[iPad / iPhone Pro Series] “Sakura3D SCAN”, a multifunctional Japanese application that allows you to set the scan target and more.

This article introduces Sakura3D SCAN, a LiDAR scanning application.

What is LiDAR scanning?

LiDAR Scan is an acronym for “Light Detection And Ranging”.
It is based on the time between the reflection of the laser beam and its return when taking a picture, and allows you to obtain information on the depth of the subject space and the 3D shape of the object.
All current iPad/iPhone Pro models have LiDAR function.

What is SAKURA3D SCAN?

It is a LiDAR scanning application provided by Japanese company Armonicos Co.

Download Sakura3D SCAN

Download from AppStore

AppStore

AppStore

Click on this link or enter the words “Sakura3D SCAN” at the top of the AppStore and search for it.

Main Menu

Main Menu

Mesh Scan

Tap the “Scan Mesh” button at the bottom left of the main menu.

Scan Mesh

Scan Mesh

Tap the red button to start the scan.

The number at the top of the screen shows the number of vertices generated by the scan.

Mesh Scan

Mesh Scan

Tap the red button again to finish the scan.

 
Mesh scanned

Mesh scanned

Point Cloud Scan

Tap the Scan Points button at the bottom right of the main menu.

Scan Points

Scan Points

First, let’s configure the settings before scanning.
From the bottom of the scan screen, you can adjust the following values.

Point Density/Frame Change the point density
Scan Distance Range Allows you to adjust the distance between the camera and the object to be scanned.
Camera Passthrough Allows you to view the object or scenery to be scanned at the same time.

Tap the icon in the upper right corner of the screen to open the advanced settings.

Confidence Select from Low, Medium, and High.
Noise Reduction Remove the noise.
Scan Target Select All, Person, or Without person depending on the target to be scanned.
Smoothing Smoothes the scanned model.

As with mesh scanning, tap the red button to start the scan, and tap it again to finish it.
Tap the button below it to pause the scan while shooting.

 

Point cloud scan

Point cloud scan


Point cloud scanned

Point cloud scanned

Functions common to mesh scan and point cloud scan

Screen Recording

You can record your screen as a still image or movie during scanning or editing.

Tap one of the icons

Tap one of the icons

Flash photography

Turn on the light supplied with your iPhone/iPad to scan in the dark.

Tap the flash icon

Tap the flash icon

Functions about the scanned model

After scanning, you can use various functions by tapping the icons on the right.

Making use of the scanned model

Making use of the scanned model

Init.Pos. It returns to the front view of the scanned model.
Distance Tap any point on the scanned model twice to measure the distance between the points.
Origin Shows or hides the origin point.
Bounds Shows or hides the X, Y, and Z size of the scan model.

Renaming and Deleting a Scanned Model

You can change the name of a scanned model by tapping the icon next to the title in the main menu (scanned model list).

Tap the icon

Tap the icon


Enter the name you want, and tap OK.

Enter the name you want, and tap OK.

If you want to delete the scanned model, tap the trash can icon.

Outputting and Sharing a Scanned Model

The following extensions are supported by Sakura3D SCAN.

Mesh scan models stl, obj
Point cloud scan models asc, txt, pts

When you finish scanning or when you select one of the scan models from the main menu, you can choose the extension.
Select the desired extension from the bottom of the screen and tap the green button next to it.
The button will say “Export Mesh” for mesh scans and “Point Cloud” for point cloud scans.

Export Mesh

Export Mesh

Then, various sharing methods will be displayed.

AirDrop, Mail, SNS, and other sharing options will be displayed.

AirDrop, Mail, SNS, and other sharing options will be displayed.


Tap Mail to create an email with the scanned model attached.

Tap Mail to create an email with the scanned model attached.

You can export an unlimited number of point clouds once a day, but if the model is less than 500,000 point clouds/meshes 50,000 points, you can export an unlimited number of times.

Subscription

If you want to output a model more than once a day and more than 500,000 point clouds/meshes 50,000 points, you should subscribe to the subscription because you are not covered by the free features.

You can choose to pay weekly, monthly, or yearly for the plan.

Tap the menu in the upper right corner of the screen

Tap the menu in the upper right corner of the screen


Tap Subscription

Tap Subscription

Tap on one of the plans to pay.

Weekly Subscription 200 yen (10,400 yen/year)
Monthly Subscription 600 yen (7200 yen/year)
Annual Subscription 5000yen