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Summary of Contents for Mantis Vision F6 SMART Echo
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Page 1: User Guide
F6 SMART™ Echo Volumetric Handheld Camera User Guide Revision: 0.1 For Echo™ Software Version: 1.2.0 Printed on: April 16, 2018 Confidential... -
Page 2: Legal Notice
Mantis Vision Ltd. or any third party. Any use of Mantis Vision Ltd.-owned trademark may not be made without the prior written authorization of Mantis Vision Ltd.. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Additional Safety and Precautions ................14 Chapter 3 3D Scanning Technology Overview ..............16 3D Scanning Technology ....................16 Mantis Vision’s 3D Scanning Technology ..............17 How does it Work? ........................18 The F6 SMART™ Handheld 3D Camera ............... 19 F6 SMART™ System Dataflow ..................... 20 The Echo™... - Page 4 Table of Contents Calibration Files’ Repository ....................... 41 Uploading the Files ........................41 Chapter 7 Echo™ Software – Main Screen ..............44 Foreword ........................44 The Main Menu Bar ..................... 45 Overview of the Main Screen – Gallery View ............45 Main Screen –...
- Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter 10 Starting a New Project ..................59 Foreword ........................59 Creating a New Project ....................59 Start/Stop Recording ....................60 Exporting a Project ....................... 61 Exporting as an MVX ....................62 Exporting a Point Cloud ....................62 Export MP4 ........................
- Page 6 Table of Contents Free Draw ........................74 Cylinder ......................... 74 Invert…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….74 Accuracy ........................75 Range……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………75 Deselect ........................76 Undo/Redo ........................76 Delete Selection ......................77 Original Colors ......................77 Chapter 15 Scan Viewer - Timeline .................78 Foreword ........................78 Single Frame ......................... 78 Shadow Frame ......................
- Page 7 Table of Contents Delete small Segments ....................86 Split Segments ......................86 Group……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………87 group hierarchy – image (only) ....................87 Group tab management ....................87 Merge Groups ....................... 88 Merge segments within Groups .................. 88 Manual registration...................... 89 Automatic ........................90 Global Registration .......................
- Page 8 Table of Contents Export ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………99 Export MVX, MVX mobile, decimated MVX ............. 100 Appendix 1 Comments ....................101 Appendix 2 Terms and Abbreviations................102 Appendix 3 Technical Specifications ................106 F6 SMART™ Camera Hardware Specifications ............106 Power Management in the F6 SMART™ Camera ............ 107 Echo™...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Foreword
3D content. From 3D cameras on mobile devices to professional handheld 3D scanners and engines for OEMs, Mantis Vision’s technology easily transforms objects, places and live people into high resolution 3D digital content, in real-time. - Page 10 ● Data quality for controlling distances and accuracies. ● Flexible integration to 3 -party software based on Mantis Vision’s Dynamic Link Library (DLL) or Software Development Kit (SDK). ● Matching models from different scans. ● Multiple interfaces – tablet/laptop/Virtual Reality (VR).
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Page 11: Intended Audience
Accessibility to difficult locations. Intended Audience This F6 SMART™ User Guide document was developed for end-users of Mantis Vision’s F6 SMART™ Camera and its associated Echo™ software. Document Overview This document is built out of five (5) major parts: Chapter 1 –... -
Page 12: Conventions Used In This Document
Foreword Conventions used in this Document ● Wherever applicable, Tips are provided within the text, to draw attention to some practical aspects of doing things. For example: TIP: This icon points out useful information that does not affect the integrity of your system. ●... -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Laser Safety Precautions
Laser Safety Precautions General The Mantis Vision’s F6 SMART™ Camera is designed and built to comply with the American standard for laser products Title 21 CFR, 1040.10 and the International standard for laser products IEC60825-1:2014 (Third Edition) as a Class 1 laser product based on Class 4 lasers. -
Page 14: Classification Labels
Additional Safety and Precautions The Mantis Vision’s F6 SMART™ Camera comprises a small video camera receiver and a light emitter (projector). These are mounted at the ends of an anodized aluminum dowel, fitted with an ergonomic hand grip. - Page 15 Remember that Mantis Vision’s laser emits NIR light, which is not visible to the human eye. If you cannot see it or feel it, it does not mean that it is not potentially hazardous if misused!!! F6 SMART™...
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Page 16: 3D Scanning Technology Overview
3D Scanning Technology Overview Chapter 3 3D Scanning Technology Overview 3D Scanning Technology Three-Dimensional (3D) scanners are devices which analyze real-world objects (or environments) to collect data on their shape and appearance (e.g. color, texture, etc.). The collected data can be used for: ●... -
Page 17: Mantis Vision's 3D Scanning Technology
Scanning an entire field of view in a fraction of a second reduces or eliminates the problem of distortion from motion. Other Mantis Vision Ltd. systems are also capable of scanning moving objects in real- time. -
Page 18: How Does It Work
(projector) used. The system acquires the scene’s depth by projecting invisible (infrared) light onto the environment through a mask containing one of Mantis Vision’s proprietary patterns. Figure 1 – The Principle of Active Triangulation This projected and distinctly-marked infrared light reflects from the surface of the scene and absorbed by both the color and depth cameras. -
Page 19: The F6 Smart™ Handheld 3D Camera
Figure 2 – The F6 SMART™ Handheld 3D Camera The Projector casts IR light (850nm in wavelength) onto the scene through a slide (mask) containing Mantis Vision’s patented single-coded pattern. The F6 SMART™ Camera has a working range of 60 cm to 4 m (24 " to 160"). -
Page 20: F6 Smart™ System Dataflow
3D Scanning Technology Overview The F6 SMART™ Camera has one socket (the power and communication connector) that allows users to either connect it to a USB 3.0 port of the workstation, or charge its battery by using a Power-Supply / Charger source. The scanned images are stored on the workstation. -
Page 21: The Echo™ Software
Dimensions from the captured scenes can also be extracted using the advanced measurement tool included in the software package. The Echo™ Software Mantis Vision’s Echo™ software optimizes the core sensing technology, by offering a full 3D processing pipeline. This solution addresses depth sensing and processing needs such as auto-calibration, high-quality registration, segmentation, Virtual-Reality / Mixed-Reality (VR/MR) shading, and even data compression and streaming. -
Page 22: Chapter 4 The F6 Smart™ Kit
The F6 SMART™ Kit Chapter 4 The F6 SMART™ Kit The F6 SMART™ System is shipped in a rugged plastic shipping case formed to contain: ● One (1) F6 SMART™ Camera ● One (1) special USB cable ● One (1) USB Disk-on-Key Flash Drive ●... - Page 23 The F6 SMART™ Kit NOTE: The workstation (laptop) is not an integral part of the F6 SMART™ Kit. Content of the USB Disk-on-Key Flash Drive is detailed in paragraph “Content of the USB Disk-on-Key Flash Drive” on page 24 below. F6 SMART™...
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Page 24: Installation Of Echo™ Software
The Echo™ software is encapsulated in the USB Flash Drive (Disk-on-Key) device included in the F6 SMART™ Kit case (see Figure 4 on page 22 above). Mantis Vision’s website It is suggested to check for availability of a more progressive version. -
Page 25: Installing The Echo™ Software
Installation of Echo™ Software Installing the Echo™ Software NOTE: Prior to the installation of the Echo™ software, verify that the workstation to be used meets the requirements detailed in Table 3 in Appendix 2 on page 102 below) and that the F6 SMART™... - Page 26 Installation of Echo™ Software This Dialog-Box allows manual settings of the folder where the Echo™ software would be installed. The default location is C:\MantisVision\ECHOxxx where xxx is the software version number. NOTE: It is recommended to preserve the default location to ease the support tasks of this product.
- Page 27 Installation of Echo™ Software The “Select Components” Dialog-Box opens: Figure 8 – The “Select Components” Dialog-Box This Dialog-Box allows selection of which components (out of the options’ list) will be installed. ♦ Echo SW FTDI Driver (USB communication chip) are a MUST in this installation.
- Page 28 Installation of Echo™ Software This Dialog-Box creates the program’s shortcuts in Windows’s Start Menu. NOTE: Explanations in this document, from this point onwards, will Echo refer to the Start Menu’s default program name ( ) and folder. In case a different name (or menu folder name) is required, click on the Browse…...
- Page 29 Installation of Echo™ Software The “Select Additional Tasks” Dialog-Box opens: Figure 11 – The “Select Additional Tasks” Dialog-Box This Dialog-Box allows creation of a Desktop Icon and a Quick Launch Icon (in the Task Bar, at the bottom of the screen, between the Windows™ Start Button and the active programs), by marking the relevant check-box in the Dialog-Box.
- Page 30 Installation of Echo™ Software < Back As in previous Dialog-Boxes; the Command-Button is used to invoke a Cancel previous Dialog-Box while the Command-Button is used to terminate the installation process. Install To continue the installation, click on the Command-Button. The “Installing” Dialog-Box opens: Figure 13 –...
- Page 31 Installation of Echo™ Software Cancel Command-Button terminates the FTDI Drivers’ installation process while Extract Command-Button allows extraction of the FDTI Drivers’ file required for the installation. The “Extracting Files” Dialog-Box opens to present, by means of a progress meter, the progress of the extraction procedure.
- Page 32 Installation of Echo™ Software Figure 17 – The License Agreement Dialog-Box In this Dialog-Box: ♦ FTDI’s License Agreement for the Device Drivers may be saved to a local Save As storage by clicking on the Command-Button, or printed by clicking Print on the Command-Button.
- Page 33 Installation of Echo™ Software Figure 18 –The “Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard” Dialog-Box This Dialog-Box is provided for verification purposes only. Cancel Clicking on the Command-Button terminates the installation of the FTDI Device Driver. Finish Clicking on the Command-Button completes the execution of the extraction procedure and the installation of the FTDI Device Drivers.
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Page 34: Uninstalling The Echo™ Software
Installation of Echo™ Software If no action is taken (none of the Command-Buttons mentioned above is clicked upon) during the last installation step (9), the procedure of installing the Echo™ software ends up with the following “Completing the Echo Setup Wizard” Dialog-Box: Figure 20 –... -
Page 35: Updating/Upgrading The Echo™ Software
Installation of Echo™ Software WARNING: If the scanning data files’ repository was set within the \MantisVision directory (see paragraph “Setting the Database Repository” on page 36 below), uninstalling the Echo™ software application will also delete the Projects’ data files! Make sure these data files are backed-up prior to the execution of an uninstall procedure. -
Page 36: Chapter 6 Setting Up The F6 Smart™ System
Setting up the F6 SMART™ System Chapter 6 Setting up the F6 SMART™ System Following the installation of the Echo™ software, there are three (3) more things to do to make the F6 SMART™ System a complete and integrated working system: Setting the Database Repository. - Page 37 Setting up the F6 SMART™ System Select Folder Type-in the new folder’s name and click on the Command-Button. Figure 22 – The “Select Folder” Dialog-Box TIP: Use (or create) a repository location/directory within the Echo™ C:\MantisVision installation directory ( ) but NOT under any specific version included therein as these might be deleted during removals of installations.
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Page 38: Hierarchical Structure Of The Database Repository
Setting up the F6 SMART™ System Hierarchical Structure of the Database Repository Following the setup of the Database Repository as recommended, the hierarchy tree of the whole Echo™ installation on the workstation’s hard-disk would look like: Figure 23 – Hierarchical Structure of the Database Repository Connecting F6 SMART™... -
Page 39: Powering The F6 Smart™ Camera
Setting up the F6 SMART™ System ● The 12-pin Bayonet-Lock Miniature connector – to the F6 SMART™ Camera (below the Hand Grip). Powering the F6 SMART™ Camera Turn the F6 SMART™ Camera’s power ON by briefly holding down the Power/Scan Button (inner side of the F6 SMART™... -
Page 40: Uploading The Calibration Files
Setting up the F6 SMART™ System Figure 24 – Verification of F6 SMART™ Camera Connection Uploading the Calibration Files To complete the installation and setting up of the system for operation, one more step is mandatory – the upload of the F6 SMART™ Camera’s explicit calibration files. These are provided, from the manufacturing line, for EACH scanner device, following an optical calibration procedure. -
Page 41: Calibration Files' Repository
Setting up the F6 SMART™ System Calibration Files’ Repository Same as with the Database Repository, there is a need to setup a repository for the calibration files and the same rules applys – select (or create) a repository location within C:\MantisVision the Echo™... - Page 42 Setting up the F6 SMART™ System Click on the Command-Button to close the Message-Box. Click on the Settings Command-Button at the bottom-left corner of the screen: Figure 27 – the Settings Command-Button The Settings Menu opens next to the Settings Command-Button: Figure 28 –...
- Page 43 Setting up the F6 SMART™ System ♦ A New bar with its associated Add path Command-Button, at the top. ♦ A center window listing all F6 SMART™ Cameras assigned to the workstation. ♦ Three (3) Command-Buttons – Delete, Choose and Close. For the initial uploading of the calibration files focus is made on the following steps only.
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Page 44: Chapter 7 Echo™ Software - Main Screen
Echo™ Software – Main Screen Chapter 7 Echo™ Software – Main Screen Double clicking on the Echo™ icon, available on the workstation’s desktop (or its Quick Launch Bar, pending parameters selected during installation; see page 29 above), will launch the Echo™ software application. The Echo™... -
Page 45: The Main Menu Bar
Echo™ Software – Main Screen The Main Menu Bar On the top-left corner of the Echo™ Main Screen resides the Main Menu Bar: Figure 32 – The Main Menu Bar – Gallery View Active The Main Menu Bar is common to all Echo™ screens. NOTE: The default Main Screen at Echo™... -
Page 46: Main Screen - Gallery View
Echo™ Software – Main Screen The above can be described as follows: Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 Raw Data Files File 1 File 2 File 3 Editable Data Files File A File B File C Spawn Data Files File I File II File III Figure 33 –... -
Page 47: The View Control Menu Bar
Echo™ Software – Main Screen The Main Screen – Gallery View include: ● The above-mentioned Main Menu Bar (see paragraph The Main Menu Bar on page 45 above) which controls the navigation between the three (3) main functions of the Echo™... -
Page 48: The Sort Command-Button
Echo™ Software – Main Screen Figure 36 – List View of the Main Screen’s Gallery View The Sort Command-Button The Sort Command-Button allows setting of a viewing mask where the scanned/processed files are presented in a user-defined The Actions Window Figure 37 –... -
Page 49: The Projects Window
Echo™ Software – Main Screen The Projects Window Figure 38 – The Projects Window Clicking on a project in the Projects Window, drills into the projects Data Files to separately show their recorded evolution: ● Raw Data Files ● The Editable Data Files, and ●... -
Page 50: The Scanning Views Control Bar
Echo™ Software – Main Screen The Scanning Views Control Bar The Scanning Views Control Bar controls and configures the five (5) different camera viewing modes: IR, 2D, 3D, 3D+ and 3D Overview. Figure 40 – The “Scanning Views” Control Bar The Storage Meter Figure 41 –... -
Page 51: The Rotate View Command-Button
Echo™ Software – Main Screen The Rotate View Command-Button Figure 43 – The Rotate View Command-Button The Settings Command-Button The Settings Command-Button at the bottom-left side of the Main Screen – Scan View screen activates the Setting Menu to enable control over the cameras and decoder. Figure 44 –... - Page 52 Echo™ Software – Main Screen Figure 46 – The Cameras Dialog-Box The use of the New Bar and its associated Add path Command-Button for integration of a new F6 SMART™ Camera to the system was discussed in the above-mentioned paragraph. The three (3) additional Command-Buttons at the bottom of this Dialog-Box are: ●...
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Page 53: The Main Menu
Echo™ Software – Main Screen ● The Choose Command-Button used for selecting a single F6 SMART™ Camera out of the list of pre-set F6 SMART™ Camera provided in the Center Window. To select a F6 SMART™ Camera off the list – click over the F6 SMART™ Camera’s name to highlight it and then click over the Choose Command-Button to set it as the system’s F6 SMART™... -
Page 54: Chapter 8 Scanner Views & Settings
There are five different camera viewing modes: IR, 2D, 3D, 3D+ and 3D Overview. Infrared Red (NIR) camera View Mode Use the IR mode to check Mantis Vision unique pattern on the object, the pattern should cover as much territory as possible on an object and space as F6 decoder will turn only the pattern covered areas to point cloud. -
Page 55: 3D Single Frame View Mode
Scanner Views & Settings There are Manual and Auto settings for 2D Color. Use the Manual mode to adjust the Exposure (the amount of light) and Gain (the amount of signal amplification). White Balance To perform White Balance - the process of removing unrealistic color casts, so that objects which appear white in person are rendered white in your photo - point the scanner to a white wall or blank sheet of paper and click on the White Balance button. -
Page 56: Overview 3D Model View Mode
Scanner Views & Settings Overview 3D model View Mode The 3D Overview mode provides a real-time view of the model being built. Additional camera angle of the online registration, you can rotate the model during the canning process to see the model been built and to see where you are missing data to complete it during your scanning. -
Page 57: Chapter 9 Mvx - Rendering Configuration
MVX Configuration Raw MVX is the proprietary Mantis Vision Echo scanning file format. RAW MVX serves as a “container” that embeds the different scan layers - 2D, 3D and video (IR and color) as well as the embedded and rig files. -
Page 58: Rendering Configuration
MVX - Rendering Configuration Rendering Configuration Click on Rendering to define the post-scan rendering viewer configuration. Use the available sliders to adjust the point cloud intensity (brightness) and saturation (distance from being neutral/pure gray), and zoom the particle size and camera distance. Switch to Full-screen During Scanning To enter Fullscreen view, click on the following button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. -
Page 59: Chapter 10 Starting A New Project
Starting a New Project Chapter 10 Starting a New Project Foreword In this chapter, we introduce the proper workflow for a new scan, including creating a new project, start/stop recording and exporting a project. Creating a New Project The first thing to do before scanning is to create/name a new project. This organizes your project scans, edits and spawns into one repository. -
Page 60: Start/Stop Recording
Starting a New Project Start/Stop Recording With the F6 SMART scanner connected to the computer via the USB communication cable, enter the Scan mode. There are two ways to begin scanning: briefly hold down the Scan (Power) button on the F6 SMART scanner, or ... -
Page 61: Exporting A Project
Starting a New Project Exporting a Project In Gallery mode, right-click on the project that you want to export. Click on Export a Project. You will then see the following screen, in which you are asked to browse the file location and give a name to the exported (.db) file. -
Page 62: Exporting As An Mvx
Exporting a Point Cloud The Echo software lets you export your scanning data point cloud to numerous file formats. Outside of the proprietary Mantis Vision MVX format, supported file formats include: .ply point cloud & ply mesh (color data & texture) .obj (color data &... -
Page 63: Export Mp4
Starting a New Project To Export point cloud, go to Menu Export chose file format, you can chose exporting each file format as frame by frame or multi frame. Export MP4 Echo allow you to export video taking during scanning process. To Export point cloud, go to Menu ... -
Page 64: Chapter 11 Import Mvx / Mpc
Import MVX / MPC Chapter 11 Import MVX / MPC Foreword In this chapter, we show you how to import MVX, MPC and project files. MPC is the previews Mantis-Vision unique file format. Importing an MVX File To import an MVX file, begin by creating a new project. Next, click on the Import MVX button, select the file from its location and then click Open. -
Page 65: Importing An Mpc File
Import MVX / MPC Importing an MPC File To import an MPC file, begin by creating a new project. Next, click on the Import MPC button, select the file location and then click Open. Please note that although you will be able to apply the advanced editing tools available inside the Echo software app, currently it is not possible to create a mesh with texture. -
Page 66: Chapter 12 Navigate
Navigate Chapter 12 Navigate Foreword In this chapter, we show you how to rotate, drag and zoom objects using mouse options when viewing a scan in the 3D viewing mode. As this is a 3D scan, rotation can be done along the X, Y and Z axes. -
Page 67: Drag
Navigate Drag Click on the image. While holding down both the left and right mouse buttons, drag it to the desired position. Zoom In/Out Click on the image, and while holding down the mouse button use the scroll wheel to zoom in and zoom out on the image. -
Page 68: Chapter 13 Post Scan Editing Tools
Post Scan Editing Tools Chapter 13 Post Scan Editing Tools Foreword In this chapter, we show you how to use the advanced editing tools built into the Echo software application. This includes registration, rendering, projection, widgets, views and backgrounds. HQ (High quality) Registration When editing your scan, we recommend that you first click on HQ Registration. -
Page 69: Projection Mode
Post Scan Editing Tools Projection Mode There are four options in Projection Mode: Perspective, Perspective Direction, Orthogonal and Top/Left/Right. To use these Projection Modes properly, first align the NOTE: scan to ground using the Ground widget Background Mode Use Background Mode to select your desired background view. Click Custom to define your own background color. -
Page 70: Widgets
Post Scan Editing Tools Widgets Available widgets include Ground and Center of Rotation Ground Setting the Ground plane helps simplify your work in the 3D environment. Select the desired scan from the Gallery to open it in the Compose mode. Click on the Edit button to select the segment. -
Page 71: Center Of Rotation
Post Scan Editing Tools Center of Rotation Defining the Center of Rotation helps find the optimal rotation between the points. To use the center of rotation press Ctrl + right+left mouse. Center View Clicking on the Center View icon takes you to the exact center point of the scan. F6 SMART™... -
Page 72: Chapter 14 Selection Tools
Selection Tools Chapter 14 Selection Tools Foreword In this chapter, we show you the broad array of Selection Tools available in the Echo app. These include Rectangle, Spray Brush, Free Draw, Cylinder + Ground, Invert, Accuracy, Range, Deselect, Original Colors, Decimation, Mark for Registration, Delete Selection and Scan Viewer options. -
Page 73: Spray Brush
Selection Tools Spray Brush Use the Spray Brush Selection Tool to selectively “spray” certain areas of the scan for deletion. After clicking on the Spray Brush Selection Tool, spray the area you want to delete and then click on the Delete button. F6 SMART™... -
Page 74: Free Draw
Selection Tools Free Draw Use the Free Draw Selection Tool to free draw a shape to delete a uniquely shaped area of the scan for deletion. After clicking on the Free Draw Selection Tool, draw on the area you want to delete and then click on the Delete button. -
Page 75: Accuracy
Selection Tools Accuracy Accuracy tool selects points by their accuracy level across percentage range on the accuracy bar, this option allows removing inaccurate points and removing them from scene. After selecting the accuracy range approve your selection. Range Use the Range tool to adjust the distance of the points that appear post-scan. Begin by clicking on the Range Selection Tool: After clicking on Range, the following screen appears: F6 SMART™... -
Page 76: Deselect
Selection Tools Use the slider to adjust the point viewing range from a minimum of 400 mm to a maximum of 4500 mm, F6 Smart effective range. Deselect Use the Deselect Selection Tool to undo the selection you have made using other selection tools. -
Page 77: Delete Selection
Selection Tools Delete Selection After using one of the above Selection Tools, click on Delete Selection to remove the highlighted selection. Original Colors Original Colors shows the scan view with its original color perspective. Clicking again on the Original Colors button converts the scan segments to a representative color for each group, this is additional relation to a specific segment while editing it. -
Page 78: Chapter 15 Scan Viewer - Timeline
Scan Viewer - Timeline Chapter 15 Scan Viewer - Timeline Foreword Echo editor based on time line, as each of the take taking by F6 Smart contains 2D/ color video as well as decoded point cloud. In this chapter we will elaborate on the deferent decoded preview modes based on the scene timeline. -
Page 79: All Frames
Scan Viewer - Timeline All Frames Shows the scan in its entirety. Cumulative View show the scan being constructed frame by frame. Use this view to check for misalignments in scene. Play/Pause Click to play the entire scan recording. This is a toggle button with Pause. The view is a function of the Frame View that you have selected. -
Page 80: Next/Previous Frame
Scan Viewer - Timeline Next/Previous Frame Takes you to the next frame. Magnet Magnet the preview screen to the camera angle for both 2D and 3D view. F6 SMART™ – Volumetric Handheld Camera – User Guide... -
Page 81: Highlight
Scan Viewer - Timeline Highlight Highlighted the correct camera frame at the time of scanned, move the timeline to see the current camera frame. F6 SMART™ – Volumetric Handheld Camera – User Guide... -
Page 82: Chapter 16 Measurement Tools
Measurement Tools Chapter 16 Measurement Tools Foreword In this chapter, we show you the range of Measurement Tools available in the Echo app. These include Point, Distance, Angle, Point to Plane, Point to Line and Line to Line. Measurements are recorded and available for viewing in the Measurement History. Point Click on the Point tool, which will then appear highlighted in blue next to the scan. -
Page 83: Distance
Measurement Tools Distance To measure the distance between two points, click on the Distance button, which will then appear highlighted in blue next to the scan. Double-click on the first point location, then double-click on the second point location. The distance between the two points appears in the Measurement History. -
Page 84: Line To Line
Measurement Tools Line to Line To measure the distance between two lines, click on the Line to Line button, which will then be highlighted in blue next to the scan. Double click on the first location, then double-click on the second location to create the first line. Double-click again to mark the first point of the second line, and one final time to create the second line. -
Page 85: Chapter 17 Segments
Segments Chapter 17 Segments Foreword In this chapter, we show you how to work with segments. Segments are portions of a scan - a single frame or a number of frames - that are missing data in the flow and therefore do not succeed in connecting to the main scene. -
Page 86: Delete Small Segments
Segments Delete small Segments Use Cleanup Segments to delete segments containing a minimal number of frames that do not connect to the main scene. After clicking on delete small segments, define the minimum number of frames for segments that you want to remove, then click Go. Any complying segments will be deleted. The maximum value will be group with highest amount of frames. -
Page 87: Group
Segments Group Each group will contain joined and merged registrated segments, that will help editing the scanned point cloud. group hierarchy – image (only) 1. Edit 2. Checking Box 3. Merge 4. Ungroup 5. Visible 6. Delete Group tab management Under each group the following options are available: It is possible hide/show each group/segment individually by pressing on the eye icon (toggle visible) next to the relevant segment group... -
Page 88: Merge Groups
Segments Merge Groups It is possible to force groups into registration, this can be done by checking the relevant groups and press on merge groups in Group Action Buttons. To merge groups, two groups must be selected first. Merge segments within Groups To Merge segments within Groups, select the frames that you want to merge, then click Merge Frames within Groups. -
Page 89: Manual Registration
Segments Manual registration to registrar manually between 2 groups, manipulate them into overlapping geometry while pressing the edit icon on the relevant group and manipulate it with the following actions: To rotate the scene (change its perspective), hold down the left mouse button ... -
Page 90: Automatic
Segments Automatic Automatic registration performing, segment registration. Register multi groups without segment alignment. Global Registration Global Registration has always been one of the most resource-intensive operations in data processing. This algorithm converts all 3D frames (or shots taken during scanning) into a single coordinate system using information on the frames’... -
Page 91: Chapter 18 Denoise - Noise Removal
Denoise - Noise Removal Chapter 18 Denoise - Noise Removal Foreword In this chapter, we show you to use the available Denoise tools. Denoising is used to remove sparse statistical outliers that can distort a point cloud in 3D scanning. There are two Denoise algorithm options in the Echo software: MLS and SOR. -
Page 92: Sor Outlier Coefficient
Denoise - Noise Removal SOR Outlier Coefficient SOR perform as a noise cleaner by outlier coefficient, outlier is an observation point that is distant from other observations. An outlier may be due to variability in the measurement excluded from the data set. the coefficient parameter removes outlier points based on distance from the tangent plane, and doesn't change the position of existing points. -
Page 93: Chapter 19 Spawn
Spawn Chapter 19 Spawn Foreword Spawning is the creation of a new child process. This is done by calling an operating system function, and the OS does all the work of setting up the new process, and managing it along with all the other processes currently running. In Echo when you can choose to spawn a file in ether mesh or point cloud, this new file will no longer contains MVX file content such as RGB / IR video and rig data but will remain point cloud coordinate system. -
Page 94: Meshing Method
Spawn Meshing method - In Echo we use Poisson Surface Reconstruction algorithm to convert point cloud to mesh surfaces. Surface reconstruction, can only take place on a point cloud with normal and to obtain good results, the normals of the cloud must be clean, correct/consistent and not too noisy. -
Page 95: Mesh Quality Preset
Spawn uses the UV texture coordinates to determine how to paint the three-dimensional surface. Image projection Mesh provide a captivating, hyper realistic texture for the scanned model. Color vertex mesh – using the F6 Smart RGB camera Echo decoder sample color value (RGB) for each point, then we can use it to paint the meshed model. -
Page 96: Custom Mesh
Spawn doesn’t detect them as such. So, a low value (maybe between 5 and 7) provides a smoothing but you will lose detail. The higher the depth-value the higher is the resulting number of vertices of the generated mesh. The samples per node parameter defines how many points the marching cubes algorithm puts into one node of the resulting octree. -
Page 97: Spawn Screen
Spawn Spawn screen Align – click align button on the top right screen to allow rotating the spawned (Mesh / point cloud) object, to align the mesh object before exporting it. Texture – click texture button on the top right screen to remove the texture from mesh model, allow viewing the mesh object without texture. -
Page 98: Projection Mode
Spawn Projection mode – camera view F6 SMART™ – Volumetric Handheld Camera – User Guide... -
Page 99: Chapter 20 Saving & Exporting
Saving & Exporting Chapter 20 Saving & Exporting Foreword Saving and exporting scanned scans into a variety of formats. Save Menu save, save the spawn model under the same name. Save As Menu save as, save the spawn model in a new name or location. Export Menu ... -
Page 100: Export Mvx, Mvx Mobile, Decimated Mvx
Saving & Exporting Export MVX, MVX mobile, decimated MVX Echo gives you the options to export your spawn model to MVX to use it on other computers with Echo. Moreover, we can decimate (reduce number of polygons) MVX file and by that reduce the exported object size, Menu ... -
Page 101: Appendix 1 Comments
Appendix 1 Comments We hope you found this User Guide informative; your comments are important to us! Mantis Vision Ltd. Ltd. wants its user manuals to be as helpful as possible; please send your comments about this User Guide to docs@Mantis-Vision.com. -
Page 102: Appendix 2 Terms And Abbreviations
Appendix 2 – Terms and Abbreviations Appendix 2 Terms and Abbreviations The following terms and abbreviations are used in this document: Two Dimensional. Three Dimensional. Alternating Current Augmented Reality. A direct or indirect live view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are "augmented" by computer-generated perceptual information, ideally across multiple sensory modalities, including visual, auditory, haptic, somatosensory, and olfactory. - Page 103 The E57 format uses a combination of binary and XML data. Engineering and Construction. EULA End User License Agreement. F6 SMART™ Mantis Vision’s 3D Handheld Scanner. Camera Hardware. High Quality. Identification. Light Emitting Diode. LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging.
- Page 104 Appendix 2 – Terms and Abbreviations Near-Infra-Red. NOHD Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance. NOHA Nominal Ocular Hazard Area. Original Equipment Manufacturer Operating System. Personal Computer. Peripheral Component Interconnect. A local computer bus for attaching hardware devices in a computer. Leica’s 3D Point Cloud format. ASCII-based interchange format utilizing the concept of separate scans, each with points defined in their own coordinate system and a registration of all those point...
- Page 105 Saving & Exporting Universal Serial Bus. An industry standard developed to define cables, connectors and protocols for connection, communication, and power supply between personal computers (PCs) and their peripheral devices. VCSEL Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser. Virtual Reality. A computer technology that simulates a real or imagined environment so that the user can interact with it as if physically present.
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Page 106: Appendix 3 Technical Specifications
Appendix 3 – Technical Specifications Appendix 3 Technical Specifications Specifications of all components of the F6 SMART™ System are detailed below: F6 SMART™ Camera Hardware Specifications Item Data Camera Sensor CMOS (Sensor Aptina AR0134 1.2M) Accuracy 0.1% – 0.2% upon scanning distance. XY point density 5mrad Low noise level (Single... -
Page 107: Power Management In The F6 Smart™ Camera
Saving & Exporting Dimensions (Outer H x D x W = 32cm x 12cm x 4.5 cm (12/5" x 4.7" x 1/7") Boundary) Weight 1.4kg (~3.0lb) Calibration No special equipment required. Ambient Operating -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) Temperature Range Table 1 –... - Page 108 Appendix 3 – Technical Specifications NOTE: The workstation (laptop) is not part of the F6 SMART™ Kit. For seamless scanning with the F6 SMART™ Camera and smooth operation of the Echo™ software, the workstation (Personal Computer) should have the following characteristics: Item Data Operating System (OS) Microsoft™...
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Page 109: Appendix 4 Certifications
Saving & Exporting Appendix 4 Certifications The F6 SMART™ Camera is certified to the following standards: Clause Data EN 55032: 2012 + AC/2013 – Electromagnetic Compatibility of multimedia Class A equipment – Emissions requirements. (2015). EN 55032: 2015 CISPR 32 – Class A Electromagnetic Compatibility of multimedia equipment –... - Page 110 Appendix 4 – Certifications Figure 48 – EN 55032, CISPR 32, EN 55024, EN 61000, CFR 47 FCC Certification F6 SMART™ – Volumetric Handheld Camera – User Guide...
- Page 111 Saving & Exporting Figure 49 – IEC 60950-1 and EN 60950-1 Certification F6 SMART™ – Volumetric Handheld Camera – User Guide...
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Page 112: Appendix 5 Certification And Id Labels
Appendix 5 – Certification and ID Labels Appendix 5 Certification and ID Labels The following Labels are attached to the F6 SMART™ scanner: Figure 50 – F6 SMART™ ID Barcode Label Figure 51 – F6 SMART™ Flash Gun Caution Label F6 SMART™... -
Page 113: Appendix 6 Ftdi Devices Drivers' License Agreement
Saving & Exporting Appendix 6 FTDI Devices Drivers’ License Agreement IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE RELEVANT SOFTWARE: This licence agreement (Licence) is a legal agreement between you (Licensee or you) and Future Technology Devices International Limited of 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow G41 1HH, Scotland (UK Company Number SC136640) (Licensor or we) for use of driver software provided by the Licensor(Software). - Page 114 Appendix 6 – FTDI Devices Drivers’ License Agreement To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the software is provided "as is". All implied warranties, implied conditions and/or implied licences are excluded from this Licence, including but not limited to implied warranties of quality and/or fitness for purpose (in all cases) to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Page 115 Saving & Exporting SEVERABILITY If any of the terms of this Licence are determined by any competent authority to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable to any extent, such term, condition or provision will to that extent be severed from the remaining terms, conditions and provisions which will continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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