In today’s era of rapid development of 3D vision technology, 3D structured light systems are widely used in industrial inspection, reverse engineering, digital modeling and other fields due to their high precision and non-contact advantages. However, traditional 3D scanners are expensive and complex to operate, which limits their popularity in teaching and among individual developers. Xiangxi Intelligent launched the monocular structured light 3D reconstruction system, which takes open source code and low-cost 3D structured light scanner as its core advantages, combined with a mature monocular structured light architecture, creating a cost-effective 3D structured light solution truly suitable for beginners and small and medium-sized teams. It means our 3D scanners are lower cost and more effective than traditional 3D scanners.
I.Minimalist Hardware Design to Achieve Truly Low-Cost Structured Light
Traditional 3D structured light scanner systems often adopt multi-camera solutions, which have high hardware costs and complex calibration. In contrast, Xiangxi Intelligent’s monocular structured light system only requires one USB industrial camera and one structured light projector, with greatly simplified hardware configuration, reducing system costs from the source. In addition, the kit provides two bracket options: users can 3D print the bracket themselves or choose a metal bracket, further saving structural costs. Benefiting from Xiangxi Technology’s large-scale mass production capacity in the field of structured light 3D reconstruction hardware, the cost of core modules is effectively controlled, making low-cost structured light not just a concept, but a truly implementable technical solution for structured light 3D scanning.
II. Integrated Calibration Process to Optimize Structured Light 3D Reconstruction Experience
In the process of structured light 3D reconstruction, the calibration of cameras and projectors is a key link affecting precision and efficiency. Traditional methods require separate data collection, with cumbersome steps. Through algorithm optimization, Xiangxi Intelligent has realized “one-time collection, dual calibration”, allowing users to complete the calibration of both cameras and projectors simultaneously by collecting only one set of data. This design not only simplifies operation, but also improves the stability and ease of use of the structured light 3D scanner system. Combined with complete open source code, users can deeply understand the calibration logic and even carry out secondary development, truly realizing a technical closed loop from use to understanding, and enhancing their mastery of 3D structured light scanner technology.
III. Open Source Code Sharing to Promote the Popularization of 3D Structured Light Technology
As one of the core highlights of the system, open source code runs through the entire process of structured light 3D scanning. All software codes are publicly available on the GitHub platform, allowing users to freely download, modify and expand, which greatly reduces the threshold for learning and R&D. Whether it is used for teaching demonstrations, algorithm verification, or actual project development, open source code endows users with a high degree of flexibility and control. Combined with the hardware foundation of monocular structured light and the price advantage of low-cost structured light, this system has become an ideal choice for university laboratories, maker teams and start-up companies that need a reliable and affordable 3D scanner.
The monocular structured light system launched by Xiangxi Intelligent not only achieves a breakthrough in low-cost structured light in terms of hardware, but also promotes the democratization process of structured light 3D scanning technology through the full release of open source code. To support college students in in-depth learning of structured light 3D scanning technology, we specially launch an educational discount program: individual students can contact customer service with valid certificates when purchasing to enjoy exclusive preferential prices, helping every learner aspiring to structured light 3D scanning to get started easily and make efficient progress with a high-quality yet affordable 3D scanner.
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Xiangxi Intelligent technology is a national high-tech enterprise focusing on the core components of micro and nano 3D machine vision. We have the core hardware design and development capabilities, parts and finished product manufacturing capabilities and professional software development capabilities of 3D machine vision. We have developed several machine vision products which include 3D AOI core module, 3D structured light, structured light 3D camera, structured light 3D scanner and structured light 3D inspection machines, and we have more than 20 core technology intellectual property rights such as invention patents and software copyrights.
