INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Sense™2 3D scanner . You can think of scanning as a sort of physical photography . By scanning a physical object, you can create a 3D digital model . Unlike traditional photography, however, you can use the digital model to return to the physical mode by sending the image to a 3D printer .
WARRANTY No warranties of any kind are created or extended by this publication . 3D Systems warrants that the Sense 3D scanner will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, during the applicable warranty period, when used under the normal conditions described in the documentation provided to you, including the respective User Guide .
RUN THE SENSE SOFTWARE When you installed the Sense software, a shortcut was created on your desktop . Use the shortcut to open the application . NOTE: If the scanner is not connected to your computer, a message will state "Device not connected ." Plug the USB connector for the scanner into the USB port on your computer .
LIGHTING • Different lighting conditions can affect the quality of a scan . The Sense for Intel RealSense 3D scanning application is designed for indoor use, and will work less than optimally in direct sunlight . • Position your subject in a way that will cause as little shadow as possible . You may need to add additional light to reduce shadows .
HOW TO SCAN This section will give you all of the details relevant to scanning, editing, and sharing your model . SCAN MENU BAR File View opens the files you have saved within the application. It presents you with thumbnail previews of each of the OBJ files.
• Use Track Assist - turn on if you intend to use the track assist images that are provided in the Sense Track Assist document, avail- able from the Help Menu . Refer to the section “Sense Track Assist” on page 9 for an overview .
SCAN SETTINGS The application provides the following choices in order to optimize your scan: OBJECT HEAD BODY Object: any item other than a person . Head: a person’s head and shoulders Body: a person’s full body THE SCANNING USER INTERFACE Data within the Scan Volume When an object is contained inside the specified volume, it will appear in full color.
Data Build-up During scanning collected data will appear as “green” snow over top of the object or person . Tracking Indicators If you move too fast or too slow while scanning, a message box will appear instructing you to move slower and the collected scan data on screen will turn yellow .
Ensure that you have 360°-access to the object and that the room is well lit . For guidelines on an optimal scanning environment, refer to the section “Sense Scanning Tips and Tricks” on page Select the type of the object you wish to scan .
Crop Click away from the model to adjust the view If you need to crop your scan, use the cursor to adjust the cropping window around the part of the scan that you want to keep . When you are finished, click Apply to remove the part of the scan that you wish to delete .
Use the Erase tool to remove unwanted portions of your scan . Click and hold the mouse button while moving the cursor over the area you wish to erase, then let go of the mouse button . The unwanted portion will be removed . You can rotate, pan, and zoom the model by clicking outside of it and using either the mouse or view-adjustment gestures .
FINISHING A SCAN Once you are finished scanning and editing your model, click the Finish button at the right of the screen . You will be presented with several options for your model: FINISH SAVE EXPORT FACEBOOK SKETCHFAB PRINT Save To save your scan to your computer, click Save.
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Specification Value Supported operating systems Windows 10® 64-bit Maximum power consumption 5 .0 VDC Min: 0 .2 m x 0 .2 m x 0 .2 m Scan volume Max: 2 m x 2 m x 2 m Dimensions 17.8 cm x 12.9 cm x 3.3 cm Min: 0 .45 m...