Three D Scanner
The 3D scanner technologies used today are far more sophisticated than the original models available. When the technology was introduced in the early 1960s, it utilized cameras, lights and projector equipment to elicit results. There were considerable limitations with regards to the use of this tech
2025-06-28 16:36:22 - Adil Khan
Three D Scanner
Project Area of Specialization 3D/4D PrintingProject SummaryThe 3D scanner technologies used today are far more sophisticated than the original models available. When the technology was introduced in the early 1960s, it utilized cameras, lights and projector equipment to elicit results. There were considerable limitations with regards to the use of this technology, and it was slow to apply to practical functions. However, by 1985, white light and lasers were used as scanners to facilitate and speed up the process.
Today’s 3D scanner technologies have evolved significantly from earlier models. Now scanners project laser light onto an object that is being scanned. The reflected light bounces off this object, and is detected by the scanning equipment. This allows a computer to create data points and positions for the object so that it can be replicated with detailed, accurate results.
Collected 3D data is useful for a wide variety of applications. These devices are used extensively by the entertainment industry in the production of movies and video games, including virtual reality. Other common applications of this technology include industrial design, orthotics and prosthetics, reverse engineering and prototyping, quality control/inspection and the digitization of cultural artifacts
Our goal is to make 3D scanners available in the local market in affordable price. Which provides accurate scanning and creates precise 3D model. Our product will be an all-rounder whether a beginner or professional wants to have a 3D scanner for any of their required purposes. An Educationist, Digital artist, Archeologist and Manufacturer are some of the users of 3D scanner.
Project Objectives- To make 3D scanner available in local market in affordable price.
- To provide 3D printable files of the objects scanned with our 3D scanner
- To provide easy to operate automated scanning.
- To make a desktop 3D scanner which will be also a portable device.
- To provide a fast and accurate method of digitizing real world objects with our 3D scanner.
Process model provides roadmap for software engineering by defining the distinct set of activities, actions, tasks, milestones and work products. A good process model plays an important role in the success of a software project.
After a thorough analysis of different Software Process Model it is good to recommend Iterative/Incremental model as an excellent choice for our final year project. It provides the flexibility to deliver end-product in a number of iterations. Each iteration can be either a working product (with limited set of functionalities) or can be a non-executable outcome in the form of documentation/model etc.
Phase 1: Planning:
The project requirement gathering or requirement analysis is done by the skilled and experienced person in this field. After the requirements are gathered, a scope document is created in which the scope of the project is determined and documented.
Phase 2: Feasibility study:
Once the requirement analysis phase is completed the next step is to define and document software needs. This process conducted with the help of 'Software Requirement Specification' document also known as 'SRS' document. It includes everything which should be designed and developed during the project life cycle.
Phase 3: Design:
In this third phase, the system hardware and software design documents are prepared as per the requirement specification document. This helps define overall system architecture. During this phase we consider the essential components of hardware and software structure, networking capabilities, processing and procedures for the system to accomplish its objectives.
Block Diagram
Data Flow Diagram
Phase 4: Implementation
Once the system design phase is over, the next phase is the implementation of the hardware and software development process. In the coding phase, tasks are divided into units or modules and assigned to the various developers. In this phase, Developer will follow certain predefined coding guidelines.
Phase 5: Testing of Final Product:
Once the hardware and software is complete, and it is deployed in the testing environment. The testing team starts testing the functionality of the entire system. This is done to verify that the entire 3D scanning process works according to the planning.
During this phase, QA and testing team may find some bugs/defects which they communicate to developers. The development team fixes the bug and send back to QA for a re-test. This process continues until the software is bug-free, stable, and working according to the business needs of that system.
Benefits of the ProjectBenefits
- Provides fast and accurate way of digitizing real world objects.
- Desktop and portable device.
- Easy to operate automated scanning.
- Make 3D printable file to clone any object.
Beneficiaries
Hobbyist, digital artist, Animation maker, Educationist, Reverse engineering parts designer, Dentist, Archeologist and Manufacturers are some of the beneficiaries of 3d scanner.
Technical Details of Final Deliverable
- Scan any solid object (upto 1 ft) placed inside 3D scanner.
- Collect data and make PointCloud in 3D space.
- Convert PointCloud data to Mesh.
- Convert Mesh data into usable and 3D printable format.
- Outputs 3D printable file in STL format
- Controlling of 3D scanner from PC, Android or iPhone.
- Automated process.
| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 75860 | |||
| RASPBERRY PI 3 MODEL B+ | Equipment | 2 | 5800 | 11600 |
| Stepper Motor, NEMA 17 | Equipment | 2 | 4000 | 8000 |
| Universal aluminum mounting hub | Equipment | 1 | 1500 | 1500 |
| 5V red line laser module with driver | Equipment | 3 | 2400 | 7200 |
| Stepper motor driver | Equipment | 2 | 380 | 760 |
| Arduino uno | Equipment | 2 | 2800 | 5600 |
| Power supply Dual (12v,5v) 5 amp | Equipment | 1 | 2600 | 2600 |
| Raspberry Pi camera V2 | Equipment | 3 | 5400 | 16200 |
| Adafruit 24 RGB LED Neopixel Ring | Equipment | 2 | 2200 | 4400 |
| Body Material & Laser Cutting | Equipment | 1 | 8000 | 8000 |
| Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | 1 | 10000 | 10000 |