Twin Cites Maker is crowdfunding the purchases of a consumer/prosumer grade 3D scanner. Help make it happen by donating below.

What's the New Tool?

A Creality 3D Scanner -- either the Raptor or Raptor Pro.

Creality Raptor	Creality Raptor Pro
MSRP: $1,499	MSRP: $1,799
Key features 7 Blue Parallel Laser Lines NIR Structured Light Accuracy, up to 0.02mm Objects between 0.2-79" / 5-2000mm	Key features 22 Cross Laser Lines 7 Parallel Laser Lines NIR Structured Light Accuracy up to 0.02mm + 0.08mm/m Objects between 0.2-157" / 5-4000mm Scan Black/Metal Objects without Sprays
https://store.creality.com/products/cr-scan-raptor-3d-scanner	https://store.creality.com/products/creality-raptor-pro-3d-scanner

Who will use this?

This will be owned by the 3D Lab, but we expect that most of the shops at Twin Cities Maker will find uses for the scanner. Being a metrology grade scanner means that it can be used for finished part verification in addition to the (likely) more common use of reverse engineering parts or making models for 3D printing or CNC.

The scanner needs to be tethered to a computer to operate as it uses the computer's video card to process the scan data.

The scanner would always need to stay on-site.

How much do we need to raise?

The Twin Cities Maker Board has pledged $1,200 to the acquisition of the scanner. This brings us very close to purchasing the Raptor, but depending on how much additional money is raised from member donations, we will purchase

• an upgraded video card
• the Raptor Pro
• the Creality Scan Bridge
• accessories, and consumables such as retroreflective markers.

What else?

A relatively high-end computer has already been generously donated to the fund along with a monitor.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact 3dlab@tcmaker.org or start a discussion on #dept-3d-lab on Discord.