# packet39.com

> AI-optimized mirror of packet39.com containing 50 pages totalling 16,811 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://packet39.com/. Last updated: 2026-06-14T00:31:16.970Z.

Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG).

## Homepage

- [Packet39 Demo Reel 2022](/content/site-root.html): We develop custom immersive software and hardware solutions, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, computer vision and image processing applications, for your needs., We develop custom immersive software and hardware solutions, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, computer vision and image processing applications, for your needs. (346 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [blog/2017/03/15/3d-scanning-using-agisoft-photoscan-and-an-automated-turn-table.html](/content/blog/2017/03/15/3d-scanning-using-agisoft-photoscan-and-an-automated-turn-table.html) (1 words)
- [How to remove a DLP color wheel (and in my case also destroy the projector)](/content/blog/how-to-remove-a-dlp-color-wheel-and-in-my-case-also-destroy-the-projector.html): Wanting faster curing time with my DLP printer (LittelRP)
I decided to further hack my projector and remove the DLP color wheel. Here is a nice explanation, Wanting faster curing time with my DLP printer (LittelRP)
I decided to further hack my projector and remove the DLP color wheel. Here is a nice explanation (515 words)
- [blog/final-thoughts-about-the-msacer-vr-headset-i-refuse-to-call-it-mixed-reality.html](/content/blog/final-thoughts-about-the-msacer-vr-headset-i-refuse-to-call-it-mixed-reality.html) (1 words)
- [blog/3dof-6dof-roomscale-vr-360-video-and-everything-in-between.html](/content/blog/3dof-6dof-roomscale-vr-360-video-and-everything-in-between.html) (1 words)
- [A primer on Gaussian Splats](/content/blog/a-primer-on-gaussian-splats/index.html): Introduction
This blog post is here to do the following, in the most concise way possible:

Explain what 3D Gaussian Splats are (3DGS for short).
Talk abou, Introduction
This blog post is here to do the following, in the most concise way possible:

Explain what 3D Gaussian Splats are (3DGS for short).
Talk abou, Antique and unique typewriter. Property of the Museum London historic vault. 
http://museumlondon.ca/

3D Scanned using photogrammetry, 500 picrtures shot with an automated turn table. 
Part of a digitization project by Packet39.com (3,801 words)
- [blog/index.html](/content/blog/index.html) (1 words)
- [A Primer on 3D Scanning & Photogrammetry](/content/blog/a-primer-on-3d-scanning-objects-for-vr-using-photogrammetry.html): We often use 3D scanned objects and environments in the VR applications we develop, so I thought I’d write a primer on how to get started with Photogrammet, We often use 3D scanned objects and environments in the VR applications we develop, so I thought I’d write a primer on how to get started with Photogrammet (1,538 words)
- [sitemap-0-xml.html](/content/sitemap-0-xml.html) (1 words)
- [3D Scanning the National Gallery of Bulgaria](/content/blog/3d-scanning-the-national-gallery-of-bulgaria/index.html): Back in December 2019 I had the honor and pleasure of collaborating with the National Art Gallery of Bulgaria (NAG), and 3D scan a few of their exhibits. T, Back in December 2019 I had the honor and pleasure of collaborating with the National Art Gallery of Bulgaria (NAG), and 3D scan a few of their exhibits. T, National Gallery of Bulgaria 

3D scanned with permission by Shachar Weis, Packet39.com, Shiva Nataraja

18th-19th century

South India

Fragment of temple decoration

Wood, Polychrome 


National Gallery of Bulgaria 

3D scanned with permission by Shachar Weis, Packet39.com, Mother and Child

Kiril Shivarov, 1920


National Gallery of Bulgaria 

3D scanned with permission by Shachar Weis, Packet39.com, National Gallery of Bulgaria 

3D scanned with permission by Shachar Weis, Packet39.com, Toilette

Lubomir Dalchev, 1934


National Gallery of Bulgaria 

3D scanned with permission by Shachar Weis, Packet39.com, National Gallery of Bulgaria 

3D scanned with permission by Shachar Weis, Packet39.com, National Gallery of Bulgaria 

3D scanned with permission by Shachar Weis, Packet39.com (921 words)
- [Free & paid 3D modeling tools, for 3D printing](/content/blog/free-paid-3d-modeling-tools-for-3d-printing/index.html): Which CAD should I use?
I’ve been asked this question so many times I decided to make a blog post about it.
Free CAD tools
TinkerCAD.com – If you absolutel, Which CAD should I use?
I’ve been asked this question so many times I decided to make a blog post about it.
Free CAD tools
TinkerCAD.com – If you absolutel (1,109 words)
- [3D Object Tracking in AR](/content/blog/3d-object-tracking-in-ar-1/index.html): Introduction
One of the most powerful use-cases for AR is augmenting objects to add context-relevant information, highlights, overlays, instructions or tex, Introduction
One of the most powerful use-cases for AR is augmenting objects to add context-relevant information, highlights, overlays, instructions or tex (1,655 words)
- [How I 3D scanned the Treasury at Petra without leaving home](/content/blog/how-i-3d-scanned-the-treasury-at-petra-without-leaving-home.html): After reading a random article about the Petra Treasury, I felt a strong urge to 3D scan it (it’s both my hobby and profession). I decided to do an experim, After reading a random article about the Petra Treasury, I felt a strong urge to 3D scan it (it’s both my hobby and profession). I decided to do an experim (394 words)
- [Building a laser engraver, Part 1](/content/blog/building-a-laser-engraver-part-1/index.html): My wife recently launched NunAndNoot.com, where she sells her unique sculpture-like 3D printed jewelry. She also sells original artwork, and I wanted to la, My wife recently launched NunAndNoot.com, where she sells her unique sculpture-like 3D printed jewelry. She also sells original artwork, and I wanted to la (704 words)
- [How I scratched and fixed my Canon EFS 17-55mm.](/content/blog/how-i-scratched-and-fixed-my-canon-efs-17-55mm/index.html): Saguaro Lake, Phoenix, Arizona.
My knockoff lens hood (3.95$ on ebay) bumps on the railing and flies off the camera. It lands right on the edge of the deck, Saguaro Lake, Phoenix, Arizona.
My knockoff lens hood (3.95$ on ebay) bumps on the railing and flies off the camera. It lands right on the edge of the deck (385 words)
- [An overview of the 3D printer Kickstaters – Part 1 – The Disasters](/content/blog/an-overview-of-the-3d-printer-kickstaters-part-1-the-disasters.html): A list of 3D printer kickstaters that were successfully funded and what happened to them afterwards.
Complete Disaster
RigidBot 2013 , $335
RigidBot raised, A list of 3D printer kickstaters that were successfully funded and what happened to them afterwards.
Complete Disaster
RigidBot 2013 , $335
RigidBot raised (593 words)
- [3D modeling curved objects with a flatbed scanner](/content/blog/3d-modeling-curved-objects-with-a-flatbed-scanner/index.html): Here is a neat trick that can save a lot of time when modeling objects.
Say you have an object that you want to model with high fidelity. And also say you, Here is a neat trick that can save a lot of time when modeling objects.
Say you have an object that you want to model with high fidelity. And also say you (273 words)
- [A review of the Wanhao Duplicator I3](/content/blog/a-review-of-the-wanhao-duplicator-i3/index.html): This review is actually 3 months old and was originally published on Reddit. I’m now posting it here, so I can further cash in on it.

My giant delta, rece, This review is actually 3 months old and was originally published on Reddit. I’m now posting it here, so I can further cash in on it.

My giant delta, rece (669 words)
- [Allergen Aesthetics Training Center](/content/projects/allergen-aesthetics-training-center/index.html): Allergan Aesthetics (a division of AbbVie) opened three new state‑of‑the‑art Allergan Medical Institute (AMI) training centers in key U.S. markets—Orange C, Allergan Aesthetics (a division of AbbVie) opened three new state‑of‑the‑art Allergan Medical Institute (AMI) training centers in key U.S. markets—Orange C (163 words)
- [Building a laser engraver, Part 3](/content/blog/building-a-laser-engraver-part-3/index.html): After a run of bad luck with L-Cheapo units (kudos to their excellent and responsive support) I decided to get a much more expensive JTech Photonics unit., After a run of bad luck with L-Cheapo units (kudos to their excellent and responsive support) I decided to get a much more expensive JTech Photonics unit. (304 words)
- [Building a laser engraver, Part 4](/content/blog/building-a-laser-engraver-part-4/index.html): I added two cooling fans, and properly focused the laser unit. The major remaining tasks are building an enclosure and figuring out a software tool chain., I added two cooling fans, and properly focused the laser unit. The major remaining tasks are building an enclosure and figuring out a software tool chain. (86 words)
- [Augmented Reality Tennis](/content/projects/augmented-reality-tennis/index.html): We developed a mobile AR app capable of detecting and tracking a tennis court, and visualizing ball trajectories. It displays shot details such as speed, h, We developed a mobile AR app capable of detecting and tracking a tennis court, and visualizing ball trajectories. It displays shot details such as speed, h (122 words)
- [3D printing timelapse](/content/blog/3d-printing-timelapse/index.html): Found this old video I made a few years ago. Still pretty neat. The printer is a giant self built Delta, which has since been deconstructed and turned into, Found this old video I made a few years ago. Still pretty neat. The printer is a giant self built Delta, which has since been deconstructed and turned into (61 words)
- [AR in the reactor core – a talk I gave at MIT Media Lab](/content/blog/ar-in-the-reactor-core-a-talk-i-gave-at-mit-media-lab.html) (58 words)
- [VoxPlop!](/content/projects/voxplop/index.html): An AR app developed for Google IO, designed to showcase the creative potential of the ARCore Recording and Playback API.

Introducing VoxPlop!, a first of, An AR app developed for Google IO, designed to showcase the creative potential of the ARCore Recording and Playback API.

Introducing VoxPlop!, a first of (159 words)
- [Whisper Room](/content/projects/whisper-room/index.html): Developed for the audiology department at the University of Western Ontario, this VR application can simulate a wide range of accustic environments. A use, Developed for the audiology department at the University of Western Ontario, this VR application can simulate a wide range of accustic environments. A use (93 words)
- [Asia Society Texas](/content/projects/asia-society-texas/index.html): At the Asia Society Texas Center in Houston, we have developed a collection of interactive apps that are now a permanent feature in the building. These exh, At the Asia Society Texas Center in Houston, we have developed a collection of interactive apps that are now a permanent feature in the building. These exh (106 words)
- [ExpandXR - Treating PTSD with Augmented Reality](/content/projects/expandxr-treating-ptsd-with-augmented-reality/index.html): An exposure therapy app for first responders suffering from PTSD, running on an AR headset.
The main components are:

AR headsets (Hololens v2 or Apple Vis, An exposure therapy app for first responders suffering from PTSD, running on an AR headset.
The main components are:

AR headsets (Hololens v2 or Apple Vis (115 words)
- [Radiation Monitor](/content/projects/radiation-monitor/index.html): Training and testing on the usage of a hand-held radiation detector. We developed this VR application for the nuclear power plant in Pickering, Ontario. A, Training and testing on the usage of a hand-held radiation detector. We developed this VR application for the nuclear power plant in Pickering, Ontario. A (111 words)
- [VR for Mental Health](/content/projects/vr-for-mental-health/index.html): VR app that helps teens and students address mental health issues. Developed for a client in Israel, this app has a branching 360 narrative and analytics, VR app that helps teens and students address mental health issues. Developed for a client in Israel, this app has a branching 360 narrative and analytics (45 words)
- [Warehouse Voice Assistant](/content/projects/warehouse-voice-assistant/index.html): Siri-for-your-workspace , a voice assistant that helps warehouse pickers pick faster, safer and with less mistakes., Siri-for-your-workspace , a voice assistant that helps warehouse pickers pick faster, safer and with less mistakes. (25 words)
- [Interactive Displays](/content/projects/interactive-displays/index.html): Demo reel of interactive displays and applications we have developed over the past decade. Detection is done using cameras and computer vision. Effects pl, Demo reel of interactive displays and applications we have developed over the past decade. Detection is done using cameras and computer vision. Effects pl (77 words)
- [Dallas Cowboys AR](/content/projects/dallas-cowboys-ar/index.html): Partnering with Samsung and AT&T, we transformed AT&T stadium (the world’s first 5G enabled stadium) into the world’s first ARCloud Ready venue., Partnering with Samsung and AT&T, we transformed AT&T stadium (the world’s first 5G enabled stadium) into the world’s first ARCloud Ready venue. (104 words)
- [Airlock Simulator](/content/projects/airlock-simulator/index.html): A power plant airlock system that we modeled and simulated in VR, for training new employees. This system helps workers get familiar with the procedure re, A power plant airlock system that we modeled and simulated in VR, for training new employees. This system helps workers get familiar with the procedure re (67 words)
- [Digital Art Restoration with AR](/content/projects/digital-art-restoration-with-ar/index.html): This project offers museum visitors a new way to engage with ancient art. Using augmented reality (AR), the app reveals the history of one of the Getty Vi, This project offers museum visitors a new way to engage with ancient art. Using augmented reality (AR), the app reveals the history of one of the Getty Vi (78 words)
- [AR Path Finding](/content/projects/ar-path-finding/index.html): An Augmented Reality app that allows users to find paths using their iOS devices. Utilizing Apple's ARKit and WorldMaps function, any environment (indoor, An Augmented Reality app that allows users to find paths using their iOS devices. Utilizing Apple's ARKit and WorldMaps function, any environment (indoor (54 words)
- [Baseball Visualizer](/content/projects/baseball-visualizer/index.html): A proof of concept baseball game visualizer. Utilizing player tracking data this allows the user to playback an entire baseball game at any speed and from, A proof of concept baseball game visualizer. Utilizing player tracking data this allows the user to playback an entire baseball game at any speed and from (52 words)
- [Radiation Protection](/content/projects/radiation-protection/index.html): Workers train in the reactor mockup on different procedures and scenarios. Radiation is invisible but deadly, our AR app allows workers to see radiation b, Workers train in the reactor mockup on different procedures and scenarios. Radiation is invisible but deadly, our AR app allows workers to see radiation b (85 words)
- [4D Scheduling](/content/projects/4d-scheduling/index.html): This system connects to the nuclear power plant's work-planning and scheduling database. It uses a combination of 3D scanned environments and CAD files to, This system connects to the nuclear power plant's work-planning and scheduling database. It uses a combination of 3D scanned environments and CAD files to (109 words)
- [MRI Simulator](/content/projects/mri-simulator/index.html): A VR MRI Simulator for children, for SickKids Foundation in Toronto. Helps train kids for an MRI scan, reduces stress and decreases the number of general, A VR MRI Simulator for children, for SickKids Foundation in Toronto. Helps train kids for an MRI scan, reduces stress and decreases the number of general (63 words)
- [Composite Materials](/content/projects/composite-materials/index.html): A VR training application for repairing strike damage to composite materials (carbon fiber) in aircraft wings., A VR training application for repairing strike damage to composite materials (carbon fiber) in aircraft wings. (40 words)
- [Anatomy Lab](/content/projects/anatomy-lab/index.html): Virtual Reality anatomy lab for medical students., Virtual Reality anatomy lab for medical students. (31 words)
- [sitemap-xml.html](/content/sitemap-xml.html) (1 words)
- [3D scanning using Photogrammetry and an automated turn table](/content/blog/3d-scanning-using-agisoft-photoscan-and-an-automated-turn-table.html): I’m working on a VR game and I needed a bunch of household “old-timey” objects. Since my 3D modelling skills are limited to CAD, I decided to 3D scan these, I’m working on a VR game and I needed a bunch of household “old-timey” objects. Since my 3D modelling skills are limited to CAD, I decided to 3D scan these (875 words)
- [National Art Gallery of Bulgaria](/content/projects/national-art-gallery-of-bulgaria/index.html): 3D scanning sculptures and artifacts in collaboration and support of the National Art Gallery of Bulgaria (NAG)

Sculptures were scanned using photogrammet, 3D scanning sculptures and artifacts in collaboration and support of the National Art Gallery of Bulgaria (NAG)

Sculptures were scanned using photogrammet, National Gallery of Bulgaria 

3D scanned with permission by Shachar Weis, Packet39.com, National Gallery of Bulgaria 

3D scanned with permission by Shachar Weis, Packet39.com (306 words)
- [Hillman Library Interactive Displays](/content/projects/hillman-library-interactive-displays/index.html): Hillman Library is the main library of the University of Pittsburgh, located in the heart of its Oakland campus. It offers extensive academic resources, st, Hillman Library is the main library of the University of Pittsburgh, located in the heart of its Oakland campus. It offers extensive academic resources, st (141 words)
- [VR Art Gallery](/content/projects/vr-art-gallery/index.html): VR art gallery with sculptures, drawings, paintings and interactive elements., VR art gallery with sculptures, drawings, paintings and interactive elements. (39 words)
- [Changdeok ARirang](/content/projects/changdeok-arirang/index.html): Welcome to the future of cultural experiences.
Become immersed in an eclectic mix of educational, explorative and playful stories to discover the hidden p, Welcome to the future of cultural experiences.
Become immersed in an eclectic mix of educational, explorative and playful stories to discover the hidden p (90 words)
- [Building a laser engraver, Part 2](/content/blog/building-a-laser-engraver-part-2/index.html): While waiting for my L-Cheap 3.5W laser to arrive, I decide to fit my layer engraver with a drawing head so I can test the software toolchain. I hooked up, While waiting for my L-Cheap 3.5W laser to arrive, I decide to fit my layer engraver with a drawing head so I can test the software toolchain. I hooked up (157 words)
- [Automatic bird photography using webcam](/content/blog/automatic-bird-photoraphy-using-webcam/index.html): Here is an old setup I made a few years ago. That’s my (long dead) Canon 300D, a 550FX Flash, EF 70-200mm F4. A webcam is used to detection motion which th, Here is an old setup I made a few years ago. That’s my (long dead) Canon 300D, a 550FX Flash, EF 70-200mm F4. A webcam is used to detection motion which th (86 words)

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- [Full Page Index](/index.html): Browse all cached pages with rich metadata
- [About This Cache](/content/about.html): Methodology, technical details, and usage guidelines
- [XML Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for crawler discovery
- [Robots.txt](/robots.txt): Crawler directives