Looking for a 3D scanner that is good for small parts

[Jack Sparrow]

I am in mass production mode right now. I am scanning then using Blender to manipulate the image so that I can print it in Cura Ultimaker. I`ll publish some photos once I have some 3D printed parts ready.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

here is the bow figurehead scanned for an example.

 

[Kevin the Lubber]

That looks quite promising. At the very least, a very good basis for finishing off in blender. Are you satisfied with this as the outcome, in the context of the cost of the scanner? I would have been quite happy, myself.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

That looks quite promising. At the very least, a very good basis for finishing off in blender. Are you satisfied with this as the outcome, in the context of the cost of the scanner? I would have been quite happy, myself.

In terms of cost, yes it is expensive but it does what I need.

This 3d scan is actually a composite of two images. One from the top and one from the back. Fortunately the software has a MERGE function. I will say that it doesn't always work properly and I don't think it's user error. I should probably advise the manufacturer of this.

The following scanned item needs a back. I tried using the fill feature but instead it filled up everything including the main square hole. I haven't figured out how to fill everywhere but the hole in question. It almost sounds like I need a boolean instruction to accomplish this, but there is no functionality like that available. I don't know if Blender will allow me to do this.