Your First Scan

This guide walks you through capturing your first 3D space with PortalCam.

Before You Start

Ensure you have:

• ✓ Charged battery
• ✓ LCC app installed and paired
• ✓ Splat Labs account activated
• ✓ A room to scan (start with something simple)

Step 1: Power On

1. Insert a charged battery
2. Press and hold the power button (3 seconds)
3. Wait for the status LED to turn solid green
4. Open the LCC app — it should connect automatically

Step 2: Position Yourself

Stand in the center of the room or at the entrance:

• Hold PortalCam at chest height
• Keep it level (the app will show orientation)
• Ensure all areas you want to capture are visible

Step 3: Start Capture

In the LCC app:

1. Tap "Start Capture"
2. The app shows real-time coverage feedback
3. Green areas = captured
4. Red areas = need more coverage

Step 4: Walk the Space

Move naturally through the space:

1. Walk slowly — about half your normal walking speed
2. Keep the camera steady — avoid sudden movements
3. Cover all areas — the app guides you
4. Include overlapping paths — walk back through areas for better quality

Scanning Pattern

For a typical room, follow this pattern:

┌─────────────────────┐
│                     │
│   ←─────────────→   │
│   ↓                 │
│   →─────────────←   │
│                 ↓   │
│   ←─────────────→   │
│                     │
└─────────────────────┘

Walk in overlapping passes, like mowing a lawn.

Step 5: Complete Capture

When coverage is complete:

1. The app shows "Coverage Complete" (or you can stop manually)
2. Tap "Stop Capture"
3. Review the coverage map
4. Tap "Upload to Splat Labs"

Step 6: Process in Cloud

After upload:

1. Processing begins automatically
2. Wait 2-10 minutes (depending on scan size)
3. You'll receive a notification when ready
4. Open your project in Splat Labs!

Time Estimates

What's Next?

• Scanning Tips — Get even better results
• Troubleshooting — Fix common issues
• Sharing Projects — Share your first scan