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3D Scanning Knowledge Base - Photoneo Wiki

We have created this wiki to share the best practices, tips, tricks and other useful information regarding 3D scanning.

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Scans alignment - Creating a complete 3D model of the object

Scan coordinate space - Understanding the coordinate systems in which the 3D scanner outputs the pointcloud

File Camera - Creating the "File Camera" and reusing the scans

Confidence Map - What is the confidence map and what it tells about the scan quality

Point Cloud Topology - Explains the relationship between the order of the 3d points and the image sensor pixels

PTX file format - Explains contents and formatting of PTX files

Frequently asked questions and Frequently experienced difficulties - Answers for frequently asked questions and guides for frequently experienced difficulties

PhoXi Control Application - Control application and API for PhoXi 3D scanners

Robot-Camera Calibration Tool - Aligning the coordinate spaces of 3D scanner and robot

3D Localization Configurator - Accurate pose estimation of CAD model in the 3D pointcloud

Bin Picking Solution - Picking randomly placed objects from the container, conveyor belt or hanger

HALCON integration - HALCON customers can use PhoXi 3D scanners via the HALCON PhoXi Interface

Upgrading firmware - Guide to upgrading firmware on your scanner