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- Page 1 MikroCAD plus 1.7 x 1.4 Quick Start Guide 15231-01.01_MANUAL_Quickstart_MikroCAD_plus1.7x1.4_revB...
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Page 2: Downloading The Software
Getting Started with the MikroCAD 3D Scanner Congratulations on purchasing a MikroCAD 3D Scanner. This quick start guide provides you with the resources to get you started on 3D scanning. Downloading the Software You can download the MikroCAD installer at http://lmi3d.com/support/downloads/mikrocad. - Page 3 Hardware Included with Your MikroCAD Scanner When you receive your MikroCAD 3D scanner, check that all components are included: Number Description 3D Scanner and stand Calibration kits Cable Power supply MikroCAD software dongle (separate purchase; required for using measurement tools)
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Page 4: Cable Description
Cable Description USB plug FireWire B FireWire B connector connector (PC-side) (scanner-side) Power supply connector Cable connector 18-pin connector Refer to the cable diagram when connecting the cables to the MikroCAD scanner. - Page 5 Installing the MikroCAD Software 1. After downloading the MikroCAD sofware installer, double-click it. See “Downloading the Software” on page 2 for information on downloading the installer. 2. Accept the license agreement and then click Next repeatedly to step through the...
- Page 6 You may change the default values if you wish, but we recommend leaving .NET Runtime 4.0 selected to ensure that it is installed. 3. Click Install. The installer installs the MikroCAD software.
- Page 7 4. Restart the computer if you are instructed to do so.
- Page 8 Installing the Projector Driver devmgmt.msc 1. Click the Start button, and in the Search programs and files field, type Then press Enter. The Device Manager opens. 2. In the Device Manager, find the GFM-USB device under Other Devices. 3. Right-click the device and choose Update Driver Software... 4.
- Page 9 5. Browse to the folder that contains the projector driver and click OK. By default, the driver is installed in C:\Program Files\LMI Technologies\MikroCAD\Alligator drivers. 6. In the dialog that opens, click Next.
- Page 10 7. In the Windows Security dialog, click Install. Windows installs the driver software.
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Page 11: Installing The Camera Driver
Installing the Camera Driver 1. Browse to the location of the Vimba Software Development Kit installer AVTVimba_v1.3_Windows ) and double-click it to launch it. By default, the location is C:\Program Files\LMI Technologies\MikroCAD\AVT drivers... - Page 12 2. In the installer, click Custom Selection.
- Page 13 3. In the dialog that opens, check the features indicated below, and then click OK. Although selecting the shortcut features in the last group of features is not required, we recommend selecting them.
- Page 14 4. In the installer, click Start. The installer copies the selected files and drivers to the computer. 5. In the installer, check the Install AVT Drivers option and click Exit. The installer installs the AVT drivers.
- Page 15 Connecting the Scanner Cable 1. Connect the FireWire connector to the scanner. 2. Connect the large 18-pin connector to the scanner.
- Page 16 3. Connect the USB plug to a free USB port on the computer. 4. Connect the FireWire B connector to the FireWire port on the computer.
- Page 17 5. Connect the power supply’s connector to the power connector on the cable. Power supply connector Cable power connector...
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Page 18: Using The Scanner
5. Put the sample below the scanner in the center of the camera image. 6. Configure the brightness using the slider in the MikroCAD software. Use the Intensity Profile graph in the software to guide you. Try to set the brightness so... - Page 19 To focus the scanner, align the vertical line of the projected cross pattern with the vertical line of the red cross in the MikroCAD software. Use the small knob on the column stand to fine-tune the focus. Use the large knob on the...
- Page 20 The scanner does not need to be powered to perform measurements on the acquired data. 10. After using the scanner, close the MikroCAD software before disconnecting the scanner. IMPORTANT! Failing to close the software before disconnecting the scanner may cause damage to the scanner. Setup of the MikroCAD Series 3D Scanner is now complete.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the MikroCAD software can’t connect to the scanner or you see no image in the software, verify the following. Power and Connections Check power and connections: • Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a wall outlet and that the power supply is connected to the cable. - Page 22 c. Click AVT Driver Installer. 2. In the AVT driver installer, for each FireWire port, click the drop-down and select AVT Vimba 1.3.0. 3. If you are instructed to reboot the computer, reboot it now. If the method above does not help, try the following: devmgmt.msc 1.
- Page 23 4. In the dialog that opens, click Browse my computer for driver software. 5. In the next dialog, click Let me pick from a list of devices on my computer. Generic OHCILynx-1394 (intek) 6. In the next dialog, select the driver.
- Page 24 LMI Technologies, their partners, and resellers accept no liability for any damages (personal or to property) incurred as a result of improper use, incorrect assembly, failure to adhere to safety precautions, and/or mistreatment of this product (including its components). Copyright © 2016 LMI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.
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