<p>I want to make a 3D printed copy of a real object. I have access to a Nintendo 3DS which is capable of making 3D .mpo files. Is there a straight-forward method to convert these into a 3D printable model?</p>

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2019-12-26T11:06:20.343Z
.mpo are stereoscopic photo files, as far as I could discern.
Trish
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2019-12-27T21:05:34.087Z
That is correct. The Nintendo 3DS has a 2 lens camera to take the stereographs.
TecBrat
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2020-01-06T21:00:45.570Z
I've come close to what I want with a normal camera and photogrammetry software, but have not perfected my skill in it.
TecBrat
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2020-07-30T21:09:39.327Z
Do you have access to a DSLR camera?
LukeDunkley
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2021-05-22T23:37:04.397Z
Even a smartphone can be used for photogrammetry -- especially the last couple generations of iPhone with their lidar feature.  There are a number of YouTube videos on doing your own 3D scanning, with the result that one made with a smartphone was about 95% as good as one made with a $20k dedicated 3D scanner.
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Print copy of real life object, starting with .mpo file or files
TecBrat
# Print copy of real life object, starting with .mpo file or files

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-12-25)

I want to make a 3D printed copy of a real object. I have access to a Nintendo 3DS which is capable of making 3D .mpo files. Is there a straight-forward method to convert these into a 3D printable model?

**Tags:** 3d-models, 3d-design, scanning
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: .mpo are stereoscopic photo files, as far as I could discern.  
> **username_0**: That is correct. The Nintendo 3DS has a 2 lens camera to take the stereographs.  
> **username_0**: I've come close to what I want with a normal camera and photogrammetry software, but have not perfected my skill in it.  
> **username_2**: Do you have access to a DSLR camera?  
> **username_3**: Even a smartphone can be used for photogrammetry -- especially the last couple generations of iPhone with their lidar feature.  There are a number of YouTube videos on doing your own 3D scanning, with the result that one made with a smartphone was about 95% as good as one made with a $20k dedicated 3D scanner.  

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