What about 3D Scanning?

[ItsHamzar]

I’ve searched pretty much all over for a place that does 3D scanning. I simply would like my project scanned into a .stl file. I’m a student and I feel like all of the places I’ve come across and received quotes from are ridiculously overpriced, charging a minimum of $150+ (my project is 13.5cm x 6.5cm x 4cm (Length x Width x Height)).

Can anyone recommend a cheaper place where I can get something scanned into an .stl, or if there’s any other alternative I’m open to finding out. I’m at my wits end!

-Hamzar

[ItsHamzar]

I should also mention that I am based in New York City.

[Vtsst]

Hey @ItsHamzar! You should be able to find smthg in NYC.

What exactly are you trying to 3D scan? Is it made of reflective material? transparent surfaces? That would increase prices if so (harder to capture).

Depending on the level of detail you need and the kind of object you want to scan, you can get a rough idea by 3D scanning yourself > try Autodesk recap for example (free to use). It processes photos of your object into a textured 3D mesh.

[Minuteman_Minis]

Hey @ItsHamzar, two low cost alternatives you can try are Autocad 123D Catch and ReconstructMe. 123D Catch works by stitching together a series of photos into a 3D image. It can be tricky, but with patience you can get good results. ReconstructMe would require a low cost scanner, like an Xbox Kinect from the 360 with a USB adapter. They are sold at Gamestop for $15.

[Nikki]

Hey @ItsHamzar, @DaPraha might be able to help you out with scanning. If you don’t have success let me know and I’ll see if we can help you.

Could you also let us know what you’re looking to have scanned? That’s quite an important detail as will determine how viable it is.

Have a super day!

Nikki

[Filemon]

I always use a Google search hack for this. IN your browser type: site:3dhubs.com “scanning”.

This will search for scanning service on 3D Hubs

Ps. pretty soon we will add this feature to the website so stay tuned for that

[Paperhat]

i am looking for a hub that does scanning on items, but need to come to my location, at 1230 ave of the americas. _s_ponge with stone base, 15 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 5 in. (40 x 13.3 x 12.7). need someone to come on thursday may 28th- please let me know ASAP and a cost to do the scanning and printing of the item.