Jeff9727 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 This weekend, my coworker and I will be laser scanning the inside and out of my 280z. The model will be setup as such: 1. Fenders and front bumper off 2. All doors open, windows down 3. Interior stripped (except ceiling) 4. Wheels off 5. RB25, tranny, installed 6. Core support cut/altered I will be hanging the fenders, bumpers, and my turbo from my garage rails in such a way that they are included in the scan as well. I will be able to piece together the model eventually. The reason I'm bringing this up is I will be making the point cloud available for purchase and download. It will be a multi-gig file, so I will need to setup an FTP. Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) What kind of files are they? Edited February 19, 2019 by socorob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 On 2/19/2019 at 12:31 PM, socorob said: What kind of files are they? It will be in Autodesk ReCap .rcp file format and VirtuSurv .pvp file format. For drawing files, I use .dwg exclusively at work and mostly at home. Therefore, I will have a steep learning curve modeling in any other format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 This is what I'm scanning tomorrow. I'm not disassembling the dash, therefore, that will need to be hand-measured at some point. I'm scanning a few other things in addition. Do yall think I should mount a fender on one side so that it's not warped by sitting or hanging somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 44 minutes ago, Jeff9727 said: Do yall think I should mount a fender on one side so that it's not warped by sitting or hanging somewhere? If you're scanning the fenders, then yes, I'd mount them on the car, and put a few bolts in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Scanning went well this morning. With two FARO scanners going, it took roughly 5 hours to scan the inside, out, top, etc.. We were able to get a lot of the underside! We were also able to get scans from the top, looking down into the engine bay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exposed Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 when do you expect this to be complete? Are you able too also scan the dash. I'll be purchasing this off you for sure, the dash would be a bonus though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Coworker is finishing up the virtusurv files right now. I think he may just need to finish registering the scans. Could all be ready as early as tomorrow, late as this friday. I also need to arrange and setup a password protected FTP. Guy scanned the dash the best he could, attached a photo of the condition of the dash as it was scanned. Overall we got in at least 40-45 scans; 12 minutes each scan, 5 hours of scanning, 2 scanners, no breaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 As you can see about my car personally, I need to adjust my mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 52 gb file. I'll post some screen captures of the scan for quality. I'm running home now to grab an SD card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howton Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 What resolution and quality did you use? 1/4 and 3x? Seems like a lot of scans for a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Soo...it's rough. Scanners do not like gloss or glass. However, the virtusurv file is perfect. Resolution? Oh, I really have no clue as I only know how to work with the finished product and primarily use it for refinery design. It takes a lot of sectioning and clipping to drill down on specific parts, however, it's all there. I need to take more measurements because my initial measurements between shock towers seems too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howton Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I also use a Faro scanner for refinery design! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfg Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 What will your intended use be for these files? I'd be interested in them if I can find a way to use the data in Solidworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Good news: I don't feel ethically right selling the point cloud because the quality is not as high as I would expect, had I purchased one. Therefore, I'm going to make it available for download for free. However, you will need to be able to import .rcp files. There is also a .pvp file you can use Virtusurv to read. This is invaluable because it allows you to precisely dimension parts using photos among other things. There is a Scene2Go .exe file included so you won't need to download software for that. Just find the .exe file. I will post directions. In the future, I would like to use a creaform hand-held scanner to get extremely detailed scans. I'm using this scan to create space frame pipe spool drawings (isometrics) for fabrication. I'm also going to create spool drawings for my down pipe and other stuff. I'll eventually buy another shell since the metal in my current 280 is in too great of shape (with exception of frame rails). I don't have the means to fabricate stuff myself, so I have to create drawings and send them off. Give me until the end of the week and I'll post links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRaz Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hi Jeff, I work in the stress analysis and additive side in aerospace, I have software that can help transform the point cloud to parasolid surfaces. If you let me have a go at it I should be able to convert these to easier to work with surfaces based on control curves. From there you could work with making body kits or visualize them much easier. By the way, awesome car. Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Wow thank you! And thanks for the complement! I will make this available to all tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 BTW, still uploading. I can't use my employer's upload bandwidth so I'm using my home's. Last I saw it said 200 days, I doubt it'll take that long. If you want to paypal me the money for an SD card and postage, you can. Or, you can send me a shipping envelope and SD card and I'll mail it back. PM me if you want to do either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Hey, if this becomes a big thing, what are my chances of having a long nose R-200 LSD shipped to me? Eh? Eh? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff9727 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Got it uploaded! PM me your email and I'll send you a link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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