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Thank you very much for purchasing the PIX-3.

• To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this

manual completely and store it in a safe location.

• Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.

• The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

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Operating environment for included

software

Computer

Personal computer with Windows

95 installed

CPU

i486SX or better (Pentium 100 MHz recommended)

Memory

8 Mbytes or more (16 Mbytes or more recommended)

Hard disk

A hard disk with at least 3 Mbytes of free space is

required.

Floppy-disk drive

A floppy-disk drive that can read 2HD disks is required.

Operating system

Microsoft Windows

(Windows 95 is not included on the installation disks. The

correct version of Windows for the computer to be used

must be obtained separately.)

Table of Contents

To Ensure Safe Use...................................................... 3

About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit

...... 5

Using PICZA

(Some Examples of Actual Use)

................. 6

1 Check the included items ......................................... 9

2 Part names ...............................................................9

3 Setting up and connection ...................................... 10

4 Installing the Dr. PICZA .......................................... 11

5 Starting Dr. PICZA .................................................. 12

6 Selecting a communication port ............................. 13

7 Powering ON .......................................................... 13

Load the object to be scanned on the PIX-3

.............. 14

9 Starting scanning.................................................... 15

10 Saving scanned data .............................................. 18

11 Powering OFF ........................................................ 20

12 Ending Dr. PICZA ................................................... 20

13 Items that may not be copied ................................. 20

14 What to do if... ........................................................ 21

15 Specifications ......................................................... 22

USER'S MANUAL

Included software

Dr. PICZA for Windows

95 RWA-016

MODELA PLAYER for Windows

95 RWA-017

Summary of content (23 pages)

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USER'S MANUAL Included software Dr. PICZA for Windows® 95 MODELA PLAYER for Windows® 95 RWA-016 RWA-017 Thank you very much for purchasing the PIX-3. • To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location. • Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.
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For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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To Ensure Safe Use About and Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
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Do not injure or modify the electrical power cord, nor subject it to excessive bends, twists, pulls, binding, or pinching, nor place any object of weight on it. Doing so may damage the electrical power cord, leading to electrocution or fire. Install on a stable surface. Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit, leading to injury. Do not place hands near the z unit while in operation. Doing so may result in injury. Store clay out of the reach of children.
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About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product and the AC adapter. The following figure describes the location. The configuration of the AC adapter varies according to regional differences in voltage. Please note that the descriptions in this manual are for the 117 V adapter. Do not place hands near the z unit while in operation.
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Using PICZA (Some Examples of Actual Use) This section presents some actual examples of how PICZA can be put to use. Creating Elements for 3D Computer Graphics Software Dr. PICZA offers a function for exporting files in three-dimensional DXF format (AutoCAD® Release 12 format). This section explains how to use a commercially available 3D computer-graphics software application that can import DXF-format files to create your own original illustrations.
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Adding 3D Graphics to an Internet Web Page Dr. PICZA comes with a function for exporting files in VRML format (Ver.1.0). VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) is a language used to display 3D graphics on the World Wide Web, where they can be viewed using a web browser capable of displaying VRML files. Color data from Dr. PICZA is also preserved in these VRML files. In this example, we'll add the image of a original fishing lure scanned with the PIX-3 to a web page.
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Cutting a Three-dimensional Object with a Modeling Machine Dr. PICZA has a function for exporting data to MODELA PLAYER. MODELA PLAYER is software for cutting three-dimensional objects on the MODELA, CAMM-3, or CAMM-2, three-dimensional modeling machines made by Roland DG Corp. Dr. PICZA can output 3D data directly to MODELA PLAYER. In this example, we'll use the MODELA in combination with Dr. PICZA to make a paperweight in the shape of a leaf.
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1 Check the included items Dr. PICZA for Windows® 95 disks: 2 MODELA PLAYER for Windows® 95 disks: 2 AC adapter: 1 Clay: 1 PIX-3 User's manual :1 The configuration of the AC adapter varies according to regional differences in voltage. Please note that the descriptions in this manual are for the 117 V adapter. 2 Part names Except when repacking the unit, do not attempt to move the table or Z unit by hand.
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3 Setting up and connection Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter. Install on a stable surface. Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit, leading to injury. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution. Do not use with any power supply other than the dedicated AC adapter. Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution.
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4 Installing the Dr. PICZA and the MODELA PLAYER Symbols used in the section on software The explanations in this section may abbreviate the names of the included software as follows Dr. PICZA for Windows® 95 = Dr. PICZA MODELA PLAYER for Windows® 95 = MODELA PLAYER The symbols used in this section are as follows. Dr. PICZA and MODELA PLAYER are software that run under Windows 95. The explanations in this manual assume that you are already familiar with the basic operation of Windows 95.
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Installing Hard disk :C Floppy-disk drive : A * If your drive-name assignments differ from the ones shown at left, make the appropriate changes. 1 Switch on the computer and start Windows 95. 2 Dr. PICZA: Insert the Dr. PICZA disk 1/2 included with the unit. MODELA PLAYER: Insert the MODELA PLAYER disk 1/2 included with the unit. 3 Double-click on the [My Computer] icon on screen. 5 Double-click on the [setup.exe] icon. 4 Double-click on the [3-1/2 Floppy] icon. This starts the setup program.
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About Help If you're unsure how perform an operation while you're working, taking a look at Help can find the answer. If you're using Dr. PICZA for the first time, please be sure to read the Help screens. You can call up Help from the software menus. 6 Selecting a communication port 1 Press the File button and select [Preferences...]. 2 Select the port where the cable is connected, then click [OK].
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8 Load the object to be scanned on the PIX-3 The sensors for the PIX-3 are highly sensitive, and can even scan three-dimensional objects made out of clay. Any solid object made of material that can hold its shape can be scanned. Maximum scanning area of the PIX-3 Maximum scanning area The maximum scanning area is shown in the figure. In this section, we'll prepare a three-dimensional object made out of clay, then carry out the steps from securing the object to the workpiece plate to saving the data.
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5 Press the scan object into the clay to hold it in place. Make sure the scan object is held securely so that it does not move during scanning. The PIX-3 can scan objects with a height of up to 10 mm (7/16") from the top surface of the workpiece plate. If the height is insufficient, make the base higher. The mounting method is described in detail in the help files for Dr. PICZA. Please refer to the Dr. PICZA help screens. Scan object Workpiece plate Clay 6 Mount the workpiece plate on the PIX-3.
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Setting scanning conditions and starting scanning Do not place hands near the z unit while in operation. Doing so may result in injury. Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown. Make the settings for scanning resolution, the minimum height of the surface to be scanned, and the scanning quality. 1 Click on the Dr. PICZA. The Remote Controller window opens. When Dr. PICZA is started, the Remote Controller window is already open. 2 Make the settings for X scan pitch and Y scan pitch.
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Setting the scanning area If you wish to limit the scanning area, such as in cases where you wish to scan only a portion of an object, make the settings as described below. 1 Click 2 Make the settings for the scanning area. Make the settings to match the location where the scan object is secured in place. Either of the following two methods can be used to make the settings. - Use the mouse to move the blue frame on screen. - Enter the numerical values for the upper-right and lower-left points.
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10 Saving scanned data 1 - Click . The [Save As] dialog box appears. 2 Choose the desired location for saving the file, enter a file name, and click [SAVE]. The extension ".pix" is appended to the file name. If you want to export the data as a file in DXF or VRML format, please refer to the help screens for Dr. PICZA. Edit the scanned data The shape of an object can be edited.
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4 Make the settings for the cutting conditions. Clicking [NEXT] advances the setting screens in sequence from A to D. Make the settings in order from A to D. (Clicking A, B, C, or D in the figure displays the corresponding setting screen, this should not be used except when it's necessary to make settings independently.) A B C D Click here to advance to the next settings. A Select the direc- This displays the path of the tool during cutting.
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5 On the menu bar, click [File], then click [SAVE]. The [Save As] dialog box opens. 6 Choose the location for saving the file, enter a name for the file, then click [SAVE]. The extension [.mdj] is appended to the filename. 7 Click [START] to start cutting. 11 Powering OFF Press the STANDBY key. The STANDBY LED goes out. When not in use for extended periods, unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.
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14 What to do if... If you want to completely stop the operation of the PIX-3, detach the AC adapter from AC outlet. The PIX-3 doesn't operate Check the following. - Is the STANDBY key on (with the STANDBY LED lit up)? - Are the settings for the computer and software correct? - Are the cable connected correctly? Pressing the STANDBY key does not switch off the power. Unplug the AC adapter from the unit. The STANDBY LEDs repeatedly flashes once This may indicate a hardware error.
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15 Specifications Main unit specifications Max. scanning area : 152.4 mm (X) x 101.6 mm (Y) x 40.65 mm (Z) (6" (X) x 4" (Y) x 1-9/16" (Z)) Max. scan-object weight : 400 g (0.9 lb.) Sensor : Roland Active Piezo Sensor (R.A.P.S.) Probe length 40 mm (1-9/16"), tip bulb diameter 0.08 mm (0.00315") Scanning method : Contacting, mesh-point height-sensing Scanning pitch : X/Y-axis directions -- 0.05 to 5.00 mm (0.002" to 0.20") (settable in steps of 0.05 mm (0.002")) (Dr. PICZA) Z-axis direction -- 0.025 mm (0.
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