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facilities:fablab:equipment-cots:hp_sprout_pro:start [2019/11/28 10:06] Andrei Maberley |
facilities:fablab:equipment-cots:hp_sprout_pro:start [2020/03/27 13:12] Andrei Maberley [SLAM Fusion Scanning] |
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======HP Sprout Pro====== | ======HP Sprout Pro====== | ||
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=====Summary===== | =====Summary===== | ||
- | The Sprout G2 is a hardware and software solution in an all-in-one computer. Combining HP hardware with software acquired after taking over [[http:// | ||
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The HP Sprout Pro G2 is an all-in-one computer based solution for: | The HP Sprout Pro G2 is an all-in-one computer based solution for: | ||
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* documentation | * documentation | ||
* and interactive learning | * and interactive learning | ||
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+ | The Sprout has two separate scanning systems: | ||
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+ | * Structured light, combining HP hardware(projector and high res webcam) with software acquired after taking over [[http:// | ||
+ | * SLAM Fusion, using a 3D sensor and webcam for hand-held scanning. | ||
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* minimum 50 x 50 x 50mm mm to | * minimum 50 x 50 x 50mm mm to | ||
* maximum trapezoid dimensions of a base of 210 x 290mm, height 200mm, top of 100 x 150mm((these measurements are based on our experience in use, not HP documentation)) can be scanned. | * maximum trapezoid dimensions of a base of 210 x 290mm, height 200mm, top of 100 x 150mm((these measurements are based on our experience in use, not HP documentation)) can be scanned. | ||
- | * The Sprout has two separate scanning systems - SLAM Fusion and structured light. | + | |
====Basic Scanning Considerations==== | ====Basic Scanning Considerations==== | ||
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- | ====Which Sprout | + | ====Comparing |
- | Choosing | + | Below is example of the output from both technologies |
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+ | From the SLAM fusion with textures: | ||
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+ | From Structured light wth textures | ||
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+ | SLAM fusion - no textures. | ||
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+ | Compared with the Structured light, no textures. | ||
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+ | ====Choosing a Scanning Method==== | ||
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+ | As you can see from above, the quality of the output of the structured light is considerably higher, | ||
* If your object | * If your object | ||
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====Output file format==== | ====Output file format==== | ||
- | If your model requires more processing or you want to retain colour information, | + | If your model requires more processing or you want to retain colour information, |
- | =====SLAM Fusion Scanning===== | + | =====SLAM Fusion Scanning |
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+ | Before start -its important to know that Camera3D | ||
* The Sprout uses 3D depth sensor(([[https:// | * The Sprout uses 3D depth sensor(([[https:// | ||
- | * It is controlled using the 3D Scanner | + | * It is controlled using the HP Camera |
* Depth (3D) information is captured by the depth sensor, and the webcam is used to map high quality textures onto the model. | * Depth (3D) information is captured by the depth sensor, and the webcam is used to map high quality textures onto the model. | ||
- | * Check out the video on the [[https:// | + | * There is a built in tutorial in the Camera 3D app |
+ | * Also Launch HP 3D Scan 5 from the desktop or taskbar. | ||
====Important Notes==== | ====Important Notes==== | ||
- | The depth sensor works best with interference from outside light sources, this is why we have the sprout inside a small photo booth. | + | The depth sensor works best without |
====Before you start==== | ====Before you start==== | ||
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Texturing is done using the high resolution webcam. | Texturing is done using the high resolution webcam. | ||
- | Start with the object in the start orientation | + | * Start with the object in the start orientation |
+ | * Rotate the object in 3 dimensions | ||
+ | * Use lego blocks and blue tack to hold the object in place | ||
+ | * Take as many photos as you can - the more photos the better the texture | ||
+ | =====Saving and Exporting===== | ||
- | =====Structured Light====== | + | While Camera3D saves your file in a number of formats: |
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+ | ======Structured Light======= | ||
The Sprout uses a built in projector, touchmat and web camera. | The Sprout uses a built in projector, touchmat and web camera. | ||
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* Turn on the Sprout. | * Turn on the Sprout. | ||
* Log in as edgeuser (password edgeuser) | * Log in as edgeuser (password edgeuser) | ||
- | * Close up the sides of the photobooth (leave the front and the vent on the top open) | ||
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- | =====Dark Objects===== | ||
* Set the Projector Brightness slider to maximum. | * Set the Projector Brightness slider to maximum. | ||
* Place the dark object in front of the scanner, and adjust the exposure until red sine waves are correct on the dark object. | * Place the dark object in front of the scanner, and adjust the exposure until red sine waves are correct on the dark object. | ||
- | * For background | + | * For some object |
+ | =====HP 3D Scan 5===== | ||
+ | Launch the HP 3D Scan app from the taskbar or desktop | ||
=====Waves in Scan===== | =====Waves in Scan===== | ||