Recommended FARO Scanner Settings

FARO Scanner Settings for VTube-LASER

This is a guide for FARO scanner setup with VTube-LASER. The values can be adjusted in the FaroArm Manager software.

FARO Quantum X FaroArm Series Using AUTOMATIC exposure and choose "Normal".	Use Automatic Exposure
Older FARO Scanners The diagram shows the best exposure settings with the different older versions of FARO scanners when measuring tube shape. In some cases, the older version scanners can use AUTOMATIC modes, but the cylinder calculation is not as reliable in these modes. For version 2 and version 3 scanners, passing the 4-level cylinder fit-test in VTube-LASER 2.8 or newer when scanning tubes is almost impossible. In this case, the only solution is to use FIXED mode in the FARO Laser Line Probe Control window.
Filters OFF Always turn the FILTERS OFF (especially the reflective and movement filters)
Scan density depends on the diameter. For large diameters, 1/16 is good. 1/4 or 1/2 is good for smaller diameters. Aim the laser at the diameter and observe the result in the viewport. Be sure there are plenty of points along the diameter surface.