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Oceanographic Campus Library 3D Scanner
A guide to the use and best practices of the OCL's 3D scanner.
1. Overview
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1a. Scanner Use Policies
1b. Scanner Specifications
1c. Computer Specifications
2. Scanner Setup
2a. Power On/Off Procedures
2b. Scanner Calibration
2c. Object Properties
3. Scanning Process
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3a. Scanning Process Overview
3b. Scan Type
3c. Brightness
3d. Auto-Scan
3e. Fixed Scan
3f. Editing Scans
3g. Scan Refinement
3h. Meshing
3i. Saving Scans
3j. Other Tips and Tricks
3k. Troubleshooting
4. 3D Printing
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5. Adding 3D Models to NSUWorks
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5a. NSUWorks
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6. Guides
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6a. Official Guides
6b. Other Guides
6c. 3D Scanner Quick Guide
6d. LibraryLearn Tutorials
7. Galleries
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7a. Shark Jaw
7b. Interactive Rush Educational Shell Display
7c. 3D Printing
8. 3D Scanner Reservations (NSU)
9. Ask a Librarian
10. Troubleshooting
11. Macro 3D Scanner
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12. Other OCL Hardware
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Scanner QuickStart Guide
3D Scanner Quick Start Guide
A quick start guide to using the 3D scanner.
Power On/Off Procedures
To turn on the scanner:
Plug in the cart.
Open the cart bottom and power on the computer.
There is a power button on the back of the scanner camera. Place your finger over the power button for 1 second to turn on the scanner.
To turn off the scanner:
Shut down the computer.
Place your finger over the power button for 1 second, withdraw, and repeat for 1 second to turn off the scanner.
Unplug the cart.