MicroScribe enables you to construct detailed computer models by simply tracing the surface features of real physical objects. The 3D digitizing process is fast, accurate and easy.
It is ideal for engineers, animators, designers, video game developers, architects, scientists, and anyone else who works or plays in 3D. MicroScribe is simply the fastest way to create complex 3D models.
4 Available Models -
MicroScribe-3D for Multimedia/Animation
MicroScribe-3DX for CAD/Scientific
MicroScribe-3DL
MicroScribe-3DLX for digitizing very large objects.
Microscribe
In developing MicroScribe, it was Immersion''s goal to provide graphic artists, animators, video game developers, industrial designers, engineers, and scientists with the highest performance, most cost effective, and most versatile 3D digitizing system. The result is a highly refined product that looks and feels at home on the desktop while providing the performance of a precision industrial instrument. The award winning MicroScribe is constructed from the highest quality components, using precise aluminum housings, light-weight graphite links, and state-of-the-art electronics to provide years of trouble-free digitizing. The mechanical arm is carefully counterbalanced to allow effortless manipulation. MicroScribe is easy to setup. easy to use, and a pleasure to work with.
The Fastest Way to Create in 3D
MicroScribe provides a fast reliable, and easy-to-use method for creating accurate 3D computer models. Just trace over the contours of a physical object and build complex 3D datasets in a matter of minutes. MicroScribe works with physical objects of any shape, size, and material. A variety of software packages provide the solutions you need to get up and running in no time.
Software Support
To take advantage of MicroScribe, you can either use a dedicated digitizing software application or use one of many software drivers that link MicroScribe to existing software applications. Each of these options allows you to create complex 3D models using points, lines, polygons, splines, NURBS, or other standard geometric entities. Graphical datasets can be saved as dxf, IGES, obj, txt, 3ds, and other common file formats. You can even use MicroScribe as a 3D mouse to control view locations, set light source locations, and even define animation trajectories in real-time.
Digitizing Software Applications
Enhance the digitizing process by allowing you to use MicroScribe to create, edit and then save 3D models in standard tile formats. Once saved, the resulting dataset can be imported into most graphics, animation, CAD, and scientific applications. See our MicroScribe-3D Software Page for descriptions of available software packages.
MicroScribe Software Drivers
Enable you to bring data directly into software applications that you already use. InScribe is a free software driver included with MicroScribe that inserts 3D data directly into most Windows 3.1, 95, and NT applications. Additional drivers allow MicroScribe to work seamlessly within popular graphics and animation packages such as 3D Studio MAX, AutoCAD, CadKey, LightWave, SoftImage, and others.
Developer''s API
For those with custom needs, Immersion provides a software developer''s kit that enables you to quickly write your own software for MicroScribe. The API includes basic C routines for reading data from MicroScribe. The API supports Windows, DOS, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms.
FEATURES:
Precision Mechanical Arm
High performance sensors track the position and orientation of the stylus tip. Graphite links create a robust yet lightweight structure. Counter-balanced for a comfortable feel.
Included Digitizing Software
Allows 3-D models to be constructed using points, lines, polygons, or splines. Data can be exported in formats including .dxf, .obj, .txt and others.
Available Drivers
Allow MicroScribe-3D to function within popular graphic modeling packages.
Affordable
Ideal for studio, office or home.
Compatible
Connects to PC, Macintosh, SGI and others.
Versatile Base
Sits on desk, mounts on tripod, or attaches to any surface.
SPECIFICATIONS
High Accuracy (100 point ANSI Sphere)
MicroScribe-3D . . . . 0.015" (0.38 mm)
MicroScribe-3DX . . . 0.009" (0.23 mm)
MicroScribe-3DL . . . 0.017" (0.43 mm)
MicroScribe-3DLX . . 0.012" (0.30 mm)
Huge Workspace
MicroScribe-3D . . . 50" (1.27 m) Sphere
MicroScribe-3DX . . . 50" (1.27 m)
Sphere MicroScribe-3DL . . . 66" (1.67 m)
Sphere MicroScribe-3DLX . . . 66" (1.67 m) Sphere
Rapid Sampling Rate . . .1,000 points/second
Small Footprint . . . 6" x 6"
Serial Interface . . . RS232
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