Laser scanning user stories

Targetless registration and registration with target marks - When do i use what?

Cloud2cloud registration and registration with target marks

The FARO SCENE update 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 means that target-less registration (also referred to as cloud2cloud registration) is a very current topic. The function, however, has already been on the market for a while. Various software packages of other laser scanner manufacturers such as Leica Cyclone register, Z+F LFM, and Riegl Riscan have included this or similar functions for some time now.

Submitted by MarioHoheisel on 22. September 2016 - 15:53

Creation and evaluation of a 3D terrain model from drone data by means of PointCab

In this user report, we clearly explain the work steps from flight planning with the UAV (drone), work on site, subsequent calculation of the point cloud, and the evaluation of the terrain data in the PointCab software. The aim of the project was to survey a quarry by means of a drone and to carry out the required evaluations with regard to mining technology. This mainly concerned the pit pattern, the pit geometry, and volume calculations.

Submitted by MarioHoheisel on 12. August 2016 - 13:06

Testing of laser scanning checkerboard targets - A comparison of targets

Submitted by lklevenow on 16. June 2016 - 18:07

Testing of laser scanning reference spheres - A comparison

In the scope of a comparison of different reference spheres, we tested how the single spheres behave in the sun and in the shadow. Position deviation and total number of scan points were subject of the investigation. Test objects were a sphere offered by FARO as well as four reference spheres manufactured by Laserscanning Europe: Basic, Flexi, UltraX and Traveler.

Submitted by lklevenow on 12. April 2016 - 10:09

Tutorial: Scanning with DPI-8 and data import in FARO Scene

Hereinafter, we briefly explain how you can capture data using a DotProduct DPI-8 handheld scanner, export the scan data and import it in FARO Scene.

Submitted by lklevenow on 17. February 2016 - 15:06

Merge data from handheld scanner and terrestrial laser scanner

Why should you combine a terrestrial and a handheld 3D scanner?

Everyone, who has already worked with a terrestrial laser scanner, knows the different challenges. You always have some areas that cannot be captured with a terrestrial laser scanner (such as Leica, Trimble, Z+F or FARO scanner) in consequence of size or limited accessibility of the object to be scanned or for lack of time.

Submitted by lklevenow on 17. February 2016 - 12:01

Tutorial: How to connect FARO Focus 3D to your mobile device

Within a minimum of time, you can connect your FARO Focus3D scanner to mobile devices via WLAN and, then, control it easily by using your smartphone, tablet PC or laptop.

Step 1

Start up the scanner and open the settings.
Select General Settings and then WLAN.
Activate WLAN on the scanner.

Submitted by lklevenow on 4. February 2016 - 15:04

Tutorial: Update FARO Focus3D firmware

In this tutorial, we explain step by step how to update the firmware of your FARO Focus3D laser scanner to the latest version.

Please take about 30 minutes for this update and follow all steps slowly. The update must not be interrupted! Don't skip a step!

Before starting the update, please ensure that the scanner's battery is fully charged. Connect your Focus3D X scanner to the power supply unit ensuring that no power outage could interrupt the update.

The update consists of two files:

Submitted by lklevenow on 4. February 2016 - 12:02

Correctly positioning a laser scanner

Basic advice for positioning a laser scanner

A laser scanner can only measure what is visible from its position (in location and height). Said in a simple way, a laser scanner can only image what the human eye can see as the laser scanner also cannot scan behind corners. It is important to scan an object from various locations in order to receive a complete image as a scan result (point cloud). The more complex the scanned object is, the more measuring points make sense.

Submitted by lklevenow on 7. December 2015 - 10:37

Correct resolution for laser scanning

Which resolution is best for working with my laser scanner?

There is a simple rule: Don't let the scanner work at its highest resolution but only with as much resolution as necessary. Scanner resolution depends on the scanned object, project requirements (requirements of accuracy, time available for laser scanning) and the distance between laser scanner and object.

Submitted by lklevenow on 7. December 2015 - 10:16

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