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3D scanner
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:05 am
by YellowStreak
Came across this new 3D scanner today that was apparently crowdfunded. $600 USD.
https://matterandform.net/
Now combine that with the ever-improving 3D printing and our hobby is certainly in for interesting times in the near future!
Re: 3D scanner
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:38 pm
by Spevna
I'm sure there'll be much wailing and gnashing of teeth in Nottingham.
GW will probably add something to their minis that causes scanners to burst into flames
Re: 3D scanner
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:46 pm
by YellowStreak
Interesting times ahead. I wonder if we'd see something like a near invisible mark that would signify "do not copy" to the 3D scanner and cause a scan to stop/fail.
It would require some kind of legislation and international agreements, but there are all sorts of little things like that out there. e.g.:
http://computer-hardware.wonderhowto.co ... ts-271717/
Re: 3D scanner
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 1:21 pm
by job
I'm curious about the accuracy it can replicate. Also at $600 it still may be cheaper to buy the figures. Of course if you want that full chapter...
Re: 3D scanner
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 1:42 pm
by Primarch
You would definitely need a high resolution on the scanner and again on the printer. I think it is still going to be more than a few years before these things become common household items.
...can't wait to get one though.
