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Setup Scanning Station

  1. Position the Calibration Panel in the slots on the cart surface.
  2. Position the Tripod
  3. Attach the projector and camera to the red ruler
  4. Secure the red ruler on top of the projector
  5. Align the camera and the projector

Connect Hardware

a.      Connect the projector to a laptop (recommended) or a desktop with either a HDMI (recommended) or VGA cord. the provided laptop with the HDMI cable and display port adapter. Note: when using a desktop, make sure the HDMI or VGA cable is plugged in to the computer tower, not the monitor VGA-to-_______ cable.

insert image (back of the projector showing different outlet , the HDMI cable, display port adapter, and the laptop dock's display port)

b.     Connect the projector to a standard 110VAC power outlet. Note: there is an adapter for U.S. outlet types as the equipment was imported and is configured for foreign outlet types.

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c.      Connect the camera with the provided MHL cable. The MHL slot is located on the back of the camera. The camera itself is powered with the MHL cable therefore no power outlet is needed.

insert image (back of camera)

insert image (entire set up)

d. Connect the USB key to the computer. This contains the license necessary to run the full version of the software that facilitates the 3D scanning process.

Initialize Projector

 

Install Hardware Drivers

a. Download the software "Install_DAVID-CAM-3M_Driver” from (nettemp, need to create a folder in goliath/software for permanent storage).

b. Make sure the projector and camera are connected to your computer. The camera driver will be installed when the camera is connected to the computer.

c. Follow the instructions on screen to finish installation. It usually takes less than a minute.

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Initialize Projector

 

  1. Turn the projector on. The power button is located on the top of the projector . Press once to turn it onand will turn blue once it has been depressed once.
  2. The projector is configured with optimal settings, it is not recommended to change anything in the menu.
    If you need to restore the recommended settings, follow the steps below: (insert image (reset menu))
    1. Select “Reset” in the menu
    2. Turn the “Auto Keystone” off, and set the manual value “Manual Keystone” to 0.
    3. As “Projection Location”, select the icon for desktop use, not “Auto”. (include the image of this icon from the projector)

  3. Adjust its focus using “focal ring” slider located on the top of the projector.(insert image (Projector focal ring picture) => also, what surface are they focusing onto?)
  4. Set up the Projector as Extended Desktop in windows (insert image (windows dialogue))
    1. Right click on your desktop to bring up the desktop dialogue.
    2. Select “Screen resolution” (or “Properties” depending on your Windows version)
    3. Your computer should recognize the projector as the extra display. If not, check the projector's connection to the computer and hold-down the Windows key and tap "P".
    4. On the Screen Resolution Window, under “Multiple displays”, select “Extended these displays” to extend your display to the projector.
    5. Click on “Identify” on the top right of the window dialogue to make sure your computer monitor is selected as Display “1” and the Projector is selected as “2”
    6. Click “Apply” and then “Okay” to apply all the changes made.