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Photogrammetry
This scanning method uses the camera on your FABotum for take photos that will be processed by an external
photogrammetry service, such as Autodesk’s 123Dcatch or Memento.
Due to the big volume of data and the complex calculations, the post processing will be provided by your pc.
This method work better with objects with a complex texture, not symmetricals, not shiny or transparent (like all kind of
3D scanners on the market).
Procedure
Make a photogrammetry scan with Fabtotum is very easy, following this procedure:
On the fabui dashboard select “Scan” by clicking on the scanning icon (both are valid)
On the scanning page choose “Create new object” (1), select “Photogrammetry” method (2), then click “Next” (3).
Set the scanning parameters as follows:
ISO: 200 (If you have to scan darker objects, increase the value.)
Size: 1920×1080
Number of slices: 60
Download the Fabtotum Desktop server clicking “Here” (1)
(The program is stored into the SD card, it’s working with Windows XP or newer, OS X and linux). Test the
connection by clicking on the “Check connection” (2), if the connection is working the button will turn in green
color, then click on “Next” (3).
Set and connect the Fabtotum Desktop server.
Choose the folder where you want to download the photos, by using “Choose folder” (1), “Start server” (2):
Remove the printing bed, when ready click “Click Here when ready”.
Attach the Chuck using three screws
Using screws, duct tape or wires attch the object you want to scan and close the FABtotum’s door.
When ready click “Click here when ready”.
The scanning is started! Wait until the FABtotum took the last picture and sent it to your computer using the
FABtotum Desktop Server
Post processing a photogrammetry scan.
Please refer to your photogrammetry software manual on how to postprocess the captured images.