Week 11. Networking and Communications

Summary

This week we focused on learning how to use 3d scanners hardware and software, also on how 3d pirnters are useful to make complicated geometries or shapes of figures that can onlt be made in this kind of machine.


Group assignment

Here is the group assignment to check more information about the topic embedded programming.


1. Basic concepts

1.1 What is a 3d scanner and why is it useful?

A 3D scanner is a device that captures the actual shape of an object or environment and converts it into a three-dimensional digital model. It does this by measuring thousands or millions of points on a surface (a "point cloud") and typically then generates a mesh that represents the geometry; some also capture color/texture. It is used to digitize parts for editing in CAD or 3D software, reverse engineering (replicating or redesigning existing components), 3D printing (creating an STL file from a physical object), and more.

1.2 Programs used for scanning

This programs are necessary if you are going to use any creality or einscan hardware, for downloading is as simple as clicking on the links below and the select the download option. Later I will explain how to use the einscan software.