Table of Contents Thank you for choosing FlashForge Observer 3D Scanner Overview Chapter 1. Summary Unboxing Introduction Chapter 2. Software Software Installation and Usage Shortcuts Set Ups Chapter 3. Begin to Scan Scanner Modes Preferred Scanning Environment Chapter 4. Cloud Server Uploading Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
Thank you for choosing FlashForge Observer 3D Scanner A. Overview Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
Overview Note: Thank you for reading and supporting this user manual. This manual is for the use of FlashForge Observer 3D Scanner only. There are three chapters on this manual and all operations described are base on Windows 7, 64 bit operation system.
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Chapter 1 Summray A. Unboxing B. Introduction Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
Combination Key, Disc After-sales service card at their corresponding position. 3、By taking the first layer of foam out, you will see a turntable. Under the turntable there is a power cord, and a voltage transmitter. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
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Everything in this picture should be included. If there is anything missing, please contact us immediately, and we will provide a solution to you right away. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
2 、 After-sales Service Card, it lists terms, conditions and our contact information. Please read carefully. 3、Combination key, every scanner comes with a combination key. Scanner would only work when this key is inserted. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
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6、Power cord (for turn table), this power cord is used to provide electricity to the turn table. There is a switch in the middle of the cord. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
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This is an extra part for countries using 110V AC. Turn table only functions at 220 V AC. Countries using 110V AC can use this adaptor to switch the voltage. This is a temporary solution. There will be a voltage transmitter built within the turn table later Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
Chapter 2 Software A. Software installation and usage B. Shortcut set ups Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
Win7 X64, then install OpenNI-Windows-x64-2.2.msi vredist_x86.exe. Insert the combination key and scanner. Combination key works with USB2.0 and 3.0. Scanner only works with USB2.0. Double click the “Repin.exe” file to activate the software that comes with the scanner. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
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If window is too small to show the full image, drag the side of the window to enlarge. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
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At this time, click on to take a photo (take a photo before the scan for the purpose of post-scan production). After taking a picture, click on to go back to the previous screen. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
Click on the current shortcut and click “Remove” to remove the current shortcut. Then, click on the space of “Press New Shortcut Key” and press the designated shortcut key. Last, click on “Assign” to assign the shortcut key as the current shortcut. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
Chapter 3 Begin to Scan A. Scanner Modes Preferred Scanning Environment Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
Click on to restore colors. The bottom right corner will show restore progress bar. When it finished and shows “OK”, the dot model will be refreshed automatically. Click on to save. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
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Note: Under this mode, there will be no model just now, but there will be countdown at the bottom right corner. Keep the distance between scanner and customer. Click on “Space” when countdown finishes. Now there will be model and numbers at the right Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
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3D modeling will appears on the left hand side and playback will start as well. When modeling is complete, click on “Enter”, and a model will appear on the Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
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Different modes suits different needs for scanning. For example, using more shortcuts during exhibit will have a better experience on customer and decreases the calculation time. Free mode usually used on senior or anyone who has trouble getting onto the turn table. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
This way lighting around human will be very constant. Images generated this way will have a good coloring effect. If there are no white walls, put two pieces of white drapes on the walls. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
2、Enter username and password. The default username is the 5 digit on the combination lock and the default password is a letter “F” followed by the 5 digit on the combination lock. XXXXX FXXXXX Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
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5、On the next screen, enter the quantity of scans you are trying to edit, and click on “Update the “check cart” to refresh. After confirming the quantity, click on out”. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
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We will send you the post-editing scan in the form of .stl or .obj in 24 hours. “Pay in Paypal If you have used up your free editings, then you will need to click on immediately.” To finish the payment process. Observer User Manual | www.flashforge-usa.com...
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All of our staffs are here for you and glad to solve any problem you might have encountered during the use of Observer I. If you have a question that you do not find the answer on our user manual, please send an e-mail to Observer@ff3dp.com...
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