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02-05-2019, 02:02 PM #1
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This is the printer I just got, have not even unboxed it yet; just looking for your recommendation for a scanner
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02-05-2019, 02:54 PM #2
forget a scanner - learn to use digital calipers and openscad: http://www.openscad.org/
the only low budget scanners currently worth their salt are the scan-in-a-box: https://www.scaninabox.com/
and the einscan scanner: https://www.einscan.com/
Yes that is low budget for scanners :-)
But you will find that not only is it much quicker to measure and model a part from scratch, it's also a LOT more accurate.
Unless you've got $10,000 to spare - scanners just aren't as good as learning how to design parts from scratch. And it's easier than you think.
Please explain to me how to...
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