3D Scanner
Real World Measurements - Spring 2014
In Real World Measurements, a sensors and instrumentation class, I worked with 3 other first-years to make a 3D scanner capable of sensing and measuring opaque objects up to 6 inches tall. Though all 4 of us were involved in the overall design of the scanner, my main focus was the mechanical design of the scanner. The final mechanical design was rather simple overall but was effective in meeting our goals. The scanner provided both rotational and vertical motion to scan the objects tested, including coffee mugs, chocolate rabbit heads, and small portable speakers.
The resulting data from scanned objects was clear enough to recreate in SolidWorks from the point cloud. We were able to 3D print the models generated to physically compare our scan to the original.