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Re: 3D Scanner??

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Originally Posted by techhelpbb View Post
I think the mistake to avoid is the idea that you'll end up just scanning everything and getting a perfect 3D point cloud to make into say an STL.
Re-quoted for truth.

A scanner isn't magic: Even in the 5-figure range, you don't get a 'ready to build' part from it. There is always some effort required before you can print a 'good enough' part. At the low end (<$3k) there is simply more work required.
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