The supported resolutions currently available on the myascand.xplicator.com page range from 1mm to 0.1mm. A resolution comparison can be found on our LEARN page. The… Read More »What resolution and what file format can I expect for my 3D model?
One Word: Precision. Photogrammetry (aka “Image-Stitching”) relies on 100+ photos taken of the object you wish to model. It does not require or have a… Read More »What is the benefit of using laser scanning vs. Photogrammetry “image-stitching” that most 3D-Scan-Apps are using?
We have developed a special technology that removes the “color weakness” of traditional laser triangulation algorithms. By simply switching off the laser after its first… Read More »How come ASCAND 3D Models are so colorful when you are using laser triangulation?
One word: Precision The latest Apple PRO iPhones have a true TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) built in. LIDAR 3D precision is much lower than… Read More »What is the benefit of using LASER scanning vs. LIDAR that some Apple iPhone 3D-Scan-Apps are using?
You don’t have to calibrate ASCAND for your phone as ASCAND comes with an out-of-the-box standard calibration, that will produce good results with the vast… Read More »Do I have to “calibrate” ASCAND for my phone and – if so – how do i do it?
The Laser Module ASCAND uses is NO TOY! It falls into the LASER Class IIIa. The FDA concludes that “… The risk of injury is… Read More »Is the Laser Module used by the ASCAND LASER Expansion Kit a toy? If not, is it dangerous?
If you are doing VISION scans without using the ASCAND laser module, you 3D scan in stable lighting conditions and a stable background in the… Read More »Is the ASCAND intended for Indoor or Outdoor use?
Yes there are two. One for VISION Scans and one for LASER Scans. Both of them are available on our LEARN page
The Windows 10 3D Viewer ONLY supports meshes and has no support for native point clouds. You can use CloudCompare, MeshLab, or an on-line viewer… Read More »Why can’t I view my PLY Point Cloud File on Windows 10?
ASCAND uses Vertex Coloring to limit the amount of files needed. You can use MeshLab to open ASCAND OBJ files and convert them into anything… Read More »How can I view my scans (OBJ Color Mesh Files)?