Software for cleaning mesh after 3d scanning?

[JSenior]

I've never used a makerbot scanner, so perhaps take what I'm saying with a pinch of salt, but I'd be surprised if you would want to cover it in scribbles. It is presumably referencing itself through the turntable, and all it is doing is measuring laser time to the surface of the object, so the more consistent the surface the better.

A developer spray is probably best but again a light (not black) matte paint will be fine. If you don't want to paint it then put some car polish on it and let it dry. It will dull the surface.

A high contrast background is no problem, but be careful it's not causing additional noise (e.g. if it was shiny.)

Have you got a picture of the mouse you're looking to scan? Will be easier to recommend what programs to use.

The free programs are a long way away from the commercial ones. For merging and clean up I'd probably start by downloading a trial of Geomagic Studio. Lot of options if you want to solid/surface model it...

[dynamitetalks]

Have you got a picture of the mouse you're looking to scan? Will be easier to recommend what programs to use.

The free programs are a long way away from the commercial ones. For merging and clean up I'd probably start by downloading a trial of Geomagic Studio. Lot of options if you want to solid/surface model it...

Thanks for you reply JSenior.

I've attached a few pictures, and painted it in primer, I'll try scanned it as it is first, if not I'll add effects like lines and dots to see if it makes the scan better and then learn from this process.

So this is what I've decided I'll be during tomorrow after being reading for hours about it today.

Scan - clean the model and add / make changes to the surface in Sculptris, then 3d print it and see if the shape is better.
then export it to 3ds max and cut the mouse in two or three separated pieces and make a shell, cut out for buttoms, cord and electronics. Then make a mold from the two or three separated pieces and have them cnc machined - cast the parts in resin and assemble the parts.

I expect some errors before it matches up well and it ain't supposed to be great, it's a learning process for me to become a better prototyper and product developer.

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