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Ordering 3D Prints

Once you have been scanned and your model is uploaded to the

www.shapify.me

website, you can order your printed figurine.

Scale

Dimensions

Material

Options

1:20

7-10 cm (2.7”-3.9”)

polyamide

white/colored

Table 2: Characteristics of the 3D printed figurines

1. Using the left mouse button, rotate the model in the browser (

fig-

ure 8

and take a close look at it.

2. Select the base for your figurine from the dropdown list (circle, box,

ellipse or empty) (see

figure 8

).

3. Click the

Print 3D

button to order a 3D print of the model. The

model will be added to the cart.

4. Scroll up the page and click

Cart 1

. The

My cart

page will open,

displaying your figurine and ordering options. Check the

Quantity

field and select the required

Material

from the dropdown list.

5. Click

Log in to continue

in order to proceed with your order. In the

window that opens you can sign up by filling in the registration
form or sign in if you are already registered.

6. Fill in the purchase form, providing payment and delivery infor-

mation. Look through the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and EULA,
select the checkbox and click

Purchase

.

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Страница 2: ...etting started 1 System Requirements 1 Software Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2 System Limitations and Tips on Scanning 3 Scanning 5 Ordering 3D Prints 9 Troubleshooting 10 A Getting prepared examples 13 i ...

Страница 3: ... ordering a printed figurine from the 3D data obtained The application has been developed to work with Microsoft Kinect 3D sensor Figure 1 Microsoft Kinect sensor System Requirements To start with Shapify me you need a computer which meets the require ments below and Kinect sensor See the following table 1 ...

Страница 4: ...stall Kinect for Windows SDK by clicking the button from the dia log that opens see figure 2b while installing the application You will be redirected to the Microsoft site Download and launch the executable file Once SDK is installed the Shapify me installer win dow opens prompting you to complete installation Hardware Installation 1 Place the Kinect sensor roughly at chest level but no higher than ...

Страница 5: ...scanning site following the recom mendations listed below and consulting the figures shown in Ap pendix A Use bright natural light for best results If using artificial light avoid using fluorescent lamps Make sure there is no direct light either artificial or natural shining on the person to be scanned or the Kinect s cameras System Limitations and Tips on Scanning You can take any pose you like You c...

Страница 6: ...inect as separate ele ments There may also be some issues with printing them even if the Kinect does pick them up Avoid transparent object Glasses should be taken off before scan ning Avoid shiny objects If you are wearing shiny shoes use anti glare spray You can scan a couple of people together but please be aware of the double cost of printing the figurine due to the increase in ma terial We reco...

Страница 7: ... used to produce your 3D model You come full circle after making 8 turns in 45 degree increments as shown in figure 5b To scan yourself please follow these steps 1 Run the application 2 Specify your approximate height by clicking the Settings button and using the Height slider Figure 4 Settings dialog 3 Adjust the rest of the options if necessary You can opt for concise instructions disable texture...

Страница 8: ... you where to stand by indicating a green zone figure 6a 7 When you hear Now hold still keep the pose you should not move until the next command The Kinect will begin scanning you figure 6b a Turning b Diagram of turns c Scanning Figure 5 Understanding scanning and turns 8 When you hear the instructions telling you to turn turn 45 degrees 6 ...

Страница 9: ...c tions 10 Once the Kinect has finished capturing your 8th position you can relax Wait a few minutes for the processing to finish 11 Once the processing has finished the application starts uploading it to the www shapify me website 12 When uploading has been completed the program informs you fig ure 7 that your model can be viewed in the browser figure 8 13 If you do not like the model click on Scan ag...

Страница 10: ...Figure 7 The model has been processed and uploaded Figure 8 3D model on the web 8 ...

Страница 11: ...mpty see figure 8 3 Click the Print 3D button to order a 3D print of the model The model will be added to the cart 4 Scroll up the page and click Cart 1 The My cart page will open displaying your figurine and ordering options Check the Quantity field and select the required Material from the dropdown list 5 Click Log in to continue in order to proceed with your order In the window that opens you can ...

Страница 12: ... Please setup the Kinect position properly The Kinect was not correctly set up Make sure that the scanning space in front of the Kinect is uncluttered and that there are no large objects such as a wall right behind you Stand in the green zone as shown on the screen The Kinect was set too high for the per son s height and in its upper position the sensor cannot see the person s shoulders Set up the...

Страница 13: ...operly Scan again remem bering to turn in 45 degree increments and to hold your pose There should not be any unwanted objects in the Kinect s field of view Repeat the same scan again You may have made a sharp movement while being scanned or unwanted objects may have appeared in the scanning zone Or your PC might not meet the require ments for using the Shapify me program First make sure that your P...

Страница 14: ...uminous clothes e g a big bulky coat Or you are scanning two people This is normal you just need to wait The larger the object being scanned the longer the processing will take The ceiling in the room where you are scanning is too low Lower the Kinect or try to scan in another room Insufficient RAM and or low CPU performance Close unnecessary applications Up grade your personal computer if possible...

Страница 15: ...Appendix A Getting prepared examples a Do not stand under a light b A uniformly lit environmet is better c Natural light is the best Figure A 1 Lighting conditions 13 ...

Страница 16: ...ad position the sensor s view is blocked by the desk b Placing the sensor at the very edge of the desk may improve the situation c For best results use a tripod Figure A 2 Where to set the Kinect sensor 14 ...

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