DAVID 3D Scanner

DAVID-laserscanner 3.7
Incredibly Low-Cost 3D Scanner for Everyone!

DAVID supports both, Laser Scanning AND Structured Light Scanning.

What do I need to build a 3D Laser Scanner? A camera (e.g. web cam) A hand-held line laser (starting at €19.90) Two plain boards in the background A Windows PC Our free software DAVID-laserscanner		What do I need for a Structured Light Scanner? A camera (e.g. web cam) A video projector Two plain boards (for calibration only) A Windows PC Our free software DAVID-laserscanner

Or use the DAVID Starter-Kit! If you don't want to start searching and tinkering, the DAVID Starter-Kit contains all necessary hardware and software to set up your own 3D scanner!		Or use the brand-new DAVID SLS-1! If you want an accurate, flexible, fast, and mobile 3D scanning system, the DAVID SLS-1 will be the right choice for you!

Comparison

Both technologies, Laser Scanning (LS) and Structured Light Scanning (SLS), can provide excellent results. However, LS will never reach the speed and mobility (in case of laser moved by hand) of SLS. Other features (like accuracy) depend on the used hardware.

With the DAVID Starter-Kit and the DAVID SLS-1 we have two very carefully balanced (costs vs. performance) kits. The following feature comparison might help you make your choice:

	DAVID Starter-Kit	DAVID SLS-1
Scan Object Sizes	10mm - 400mm	10mm - 600mm
Accuracy	~0.5% of object size	~0.1% of object size
Single Scan Time	~40s	2-4s
Handling / Comfort	+	+++
Mobility	+ (modular setup)	+++ (scanner on tripod)
Texturing	yes (color)	yes (color)
Price (incl. VAT)	€ 499.00	€ 1993.25

More Information

I'd like to see some results before buying or building anything!

You will find some amazing results in our gallery and on the user pages in our wiki. Also you can download DAVID and use a test video file instead of a real camera, so you will have 3D data within a minute!

More Questions? See

FAQ (frequently asked questions)
Gallery and User Gallery (with amazing 3D results)
Downloads (software, example scans and test video)
Shop (DAVID Kits, line lasers and more)
Manual (how to build and use your 3D scanner)
Forum (exchange experiences with others)
Wiki (tutorials and user impressions)