A new second-generation high resolution 3D scanner
has been created by the development team and engineers at Wild Cats 3D based in
the United Kingdom. Offering a Raspberry Pi powered system that is capable of
creating high resolution scans of real-life objects at an affordable price.
The development team explain more about the features
and enhancements of the second generation 3D scanner. “For our MK2 hardware we
simplified the design and moved to duel uprights which substantially improves
scanning accuracy and a belt drive turntable for more accurate and smoother
rotation of the scanned object amongst many other improvements.
Our aim from
day one was to produce a highly accurate 3d scanner that could actually be used
to build and reproduce objects. We have looked at different technology’s such
as lidar and Photogrammetry but if was obvious that these technology’s although
they have the advantage of speed of scan, lack the accuracy required to produce
usable models for 3D Printing. By using line lasers we have achieved a
staggering depth accuracy of 0.05mm.”
With kits available from £ 245 or fully assembled and
tested 3D scanners built ready to use out of the box for £ 595 the new 3D
scanner offers a variety of useful technical specifications :
– On-board Processing Raspberry PI 3B+ (including
wireless connectivity).
– WildCats3D custom controller board.
– Bed size 240mm diameter by 300mm height.
– Unique pan and rotational scanning.
– High resolution Raspberry PI camera v2 8
mega-pixel.
– Use of blue / violet line lasers for better colour
detection.
– Robust modular chassis design.
– Purchased or self printed parts (allowing for easy
upgrades).
– Full (Linux) Raspbian desktop.
– Light-box cover to allow scanning in varied
lighting environments.
– Depth resolution of 0.05mm.
– Pan resolution from 0.05mm.
– Rotational from 0.1 degrees.
For more details and a full list of all available
pledge options jump over to the official crowdfunding campaign page currently
underway on Kickstarter.
