Looking good! I’m aiming for the same approach. Would you like to share your 3D Models of the pylons? That would be very handy!
Thanks, BR Flow
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I ordered a custom made net from https://schutznetze24.de/ - but maybe this doesn’t help in your location. I didn’t get mine yet. I will report when success.
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I seen your idea before🙇♀️thanks for inspire
but will the “string” captured as well?
I think the string will be partial captured, maybe captured completely. This is why the pylons should raise the net a bit, so that it can be cleaned easily with the connected points function
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If it is flat on the surface it will create shadow and the nylon thread area will be missed , but that is easy to work with especially if you do reverse engineering
If you lift it , it would move the shadow back and forth helping in better capture between the surface .
Nets like that works best on curvy flat surfaces , less on straight flat surfaces because the markers are placed in a steady pattern
So if you for plan to scan flat surfaces without curves , you can add some random markers on the threads and not only on the joints
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I hate markers but if I need them I use Nylon monofilament either for fishing line or sewing thread. if it is fine and transparent it doesn’t show in the scan so no cleanup of the thread needed.
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can you show how that looks? Maybe a foto with the Markerfilament added on the object?
if it is very fine it may not showing because accuracy may not pick it up , fine transparent nylon for sewing clothing . It is almost like a hair …but very strong
Actually purchased it 3 years ago 0.04 still visible slightly by MINI but not POP series, Range or Miraco
Which is better if it is transparent or black?
((( For the mini )))
Makes no difference as long it is closer to Mini resolution .
MINI can’t scan via transparent nylon
Very fine nylon is the best for MINI no matter the color and mini markers like 1mm
But with the last software I did not tested yet if the 1mm markers still works
Very busy but if I have moment I may try out later tonight
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Later after work I will try a 0.1 mm nylon thread in black. The thinnest thread I have found is 0.05 mm, which would also be worth considering…
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Here are the Results for 0.1mm Nylon Black, the nylon is very stiff, you can also see how it sticks out
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so far i would prefer cotton, it is more visible but softer, the dots lay down better, especially on long smooth surfaces, which makes it very useful. But I will continue to experiment.
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I’m also interesting in this topic (how to spread/clean markers efficiently?), though being a little late joining the discussion.
My personal goal is to find a way that efficiently scan large objects like cars (exterior and interior surface.) For objects smaller than car, since placing markers manually doesn’t take much time, to me it’s fine to put markers manually or use global markers.
I found several commercial solution available:
AESUB NET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clN8tlLBQYs
EMS3D SpeedTarget Tape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kC4xDDMtCI
Being inspired by AESUB’s net solution, I’m going to try my DIY net solution (green nylon net for horticulture + magnetic hook) for car scanning.
Would update in this topic after finishing my test.
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It’s never too late, I’ll get my transparent 0.5mm nylon cord this week and will test it. But I won’t be home until the end of October, so I hope I can get there before then.
The more tests you write here, the more knowledge we can gain.
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Small update here. I received the 0.5mm nylon cord. It’s actually a fishing line from Japan, and it’s very affordable and transparent. So far, I found it to be the best, as the nylon is not too rigid and leaves few marks on the scan.
The nylon thread I used before (1mm black), was too stiff.
With the cotton thread, the issue was that the scan had a lot of noise.
Don’t be surprised that I used the large markers with the new nylon thread. Unfortunately, I no longer have the small ones.
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but it still capturable, difficult to cleanup afterwards
You can mark the line, delete it and fill it. I think it is very well suited for reverse engineering due to its application.
I also have to say that I only ran my hand over it once, if you scan from multiple sides you might also capture the bottom part.
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Just remove it with the tool and use close hole function , it should do the trick .
With a Mini even a hair is visible on the surface .
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