# 3D Scanner Hardware **URL:** https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/development/3d-scanner-hardware/19.md [Latest](https://forum.lulzbot.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lulzbot.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the 3D Scanner Hardware category](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/about-the-3d-scanner-hardware-category/24)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/about-the-3d-scanner-hardware-category/24 "2015-06-10T05:47:32Z")
A forum dedicated to the development of Free Software, Libre Innovation, and Open Source Hardware (FLO) 3D Scanners --- ## [BQ Ciclop 3D Scanner build thread](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/bq-ciclop-3d-scanner-build-thread/1869)
**Author:** [@rufu5](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/rufu5)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/bq-ciclop-3d-scanner-build-thread/1869 "2015-07-07T03:37:24Z")
Here are a bunch of pictures from a Ciclop kit I put together today: --- ## [Tim's 3d scanner hardware thoughts / review thingy](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/tims-3d-scanner-hardware-thoughts-review-thingy/2149)
**Author:** [@piercet](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/piercet)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/tims-3d-scanner-hardware-thoughts-review-thingy/2149 "2018-10-07T18:34:32Z")
My 3d Scanner arrived! And it’s officially the most awesome one because I had an extra Lulzbot sticker and mine has one now and the others theoretically don’t! (unless they do?) So this thread is going to be a review … --- ## [Scanning surfaces with our Lulzbot Mini](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/scanning-surfaces-with-our-lulzbot-mini/5622)
**Author:** [@threedee42](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/threedee42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/scanning-surfaces-with-our-lulzbot-mini/5622 "2018-03-02T18:34:39Z")
Hi everyone, We use our Mini to make custom light buckets for our RC cars. Creating a suitable 3D model is the hardest part, especially for modern vehicles with curved surfaces. So we mounted a micro-switch on a cradle… --- ## [CowTech Ciclop 3D Scanner Kit](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cowtech-ciclop-3d-scanner-kit/5195)
**Author:** [@Orias](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Orias)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cowtech-ciclop-3d-scanner-kit/5195 "2017-09-12T20:28:07Z")
The CowTech Ciclop 3D Scanner Kit is being restocked in the LulzBot store! Similar to the earlier Ciclop by BQ, the CowTech Ciclop 3D Scanner is less expensive, supported well, and can be assembled quickly. Have the … --- ## [Kinect V2](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/kinect-v2/2864)
**Author:** [@\_OZ](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/_OZ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/kinect-v2/2864 "2016-11-30T11:48:22Z")
I have an XBOX Kinect V2 and a Kinect to PC adapter on the way. Does anyone have any experience using the Kienct V2? How close and how small of an object can it scan? I’m interested in scanning a 1/18 scale car model. … --- ## [Focus range on the C270 with the Ciclop scanner](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/focus-range-on-the-c270-with-the-ciclop-scanner/2298)
**Author:** [@tamarintech](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/tamarintech)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/focus-range-on-the-c270-with-the-ciclop-scanner/2298 "2016-07-27T18:33:59Z")
The C270 has a fixed (manual) focus mechanism. The focus is just beyond the scanning platform. If you are consistently seeing out of focus images in your previews you might consider tweaking the manual focus (BQ Labs s… --- ## [got a couple extra zum scan pcbs in USA](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/got-a-couple-extra-zum-scan-pcbs-in-usa/2537)
**Author:** [@rtlflat](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/rtlflat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/got-a-couple-extra-zum-scan-pcbs-in-usa/2537 "2015-11-29T07:31:25Z")
i ordered pcbs from osh park which has 3 board minimum so ive got two unpopulated boards left. if anybody interested let me know $10/ea + shipping which probably only $1. just got my board put together tonight. hopefull… --- ## [Show us your Ciclop scans!](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/show-us-your-ciclop-scans/2334)
**Author:** [@tamarintech](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/tamarintech)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2015, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/show-us-your-ciclop-scans/2334 "2015-10-20T17:46:41Z")
Here’s a quick scan I did today just for fun. Most people will probably recognize the statue as Hotei, Budai or “The Laughing Buddha”. You can learn more about it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budai The STL turn… --- ## [Couple of days with Horus and the Ciclop](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/couple-of-days-with-horus-and-the-ciclop/2300)
**Author:** [@tamarintech](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/tamarintech)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/couple-of-days-with-horus-and-the-ciclop/2300 "2015-10-09T01:10:16Z")
The assembly of the unit was mostly a breeze. The right laser holder had a print artifact that needed to be removed with a drill bit. BQ’s instructions were good (and in 7 languages!). It took less than an hour to get… --- ## [Adjusting the camera focus on the Ciclop](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/adjusting-the-camera-focus-on-the-ciclop/2304)
**Author:** [@tamarintech](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/tamarintech)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/adjusting-the-camera-focus-on-the-ciclop/2304 "2015-10-09T01:05:36Z")
I made a post a day or two ago, but it ended up in software. Here it is again: The C270 has a fixed (manual) focus mechanism. The focus is just beyond the scanning platform. If you are consistently seeing out of focus … --- ## [The Ciclop has landed! Unboxing begins.](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/the-ciclop-has-landed-unboxing-begins/2277)
**Author:** [@mhackney](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/mhackney)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/the-ciclop-has-landed-unboxing-begins/2277 "2015-10-07T14:01:07Z")
Fedex delivered a surprisingly large box today with my Ciclop in it! The box is quite nice. I opened it up to find: Nicely packed inside too. But wait, what’s that… I hope there are lots of drawings and photos be… --- ## [Tips for scanning with the Ciclop](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/tips-for-scanning-with-the-ciclop/2215)
**Author:** [@spotrh](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/spotrh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/tips-for-scanning-with-the-ciclop/2215 "2015-10-06T22:42:41Z")
I’m just getting started, but I’ve already discovered a few good tips. Lighting. You want good, even lighting. I think I’m going to try to build a lightbox (softbox) with lights on the top and sides after discussing my… --- ## [Horus Installation \> Calibration: Failing with Dark Screen](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/horus-installation-calibration-failing-with-dark-screen/2158)
**Author:** [@kenhara](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/kenhara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/horus-installation-calibration-failing-with-dark-screen/2158 "2015-10-06T22:37:30Z")
If you can’t get to Calibration because of a Wrong Camera ID error, see my other post here: https://forum.lulzbot.com/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=2580 Note: I am operating a personal computer, which is a MacBook Air (11-inch, …