THE MAKING CENTRE

3D Scanning with iSense Scanners

How to use the iSense 3D iPad Scanners

Step 1: Preparing Scanner

  • Make sure iSense bracket is aligned with iPad Camera
  • Make Sure data cable is connected to iSense 3D Scanner and to the iPad
  • Open the iSense app
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Step 2: Preparing Object for Scanning

  • Place your object on the ground, stool, or another clean surface with enough space to walk around it
  • Position your object inside the white frame box on the screen. You can also scale the size of the box by pinching 2 fingers together or spreading 2 fingers apart

Step 3: Scanning

  • Once your object is in place press the play button, which is located on the left of the screen
  • Slowly walk around the object, ensuring that the camera covers all the surface
  • Continue to circle sometimes moving the camera higher or lower until the object is completely covered
  • Finish by pressing the → (next arrow)
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Step 4: Editing

  • Use the editing buttons at the bottom of the screen to crop / trim / fix the file. Use 2 fingers to rotate, move and zoom the object on the screen
  • When you finish editing press “Solidify” to fill any holes in the model (This insures a more successful print)

Step 5: Saving

  • When editing is finished press save and name the file something you can easily remember
  • If you want to continue scanning more press the home button
  • If you are done scanning connect the iPad into your computer
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Step 6: Exporting

  • Open iTunes
  • Make sure the iPad is unlocked and select trust on the pop up that will appear when plugged into the computer
  • Select the iPad symbol in the top left of the screen
  • Select File Sharing from the list on the left side and then the iSense app
  • Select your file from the list and press the “save to” button in the bottom right corner
  • Save the file in your desired location of the computer