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==Ideal Setup for the HD Version 6 Scanner in VTube-LASER==
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==Ideal Setup for the HD (Version 6) Blue Laser Scanner in VTube-LASER==
  
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The HD blue line scanner has significantly increased capabilities that cause us to revise recommendations in FARO scanner setup when compared to earlier scanners.  These settings work very well in VTube-LASER with the HD scanner.<br><br>
 
  
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The FARO ScanArm HD blue laser scanner has significantly increased capabilities compared to earlier FARO scanners.<br><br>
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Because of that, it requires different setup recommendations for the FARO Laser Line Probe Control window.  These settings work very well in VTube-LASER ''specifically'' for the HD scanner.<br><br>
 
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'''Set the Scan Rate to 1/1.'''<br>
 
'''Set the Scan Rate to 1/1.'''<br>
 
* This value will allow the laser stripes to come into VTube-LASER as quickly as the FARO driver can send them.<br><br>
 
* This value will allow the laser stripes to come into VTube-LASER as quickly as the FARO driver can send them.<br><br>
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'''Set the Scan Density to 1/16'''<br><br>
 
'''Set the Scan Density to 1/16'''<br><br>
 
* This value will reduce density of the points in the laser line returned to VTube-LASER.<br><br>
 
* This value will reduce density of the points in the laser line returned to VTube-LASER.<br><br>
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* Since VTube-LASER removes some of points with a '''Maximum Number of Points Allowed in Cylinder Laser Stripe''' filter, it works faster if the FARO driver removes some of those points in advance.  Both scanning and calculation can be many times faster when the Scan Density is reduced to anything less than 1/1.
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* VTube-LASER removes some of points with two separate algorithms. First it uses a '''Maximum Number of Points Allowed in Cylinder Laser Stripe''' filter. Second it removes any points that are unnecessarily close to other points.  So it works faster if the FARO driver removes some of those points in advance.  Both scanning and calculation can be many times faster when the Scan Density is reduced to anything less than 1/1.
 
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For most materials set the Algorithm to '''Automatic - Normal'''.<br><br>
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As of early 2017, we tend to prefer to use '''Automatic - HDR''' (High Dynamic Range) for as many materials as possible. According one of the top technicians at FARO, this is an acceptable approach for VTube-LASER because we are not scanning dense point clouds like other programs do.  (We use 1/16 for scan density with the HD scanner.)<br><br>
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If you are scanning in a room with sunlight coming through the windows - then be sure to use the HDR mode because it is better able to adapt to sunlight and shadow.<br><br>
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'''Uncheck''' the '''Reflection Filter''' option.<br><br>
 
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Click on the OK button to exit the FARO Laser Line Probe window.<br><br>
 
Click on the OK button to exit the FARO Laser Line Probe window.<br><br>
 
This completes the setup.
 
This completes the setup.

Latest revision as of 02:10, 22 April 2017

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Page Revision Date: December 24, 2015

Ideal Setup for the HD (Version 6) Blue Laser Scanner in VTube-LASER

The FARO ScanArm HD blue laser scanner has significantly increased capabilities compared to earlier FARO scanners.

Because of that, it requires different setup recommendations for the FARO Laser Line Probe Control window. These settings work very well in VTube-LASER specifically for the HD scanner.

VTube-LASER be connected to a FARO arm to perform these steps.

FARO HD6 Scanner.png


STEP 1

In VTube-LASER window click on Scanner Algorithm label above the viewport window.

This loads the FARO Laser Line Probe Control window.

The alternative way to get into the FARO Laser Line Probe Control window is to click on Measure Setup in the Navigation Pane > Arm tab > Scanner Control button.

Vtube-laser v2.2 leftmouseclick scanneralgorithm label.png
Vtube-laser v2.2 leftmouseclick scanneralgorithm label closeup.png

STEP 2

Set the Scan Rate to 1/1.

  • This value will allow the laser stripes to come into VTube-LASER as quickly as the FARO driver can send them.

STEP 3

Set the Scan Density to 1/16

  • This value will reduce density of the points in the laser line returned to VTube-LASER.

  • VTube-LASER removes some of points with two separate algorithms. First it uses a Maximum Number of Points Allowed in Cylinder Laser Stripe filter. Second it removes any points that are unnecessarily close to other points. So it works faster if the FARO driver removes some of those points in advance. Both scanning and calculation can be many times faster when the Scan Density is reduced to anything less than 1/1.

Vtube-laser v2.2 farol llp scan rate density.png

STEP 4

As of early 2017, we tend to prefer to use Automatic - HDR (High Dynamic Range) for as many materials as possible. According one of the top technicians at FARO, this is an acceptable approach for VTube-LASER because we are not scanning dense point clouds like other programs do. (We use 1/16 for scan density with the HD scanner.)

If you are scanning in a room with sunlight coming through the windows - then be sure to use the HDR mode because it is better able to adapt to sunlight and shadow.

The only time to change it to Automatic - Normal is when that mode gives better coverage of points on dull or blasted material.

Vtube-laser v2.2 farol llp scan algorithm.png

STEP 5

Uncheck the Reflection Filter option.

  • The FARO reflection filter makes FARO stop returning points when the scanner is moving, so scanning seems to stop and start even with the green button pressed.

  • There doesn't seem to be significant benefit for tube scanning with this filter on - and VTube will remove spiked outliers automatically with the spike filter - so this filter is redundant.

Vtube-laser v2.2 faro llp scan reflectionfilter.png

STEP 6

Click on the OK button to exit the FARO Laser Line Probe window.

This completes the setup.

Vtube-laser v2.2 farol llp scan clickOK.png

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