5. 3D Scanning and Printing¶

Group assignment:¶

• Test the design rules for your 3D printer(s)

To see our group assignment click here

Individual assignment:¶

• Design and 3D print an object (small, few cm3, limited by printer time) that could not be made subtractively

• 3D scan an object (and optionally print it)

Design¶

For the design i used Solidworks

sketch and dimensions¶

3D Print¶

For the 3D print our printer is PRUSA MKS 4

3D Scan¶

3D Scanning Application Workflow¶

1. Download the Application¶

The first step is to download the 3D scanning application from the Play Store.

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2. Install the Application¶

After downloading, install the application on the smartphone or tablet.

3. Open the Application¶

Launch the application from the home screen of the

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4. Select the “+” Button¶

Press the “+” button to start a new scan. The application allows: - Taking photos - Recording video for scanning

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5. Generate the 3D Model¶

The application processes the captured images and creates the 3D model automatically.

6. Export the STL File¶

After processing, export the scanned object as an STL file for 3D printing or editing.

NB: Difficulties Encountered¶

During this project, I encountered a difficulty with the 3D scanning application.

The application allowed the creation and visualization of the 3D model, but the export and printing features required a paid subscription.

As a result, I was unable to print the scanned object directly from the application.