2-4 Camera Calibration

⚠︎ Before you begin, please make sure your Beam Studio and HEXA RF firmware are updated to the latest versions.

Description

This article will guide you through the camera calibration process.

 

When camera calibration is required
1. When using the machine for the first time.
2. After the machine has been moved.
3. When there is a discrepancy between the camera preview and the actual engraving position.

Note:
Camera calibration is required before using the camera preview function for the first time after unboxing.

Step 1 - Check Software and Firmware Versions

Required software version: Beam Studio 2.6.2 or later

Required firmware version: 6.2.2 or later

Step 2 - Prepare Materials

Materials required (self-prepared):
A4 white paper or a light-colored board of a similar size

Step 3 - Start Camera Calibration

Create a new project, select the machine to calibrate, then click “Calibration” ＞ “Camera Calibration” 

Step 4 - Place White Paper

Place a clean A4 white paper at the center of the working area and secure all four corners with tape.

Step 5 - Drawing Calibration Pattern

Click to start drawing the calibration pattern 

Step 6 - Align Markers

You can zoom in/out and adjust the image exposure to verify and move the red marker points so they fully overlap with the eight printed points

If the markers appear as shown below and are not on the white paper, please follow the steps below to adjust.

a. Drag the image to center the printed 8-point pattern, then click “Retake Photo”.

b. Manually adjust all marker points
Please refer to the correct order of markers below:

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