Last week I finally worked out the normal map math and programming approach for a variable number of angles, and detailed my findings in the design report. I also finished programming a python version of the normal map construction code in python for initial testing of other subsystems. This version is slow and not parametrized, but should work fine for the purposes of helping Theo and Sophia characterize their subsystems. I also continued to assist with printing the electronics mounts and advising on design decisions. Lastly, I identified the benchmark 3D scanners we plan on using to qualify our scans.
Next week I plan to start implementing my math in low-level code, and hopefully test it on scans from my teammates systems. I also hope to get a head start on qualification and start scanning some test objects on the benchmark scanners. As we discussed in our last meeting, this requires a sample object, ideally manufactured in two different materials. I will probably ask Theo to take on the design and metal manufacturing, and I’ll make the 3D printed version.