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how to build your own custom handheld 3d scanning kit

8/26/2020

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Customize the right 3D scanner for your needs! With the hardware and software options continuing to grow, it's time for a review of the step-by-step process to set up your ideal kit:

1. Choose your tablet / phone:
The first step is to select a tablet or phone for use with your 3D scanning hardware and software. If you already own a compatible device, you're one step ahead! Just please make sure that your device meets all the minimum specs required, including a USB 3.0+ port.
Surface Go 2
Microsoft Surface Go 3
Windows OS
DPI-10/SR compatible
​≈ $500-$800 USD
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
Android OS
Tab S6 and S7 also compatible
​≈ $650-$800 USD
Android Phones
Android Phones
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Android OS
Samsung, Google, Motorola, etc.
≈ $300-$1600 USD
Surface Pro
Microsoft Surface Pro
& other windows tablets

Windows OS
≈ $800-$3000 USD
DT301X
Rugged Tablets
 Zebra, DT Research, MobileDemand, Panasonic, etc.
≈ $1000-5000
Other Devices
Other Compatible Devices
Meeting Minimum Requirements
Windows or Android OS
≈ $500-3000

2. Choose your 3D depth camera (or multiple!):
Each option offers unique benefits in terms of accuracy, price, range, daylight capability, size, compatibility, etc., so often times it may make sense to equip a kit with multiple cameras. Please click here for a more in-depth list of all the currently supported offerings.
DPI-10
DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit
(2-12 ft range)
Most versatile option (indoors)
$2500 / $995 USD
DPI-10SR
DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit
(1-6 ft range)
Closest range option (indoors)
​$2500 / $995 USD
D455
Depth Camera D455
(Intel® RealSense™)
​Wide FOV, daylight capable
$795 USD (DP-calibrated kit)
(or $419 uncalibrated from Intel)
D415
Depth Camera D415
(Intel® RealSense™)
Daylight capable, affordable
​≈ $272 USD
(uncalibrated from Intel)
D435
Depth Camera D435 / D435i
(Intel® RealSense™)
Supported but not recommended
​≈ $314-$345 USD
(uncalibrated from Intel)

3. Choose your 3D scanning app:
In our humble opinion, the most important part! Activate Dot3D Pro, X, or Lite on your tablet/phone to complete the package and enable instant 3D capture and editing capabilities. Please click here to download Dot3D, and here to subscribe to your preferred version.
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Dot3D™​ Pro
Complete, professional appliation with all exports
$995 USD / year
$2495 USD perpetual
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Dot3D™​ X
Fully-featured 3D capture, measurement, & editing within Dot3D only
$395 USD / year
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Dot3D™​ Lite
Affordable entry-level solution for smaller projects
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Limited features & exports
$245 USD / year
CLICK HERE TO COMPARE THE Options

4. Consider any applicable accessories and add-ons:
You may also want to consider some of the following optional accessories for scanning in the dark, extended reach, data processing, 3D meshing, scale bar targeting, rugged protection, etc.
Mounting Kit
RealSense™ Mounting Kit
Included with RealSense™ kits purchased from DotProduct
$30 USD
Light Kit
DPI Light Kit
Capture shadowless, full color data in dark/dim environments
$225 USD
Extension Kit
DPI Extension Kit
Extends sensor up to 15 ft
Now compatible with all kits

$300 USD
Dot3D Edit
Dot3D™​ Edit
Edit-only version of Dot3D intended for desktops/laptops
Windows or Android OS
$120/yr or $300 triennial
Pointfuse for DP
Pointfuse for DP
Windows app for converting DP scans to lightweight 3D meshes
Windows 10 OS
≈ $950 USD / yr
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iOgrapher Multi Case
Lightweight, two-handle phone case and stabilizer for holding phone and mounting 3D camera
≈ $60 USD
AccuScale-DP
AccuScale-DP Scale Bar Kit
Calibrated targeting kit from Brunson Instrument Company
≈ $3135 USD
Surface Go Case
Rugged Tablet/Phone Cases
Protective cases and/or mounting cases for your tablet/phone
​≈ $30-$100 USD
Dot3D View
Dot3D™​ View
Free, view-only version of Dot3D
Windows or Android OS
FREE

In summary, you now have all the options at your disposal! Get up and running on a compatible device for as low as $500 with a D415 and Dot3D Lite, purchase a complete DPI-10 Kit with a perpetual license and tablet included for only $5795, or explore the many options in between to assemble the ideal kit for your projects. We expect to see continued evolution of these offerings and more, so please stay tuned for updates to this guide, as well as a new video series outlining the steps to assemble your kit on a variety of platforms.
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Dot3D™ beta release for Intel® RealSense™ L515, DIY cut-and-fill, two new patents awarded - July 2020 News

8/14/2020

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DotProductNews - July 2020

Here's the latest from DotProduct. Read on to find out more about the release of Dot3D 3.3.3, our blog on the new fill volume calculation tool for a driveway excavation project, the release of Dot3D™ 4.0 Beta with support for the Intel® RealSense™ LiDAR Camera L515, the latest patents granted for DotProduct technology, the full recording of last month's webinar on DIY Cut and Fill with Dot3D™ Pro, and our growing list of supported depth cameras.

DotProduct provides real-time, handheld 3D capture solutions, for mobile professionals. Our newsletter aims to keep you up to date on how we're upending existing 3D technology markets and creating new opportunities for our customers.

-The DotProduct Team-

Dot3D 3.3.3 Now Available - Upgrade to the latest software now
The latest update to Dot3D is now available for all platforms. Please click here to upgrade now. Improvements include Spanish language support, high-res key frame export options, color leveling toggle, RealSense library updates, UI improvements, bug fixes, and more.
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Handheld 3D scanning for homeowner DIY cut and fill project
Our latest blog covers how DotProduct CMO Tom Greaves utilized the new fill volume calculation tool to determine the amount of gravel needed for a driveway excavation project. Please click here for the full article and see below for more on the project from last month's webinar.
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Dot3D 4.0 Beta now available with LiDAR Camera L515 support
This week marks the release of our first Dot3D 4.0 beta including support for the new Intel® RealSense™ LiDAR Camera L515. Beta access is by request only. Please click here submit a request now.
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DotProduct awarded two new patents
We're pleased to report DotProduct was issued US Patent 10,699,481 for Augmentation of Captured 3D Scenes with Contextual Information on June 30th, 2020. We were also awarded US Patent 10,674,135 for a system and method for real-time or near-real time processing and post-processing of RGB-D image data using a handheld portable device on June 2nd, 2020.

Both patents add to DotProduct's growing portfolio of intellectual property centered on the company's novel capabilities for obtaining accurate color 3D data from mobile devices and 3D depth cameras.
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Live Webinar Recording: DIY Cut and Fill with Dot3D™ Pro
Please click here for the full video recording of last month's workflow webinar covering Dot3D Pro's new volume calculation tools at use on a driveway construction project, including live demonstrations in Dot3D.
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List of Depth Cameras Supported by Dot3D Pro / Scan
As our list of 3D cameras supported by Dot3D continues to grow, we're finding it increasingly important to maintain a running list of all the options at your disposal. Please click here for a full list of depth cameras available for use with Dot3D on Windows or Android.
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Want to learn more? Need a demonstration? Sample data set?
Contact DotProduct Sales: +1 617-415-7221 | sales@dotproduct3d.com

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