Hands-On 3D Scanning Workshop with Creality Otter at D6 Games Café
Our first standalone 3D scanning workshop found the perfect home at D6 Games Café—a cozy hub for gamers just a short walk from our store. We turned a laid‑back venue into a learning lab and showed why structured light scanning belongs in classrooms, studios, and makerspaces.
Why 3D Scanning—and Why This Venue?
Demand for 3D scanning is rising across design, healthcare, engineering, and creative fields. While 3D printing is entering more local classrooms and workshops, scanning is still under the radar. Our goal is to change that—so we hosted a hands-on session at a friendly, gamer-centric space where curiosity naturally thrives.
D6 Games Café—known for Magic: The Gathering, Cookie Run, and beyblade battles—gave us the perfect blend of community energy and comfort: snacks, conversations, and tech learning in one room.
What We Covered
1) What is 3D Scanning & Where Is It Used?
We introduced the fundamentals—how scanners capture geometry to create digital twins, and how those meshes are used in product design, reverse engineering, prosthetics & orthotics, digital archiving, and VFX.
2) Why the Creality Otter (Structured Light Scanner)?
Structured light delivers accuracy, speed, and eye safety. The Creality Otter balances detail and ease-of-use—great for education, maker projects, and rapid prototyping.
3) Live Demo: Scanning the Right Way
- Scanner handling & object positioning
- Surface prep, turntable tips, tracking best practices
- Real-time capture and quick QA checks
4) Software Workflow
Participants used Creality Scan to capture meshes and then Autodesk Meshmixer to clean, repair, and optimize results for 3D printing.
5) Post‑Processing with Meshmixer
- Noise cleanup, smoothing, and sculpt tools
- Hole filling & mesh repair for watertight models
- Decimation for smaller file sizes
6) Mini Competition: Scan & Shine
Attendees paired up, scanned each other, and refined their files. The best scan took top honors—proof that beginners can learn fast with the right guidance.
Let’s Scan: Hands-On with Creality Otter
Everyone followed a full journey—from capture in Creality Scan to cleanup in Meshmixer—so they left with practical skills, not just theory.
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Stay Tuned—and Act Fast!
Inspired to try 3D scanning yourself? Watch our page for the next workshop—spots fill quickly. In the meantime, grab exclusive vouchers below and start your journey with a 3D printer or electronics kit.
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