Scandimension Sol 3d Scanner User Guide (+ PDF)

Let’s get started!

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1 WHAT’S IN THE BOX

2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

3 HARDWARE ASSEMBLY

4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

9 Documents / Resources

9.1 References

10 Related Posts

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

A Scanner
B Turntable
C Scanner stand
D USB 3.0 cable A
E USB 3.0 cable B
F Black-out tent
G Test scan object (duck) SCANDIMENSION SOL 3D Scanner

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

scandimension.com/req

3 TIPS
FOR A SUCCESSFUL SOL 3D SCANNING

Always power your computer
Use USB 3.0 ports (if the USB hub is used, this must be powered)
Place the scanner inside the tent and cover it with the cloth

HARDWARE ASSEMBLY

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Download the SOL Creator and SOL Viewer software: scandimension.com/softwareinstaller
Run the installer and follow the instructions on the screen.
Register your scanner and receive future updates for free.

LET’S GET STARTED

Make sure that the hardware is properly assembled and connected to power and USB 3.0 ports and has access to the Internet
Place the scanner inside the tent and cover it with the cloth
Open SOL Creator and follow the instructions on the screen
For a more detailed software description, go to: scandimension.com/getting-started

SOL CREATOR

In short, this is what happens:

CALIBRATE
SCAN
MESH DONE

Calibration makes sure your scanner and turntable are working properly together.
Scanning in up to five passes with your object scanned in different orientations optimizes the texture.
Meshing is where the different information from the scanning passes is combined into a 3D file.

SOL VIEWER

After meshing, your new 3D file opens in SOL Viewer. Here you have access to more advanced viewing options.
SOL Viewer lets you save and share your 3D scans.

SCANDIMENSION SOL 3D Scanner - fig 3

TEST SCAN
We recommend that your first scan is of the duck test object.
After one scanning pass, it should look like the image to the right.
If not, something in the process has gone wrong.
Check if you have followed the guidelines from the “3 tips for a successful SOL 3D scanning”, and try again.
If you still experience problems, please contact us: scandimension.com/support SCANDIMENSION SOL 3D Scanner - fig 4

WILL IT SCAN?

Best objects to scan:

Matte
Opaque
Asymmetrical, with abundant scan alignment features
Light in color

Problematic objects to scan:

Dark*
Shiny or reflective*
Translucent or transparent*
Too small or too large**
Symmetrical

* Spray dark, shiny, or transparent objects with developer spray before scanning. You may also just try with a fine layer of talcum or baby powder.
** See ‘Object sizes’ Visit Scan Dimension’s Knowledge Base for more answers and problem-solving: kb.scandimension.com

OBJECT SIZES
Max scannable weight on the turntable is 2 kg (4.4 lbs or 70.5 ounces).
Be sure to use the correct scanner position, depending on the size of your object.
Scanner position near:
Objects 25-100 mm in diameter and 30-100 mm tall (1-4 inches in diameter, 1.2-4 inches tall).

SCANDIMENSION SOL 3D Scanner - fig 5