'''<br />
<br />
On his blog 2 his response was all on one line for each response. This forced you to scroll to see all of it. It really should be in paragraph format for easy reading. It also had a box around the part of the text. This doesn't have any purpose that I can see. It would be best to remove it .<br />
<!-- Comment Sorry about that it was a weird error from trying to indent my paragraphs took me a while to figure it out. --><br />
<br />
'''[[User:Med5342 | Matt Digel]] and [[User:MadelineRoche | Madeline Roche]]'''<br />
<br />
I didn't like that fact that they have added titles before any actual information. This makes the blog feel incomplete and unfinished, like they have only done part of the actual assignment. It would be best to just remove them and add them as the blogs are completed. Madeline Roche’s also has some weird stuff going on in the extra sections that should just be removed<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Conraider | Ryan Conrad]]'''<br />
<br />
I feel that his blog 2 is very lacking, it is only a two line response. He should expand on what he has some more. He should give more detail about why he likes working on the electronics and if anything about them he would like to change to add more features, making them more efficient, or simpler to assemble.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Patman | Patrick Mangan]]''' <br />
<br />
He really needs to add a response to blog 2. His blog other than that is fine but with blog 2 due last week it really should be added by now.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Hamednano | Hamed Lashkari]]'''<br />
<br />
It kind of annoyed me to see the inconsistencies with the titles of the blogs. He has Blog 1 and then Blog Number Two, and this is just really annoying to me.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Llf5095 | Leo Funk]]'''<br />
<br />
In his blog 1 he had all the links at the bottom under the title of links. These should be included in the response. He should either add the link their or add a link to the links at the bottom, the first choice is the easier and better looking of the two.<br />
<br />
===Blog 2===<br />
<br />
'''Building a 3D printer'''<br />
<br />
:It's interesting to finish building a 3D printer. It takes skills from many different fields to build the printer, add the electronics, and fine tune the printer. Taking the work that someone else has already started and analyzing it to see what needs to be done, what can be fine tuned, and seeing if any changes that be made. Then taking their progress and finishing and fine tuning it. This teaches skills that can be valuable to people when they move into their professional careers. When in a professional career you will not always be on a project from start to finish. Sometimes you have to come in after a project has started to finish it or have to start a the project but can't finish it.<br />
<br />
'''Solar Powered 3D printer with tablet interface'''<br />
:An interesting project would be a solar powered 3D printer. This would start with analyzing the power usage of the printer, then finding a method for collecting and storing the power, creating a design to hold the solar panels and batteries, and wiring the printer to the new power supply. What would be more interesting is to see if it was possible to connect a tablet to the printer to replace the computer. This would make the entire printer more portable, instead of taking a monitor, keyboard and mouse you would take the tablet. To attach the tablet the printer, the printer design would need to be modified to hold the tablet or find a way to wirelessly control the printer from the tablet. For the interface a tablet version would need to be found, if none could be found then a way to make the current interface function on the tablet would need to be found. The benefits of having the computer on the printer itself would be easy portability you would just take the entire printing unit. The printer would also have a neater appearance that would make the printer look more professional. The biggest downside would be since tablets don't have USB ports a new method for wirelessly loading the designs would have to be used. It would be interesting to take the printer to a busy section of campus and set it down and just start printing. This would attract more public interest to the 3D printing community and possibilities of 3D printers.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 1===<br />
<br />
'''Something Beautiful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129459 nude model] is called Nude panther V2 by Fanasygraph. The sculpture is detailed and looks like an expensive piece of art someone would buy from an art gallary.<br />
<br />
'''Something Strange'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129038 split skull] by XXRDESIGNS is really strange. To see the face peeling away and revealing the skull is very strage. It loomks like something that would be sitting on a mad scientist's desk.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useless'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:141473 exclamation mark] by peterfo is useless. It's just and exclamation mark that sits on a flat surface. I don't any possible uses for this other than a decoration.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:142595 Smartphone Dock] by rubb3rtoe is something I would find useful. In my room I have no night stand and at night I have to leave my phone all the way across the room to charge. With this I could charge my phone in the outlet by my bed and still have access to use it.<br />
<br />
'''Best Raspberry Pi Case'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:123660 case] by TBSkinner has alot of potential to be cool. The mini NES holds the Raspberry Pi and allows the front cartigde slot to give access to the SD card. The only problem is with the lack of outputs in the back.<br />
<br />
'''Any Surprises?'''<br />
<br />
:The only thing that surpised me was how all the raspberry pi cases seemed very generic. To me they all kind of looked alike and nothing really stood out. Other than that nothing else really surprised me.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Jjb5476&diff=110116User:Jjb54762013-11-11T17:32:23Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Blogs==<br />
<br />
===Blog 9===<br />
<br />
'''What is good about this? Anything negative? Can you think of other things which might be made using these design principles?'''<br />
<br />
The good this about this idea is the ability for people to create and repair everyday items. It also always for people to modify their devices to fit their needs. The negatives are that if your devices don't work then your on your own to fix it. A lot of every day devices can be made to follow this like a vacuums and coffee makers.<br />
<br />
'''Describe the differences between making 1, 10, 100, and 1000 of these objects (scroll down) Is this over-elaborated by Jesse? Can you state what is described in these images as a design/manufacturing principle?'''<br />
<br />
As the quantity goes up the cost per item goes down. Except for 10 units which actually goes up in price. The other trend is that as the quantity goes up the precision goes up and labor intensity goes down. I believe that the comparison is a little over elaborated by jesse, before he started he would have had a general idea of the quantity. He could have put a little more detail into the quantities 1 and 10 since those are self built and kit built, and those will be the major distribution of this product.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 8===<br />
A. The Four projects from the AMRI<br />
<br />
'''Thermoplastic laser sintering'''<br />
Using a crushed thermoplastic powder and using the selective laser sintering technque to 3D print <br />
<br />
'''Open Sourced DLP Printer'''<br />
Creating an open sourced printer that uses UV light to cure a photopolymer resin.<br />
<br />
'''Ink Jet Printing bacteria'''<br />
Refining the ink jet printing technique for use in printing bacteria<br />
<br />
'''Cell Struder for Synthetic Studies'''<br />
Using a syringe to print cell structures.<br />
<br />
They all have important values the two biological printer could be of important value bacuase we already have plastic printers but no real good way of printing biological materials.<br />
<br />
I feel like we ccould do our own studies into different methods of printing like selective laser sintering, digital light projection, stereolithography and many more. We currently only use fused filament fabrication and diversifying our printers could allow for future studies into a wider variety of topics. We could also look into modfying the printers to handlke a wider variety of materials.<br />
<br />
B. Adjastives to describe the class<br />
*Replicating<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_%28hobbyist%29 Hacking]<br />
<br />
C. acronyms for the class<br />
<br />
LORE Lab ('''L'''earning '''O'''pen Sourced '''R'''esearch and '''E'''ducation)<br />
<br />
ORDER Lab ('''O'''pen sourced '''R'''esearch '''D'''esign '''E'''ducation and '''R'''eplication)<br />
<br />
RELIEF Lab ('''R'''esearch '''E'''ducation and '''L'''earning in '''E'''ffecctive '''F'''abrication)<br />
<br />
HELP Lab ('''H'''acking '''E'''ducating and '''L'''earning '''P'''rototyping)<br />
<br />
===Blog 7===<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/watch-3-d-printer-make-pizza Pizza Printer]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-05/nasa-funding-3-d-printer-thatll-make-pizza 3D printing Food]'''<br />
<br />
This article is about a 3d printer that can make pizzas made by systems and Materials Research Corporation. <br />
The major hope to this article is the future ability to 3D print food. With the ability to 3D print food the entire food service industry would be affected. With the new technology a new type of vending machine could be created to serve a wide variety of hot food. A home version would allow for people to program in their food choices and have their meals ready for them when they arrive home or get up. The ability to create good food on a printer would allow for many people to have a healthier and a more balanced diet at a lower cost. The possibilities are unlimited with a good 3D printer that can handle food. The hype from this article the current state of printing food. From this article the 3D printer used dough, ketchup and cream cheese to make a gross pizza. Their is also a lot of future problem to that need to be solved for the ability to 3D print for to be mainstream. The major problems are the ability to properly heat the food, the ability to store the food components for extended periods of time, and the ability to quickly make the food. With foods that need be cooked would the printer make the food already cooked and then heat them or make the food then cook it completely, with some uncooked for you could have sanitation issues. Food gos bad how long would the food components last before they need to be used of thrown out. No one wants to wait a long time for food so the printers would have to be fast. There is great potential in the future of food printing but for now the hype for outweighs the hope.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 6===<br />
<br />
In my blog 5, I didn't point out the distinction between copyrighted and patented objects. I think [[user:Med5342#Blog_5 | Matt]] did a great job of pointing out the difference between two from a useful and artistic view. <br />
<br />
[[User:Ian_Beavers#Blog_.235 | Ian]] did a good job of pointing out how the copyright and patent laws are different from country to country. He also pointed out how some countries don't have any copyright laws like China. <br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 5===<br />
<br />
The nude model, the split skull, and the exclamation point from my first blog both have copyright elements to them . They are creative objects with no useful purpose.other than to be displayed. I feel like the nude model and split skull could easily defend any challenges since they are unique. The exclamation point on the other hand I feel would have hard time with a challenge since it appears to be a generic design that has been done before The raspberry pi from my first blog is a case of a used copyrighted design since it is a copy of the Nintendo NES,<br />
<br />
'''Good Examples of Copyrighted works'''<br />
<br />
From Brandon’s blog: <br />
The Dead Space marker<br />
<br />
From Austin’s Blog:<br />
The F/A 18 marker<br />
<br />
From Brandon L’s Blog:<br />
The Gnu Logo key ring<br />
<br />
From Steven’s Blog:<br />
The Tardis Raperberry Pi case<br />
<br />
From Quinn’s Blog:<br />
The Yoda’s Head statue<br />
<br />
From Patrick's Blog:<br />
The NES pi case<br />
<br />
From Madeline's Blog:<br />
The Micky Mouse Statue<br />
<br />
People might be interested in licensing non-copyrighted material for two main reasons. The first being that they want to protect themselves from legal troubles in future. With the license it stops the company from suing them in the future if copyright laws change. The second reason is show that want to be part of the creative culture. A good example of this is the creative commons license. People use the license to show other people that they allow other people to modify and distribute evolutions of their designs<br />
<br />
The writer seems surprised that someone issues a takedown notice to thingiverse. With how aggressively companies protect their copyrighted and patented work, it was just a matter of time until some filled a takedown notice. He also sounded surprised someone issued a takedown notice to a “community typically committed to sharing ideas.” Youtube was created for this purpose, torrents are used by people to distribute their open source software, but if someone sued or filed a takedown notice no one would be surprised. <br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 4===<br />
<br />
The video talked about how arduino and reprap give away their product and make money from other sources. This allows them to get their product into more people’s hands, than if they charged. This is a common business model for open source products. Since its open sourced people can look through software source code or hardware blue prints and make modifications. This business model is like the one used by Android and Linux. I think this model has potential because other people can look and make modifications and release it. This can be seen with Linux operating systems, people have taken them and added new features, interfaces and other stuff and released it for other people to use like [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu], [http://www.linuxmint.com/ Linux Mint], [http://www.debian.org/ Debian], and [http://www.redhat.com/products/enterprise-linux/ Red Hat]. On the Android side there are many custom aftermarket android operating systems available for people to download and put on their device to get stock android, new features, and remove carrier bloat ware. Major examples are [http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ Cyanogenmod], [http://aokp.co/ AOKP], [https://github.com/TheCollective AOCP], and [https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts Paranoid Android].<br />
<br />
===Blog 3===<br />
<br />
<br />
Reading other students blogs I came across some that had some blogs and layouts that I really liked, some on the other hand had bits I didn't like or really annoyed me. These are some of the blogs that I liked and didn't like.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Avl5279 | Abbie Letts]]'''<br />
<br />
I really liked how he laid out his blog, with the different tabs. The tabs gave his blog a very unique feel to it. I also liked this inclusion of the about me section. Other students have an about me section but this one says a lot more about the person, but it also gives a little too much info about. All this information seems to be just too much.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Dgdwazzaaa | Dimitar Dimitrov]]'''<br />
<br />
I liked how he put his blog 1 into a table. This gives his blog a cleaner look than other students. With some blog one posts the pictures are on the right side, this can lead to some confusion over which picture goes with section. The table clears up these issues with all the pictures on the right side.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Crosby Owens | Crosby Owens]]'''<br />
<br />
On his blog 2 his response was all on one line for each response. This forced you to scroll to see all of it. It really should be in paragraph format for easy reading. It also had a box around the part of the text. This doesn't have any purpose that I can see. It would be best to remove it .<br />
<!-- Comment Sorry about that it was a weird error from trying to indent my paragraphs took me a while to figure it out. --><br />
<br />
'''[[User:Med5342 | Matt Digel]] and [[User:MadelineRoche | Madeline Roche]]'''<br />
<br />
I didn't like that fact that they have added titles before any actual information. This makes the blog feel incomplete and unfinished, like they have only done part of the actual assignment. It would be best to just remove them and add them as the blogs are completed. Madeline Roche’s also has some weird stuff going on in the extra sections that should just be removed<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Conraider | Ryan Conrad]]'''<br />
<br />
I feel that his blog 2 is very lacking, it is only a two line response. He should expand on what he has some more. He should give more detail about why he likes working on the electronics and if anything about them he would like to change to add more features, making them more efficient, or simpler to assemble.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Patman | Patrick Mangan]]''' <br />
<br />
He really needs to add a response to blog 2. His blog other than that is fine but with blog 2 due last week it really should be added by now.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Hamednano | Hamed Lashkari]]'''<br />
<br />
It kind of annoyed me to see the inconsistencies with the titles of the blogs. He has Blog 1 and then Blog Number Two, and this is just really annoying to me.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Llf5095 | Leo Funk]]'''<br />
<br />
In his blog 1 he had all the links at the bottom under the title of links. These should be included in the response. He should either add the link their or add a link to the links at the bottom, the first choice is the easier and better looking of the two.<br />
<br />
===Blog 2===<br />
<br />
'''Building a 3D printer'''<br />
<br />
:It's interesting to finish building a 3D printer. It takes skills from many different fields to build the printer, add the electronics, and fine tune the printer. Taking the work that someone else has already started and analyzing it to see what needs to be done, what can be fine tuned, and seeing if any changes that be made. Then taking their progress and finishing and fine tuning it. This teaches skills that can be valuable to people when they move into their professional careers. When in a professional career you will not always be on a project from start to finish. Sometimes you have to come in after a project has started to finish it or have to start a the project but can't finish it.<br />
<br />
'''Solar Powered 3D printer with tablet interface'''<br />
:An interesting project would be a solar powered 3D printer. This would start with analyzing the power usage of the printer, then finding a method for collecting and storing the power, creating a design to hold the solar panels and batteries, and wiring the printer to the new power supply. What would be more interesting is to see if it was possible to connect a tablet to the printer to replace the computer. This would make the entire printer more portable, instead of taking a monitor, keyboard and mouse you would take the tablet. To attach the tablet the printer, the printer design would need to be modified to hold the tablet or find a way to wirelessly control the printer from the tablet. For the interface a tablet version would need to be found, if none could be found then a way to make the current interface function on the tablet would need to be found. The benefits of having the computer on the printer itself would be easy portability you would just take the entire printing unit. The printer would also have a neater appearance that would make the printer look more professional. The biggest downside would be since tablets don't have USB ports a new method for wirelessly loading the designs would have to be used. It would be interesting to take the printer to a busy section of campus and set it down and just start printing. This would attract more public interest to the 3D printing community and possibilities of 3D printers.<br />
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<br />
===Blog 1===<br />
<br />
'''Something Beautiful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129459 nude model] is called Nude panther V2 by Fanasygraph. The sculpture is detailed and looks like an expensive piece of art someone would buy from an art gallary.<br />
<br />
'''Something Strange'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129038 split skull] by XXRDESIGNS is really strange. To see the face peeling away and revealing the skull is very strage. It loomks like something that would be sitting on a mad scientist's desk.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useless'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:141473 exclamation mark] by peterfo is useless. It's just and exclamation mark that sits on a flat surface. I don't any possible uses for this other than a decoration.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:142595 Smartphone Dock] by rubb3rtoe is something I would find useful. In my room I have no night stand and at night I have to leave my phone all the way across the room to charge. With this I could charge my phone in the outlet by my bed and still have access to use it.<br />
<br />
'''Best Raspberry Pi Case'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:123660 case] by TBSkinner has alot of potential to be cool. The mini NES holds the Raspberry Pi and allows the front cartigde slot to give access to the SD card. The only problem is with the lack of outputs in the back.<br />
<br />
'''Any Surprises?'''<br />
<br />
:The only thing that surpised me was how all the raspberry pi cases seemed very generic. To me they all kind of looked alike and nothing really stood out. Other than that nothing else really surprised me.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=109370RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-10-31T22:46:02Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
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<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
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== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
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===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
[[File:Scan_Mode.png|300px|right|ScanStudio HD Scan Mode]]<br />
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Place your object on the stand in front of the scanner. Using the image on the right side of the scan mode center you part in the frame. <br />
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''1.'' Choose positioning of scan, the three positions are 360, bracket and single. A 360 scan takes a 360 degree scan of the object. Bracket takes three scan separated by the user inputted angle. Single scan takes a single scan in it's current position.<br />
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''2.'' Choose the number of divisions. The division changes the the angle between each scan, in 360 scans the number of divisions is the number of scans it will take to complete the 360 scan. If 4 divisions are chosen the angle between each scan will be 25 degrees. For a bracket scan the division changes the angle between each scan. To find the angle between each scan divide the division number from 360. The divisions slider is not used for single scans.<br />
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''3.'' Choose the density of each scan. The higher the density the more data points per square inch. The data points that are taken means more detail but also a larger file size and longer scan time.<br />
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'''Optional''' Choose your target. This is used to tell the scanner if the piece is a light, neutral or dark.<br />
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''4.'' Choose the range of the scan. There are two main modes used by [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]], macro and wide. Optimal Distance from scanner for macro is 6.5 inches and 17 inches for Wide. If you need to recenter your part in the frame on the right side.<br />
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At the bottom of the scan window there are bars that will show the time and memory estimate for the scan.<br />
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<br />
===Aligning and Fusing scans===<br />
[[File:Before_Trim.png|300px|Head model before being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:After Trim.png|300px|Head model after being trimmed]]<br />
[[File:Before_Alignment.png|300px|Head model before being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Alignment.png|300px|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
[[File:After_Fuse.png|300px|Head Model after being aligned]]<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
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Use Netfabb to make flat back so it can be printed.<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131029_211015.jpg|200px|Orginal part and final model]]<br />
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===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/products/scanstudio-hd/demo| Nextengine ScanStudio Demo] '''Old Version of ScanStudio'''<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Before_Trim.png&diff=109369File:Before Trim.png2013-10-31T22:42:23Z<p>Jjb5476: Jjb5476 uploaded a new version of &quot;File:Before Trim.png&quot;: Reverted to version as of 22:33, 31 October 2013</p>
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<div>Model of a head before being trimmed with scanstudio in trim mode.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Before_Trim.png&diff=109368File:Before Trim.png2013-10-31T22:42:02Z<p>Jjb5476: Jjb5476 uploaded a new version of &quot;File:Before Trim.png&quot;: Head model before being trimmed</p>
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<div>Model of a head before being trimmed with scanstudio in trim mode.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Before_Alignment.png&diff=109367File:Before Alignment.png2013-10-31T22:41:37Z<p>Jjb5476: Head model before being aligned</p>
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<div>Head model before being aligned</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:After_Trim.png&diff=109366File:After Trim.png2013-10-31T22:41:07Z<p>Jjb5476: Head model after being trimmed</p>
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<div>Head model after being trimmed</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:After_Fuse.png&diff=109365File:After Fuse.png2013-10-31T22:40:43Z<p>Jjb5476: Head model after being fused</p>
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<div>Head model after being fused</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:After_Alignment.png&diff=109364File:After Alignment.png2013-10-31T22:39:41Z<p>Jjb5476: Head model after alignment</p>
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<div>Head model after alignment</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Before_Trim.png&diff=109363File:Before Trim.png2013-10-31T22:33:13Z<p>Jjb5476: Model of a head before being trimmed with scanstudio in trim mode.</p>
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<div>Model of a head before being trimmed with scanstudio in trim mode.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Scan_Mode.png&diff=109361File:Scan Mode.png2013-10-31T21:44:58Z<p>Jjb5476: ScanStudio HD in scan mode is image of a 3D printed head.</p>
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<div>ScanStudio HD in scan mode is image of a 3D printed head.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/3D_scanning&diff=109360RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/3D scanning2013-10-31T21:39:55Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:scn.jpg|200px|right|NextEngine 3D Scanner]]<br />
<br />
== Current Progress ==<br />
[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] is currently using the Next Engine 3D scanner to replicate and print objects. The intial scanning process is relatively simple, aligning point data and creating a water tight model is a tedious task. The NextEngine Scanstudio software has successfully produced printable files and other software exists that makes turning the scan into a clean printable model. [[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College|Penn State RUG]] currently uses Netfabb and Blender to clean, touch-up and ready a scanned model for printing.<br />
<br />
==Coming Soon==<br />
===When to scan===<br />
<br />
===How to scan objects===<br />
[[File:ScanStudioHD.png|right|ScanStudio HD interface]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===Aligning and Fusing scans===<br />
<br />
===Making Scans printable===<br />
<br />
== Extras ==<br />
===Pictures===<br />
[[File:Neptune_A1.jpg|200px|Statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131023_133940.jpg|200px|Scan of statue of Poseidon]]<br />
[[File:IMG_20131024_235842.jpg|200px|Printed Model of Poseidon statue]]<br />
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===Links===<br />
*[http://www.nextengine.com/| NextEngine 3D Scanner]<br />
*[http://www.blender.org/| Blender]<br />
*[http://www.netfabb.com/| Netfabb]</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ScanStudioHD.png&diff=109359File:ScanStudioHD.png2013-10-31T21:37:19Z<p>Jjb5476: ScanStudio HD interface</p>
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<div>ScanStudio HD interface</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Jjb5476&diff=108995User:Jjb54762013-10-27T16:11:17Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
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<div>==Blogs==<br />
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===Blog 8===<br />
A. The Four projects from the AMRI<br />
<br />
'''Thermoplastic laser sintering'''<br />
Using a crushed thermoplastic powder and using the selective laser sintering technque to 3D print <br />
<br />
'''Open Sourced DLP Printer'''<br />
Creating an open sourced printer that uses UV light to cure a photopolymer resin.<br />
<br />
'''Ink Jet Printing bacteria'''<br />
Refining the ink jet printing technique for use in printing bacteria<br />
<br />
'''Cell Struder for Synthetic Studies'''<br />
Using a syringe to print cell structures.<br />
<br />
They all have important values the two biological printer could be of important value bacuase we already have plastic printers but no real good way of printing biological materials.<br />
<br />
I feel like we ccould do our own studies into different methods of printing like selective laser sintering, digital light projection, stereolithography and many more. We currently only use fused filament fabrication and diversifying our printers could allow for future studies into a wider variety of topics. We could also look into modfying the printers to handlke a wider variety of materials.<br />
<br />
B. Adjastives to describe the class<br />
*Replicating<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_%28hobbyist%29 Hacking]<br />
<br />
C. acronyms for the class<br />
<br />
LORE Lab ('''L'''earning '''O'''pen Sourced '''R'''esearch and '''E'''ducation)<br />
<br />
ORDER Lab ('''O'''pen sourced '''R'''esearch '''D'''esign '''E'''ducation and '''R'''eplication)<br />
<br />
RELIEF Lab ('''R'''esearch '''E'''ducation and '''L'''earning in '''E'''ffecctive '''F'''abrication)<br />
<br />
HELP Lab ('''H'''acking '''E'''ducating and '''L'''earning '''P'''rototyping)<br />
<br />
===Blog 7===<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/watch-3-d-printer-make-pizza Pizza Printer]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-05/nasa-funding-3-d-printer-thatll-make-pizza 3D printing Food]'''<br />
<br />
This article is about a 3d printer that can make pizzas made by systems and Materials Research Corporation. <br />
The major hope to this article is the future ability to 3D print food. With the ability to 3D print food the entire food service industry would be affected. With the new technology a new type of vending machine could be created to serve a wide variety of hot food. A home version would allow for people to program in their food choices and have their meals ready for them when they arrive home or get up. The ability to create good food on a printer would allow for many people to have a healthier and a more balanced diet at a lower cost. The possibilities are unlimited with a good 3D printer that can handle food. The hype from this article the current state of printing food. From this article the 3D printer used dough, ketchup and cream cheese to make a gross pizza. Their is also a lot of future problem to that need to be solved for the ability to 3D print for to be mainstream. The major problems are the ability to properly heat the food, the ability to store the food components for extended periods of time, and the ability to quickly make the food. With foods that need be cooked would the printer make the food already cooked and then heat them or make the food then cook it completely, with some uncooked for you could have sanitation issues. Food gos bad how long would the food components last before they need to be used of thrown out. No one wants to wait a long time for food so the printers would have to be fast. There is great potential in the future of food printing but for now the hype for outweighs the hope.<br />
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<br />
===Blog 6===<br />
<br />
In my blog 5, I didn't point out the distinction between copyrighted and patented objects. I think [[user:Med5342#Blog_5 | Matt]] did a great job of pointing out the difference between two from a useful and artistic view. <br />
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[[User:Ian_Beavers#Blog_.235 | Ian]] did a good job of pointing out how the copyright and patent laws are different from country to country. He also pointed out how some countries don't have any copyright laws like China. <br />
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<br />
===Blog 5===<br />
<br />
The nude model, the split skull, and the exclamation point from my first blog both have copyright elements to them . They are creative objects with no useful purpose.other than to be displayed. I feel like the nude model and split skull could easily defend any challenges since they are unique. The exclamation point on the other hand I feel would have hard time with a challenge since it appears to be a generic design that has been done before The raspberry pi from my first blog is a case of a used copyrighted design since it is a copy of the Nintendo NES,<br />
<br />
'''Good Examples of Copyrighted works'''<br />
<br />
From Brandon’s blog: <br />
The Dead Space marker<br />
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From Austin’s Blog:<br />
The F/A 18 marker<br />
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From Brandon L’s Blog:<br />
The Gnu Logo key ring<br />
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From Steven’s Blog:<br />
The Tardis Raperberry Pi case<br />
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From Quinn’s Blog:<br />
The Yoda’s Head statue<br />
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From Patrick's Blog:<br />
The NES pi case<br />
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From Madeline's Blog:<br />
The Micky Mouse Statue<br />
<br />
People might be interested in licensing non-copyrighted material for two main reasons. The first being that they want to protect themselves from legal troubles in future. With the license it stops the company from suing them in the future if copyright laws change. The second reason is show that want to be part of the creative culture. A good example of this is the creative commons license. People use the license to show other people that they allow other people to modify and distribute evolutions of their designs<br />
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The writer seems surprised that someone issues a takedown notice to thingiverse. With how aggressively companies protect their copyrighted and patented work, it was just a matter of time until some filled a takedown notice. He also sounded surprised someone issued a takedown notice to a “community typically committed to sharing ideas.” Youtube was created for this purpose, torrents are used by people to distribute their open source software, but if someone sued or filed a takedown notice no one would be surprised. <br />
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===Blog 4===<br />
<br />
The video talked about how arduino and reprap give away their product and make money from other sources. This allows them to get their product into more people’s hands, than if they charged. This is a common business model for open source products. Since its open sourced people can look through software source code or hardware blue prints and make modifications. This business model is like the one used by Android and Linux. I think this model has potential because other people can look and make modifications and release it. This can be seen with Linux operating systems, people have taken them and added new features, interfaces and other stuff and released it for other people to use like [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu], [http://www.linuxmint.com/ Linux Mint], [http://www.debian.org/ Debian], and [http://www.redhat.com/products/enterprise-linux/ Red Hat]. On the Android side there are many custom aftermarket android operating systems available for people to download and put on their device to get stock android, new features, and remove carrier bloat ware. Major examples are [http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ Cyanogenmod], [http://aokp.co/ AOKP], [https://github.com/TheCollective AOCP], and [https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts Paranoid Android].<br />
<br />
===Blog 3===<br />
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<br />
Reading other students blogs I came across some that had some blogs and layouts that I really liked, some on the other hand had bits I didn't like or really annoyed me. These are some of the blogs that I liked and didn't like.<br />
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'''[[User:Avl5279 | Abbie Letts]]'''<br />
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I really liked how he laid out his blog, with the different tabs. The tabs gave his blog a very unique feel to it. I also liked this inclusion of the about me section. Other students have an about me section but this one says a lot more about the person, but it also gives a little too much info about. All this information seems to be just too much.<br />
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'''[[User:Dgdwazzaaa | Dimitar Dimitrov]]'''<br />
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I liked how he put his blog 1 into a table. This gives his blog a cleaner look than other students. With some blog one posts the pictures are on the right side, this can lead to some confusion over which picture goes with section. The table clears up these issues with all the pictures on the right side.<br />
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'''[[User:Crosby Owens | Crosby Owens]]'''<br />
<br />
On his blog 2 his response was all on one line for each response. This forced you to scroll to see all of it. It really should be in paragraph format for easy reading. It also had a box around the part of the text. This doesn't have any purpose that I can see. It would be best to remove it .<br />
<!-- Comment Sorry about that it was a weird error from trying to indent my paragraphs took me a while to figure it out. --><br />
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'''[[User:Med5342 | Matt Digel]] and [[User:MadelineRoche | Madeline Roche]]'''<br />
<br />
I didn't like that fact that they have added titles before any actual information. This makes the blog feel incomplete and unfinished, like they have only done part of the actual assignment. It would be best to just remove them and add them as the blogs are completed. Madeline Roche’s also has some weird stuff going on in the extra sections that should just be removed<br />
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'''[[User:Conraider | Ryan Conrad]]'''<br />
<br />
I feel that his blog 2 is very lacking, it is only a two line response. He should expand on what he has some more. He should give more detail about why he likes working on the electronics and if anything about them he would like to change to add more features, making them more efficient, or simpler to assemble.<br />
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'''[[User:Patman | Patrick Mangan]]''' <br />
<br />
He really needs to add a response to blog 2. His blog other than that is fine but with blog 2 due last week it really should be added by now.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Hamednano | Hamed Lashkari]]'''<br />
<br />
It kind of annoyed me to see the inconsistencies with the titles of the blogs. He has Blog 1 and then Blog Number Two, and this is just really annoying to me.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Llf5095 | Leo Funk]]'''<br />
<br />
In his blog 1 he had all the links at the bottom under the title of links. These should be included in the response. He should either add the link their or add a link to the links at the bottom, the first choice is the easier and better looking of the two.<br />
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===Blog 2===<br />
<br />
'''Building a 3D printer'''<br />
<br />
:It's interesting to finish building a 3D printer. It takes skills from many different fields to build the printer, add the electronics, and fine tune the printer. Taking the work that someone else has already started and analyzing it to see what needs to be done, what can be fine tuned, and seeing if any changes that be made. Then taking their progress and finishing and fine tuning it. This teaches skills that can be valuable to people when they move into their professional careers. When in a professional career you will not always be on a project from start to finish. Sometimes you have to come in after a project has started to finish it or have to start a the project but can't finish it.<br />
<br />
'''Solar Powered 3D printer with tablet interface'''<br />
:An interesting project would be a solar powered 3D printer. This would start with analyzing the power usage of the printer, then finding a method for collecting and storing the power, creating a design to hold the solar panels and batteries, and wiring the printer to the new power supply. What would be more interesting is to see if it was possible to connect a tablet to the printer to replace the computer. This would make the entire printer more portable, instead of taking a monitor, keyboard and mouse you would take the tablet. To attach the tablet the printer, the printer design would need to be modified to hold the tablet or find a way to wirelessly control the printer from the tablet. For the interface a tablet version would need to be found, if none could be found then a way to make the current interface function on the tablet would need to be found. The benefits of having the computer on the printer itself would be easy portability you would just take the entire printing unit. The printer would also have a neater appearance that would make the printer look more professional. The biggest downside would be since tablets don't have USB ports a new method for wirelessly loading the designs would have to be used. It would be interesting to take the printer to a busy section of campus and set it down and just start printing. This would attract more public interest to the 3D printing community and possibilities of 3D printers.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 1===<br />
<br />
'''Something Beautiful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129459 nude model] is called Nude panther V2 by Fanasygraph. The sculpture is detailed and looks like an expensive piece of art someone would buy from an art gallary.<br />
<br />
'''Something Strange'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129038 split skull] by XXRDESIGNS is really strange. To see the face peeling away and revealing the skull is very strage. It loomks like something that would be sitting on a mad scientist's desk.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useless'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:141473 exclamation mark] by peterfo is useless. It's just and exclamation mark that sits on a flat surface. I don't any possible uses for this other than a decoration.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:142595 Smartphone Dock] by rubb3rtoe is something I would find useful. In my room I have no night stand and at night I have to leave my phone all the way across the room to charge. With this I could charge my phone in the outlet by my bed and still have access to use it.<br />
<br />
'''Best Raspberry Pi Case'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:123660 case] by TBSkinner has alot of potential to be cool. The mini NES holds the Raspberry Pi and allows the front cartigde slot to give access to the SD card. The only problem is with the lack of outputs in the back.<br />
<br />
'''Any Surprises?'''<br />
<br />
:The only thing that surpised me was how all the raspberry pi cases seemed very generic. To me they all kind of looked alike and nothing really stood out. Other than that nothing else really surprised me.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Jjb5476&diff=108964User:Jjb54762013-10-27T02:46:13Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
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<div>==Blogs==<br />
<br />
===Blog 8===<br />
A. The Four projects from the AMRI<br />
<br />
'''Thermoplastic laser sintering'''<br />
Using a crushed thermoplastic powder and using the selective laser sintering technque to 3D print <br />
<br />
'''Open Sourced DLP Printer'''<br />
Creating an open sourced printer that uses UV light to cure a photopolymer resin.<br />
<br />
'''Ink Jet Printing bacteria'''<br />
Refining the ink jet printing technique for use in printing bacteria<br />
<br />
'''Cell Struder for Synthetic Studies'''<br />
Using a syringe to print cell structures.<br />
<br />
They all have important values the two biological printer could be of important value bacuase we already have plastic printers but no real good way of printing biological materials.<br />
<br />
I feel like we ccould do our own studies into different methods of printing like selective laser sintering, digital light projection, stereolithography and many more. We currently only use fused filament fabrication and diversifying our printers could allow for future studies into a wider variety of topics. We could also look into modfying the printers to handlke a wider variety of materials.<br />
<br />
B. Adjastives to describe the class<br />
*Replicating<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_%28hobbyist%29 Hacking]<br />
<br />
C. acronyms for the class<br />
<br />
LORE Lab ('''L'''earning '''O'''pen Sourced '''R'''esearch and '''E'''ducation)<br />
<br />
ORDER Lab ('''O'''pen sourced '''R'''esearch '''D'''esign '''E'''ducation and '''R'''eplication)<br />
<br />
RELIEF Lab ('''R'''esearch '''E'''ducation and '''L'''earning in '''E'''ffecctive '''F'''abrication)<br />
<br />
HELP Lab ('''H'''acking '''E'''ducation and '''L'''earning '''P'''rototyping)<br />
<br />
===Blog 7===<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/watch-3-d-printer-make-pizza Pizza Printer]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-05/nasa-funding-3-d-printer-thatll-make-pizza 3D printing Food]'''<br />
<br />
This article is about a 3d printer that can make pizzas made by systems and Materials Research Corporation. <br />
The major hope to this article is the future ability to 3D print food. With the ability to 3D print food the entire food service industry would be affected. With the new technology a new type of vending machine could be created to serve a wide variety of hot food. A home version would allow for people to program in their food choices and have their meals ready for them when they arrive home or get up. The ability to create good food on a printer would allow for many people to have a healthier and a more balanced diet at a lower cost. The possibilities are unlimited with a good 3D printer that can handle food. The hype from this article the current state of printing food. From this article the 3D printer used dough, ketchup and cream cheese to make a gross pizza. Their is also a lot of future problem to that need to be solved for the ability to 3D print for to be mainstream. The major problems are the ability to properly heat the food, the ability to store the food components for extended periods of time, and the ability to quickly make the food. With foods that need be cooked would the printer make the food already cooked and then heat them or make the food then cook it completely, with some uncooked for you could have sanitation issues. Food gos bad how long would the food components last before they need to be used of thrown out. No one wants to wait a long time for food so the printers would have to be fast. There is great potential in the future of food printing but for now the hype for outweighs the hope.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 6===<br />
<br />
In my blog 5, I didn't point out the distinction between copyrighted and patented objects. I think [[user:Med5342#Blog_5 | Matt]] did a great job of pointing out the difference between two from a useful and artistic view. <br />
<br />
[[User:Ian_Beavers#Blog_.235 | Ian]] did a good job of pointing out how the copyright and patent laws are different from country to country. He also pointed out how some countries don't have any copyright laws like China. <br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 5===<br />
<br />
The nude model, the split skull, and the exclamation point from my first blog both have copyright elements to them . They are creative objects with no useful purpose.other than to be displayed. I feel like the nude model and split skull could easily defend any challenges since they are unique. The exclamation point on the other hand I feel would have hard time with a challenge since it appears to be a generic design that has been done before The raspberry pi from my first blog is a case of a used copyrighted design since it is a copy of the Nintendo NES,<br />
<br />
'''Good Examples of Copyrighted works'''<br />
<br />
From Brandon’s blog: <br />
The Dead Space marker<br />
<br />
From Austin’s Blog:<br />
The F/A 18 marker<br />
<br />
From Brandon L’s Blog:<br />
The Gnu Logo key ring<br />
<br />
From Steven’s Blog:<br />
The Tardis Raperberry Pi case<br />
<br />
From Quinn’s Blog:<br />
The Yoda’s Head statue<br />
<br />
From Patrick's Blog:<br />
The NES pi case<br />
<br />
From Madeline's Blog:<br />
The Micky Mouse Statue<br />
<br />
People might be interested in licensing non-copyrighted material for two main reasons. The first being that they want to protect themselves from legal troubles in future. With the license it stops the company from suing them in the future if copyright laws change. The second reason is show that want to be part of the creative culture. A good example of this is the creative commons license. People use the license to show other people that they allow other people to modify and distribute evolutions of their designs<br />
<br />
The writer seems surprised that someone issues a takedown notice to thingiverse. With how aggressively companies protect their copyrighted and patented work, it was just a matter of time until some filled a takedown notice. He also sounded surprised someone issued a takedown notice to a “community typically committed to sharing ideas.” Youtube was created for this purpose, torrents are used by people to distribute their open source software, but if someone sued or filed a takedown notice no one would be surprised. <br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 4===<br />
<br />
The video talked about how arduino and reprap give away their product and make money from other sources. This allows them to get their product into more people’s hands, than if they charged. This is a common business model for open source products. Since its open sourced people can look through software source code or hardware blue prints and make modifications. This business model is like the one used by Android and Linux. I think this model has potential because other people can look and make modifications and release it. This can be seen with Linux operating systems, people have taken them and added new features, interfaces and other stuff and released it for other people to use like [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu], [http://www.linuxmint.com/ Linux Mint], [http://www.debian.org/ Debian], and [http://www.redhat.com/products/enterprise-linux/ Red Hat]. On the Android side there are many custom aftermarket android operating systems available for people to download and put on their device to get stock android, new features, and remove carrier bloat ware. Major examples are [http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ Cyanogenmod], [http://aokp.co/ AOKP], [https://github.com/TheCollective AOCP], and [https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts Paranoid Android].<br />
<br />
===Blog 3===<br />
<br />
<br />
Reading other students blogs I came across some that had some blogs and layouts that I really liked, some on the other hand had bits I didn't like or really annoyed me. These are some of the blogs that I liked and didn't like.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Avl5279 | Abbie Letts]]'''<br />
<br />
I really liked how he laid out his blog, with the different tabs. The tabs gave his blog a very unique feel to it. I also liked this inclusion of the about me section. Other students have an about me section but this one says a lot more about the person, but it also gives a little too much info about. All this information seems to be just too much.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Dgdwazzaaa | Dimitar Dimitrov]]'''<br />
<br />
I liked how he put his blog 1 into a table. This gives his blog a cleaner look than other students. With some blog one posts the pictures are on the right side, this can lead to some confusion over which picture goes with section. The table clears up these issues with all the pictures on the right side.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Crosby Owens | Crosby Owens]]'''<br />
<br />
On his blog 2 his response was all on one line for each response. This forced you to scroll to see all of it. It really should be in paragraph format for easy reading. It also had a box around the part of the text. This doesn't have any purpose that I can see. It would be best to remove it .<br />
<!-- Comment Sorry about that it was a weird error from trying to indent my paragraphs took me a while to figure it out. --><br />
<br />
'''[[User:Med5342 | Matt Digel]] and [[User:MadelineRoche | Madeline Roche]]'''<br />
<br />
I didn't like that fact that they have added titles before any actual information. This makes the blog feel incomplete and unfinished, like they have only done part of the actual assignment. It would be best to just remove them and add them as the blogs are completed. Madeline Roche’s also has some weird stuff going on in the extra sections that should just be removed<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Conraider | Ryan Conrad]]'''<br />
<br />
I feel that his blog 2 is very lacking, it is only a two line response. He should expand on what he has some more. He should give more detail about why he likes working on the electronics and if anything about them he would like to change to add more features, making them more efficient, or simpler to assemble.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Patman | Patrick Mangan]]''' <br />
<br />
He really needs to add a response to blog 2. His blog other than that is fine but with blog 2 due last week it really should be added by now.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Hamednano | Hamed Lashkari]]'''<br />
<br />
It kind of annoyed me to see the inconsistencies with the titles of the blogs. He has Blog 1 and then Blog Number Two, and this is just really annoying to me.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Llf5095 | Leo Funk]]'''<br />
<br />
In his blog 1 he had all the links at the bottom under the title of links. These should be included in the response. He should either add the link their or add a link to the links at the bottom, the first choice is the easier and better looking of the two.<br />
<br />
===Blog 2===<br />
<br />
'''Building a 3D printer'''<br />
<br />
:It's interesting to finish building a 3D printer. It takes skills from many different fields to build the printer, add the electronics, and fine tune the printer. Taking the work that someone else has already started and analyzing it to see what needs to be done, what can be fine tuned, and seeing if any changes that be made. Then taking their progress and finishing and fine tuning it. This teaches skills that can be valuable to people when they move into their professional careers. When in a professional career you will not always be on a project from start to finish. Sometimes you have to come in after a project has started to finish it or have to start a the project but can't finish it.<br />
<br />
'''Solar Powered 3D printer with tablet interface'''<br />
:An interesting project would be a solar powered 3D printer. This would start with analyzing the power usage of the printer, then finding a method for collecting and storing the power, creating a design to hold the solar panels and batteries, and wiring the printer to the new power supply. What would be more interesting is to see if it was possible to connect a tablet to the printer to replace the computer. This would make the entire printer more portable, instead of taking a monitor, keyboard and mouse you would take the tablet. To attach the tablet the printer, the printer design would need to be modified to hold the tablet or find a way to wirelessly control the printer from the tablet. For the interface a tablet version would need to be found, if none could be found then a way to make the current interface function on the tablet would need to be found. The benefits of having the computer on the printer itself would be easy portability you would just take the entire printing unit. The printer would also have a neater appearance that would make the printer look more professional. The biggest downside would be since tablets don't have USB ports a new method for wirelessly loading the designs would have to be used. It would be interesting to take the printer to a busy section of campus and set it down and just start printing. This would attract more public interest to the 3D printing community and possibilities of 3D printers.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 1===<br />
<br />
'''Something Beautiful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129459 nude model] is called Nude panther V2 by Fanasygraph. The sculpture is detailed and looks like an expensive piece of art someone would buy from an art gallary.<br />
<br />
'''Something Strange'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129038 split skull] by XXRDESIGNS is really strange. To see the face peeling away and revealing the skull is very strage. It loomks like something that would be sitting on a mad scientist's desk.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useless'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:141473 exclamation mark] by peterfo is useless. It's just and exclamation mark that sits on a flat surface. I don't any possible uses for this other than a decoration.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:142595 Smartphone Dock] by rubb3rtoe is something I would find useful. In my room I have no night stand and at night I have to leave my phone all the way across the room to charge. With this I could charge my phone in the outlet by my bed and still have access to use it.<br />
<br />
'''Best Raspberry Pi Case'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:123660 case] by TBSkinner has alot of potential to be cool. The mini NES holds the Raspberry Pi and allows the front cartigde slot to give access to the SD card. The only problem is with the lack of outputs in the back.<br />
<br />
'''Any Surprises?'''<br />
<br />
:The only thing that surpised me was how all the raspberry pi cases seemed very generic. To me they all kind of looked alike and nothing really stood out. Other than that nothing else really surprised me.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Jjb5476&diff=108963User:Jjb54762013-10-27T02:45:20Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Blogs==<br />
<br />
===Blog 8===<br />
A. The Four projects from the AMRI<br />
<br />
'''Thermoplastic laser sintering'''<br />
Using a crushed thermoplastic powder and using the selective laser sintering technque to 3D print <br />
<br />
'''Open Sourced DLP Printer'''<br />
Creating an open sourced printer that uses UV light to cure a photopolymer resin.<br />
<br />
'''Ink Jet Printing bacteria'''<br />
Refining the ink jet printing technique for use in printing bacteria<br />
<br />
'''Cell Struder for Synthetic Studies'''<br />
Using a syringe to print cell structures.<br />
<br />
They all have important values the two biological printer could be of important value bacuase we already have plastic printers but no real good way of printing biological materials.<br />
<br />
I feel like we ccould do our own studies into different methods of printing like selective laser sintering, digital light projection, stereolithography and many more. We currently only use fused filament fabrication and diversifying our printers could allow for future studies into a wider variety of topics. We could also look into modfying the printers to handlke a wider variety of materials.<br />
<br />
B. Adjastives to describe the class<br />
*Replicating<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_%28hobbyist%29 Hacking]<br />
<br />
C. acronyms for the class<br />
<br />
Penn State LORE Lab ('''L'''earning '''O'''pen Sourced '''R'''esearch and '''E'''ducation)<br />
<br />
Penn State ORDER Lab ('''O'''pen sourced '''R'''esearch '''D'''esign '''E'''ducation and '''R'''eplication)<br />
<br />
Penn State RELIEF Lab ('''R'''esearch '''E'''ducation and '''L'''earning in '''E'''ffecctive '''F'''abrication)<br />
<br />
Penn State HELP Lab ('''H'''acking '''E'''ducation and '''L'''earning '''P'''rototyping)<br />
<br />
===Blog 7===<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/watch-3-d-printer-make-pizza Pizza Printer]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-05/nasa-funding-3-d-printer-thatll-make-pizza 3D printing Food]'''<br />
<br />
This article is about a 3d printer that can make pizzas made by systems and Materials Research Corporation. <br />
The major hope to this article is the future ability to 3D print food. With the ability to 3D print food the entire food service industry would be affected. With the new technology a new type of vending machine could be created to serve a wide variety of hot food. A home version would allow for people to program in their food choices and have their meals ready for them when they arrive home or get up. The ability to create good food on a printer would allow for many people to have a healthier and a more balanced diet at a lower cost. The possibilities are unlimited with a good 3D printer that can handle food. The hype from this article the current state of printing food. From this article the 3D printer used dough, ketchup and cream cheese to make a gross pizza. Their is also a lot of future problem to that need to be solved for the ability to 3D print for to be mainstream. The major problems are the ability to properly heat the food, the ability to store the food components for extended periods of time, and the ability to quickly make the food. With foods that need be cooked would the printer make the food already cooked and then heat them or make the food then cook it completely, with some uncooked for you could have sanitation issues. Food gos bad how long would the food components last before they need to be used of thrown out. No one wants to wait a long time for food so the printers would have to be fast. There is great potential in the future of food printing but for now the hype for outweighs the hope.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 6===<br />
<br />
In my blog 5, I didn't point out the distinction between copyrighted and patented objects. I think [[user:Med5342#Blog_5 | Matt]] did a great job of pointing out the difference between two from a useful and artistic view. <br />
<br />
[[User:Ian_Beavers#Blog_.235 | Ian]] did a good job of pointing out how the copyright and patent laws are different from country to country. He also pointed out how some countries don't have any copyright laws like China. <br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 5===<br />
<br />
The nude model, the split skull, and the exclamation point from my first blog both have copyright elements to them . They are creative objects with no useful purpose.other than to be displayed. I feel like the nude model and split skull could easily defend any challenges since they are unique. The exclamation point on the other hand I feel would have hard time with a challenge since it appears to be a generic design that has been done before The raspberry pi from my first blog is a case of a used copyrighted design since it is a copy of the Nintendo NES,<br />
<br />
'''Good Examples of Copyrighted works'''<br />
<br />
From Brandon’s blog: <br />
The Dead Space marker<br />
<br />
From Austin’s Blog:<br />
The F/A 18 marker<br />
<br />
From Brandon L’s Blog:<br />
The Gnu Logo key ring<br />
<br />
From Steven’s Blog:<br />
The Tardis Raperberry Pi case<br />
<br />
From Quinn’s Blog:<br />
The Yoda’s Head statue<br />
<br />
From Patrick's Blog:<br />
The NES pi case<br />
<br />
From Madeline's Blog:<br />
The Micky Mouse Statue<br />
<br />
People might be interested in licensing non-copyrighted material for two main reasons. The first being that they want to protect themselves from legal troubles in future. With the license it stops the company from suing them in the future if copyright laws change. The second reason is show that want to be part of the creative culture. A good example of this is the creative commons license. People use the license to show other people that they allow other people to modify and distribute evolutions of their designs<br />
<br />
The writer seems surprised that someone issues a takedown notice to thingiverse. With how aggressively companies protect their copyrighted and patented work, it was just a matter of time until some filled a takedown notice. He also sounded surprised someone issued a takedown notice to a “community typically committed to sharing ideas.” Youtube was created for this purpose, torrents are used by people to distribute their open source software, but if someone sued or filed a takedown notice no one would be surprised. <br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 4===<br />
<br />
The video talked about how arduino and reprap give away their product and make money from other sources. This allows them to get their product into more people’s hands, than if they charged. This is a common business model for open source products. Since its open sourced people can look through software source code or hardware blue prints and make modifications. This business model is like the one used by Android and Linux. I think this model has potential because other people can look and make modifications and release it. This can be seen with Linux operating systems, people have taken them and added new features, interfaces and other stuff and released it for other people to use like [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu], [http://www.linuxmint.com/ Linux Mint], [http://www.debian.org/ Debian], and [http://www.redhat.com/products/enterprise-linux/ Red Hat]. On the Android side there are many custom aftermarket android operating systems available for people to download and put on their device to get stock android, new features, and remove carrier bloat ware. Major examples are [http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ Cyanogenmod], [http://aokp.co/ AOKP], [https://github.com/TheCollective AOCP], and [https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts Paranoid Android].<br />
<br />
===Blog 3===<br />
<br />
<br />
Reading other students blogs I came across some that had some blogs and layouts that I really liked, some on the other hand had bits I didn't like or really annoyed me. These are some of the blogs that I liked and didn't like.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Avl5279 | Abbie Letts]]'''<br />
<br />
I really liked how he laid out his blog, with the different tabs. The tabs gave his blog a very unique feel to it. I also liked this inclusion of the about me section. Other students have an about me section but this one says a lot more about the person, but it also gives a little too much info about. All this information seems to be just too much.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Dgdwazzaaa | Dimitar Dimitrov]]'''<br />
<br />
I liked how he put his blog 1 into a table. This gives his blog a cleaner look than other students. With some blog one posts the pictures are on the right side, this can lead to some confusion over which picture goes with section. The table clears up these issues with all the pictures on the right side.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Crosby Owens | Crosby Owens]]'''<br />
<br />
On his blog 2 his response was all on one line for each response. This forced you to scroll to see all of it. It really should be in paragraph format for easy reading. It also had a box around the part of the text. This doesn't have any purpose that I can see. It would be best to remove it .<br />
<!-- Comment Sorry about that it was a weird error from trying to indent my paragraphs took me a while to figure it out. --><br />
<br />
'''[[User:Med5342 | Matt Digel]] and [[User:MadelineRoche | Madeline Roche]]'''<br />
<br />
I didn't like that fact that they have added titles before any actual information. This makes the blog feel incomplete and unfinished, like they have only done part of the actual assignment. It would be best to just remove them and add them as the blogs are completed. Madeline Roche’s also has some weird stuff going on in the extra sections that should just be removed<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Conraider | Ryan Conrad]]'''<br />
<br />
I feel that his blog 2 is very lacking, it is only a two line response. He should expand on what he has some more. He should give more detail about why he likes working on the electronics and if anything about them he would like to change to add more features, making them more efficient, or simpler to assemble.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Patman | Patrick Mangan]]''' <br />
<br />
He really needs to add a response to blog 2. His blog other than that is fine but with blog 2 due last week it really should be added by now.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Hamednano | Hamed Lashkari]]'''<br />
<br />
It kind of annoyed me to see the inconsistencies with the titles of the blogs. He has Blog 1 and then Blog Number Two, and this is just really annoying to me.<br />
<br />
'''[[User:Llf5095 | Leo Funk]]'''<br />
<br />
In his blog 1 he had all the links at the bottom under the title of links. These should be included in the response. He should either add the link their or add a link to the links at the bottom, the first choice is the easier and better looking of the two.<br />
<br />
===Blog 2===<br />
<br />
'''Building a 3D printer'''<br />
<br />
:It's interesting to finish building a 3D printer. It takes skills from many different fields to build the printer, add the electronics, and fine tune the printer. Taking the work that someone else has already started and analyzing it to see what needs to be done, what can be fine tuned, and seeing if any changes that be made. Then taking their progress and finishing and fine tuning it. This teaches skills that can be valuable to people when they move into their professional careers. When in a professional career you will not always be on a project from start to finish. Sometimes you have to come in after a project has started to finish it or have to start a the project but can't finish it.<br />
<br />
'''Solar Powered 3D printer with tablet interface'''<br />
:An interesting project would be a solar powered 3D printer. This would start with analyzing the power usage of the printer, then finding a method for collecting and storing the power, creating a design to hold the solar panels and batteries, and wiring the printer to the new power supply. What would be more interesting is to see if it was possible to connect a tablet to the printer to replace the computer. This would make the entire printer more portable, instead of taking a monitor, keyboard and mouse you would take the tablet. To attach the tablet the printer, the printer design would need to be modified to hold the tablet or find a way to wirelessly control the printer from the tablet. For the interface a tablet version would need to be found, if none could be found then a way to make the current interface function on the tablet would need to be found. The benefits of having the computer on the printer itself would be easy portability you would just take the entire printing unit. The printer would also have a neater appearance that would make the printer look more professional. The biggest downside would be since tablets don't have USB ports a new method for wirelessly loading the designs would have to be used. It would be interesting to take the printer to a busy section of campus and set it down and just start printing. This would attract more public interest to the 3D printing community and possibilities of 3D printers.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Blog 1===<br />
<br />
'''Something Beautiful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129459 nude model] is called Nude panther V2 by Fanasygraph. The sculpture is detailed and looks like an expensive piece of art someone would buy from an art gallary.<br />
<br />
'''Something Strange'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129038 split skull] by XXRDESIGNS is really strange. To see the face peeling away and revealing the skull is very strage. It loomks like something that would be sitting on a mad scientist's desk.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useless'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:141473 exclamation mark] by peterfo is useless. It's just and exclamation mark that sits on a flat surface. I don't any possible uses for this other than a decoration.<br />
<br />
'''Something Useful'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:142595 Smartphone Dock] by rubb3rtoe is something I would find useful. In my room I have no night stand and at night I have to leave my phone all the way across the room to charge. With this I could charge my phone in the outlet by my bed and still have access to use it.<br />
<br />
'''Best Raspberry Pi Case'''<br />
<br />
:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:123660 case] by TBSkinner has alot of potential to be cool. The mini NES holds the Raspberry Pi and allows the front cartigde slot to give access to the SD card. The only problem is with the lack of outputs in the back.<br />
<br />
'''Any Surprises?'''<br />
<br />
:The only thing that surpised me was how all the raspberry pi cases seemed very generic. To me they all kind of looked alike and nothing really stood out. Other than that nothing else really surprised me.</div>Jjb5476https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Jjb5476&diff=108962User:Jjb54762013-10-27T02:32:11Z<p>Jjb5476: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Blogs==<br />
<br />
===Blog 8===<br />
A. The Four projects from the AMRI<br />
<br />
'''Thermoplastic laser sintering'''<br />
Using a crushed thermoplastic powder and using the selective laser sintering technque to 3D print <br />
<br />
'''Open Sourced DLP Printer'''<br />
Creating an open sourced printer that uses UV light to cure a photopolymer resin.<br />
<br />
'''Ink Jet Printing bacteria'''<br />
Refining the ink jet printing technique for use in printing bacteria<br />
<br />
'''Cell Struder for Synthetic Studies'''<br />
Using a syringe to print cell structures.<br />
<br />
They all have important values the two biological printer could be of important value bacuase we already have plastic printers but no real good way of printing biological materials.<br />
<br />
I feel like we ccould do our own studies into different methods of printing like selective laser sintering, digital light projection, stereolithography and many more. We currently only use fused filament fabrication and diversifying our printers could allow for future studies into a wider variety of topics. We could also look into modfying the printers to handlke a wider variety of materials.<br />
<br />
B. Adjastives to describe the class<br />
*Replicating<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_%28hobbyist%29 Hacking]<br />
<br />
C. acronyms for the class<br />
<br />
Penn State LORE Lab ('''L'''earning '''O'''pen Sourced '''R'''esearch and '''E'''ducation)<br />
<br />
Penn State ORDER Lab ('''O'''pen sourced '''R'''esearch '''D'''esign '''E'''ducation and '''R'''eplication)<br />
<br />
Penn State RELIEF Lab ('''R'''esearch '''E'''ducation and '''L'''earning in '''E'''ffecctive '''F'''abrication)<br />
<br />
===Blog 7===<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/watch-3-d-printer-make-pizza Pizza Printer]'''<br />
<br />
'''[http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-05/nasa-funding-3-d-printer-thatll-make-pizza 3D printing Food]'''<br />
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This article is about a 3d printer that can make pizzas made by systems and Materials Research Corporation. <br />
The major hope to this article is the future ability to 3D print food. With the ability to 3D print food the entire food service industry would be affected. With the new technology a new type of vending machine could be created to serve a wide variety of hot food. A home version would allow for people to program in their food choices and have their meals ready for them when they arrive home or get up. The ability to create good food on a printer would allow for many people to have a healthier and a more balanced diet at a lower cost. The possibilities are unlimited with a good 3D printer that can handle food. The hype from this article the current state of printing food. From this article the 3D printer used dough, ketchup and cream cheese to make a gross pizza. Their is also a lot of future problem to that need to be solved for the ability to 3D print for to be mainstream. The major problems are the ability to properly heat the food, the ability to store the food components for extended periods of time, and the ability to quickly make the food. With foods that need be cooked would the printer make the food already cooked and then heat them or make the food then cook it completely, with some uncooked for you could have sanitation issues. Food gos bad how long would the food components last before they need to be used of thrown out. No one wants to wait a long time for food so the printers would have to be fast. There is great potential in the future of food printing but for now the hype for outweighs the hope.<br />
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===Blog 6===<br />
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In my blog 5, I didn't point out the distinction between copyrighted and patented objects. I think [[user:Med5342#Blog_5 | Matt]] did a great job of pointing out the difference between two from a useful and artistic view. <br />
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[[User:Ian_Beavers#Blog_.235 | Ian]] did a good job of pointing out how the copyright and patent laws are different from country to country. He also pointed out how some countries don't have any copyright laws like China. <br />
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===Blog 5===<br />
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The nude model, the split skull, and the exclamation point from my first blog both have copyright elements to them . They are creative objects with no useful purpose.other than to be displayed. I feel like the nude model and split skull could easily defend any challenges since they are unique. The exclamation point on the other hand I feel would have hard time with a challenge since it appears to be a generic design that has been done before The raspberry pi from my first blog is a case of a used copyrighted design since it is a copy of the Nintendo NES,<br />
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'''Good Examples of Copyrighted works'''<br />
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From Brandon’s blog: <br />
The Dead Space marker<br />
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From Austin’s Blog:<br />
The F/A 18 marker<br />
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From Brandon L’s Blog:<br />
The Gnu Logo key ring<br />
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From Steven’s Blog:<br />
The Tardis Raperberry Pi case<br />
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From Quinn’s Blog:<br />
The Yoda’s Head statue<br />
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From Patrick's Blog:<br />
The NES pi case<br />
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From Madeline's Blog:<br />
The Micky Mouse Statue<br />
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People might be interested in licensing non-copyrighted material for two main reasons. The first being that they want to protect themselves from legal troubles in future. With the license it stops the company from suing them in the future if copyright laws change. The second reason is show that want to be part of the creative culture. A good example of this is the creative commons license. People use the license to show other people that they allow other people to modify and distribute evolutions of their designs<br />
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The writer seems surprised that someone issues a takedown notice to thingiverse. With how aggressively companies protect their copyrighted and patented work, it was just a matter of time until some filled a takedown notice. He also sounded surprised someone issued a takedown notice to a “community typically committed to sharing ideas.” Youtube was created for this purpose, torrents are used by people to distribute their open source software, but if someone sued or filed a takedown notice no one would be surprised. <br />
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===Blog 4===<br />
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The video talked about how arduino and reprap give away their product and make money from other sources. This allows them to get their product into more people’s hands, than if they charged. This is a common business model for open source products. Since its open sourced people can look through software source code or hardware blue prints and make modifications. This business model is like the one used by Android and Linux. I think this model has potential because other people can look and make modifications and release it. This can be seen with Linux operating systems, people have taken them and added new features, interfaces and other stuff and released it for other people to use like [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu], [http://www.linuxmint.com/ Linux Mint], [http://www.debian.org/ Debian], and [http://www.redhat.com/products/enterprise-linux/ Red Hat]. On the Android side there are many custom aftermarket android operating systems available for people to download and put on their device to get stock android, new features, and remove carrier bloat ware. Major examples are [http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ Cyanogenmod], [http://aokp.co/ AOKP], [https://github.com/TheCollective AOCP], and [https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts Paranoid Android].<br />
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===Blog 3===<br />
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Reading other students blogs I came across some that had some blogs and layouts that I really liked, some on the other hand had bits I didn't like or really annoyed me. These are some of the blogs that I liked and didn't like.<br />
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'''[[User:Avl5279 | Abbie Letts]]'''<br />
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I really liked how he laid out his blog, with the different tabs. The tabs gave his blog a very unique feel to it. I also liked this inclusion of the about me section. Other students have an about me section but this one says a lot more about the person, but it also gives a little too much info about. All this information seems to be just too much.<br />
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'''[[User:Dgdwazzaaa | Dimitar Dimitrov]]'''<br />
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I liked how he put his blog 1 into a table. This gives his blog a cleaner look than other students. With some blog one posts the pictures are on the right side, this can lead to some confusion over which picture goes with section. The table clears up these issues with all the pictures on the right side.<br />
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'''[[User:Crosby Owens | Crosby Owens]]'''<br />
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On his blog 2 his response was all on one line for each response. This forced you to scroll to see all of it. It really should be in paragraph format for easy reading. It also had a box around the part of the text. This doesn't have any purpose that I can see. It would be best to remove it .<br />
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'''[[User:Med5342 | Matt Digel]] and [[User:MadelineRoche | Madeline Roche]]'''<br />
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I didn't like that fact that they have added titles before any actual information. This makes the blog feel incomplete and unfinished, like they have only done part of the actual assignment. It would be best to just remove them and add them as the blogs are completed. Madeline Roche’s also has some weird stuff going on in the extra sections that should just be removed<br />
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'''[[User:Conraider | Ryan Conrad]]'''<br />
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I feel that his blog 2 is very lacking, it is only a two line response. He should expand on what he has some more. He should give more detail about why he likes working on the electronics and if anything about them he would like to change to add more features, making them more efficient, or simpler to assemble.<br />
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'''[[User:Patman | Patrick Mangan]]''' <br />
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He really needs to add a response to blog 2. His blog other than that is fine but with blog 2 due last week it really should be added by now.<br />
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'''[[User:Hamednano | Hamed Lashkari]]'''<br />
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It kind of annoyed me to see the inconsistencies with the titles of the blogs. He has Blog 1 and then Blog Number Two, and this is just really annoying to me.<br />
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'''[[User:Llf5095 | Leo Funk]]'''<br />
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In his blog 1 he had all the links at the bottom under the title of links. These should be included in the response. He should either add the link their or add a link to the links at the bottom, the first choice is the easier and better looking of the two.<br />
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===Blog 2===<br />
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'''Building a 3D printer'''<br />
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:It's interesting to finish building a 3D printer. It takes skills from many different fields to build the printer, add the electronics, and fine tune the printer. Taking the work that someone else has already started and analyzing it to see what needs to be done, what can be fine tuned, and seeing if any changes that be made. Then taking their progress and finishing and fine tuning it. This teaches skills that can be valuable to people when they move into their professional careers. When in a professional career you will not always be on a project from start to finish. Sometimes you have to come in after a project has started to finish it or have to start a the project but can't finish it.<br />
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'''Solar Powered 3D printer with tablet interface'''<br />
:An interesting project would be a solar powered 3D printer. This would start with analyzing the power usage of the printer, then finding a method for collecting and storing the power, creating a design to hold the solar panels and batteries, and wiring the printer to the new power supply. What would be more interesting is to see if it was possible to connect a tablet to the printer to replace the computer. This would make the entire printer more portable, instead of taking a monitor, keyboard and mouse you would take the tablet. To attach the tablet the printer, the printer design would need to be modified to hold the tablet or find a way to wirelessly control the printer from the tablet. For the interface a tablet version would need to be found, if none could be found then a way to make the current interface function on the tablet would need to be found. The benefits of having the computer on the printer itself would be easy portability you would just take the entire printing unit. The printer would also have a neater appearance that would make the printer look more professional. The biggest downside would be since tablets don't have USB ports a new method for wirelessly loading the designs would have to be used. It would be interesting to take the printer to a busy section of campus and set it down and just start printing. This would attract more public interest to the 3D printing community and possibilities of 3D printers.<br />
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===Blog 1===<br />
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'''Something Beautiful'''<br />
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:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129459 nude model] is called Nude panther V2 by Fanasygraph. The sculpture is detailed and looks like an expensive piece of art someone would buy from an art gallary.<br />
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'''Something Strange'''<br />
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:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:129038 split skull] by XXRDESIGNS is really strange. To see the face peeling away and revealing the skull is very strage. It loomks like something that would be sitting on a mad scientist's desk.<br />
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'''Something Useless'''<br />
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:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:141473 exclamation mark] by peterfo is useless. It's just and exclamation mark that sits on a flat surface. I don't any possible uses for this other than a decoration.<br />
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'''Something Useful'''<br />
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:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:142595 Smartphone Dock] by rubb3rtoe is something I would find useful. In my room I have no night stand and at night I have to leave my phone all the way across the room to charge. With this I could charge my phone in the outlet by my bed and still have access to use it.<br />
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'''Best Raspberry Pi Case'''<br />
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:This [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:123660 case] by TBSkinner has alot of potential to be cool. The mini NES holds the Raspberry Pi and allows the front cartigde slot to give access to the SD card. The only problem is with the lack of outputs in the back.<br />
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'''Any Surprises?'''<br />
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:The only thing that surpised me was how all the raspberry pi cases seemed very generic. To me they all kind of looked alike and nothing really stood out. Other than that nothing else really surprised me.</div>Jjb5476