How to take your first scans with iMapper 1 and 2
Welcome to a step-by-step guide on how to take your first horizontal and vertical scans
For iMapper Racer 1 & 2 only.
If you have an iMapper Racer 3, go to these articles:
iMapper Racer 3 Starter Guide: quick on-boarding protocol
How to take your first scans with iMapper Racer 3
iMapper will give you an idea of its charge with acustic signals when you turn it on:
1 beep: 3/3 charged
2 beeps: 2/3 charged
**3 beeps: **1/3 charged
4 beeps: it needs charging
Step 1: Set up for a horizontal scan
- Open the tripod making sure you have unfolded all necessary parts to their full lenghts. Then, adjust if necessary.
- Remove the small plastic plate and attach iMapper's base directly to the tripod.
- Ensure the tripod is leveled.
Step 2: Place the iMapper
- Place iMapper in the first room you want to scan.
- Make sure that for this first scan the iMapper is as much as possible in line with the doors that connect all adjacent rooms (where you will perform the next scans), you'll thank yourself later!
- If there are curtains, make sure to close them and slide them in the middle of the window, away from window corners.
Step 3: Perform the scan
- Turn on the iMapper.
- When turned on, iMapper will start a preview round that allows you to see the trajectory of the laser during the scan.
- When you are satisfied of the laser trajectory, press the button again once and iMapper will start to scan the room.
- After 2-3 minutes, the full scan will be finished and iMapper will stop automatically, letting you know it's finished with an acustic sound.
- Repeat these steps for all rooms.
Step 4: Set up for a vertical scan
- Rotate iMapper to 90 degrees on the tripod using the lever on the tripod.
- Follow the same steps (2-4) as you did for the horizontal scan.
Step 5: Remove the SD card and upload scans on the platform
- Remove the SD card from the iMapper
- Insert it in your computer using the adapter provided
- Drag and drop your scans into a new project and enjoy watching the pointclouds assembly automatically.
Good job, you performed your first scans successfully! 🎉
You are now ready to use the iMapper on your own.
For more of a visual tutorial, watch the video below
Updated on: 04/02/2025
Thank you!