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Christina describes our 3D Scanning project this weekend.
Photos of me: https://plus.google.com/103566722317807467334/posts/RD7hvvbJfH3
Photos of me: https://plus.google.com/103566722317807467334/posts/RD7hvvbJfH3
Today I did something cool: learn how to scan a 3D image of someone using a Kinect and then print it out using a Makerbot (a 3D printer). I now have an approx. 2" tall version of my head and shoulders in off-white plastic, and it was actually very easy to create.
First, we used non-commercial software called ReconstructMe along with OpenNI to enable the Kinect to scan an image that would be composited into a 3D model. The person being modelled would sit in a chair and spin slowly while another person held the Kinect to make sure the scan was complete. Then we used freeware called NetFabb Studio Basic to manipulate and edit the image, after which the image data was simplified and cut into 2D slices for the Makerbot to print.
The ease with which we pulled this off has convinced me that we're living in the future. 3D printing is amazing. Huge props to +Greg Marra for providing the Makerbot and basic knowhow to get everything going, and to Erin who inspired the whole project.
Check out other models people have made using this software here: http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:reconstructme.
If you'd like to try using ReconstructMe with a Kinect (and optionally a 3D printer), there are full instructions here: http://reconstructme.net/installation/.
First, we used non-commercial software called ReconstructMe along with OpenNI to enable the Kinect to scan an image that would be composited into a 3D model. The person being modelled would sit in a chair and spin slowly while another person held the Kinect to make sure the scan was complete. Then we used freeware called NetFabb Studio Basic to manipulate and edit the image, after which the image data was simplified and cut into 2D slices for the Makerbot to print.
The ease with which we pulled this off has convinced me that we're living in the future. 3D printing is amazing. Huge props to +Greg Marra for providing the Makerbot and basic knowhow to get everything going, and to Erin who inspired the whole project.
Check out other models people have made using this software here: http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:reconstructme.
If you'd like to try using ReconstructMe with a Kinect (and optionally a 3D printer), there are full instructions here: http://reconstructme.net/installation/.
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Makerbot mini-me! (12 photos)
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I commented on the one photo and realized you might not see the comment - it looks like your extruder fan is on backwards! The fan should blow into the heat sink. :)May 2, 2012
Wow, thanks Tony! I'll have to flip it next time I disassemble things.May 2, 2012
