Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Tips for Reconstructing Yourself (Or
Someone Else)
Once you have ReconstructMe installed, refer to the usage manual:
http://
reconstructme.net/projects/reconstructme-console/usage
to learn how to
launch the application. There are several different resolutions and modes
available for scanning with ReconstructMe and new features are being added
all the time.
When starting ReconstructMe, make sure you scan using the correct mode
for your sensor. Check (
the device compatibility matrix
)
to see if your graph-
ics card is capable of running the highres version. If you graphics card is not
capable of running the high resolution mode, the program will crash. If you
experience crashes in both the standard and highres modes, you may need
to run the ReconstructMe Record tool. After saving your scan, you can play
back the recording with ReconstructMe Replay and save your file as an STL.
After you have ReconstructMe up and running on your machine, here are
some basic tips for scanning people.
1. Sit in a spinnable office chair
2. Position your Kinect or Xtion so that only your upper body is visible in
the scan area.
3. Slowly, spin yourself around in the chair while keeping your upper body
in a static position.
4. Save the file as a STL (make sure to do this after you finish your capture,
while the console is open or you will lose your scan).
5. If your graphics card or memory constraints are causing the program to
crash, try using the record feature to record your scan and then playback
to reconstruct the mesh.
When scanning yourself, sit with your back to the Kinect with
your computer in front of you. That way your arm movements
will not be captured when you press the keys on your computer
to start and end the scan.
After saving the STL, open it up in Meshlab or Pleasant3D and take a good
look at it.
Figure 9-12
shows a scan of Anna.
