Matter and Form V2 Manuel utilisateur
Matter and Form
3D Scanner
V2 User Manual
Table of Contents
Matter and Form 1
3D Scanner 1
Legal & Safety Stuff 4
Laser Stuff 5
Inside the Box 6
Before You Begin 7
The Importance of Lighting 7
Problem Materials and Surfaces 7
Preparing Your Object for Scanning 8
Download and Install 8
Setting Up Your Scanner 8
MFStudio 9
Starting a New Project 9
Calibration 9
Calibrating the Scanner 9
Scanning 11
Starting a New Scan 12
Regular Scan 12
+Quickscan 12
Geometry Settings 13
Picking the Best Laser Exposure 13
High Contrast Scanning (Regular scan) 14
How Do I Identify High Contrast Objects? 14
Setting High Contrast Laser Exposures 14
Texture Settings 15
Picking the best exposure for color 16
Scan Path 16
Scan Progress 17
Editing 18
Project Editor 19
Aligning Scans 19
Cleaning Scans 20
Noise Tool 20
Brush Tool 21
Crop Tool 21
Meshing 22
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Save and Export 23
Saving Your Project 23
Exporting 23
Pro Tips 24
Positioning your laser 24
Symmetrical Objects 25
+Quickscan, then Regular Scan 25
Using other soware with your scanner 25
3D printing 25
3D Lingo 26
+Quickscan Purchasing and Activation 27
Purchase +Quickscan 27
Activate / Deactivate +Quickscan 27
Our Roots 28
Manual publication update: 05/14/2018
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Legal & Safety Stuff
These instructions provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the product. Only use this product
aer carefully reading the operating instructions included
with the product and all warnings and labels on the product
packaging, including the manual and any separately included
sheets. Only use this product with the included accessories
and the included power adapter. Do not use this product or
any Matter and Form Inc. online services for purposes that
could infringe on the intellectual property of a third party.
Matter and Form Inc. assumes no responsibility whatsoever
with regard to the infringement of intellectual property
through use of the Matter and Form 3D Scanner or Matter and
Form Inc. online services. The Matter and Form 3D Scanner
comes with a limited warranty, in addition to any warranties
mandated by local laws. Details of the warranty can be found
at https://matterandform.net/legal
Matter and Form Inc.
243 College St., Suite 401
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5T 1R5
Please note the following important safety instructions:
●Do not operate this product if it is damaged, or if the
power cable or USB cable are damaged or if any of its
internal features are exposed.
●Only use the cables and power adapters provided
with the scanner. If you require a replacement, please
contact Matter and Form Inc. at
support@matterandform.net
●Do not operate the product when wet. If it should
become wet, do not turn it on. Disconnect it from its
power source and do not operate it until completely
dry.
●Do not touch the camera lens, laser lenses or laser
housing.
●If your product requires maintenance or repair,
contact Matter and Form Inc. at
support@matterandform.net . Do not attempt to open
or repair the product on your own, as it may be
hazardous and will void your warranty.
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FCC Class B Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for help.
You may also find helpful the following booklet, prepared by
the FCC: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are
not approved by Matter and Form Inc. may void the authority
granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
Laser Stuff
“Complies with FDA performance standards for laser
products except for deviations to Laser Notice NO-50, dated
June 24
2007. Class 1 laser product classified under IEC60825-1:2007.”
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Inside the Box
Thank you for purchasing the Matter and Form 3D Scanner.
Included in your box, you'll find:
1. One (1) Matter and Form 3D Scanner
2. One (1)AC Power Adapter
3. Four (4) Interchangeable Power Adapter Plugs
(set of 4 international)
4. One (1) USB B Cable
5. One (1) Plastic toy for first time scans
6. One (1) Calibration Box or Card and stand
7. Set-up Manual
8. Electronics Documentation
The scanner also features a removable plug in the center of
the turntable bed. Removing the plug reveals a standard
camera threaded socket that users can use to attach a tripod
mount for holding objects in place.
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Before You Begin
The Importance of Lighting
Scanning should be done in well-lit conditions. Diffuse, white
light from fluorescent tubes, incandescent or halogen bulbs,
or a natural light source is best. Be aware that incandescent
bulbs can add a yellowish tone to your final scan texture.
Lighting situations to avoid include:
●Spotlights or shining light directly on the object can
cause hot spots in some areas and shadows in others,
making it difficult for your scanner to see the lasers.
●Uneven lighting can cause uneven textures, especially
when aligning scans together.
●Bright direct sunlight can overpower and wash out
the scanning lasers, leaving fewer points recorded by
the scanner.
●No lights at all will cause missing and inaccurate data,
and textures will appear black.
●Variable lighting (lighting that fluctuates between
bright and dark during the scan) will affect the color
information that is gathered, making the textures look
striped.
For more up-to-date tips and tricks, visit our website.
www.matterandform.net/help
Problem Materials and Surfaces
There are some materials that laser scanners have trouble
scanning. Because the scanner works by capturing the data
that is made by the laser hitting the surface of the object, any
material that makes the lasers difficult to see will not scan
well.
Here are some materials you cannot scan without prepping
first:
●Objects with surfaces that are too shiny (i.e. metal,
jewels, mirrors etc.) will reflect or bounce the laser
away from the object. This can cause noisy looking
scans.
●Objects that are clear or translucent (i.e. glass, clear
plastic, flower petals, jello etc.) will let the laser light
pass right through the surface of the object. This can
cause scans that appear to have two layers.
●Objects that are too dark and absorb too much light
(i.e. black velvet, fur) will also absorb the laser light
causing an inaccurate scan. This can cause your scan
to appear empty.
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Preparing Your Object for Scanning
Some objects (as listed above) will require a bit of prep work
to allow them to scan properly, or at all. Pre-treating your
objects with matte paint, foot sprays or baby powder will give
the best results. If using paint, a light grey color is best.
If you want to capture color data, be aware that any
treatment may alter the color as it appears in the final scan.
Download and Install
Download the MFStudio soware from
www.matterandform.net/download .
If you don’t already have an account you’ll be prompted to
register your email.
Make sure to download the appropriate soware for your
computer!
Follow the setup wizard and complete the install process.
Setting Up Your Scanner
Choose a location close to your computer that has even,
ambient light and a stable, level surface. The first step is to
connect the scanner:
1. Plug the USB Type A connector end into the
computer;
2. Plug the USB Type B connector end into the scanner;
3. Connect the power cable to the scanner and plug the
power cable into a surge protector;
4. Open the scanner on by gently depressing the release
button on the top of the scanner and swing it open,
revealing the scanner head and the turntable. Turn
the handle 90° until it locks in place as the scanner
leg.
5. Power the scanner on. To do so, push the MF logo on
the lower front of the scanner until it lights up;
Open the soware. The soware will search and
detect the scanner. Once it does, you’re ready to start
Before you perform
your first scan, you
must calibrate your
scanner. Go to
Calibrating the Scanner
for step-by-step
instructions.
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MFStudio
Starting a New Project
To start a new project, click New Project on the MFStudio
homepage. Enter a Filename , select a Save to: location, then
click Continue .
To open a project, click the thumbnail of a recent project on
the MFStudio homepage, or navigate to Open from the File
menu.
Calibration
Calibrating the Scanner
Calibration is very important to getting the best out of your
scanner. From time-to-time or with brand new scanners,
MFStudio will remind you when it’s time to calibrate, but you
can calibrate whenever you need to by selecting Calibrate
from the File menu.
Calibrate your scanner when it gets moved or
your lighting changes drastically! The turntable
can shi when moved, causing the scanner to
scan incorrectly.
Click to select the calibration device, card or box, that came
with your scanner. Follow the instructions to assemble the
card, if needed.
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Follow the instructions for Calibration Steps 1 and 2 in the
soware to calibrate you scanner.
The scanner turntable will rotatele and right, firingits
lasers and collecting a range of data. Be patient and do not
move the calibration card or scanner.
Step 2 will take slightly longer than Step 1 as the soware
compares the data between Step 1 and Step 2.
If your calibration is interrupted or fails, an error
message should appear. Make sure your lighting
environment is ideal and the scanner is properly
setup before trying calibration again.
If a step in calibration takes longer than 30 minutes, stop the
calibration and try again or contact
support@matterandform.net for tips and assistance.
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