3D Scanner

Makerscanner

Flat color background. Camera is fixed distance from background. Makerscanner is taped down Makerscanner software - Latest as of 3/30/13

Pros

• Color point cloud in mesh
• Works well for small objects
• High resolution

Cons

• Can't scan all sides at once
• Needs stitching of multiple scans.
• Cleanup of scans needed before usable.

123Catch Web App Photos

Scan of bottle on white background. Photos taken with Canon Rebel T2i. Used flash despite recommendations to get decent lighting.

Tips

• Try to make sure photos overlap.
• Don't use a flat background
• Try laying string around the object or hanging it!

Pros

Can use any camera, no special app needed

Cons

Website takes a while to process

123Catch iOS App

Tried same scan with Photos and with app

Tips

• Be able to rotate around your object easily.
• Even distribution of lighting
• Non moving object
• Non reflective object
• X after scan = broken

Pros

• Outside/sunny works well

Cons

• Many Many... times the scan just won't work
• Little to no success with Ipad. Iphone app worked well.

ReconstructMe

White background Kinect at 3-4 feet from surface.

Tips

Likes contrast and area to be well lit.

Pros

• Works well for large objects
• Produces PLY
• User can move slowly to make a complete 3D scan.
• Would support turn table.

Cons

• Limited free version. Inserts spheres into model. Can clean up with Meshlab.
• Must stay in optimal range when moving

Skanect

Scanned Josh. Was able to rotate him around to get a full body scan

Tips

• Distance away (3ft). Use preview and look at that to line things up.
• Move slow when turning

Pros

• Overlays texture on live scan

Cons

• Free only lets you export 5000 faces.
• Interface is a little confusing.
• Small objects bad