Re: NXT based 3D scanner

> <http://philohome.com/scan3d/scan3d.htm<http://philohome.com/scan3d/scan1-v.jpg>>
>
> As a LDraw parts author, I am always interested to find new ways to model
> LEGO parts. Many parts have a clear geometric structure and are relatively
> easy to create, but parts like minifig animals or wigs have no defined
> geometric shape and are very difficult to model. I toyed for a while with the
> idea of a 3D scanner... The solution came with 2008 LEGO Technic sets that
> include a new part, the linear actuator. Coupled with the high resolution of
> NXT encoder, I had all the elements to build a 3D scanner, precise enough for
> my purpose.
>
> You'll find [<http://philohome.com/scan3d/scan3d.htm here>] photos, videos,
> LDraw files and a little tutorial on the way to turn the scans into shapes
> suitable for LDraw parts creation.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> <http://philohome.com/ Philo>