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That is true but the accuracy is +/- 2-3 thousands which by the time you get to the end of the car can add up to inches the scanner I'm going to get is accurate up to 40 microns or half the thickness of a human hair.

Originally Posted by john70t

That sounds like a cool project!
FYI there is a lot of software which does the same thing, using just an ordinary camera.

First page of Bing "3d scan camera":
faq:en_possibilities [DAVID-Wiki] From fingerprints to full cars.
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All it would take is access to a junkyard and a few days/weeks.