Are there any decent 3D scanners on the market for under 500 pounds ?

[Brian JohnParticipant @brianjohn93961]

What 3D scanners are available ?

[Brian JohnParticipant @brianjohn93961]

Where are we at with 3D scanners ? Is there anything on the market for under a 500 pounds that will do a good job. I am thinking of replicating old model train parts (4mm/OO gauge).

NOTE : I am aware that there may be copyright issues involved but let us leave that aside for the moment. I want to know how good the current scanners are.

Edited By Brian John on 17/10/2016 18:11:45

Edited By Brian John on 17/10/2016 18:14:12

[AndyPParticipant @andyp13730]

What about something like 123D Catch from Autodesk? I have used the drawing component of that series with some success.

It may be slated for replacement by the Fusion 360 suite.

Andy

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

I think you need over-size models if you ar going to print with a 3D printer as the printers are better than the scanners.

N.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Brian,

It may be worth looking at 'David' **LINK**

http://www.david-3d.com/en/

It's more commercial now, than when I first saw it.

[sorry, I lost interest when I found out it was Windows based]

Here is an Australian supplier: **LINK**

DAVID Laserscanner Starter-Kit Version 2

MichaelG.

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