Roland LPX-1200 manual

LPX-1200 User ’ s Manual Thank you very much for purchasing this product. • T o ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location. • Unauthorized copying or transferral of this manual, in whole or in part, is prohibi[...]

For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer[...]

1 T o Ensure Safe Use About the Power Supply Be sure to read this chapter before use. It contains important notes for using this machine safely . Be sure to observe the notes when using the machine. This manual uses the following notation for important notes on using the machine safely . Operation and Handling Do not disassemble, repair , or modify[...]

2 Do not use if the housing or window area is cracked or deformed. In such cases, there is danger of external emission of Class 3R laser light. Staring at externally emitted laser light may cause eye injury . About the Power Supply About the Installation Site Operation and Handling Do not insert metal objects, flammable objects, or any other foreig[...]

3 About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adaptor and Unit Front AC Adaptor In addition to these symbols, the symbol shown below is also used. : Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use. Rating label Use a rated power supply .[...]

4 Usage Cautions About the Installation Site Use the machine in an operating environment that meets the following conditions. T emperature: 10 to 40ºC (50 to 104ºF) [25ºC (77ºF) or more recommended] Humidity: 35 to 80% (no condensation) Never use the machine in any of the following situations. • Places with excessive humidity or dust. • Pla[...]

5 T able of Contents T o Ensure Safe Use ............................................................................................................. .................. 1 About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adaptor and Unit ............................................................................ .............................................. 3 [...]

6 3. Editing Scanning Results - Using 3D Editor ........................................................... 43 3-1 What Y ou Can Do Using 3D Editor ............................................................................................ ... 44 3-2 Importing and Exporting Data .....................................................................[...]

7 What Is the LPX-1200? Features The LPX-1200 is a three-dimensional (3D) scanner that uses a noncontacting laser method to scan the shape of solid objects. Noncontacting Laser System for Fast, Dependable Scanning Y ou can perform scanning without contact with the scan object, using a laser beam. This enables high-speed scanning without the worry o[...]

8 About the Documentation This machine comes with the following documentation. User's Manual (this document) Read this first. It contains important notes and cautions on usage, as well describing scanning methods, what to do in the event of a problem, and other information. Dr .PICZA3 Online Help 3D Editor Online Help Y ou view this documentat[...]

9 Names and Functions Front Rear Door When performing scanning, be sure to close this. The power cannot be switched on while the door is open. Opening the door while the power is on switches off the machine. T able This is the base where you place objects to be scanned. It rotates during scanning. Never touch any internal area other than the table.[...]

10 About the Indicator Lights The lighted state of the power button and the movement lights tells you the status of the LPX-1200. Indicator lights Power button Movement lights Dark Dark The power is off. Lit (blue) Flashing two at a time Initialization is in progress. Lit (blue) Dark Scanning is possible. Lit (blue) Flashing one at a time Scanning [...]

11 1. Preparing the Machine This section describes what to do when you first open the packing, in- cluding how to connect the machine to a computer and install the pro- grams and the like.[...]

12 1. Preparing the Machine 1-1 Checking Accessaries The following items are packed with the machine. Make sure they are all present and accounted for . AC adaptor: 1 Clay: 1 CD-ROM: 1 User's Manual: 1 Roland Pixform Pro: 1 Power cord: 1[...]

13 1. Preparing the Machine 1-2 Installing Installation Environment Place in a level, stable location.[...]

14 1. Preparing the Machine Removing the Protective Material Open the door and remove the protective material. Never touch or try to move and internal equipment other than the head retainer and the screws. The head retainer and packing will be needed if you must repackage the product. Please do not throw them away . ☞ See "4-2 When Moving th[...]

15 1. Preparing the Machine Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord and the AC adapter . AC adaptor jack AC adaptor Power cord 1-2 Installing The rear of the machine When you connect the power cable to the machine, the power button and movement lights flash momentarily , but this is normal and does not indicate a problem.[...]

16 1. Preparing the Machine 1-3 Installing and Setting Up the Software Here you connect the machine to your computer and install and set up the included software on the computer , enabling you to perform scanning with the machine. Installing the Driver Connect the machine to the computer and install the driver . Be sure to follow this procedure to [...]

17 1. Preparing the Machine 5 Choose [Install the software automatically], then click [Next]. 6 When this window appears, click [Continue Anyway]. Installation starts automatically . 7 Click [Finish]. The [W elcome to the Found New Hardware W izard] dia- log appears. 8 Carry out steps 5 through 7 again. This completes the installation of the driver[...]

18 1. Preparing the Machine Windows 2000 1 Start Windows and log on as "Administrator ." 2 Insert the Roland Software Package CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup menu appears automatically . 3 Switch on the machine. W ait a short while until the light stops flashing. The flashing continues for about one minute. From this point on, kee[...]

19 1. Preparing the Machine 6 Select [Search for a suitable driver for my de- vice], then click [Next]. 7 Select the [CD-ROM drives] check box, then click [Next]. 8 Click [Next]. Installation starts automatically . 9 Click [Finish]. The [W elcome to the Found New Hardware W izard] dia- log appears. 10 Carry out steps 5 through 9 again. This complet[...]

20 1. Preparing the Machine Windows Me/98 1 Start Windows. 2 Insert the Roland Software Package CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup menu appears automatically . 3 Switch on the machine. W ait a short while until the light stops flashing. The flashing continues for about one minute. From this point on, keep the machine's door closed until i[...]

21 1. Preparing the Machine 6 Choose [Search for the best driver for your de- vice], then click [Next]. 7 • Windows Me Installation of the driver starts automatically . • Windows 98 Choose the folder on the Roland Software Package CD-ROM to search the driver . 8 Execute installation of the driver . 9 Click [Finish]. Installation is executed aut[...]

22 1. Preparing the Machine What to Do If Installation Is Impossible If installation quits partway through, or if the wizard does not appear when you connect the USB cable, take action as follows. Procedure 1 If the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog appears, click [Finish] to close it. 2 Display [Add or Remove Programs] (or [Add/Remove Programs]).[...]

23 1. Preparing the Machine 4 Click [OK]. 2 Display [Device Manager]. • Windows XP/2000 Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager]. • Windows Me/98 Click [Device Manager]. 3 Delete [LPX-1200]. • Windows XP/2000 • Windows Me/98 4 Close the [Device Manager] dialog and click [OK]. 5 Follow steps 4 through 6 on the previous page to r[...]

24 1. Preparing the Machine Installing the Programs Install the following programs. Dr .PICZA3 This program enables you to perform scanning using the machine. 3D Editor This program enables you to edit scanned 3D data. LPX Head Move This program enables you to move the head to a fixed position when repacking the machine. 1 Make sure the screen show[...]

25 1. Preparing the Machine Making the Settings for Using Dr .PICZA3 Y ou use the included Dr . PICZA3 program to make the settings that let you perform scanning with the machine. 1 Start Dr .PICZA3. From the [Start] menu, choose [All programs (or Programs)], then [Roland Dr .PICZA3], then [Dr .PICZA3]. 2 Go to the [File] menu and click [Preference[...]

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27 2. Creating 3D Data This chapter describes how to create 3D data using the machine and the included Dr . PICZA3 program.[...]

28 2. Creating 3D Data 2-1 T ask Flow This machine can scan three-dimensional shapes using the included Dr . PICZA3 program. T o make 3D data obtained by scanning available for use by other programs, you need to convert and save the data using Dr . PICZA3. This section describes the sequence of operations from getting ready to scan through to savin[...]

29 2. Creating 3D Data 2-2 Mounting the Scan Object First, you prepare the object to be scanned. After making sure the object is one that can be scanned, you mount the object on the machine. Preparing the Scan Object This machine is not able to scan every possible kind of object. Some objects may be impossible to scan because of their composition o[...]

2. Creating 3D Data 30 2-2 Mounting the Scan Object Ye s No Objects that do not pass light Clear or transparent objects Ye s No Brightly colored objects (White, yellow , red, etc.) Dark-colored objects (black, blue, etc.) Ye s No Objects of a nonglossy material (plaster , wood, or modeling clay etc.) Glossy and highly reflec- tive objects (metals, [...]

31 2. Creating 3D Data Mounting the Scan Object Choose the object to be scanned, then mount the scan object. The table rotates during scanning. Using double-sided tape, clay , or the like, fasten the object in place securely so that it will not fall over or slip. Any slipping of the object makes correct scanning impossible. When the object to be sc[...]

32 2. Creating 3D Data 2-3 Performing Scanning Once you have mounted the object of the machine, you can now perform scanning. Before you start scanning, make sure the door is closed and turn on the machine. Basic Scanning This is the scanning that you perform first after mounting the scan object. The scanning data obtained by executing basic scanni[...]

33 2. Creating 3D Data 5 While viewing the preview , make the following settings, then start scanning. Scanning pitch Using a fine setting can reproduce details more accurately , but the amount of memory required increases, and scanning takes longer time. Scanning area Specify the minimum area that allows the entire object to be scanned, thereby sp[...]

2. Creating 3D Data 34 Scanning Pitch and Scanning Area The methods for making the settings are different for plane scanning and rotary scanning. Required Memory [Required Memory] at the lower right of the [Settings for Scanning] dialog box is automatically updated when you change the scanning area or scanning pitch. When this amount of memory exce[...]

35 2. Creating 3D Data These move and rotate the perspective, and change the amount of zoom. This changes the view method. The three-dimensional item that has been scanned is called the "object." Dr .PICZA3 Window Scan list This indicates the name of a group that contains a number of objects. This indicates the name of the object. This sw[...]

36 2. Creating 3D Data 2-4 Finishing the Data Y ou take the data from basic scanning and modify it to produce finished data that has the form you want. Selecting and Scanning a Specific Area After the basic scanning, you can select specific areas and performing additional scanning (rescanning). The available types of rescanning are as follows. Resc[...]

37 2. Creating 3D Data Scanning Modes for Rescanning Y ou can choose the same scanning modes for rescanning and line scanning as you can for basic scanning. • Scanning using plane scanning -- Plane rescan and plane line scan • Scanning using rotary scanning -- Rotary rescan and rotary line scan What follows is a general guide for using these se[...]

2. Creating 3D Data 38 Procedure Y ou perform rescanning using the following procedure. The screens shown are those for plane rescanning. 1 First, scan the entire object. Choose a scanning mode according to the shape of the scan object. From this point on, never open the door until rescanning ends. Doing so switches off the power . Scanning cannot [...]

39 2. Creating 3D Data 4 Click the [ ] button. The mode for specifying the rescanning area is canceled. 5 Drag to verify the area to rescan. The specified rescanning area is displayed as a three-di- mensional form. 6 Click the [ ] button. The [Settings for Scanning] dialog box appears. 7 If necessary , change the scanning pitch, then click [Scan]. [...]

2. Creating 3D Data 40 Creating New Polygons Y ou can create new polygons using all the scanning points, including the data produced by rescanning. These polygons are called a "polygon mesh." Creating a polygon mesh can make it possible for you to reproduce cavities and voids in the object and fill in holes according to the surrounding sh[...]

41 2. Creating 3D Data 2-5 Saving and Exporting Data Y ou can take data obtained by scanning and creating polygon meshes and save it in a file format compatible with Dr . PICZA3. Y ou can also convert (export) data and save it in a file format allowing import into other programs. Saving Data Go to the [File] menu and click [Save As]. The data is sa[...]

2. Creating 3D Data 42 Procedure 1 At the Scan List, choose just the data you want to export and display the window . 2 Click the [ ] button. Click the file format you want to use for exporting. 3 Depending on the file format you clicked, a dia- log box may appear . Choose a selection sup- ported by the program with which you want to share the data[...]

43 3. Editing Scanning Results - Using 3D Editor This chapter describes the basic methods of operation for 3D Editor , the 3D-data editing program included with the machine.[...]

44 3. Editing Scanning Results 3-1 What Y ou Can Do Using 3D Editor 3D Editor lets you do things like the following. Enlarge and reduce Deforming operations such as stretching in one direction are also possible. Move and rotate Specifying numerical values for the movement distance and angle of rotation is also possible. Sever Y ou can divide an obj[...]

45 3. Editing Scanning Results 3-2 Importing and Exporting Data This section describes how to import and export data using 3D Editor . Importing Scanning Results Immediately In Dr . PICZA3, clicking the [Run 3D Editor] button starts 3D Editor and simultaneously imports the displayed scanning results. Importing and Exporting Clicking the [Import] bu[...]

46 3. Editing Scanning Results 3-3 Basic Operations for Objects This section describes the windows in 3D Editor and how to perform simple editing using the program. How to V iew the 3D Editor W indow The 3D Editor window is composed of panels that display the object from four dif ferent perspectives at the same time. Y ou can carry out editing task[...]

47 3. Editing Scanning Results Let's T ry Editing Data with 3D Editor Let's try some simple editing. W e'll scan an apple with the machine, then try cutting and moving it. The explanations in this section begin at the point where you have scanned an apple using Dr . PICZA3. Procedure 1 Start 3D Editor . 2 T ry cutting the apple verti[...]

48 3. Editing Scanning Results 3 Using the [Front] window , let's try shifting the cut surface to the left, then carry out cutting. 4 Let's try separating the two objects. When you're done with the operation, right-click to quit the [Move Object] mode. 3-3 Basic Operations for Objects 1 Click the [Select Object] button. 2 Click the l[...]

49 3. Editing Scanning Results 5 Now try orienting the cut surface of the apple on the right to face the front. Y ou can only do this when you're in the [T op] window . When you're done with the operation, right-click to quit the [Move Object] mode. 6 Finally , let's try deleting the cut-of f object. This operation can be carried out[...]

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51 4. What to Do If... This section describes how to resolve problems that can occur during operation, and what is required when moving the machine to a different location.[...]

52 4. What to Do If... 4-1 What to Do If... The machine doesn't run. The machine doesn't power up. Are the AC adapter and the power cord connected cor- rectly? • Connect the AC adapter and power cord securely so that they do not come loose. • Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, then plug it in again. Is the door open? Cl[...]

53 4. What to Do If... 4-2 When Moving the Machine When you move the machine to another location, you use the head retainer to secure the head in place, then repack the machine. T o install the head retainer , you must use the included LPX Head Move program to move the head to the location where it can be secured in place. Procedure 1 Make sure tha[...]

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56 5. Appendix 5-1 Specifications Machine Specifications System Requirements for the Software System Requirements for USB Connection • Whether a USB connection is possible depends on the specifications of the computer . T o determine whether the computer you're using is capable of correct USB operation, check with the manufacturer of the com[...]

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