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We need the inverse: place some real object in a box and get back 3D specs to reproduce. Then kids (that includes all of us, too) can make stuff in Play-doh th
by jamesbritt 15y ago
We need the inverse: place some real object in a box and get back 3D specs to reproduce. Then kids (that includes all of us, too) can make stuff in Play-doh then make more durable copies.
- Jach 15y agoI'm pretty sure we've had 3D scanners since before 3D printers, but I don't recall off-hand how cheap they are. But great idea for a kids application with playdough.
- koffiezet 15y agoYou should be able to do this pretty cheaply with pattern-lights, a cheap webcam and some intelligent software?
- Jach 15y agoYeah, you're right. Look at what people can do with just two Kinects; all you really need is enough pictures of the object from different surrounding points to construct a 3D representation that looks alright.
- jamesbritt 15y agoDamn good point. Even one kinect and a rotating platform could work. It could plausibly be built for around $200.00. Makes me suspect someone has already hacked one into existence ...