i saw some scanners that are in the 500-800 range and im wondering if it's just better to use my iphone at that point?

I’m looking to buy a 3D scanner that could successfully get me an accurate model of a fingernail (on a hand) accurate to within 0.1mm, ideally less.

It will only ever be used for this purpose, so looking for the cheapest option that will reliably fulfill this requirement.

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Currently I have a Revopoint Mini for smaller items and detailed art pieces. The problem I have with the Mini is the performance with 10fps. So i believe it is time for an upgrade.

I am trying to make a decision between the Raptor and the Miraco for high resolution scans, including dark items. What is your experience with the SW from Creality and Revopoint3D in the meantime?

The Raptor appears to do a better job on dark items without scan spray required.

The Einscan appears not to have the resolution needed for the small items, correct?

What is the experience with the scanner HW, SW and workflow?

I have a question on how to scan a gear wheel of very large diameter 1.3 meters

another question on how to scan its sprockets beceause its a triple sprockets gear wheel of 55T

Here are the pics

i have rigelscan ZG technology

https://preview.redd.it/taa9wp3jq9yd1.jpg?width=1468&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e452034e322403be15ffbe9641d9f4680a6bd9da

https://preview.redd.it/bzq8np2jq9yd1.jpg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cc032af414810d275789e1268d8800a7fb478333

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I have a 2d Lidar Called STL27L :

https://www.waveshare.com/dtof-lidar-stl27l.htm

and a IMU

https://www.hiwonder.com/products/imu-module?variant=40375875371095

iI have ubuntu 22 and Ros2 humble, i would like to establish this equip on drone. Now want to use this equipment to 3d map, i Would like to know what SLAM algorithm to use and how.

So, I recently saw an advertisement for a 3D scanner called the Moose Lite, and definitely a lot cheaper then one's I've seen in the past, but I prefer that as I do 3D printing as a hobby and would rather not spend 1000+ on a scanner I'll be using for fun. So, can someone tell me or give me an idea of the quality of this thing?

Along with that, one of the reasons I have yet to get a scanner is because they often need your computer to have an i5 Core processor(?) at least, and my laptop I do all my 3d modeling on is only an i3, and I didn't want to buy a whole new computer JUST for a scanner. But I noticed this one has compatibility with phones, specifically IOS 10 and above, and I have an iPhone 12 mini, so that should work hopefully. BUT I WANT TO ASK THOSE WHO KNOW SCANNERS, is it possible to move that scanned model from my phone, to that i3 computer, so I can still slice the model for printing? Or would the model itself just completely break my computer? I never knew if it was the process of scanning that would be too much or the model.

https://preview.redd.it/vtw2kux4a7yd1.png?width=1600&format=png&auto=webp&s=ddb5f7f3b5d2206bbe37e394cd71961714d9528b

I'm planning on getting a 3d printer mainly for the purpose of making/replicating accessories and parts for Transformers figures, and a scanner would be helpful, but I know next to nothing about how these things work. I've soft decided on a Bambu A1 mini lab for the printer itself (open to suggestions there), but the scanners I'm finding are mostly really pricey and some of them seem meant for scanning large things, like people. Does that matter, and if so, what should I be searching for?

Anyone here or do you know anyone using 3d scanning for cultural preservation in terms of arts? I'm trying to research around that idea. I run a/an (self-funded) NGO in Ghana and looking into backing the MetroX and making it available for uses like this.

Hi,
I am new to 3d scanning and bought a Creality Raptor a week ago.

My PC is a 8 core Ryzen 5800X3D, 64 gb of RAM and RTX 4070 with 12gb VRAM.

My first tests were somewhat okay: Scanning with blue laser mode started and I was able to scan an object. I had some first-user issues (too low amount of reflection markers, learning the right distance etc).

I stored away the scanner for 5 days and tried to scan the object again today, however I don't get any blue lasers nor any preview in CR-Scan. Everything keeps dark on the raptor, except for a slow green flashing (breathing animation) of the play-button on the raptor.

So I tried NIR, which works (as good as it works on a raptor ...), tried blue laser mode again, but no lights, except again the green flashing play-button.

I really really hope that this is a user error and someone here in the subreddit is already screaming to the monitor.

My last idea was to re-calibrate the raptor and: The blue laser mode starts again, and I was able to complete the calibration with 97.8% .

Starting to scan something, it keeps dark and green flashing play-button.

I looked into the Creality documents and wiki, but didn't find any hint what else I could do ...

Any ideas?

I want to buy a entry Class 3d scanner (<600€ ) to scan Car parts for better Hifi Integration (pillars etc) Is there anything you Guys can recommend?

Hey everyone I've got a couple hundred to spend, probably between 200 and 500 bucks, I've been out of the loop for a little bit, just thought I would check in here to see what people's thoughts are for what might be the go-to scanner nowadays. Should I get an iPhone 13 with lidar and use polycam? Or should I spend a few hundred bucks on an actual independent 3D scanner? It doesn't have to be like super amazing, my plan is just to be able to scan smaller parts, at least for the meantime. Thanks everyone.

I bought a creafirm peel 3d scanner recently and I'm experiencing a lot of issues regarding connectivity. The scanner works great when connected but it can give a very tough time connecting with the pc/software

Hi all, I'm searching for people who use 3D-Scanners from the company Steinbichler or Zeiss, like the Comet 5 / 6 / L3D / L3D 2 or the comet photogrammetry kit. Please get in touch.

https://preview.redd.it/8wa0cicwqwxd1.jpg?width=636&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cbaa2ccf53c038a703c0cb4712cb6d89478c6b6e

https://preview.redd.it/pbpv1wfxqwxd1.jpg?width=700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a450cc4e53f57b414ae75e2507a966c4b6b1d05b

Note (1): This post was originally posted as this on r/AskScienceDiscussion on October 7, 2024, but it was effectively immediately removed by the moderators there for reasons I do not fully understand. I'm reposting it here as I think it's probably a better fit here. This is its body text, verbatim:

Note: This post is derived from one in storage since July 14, 2023, but my perfectionism prevented me from posting it at the time.

For instance, say we wanted to create a 3D map of molecular concentrations and qualities in interstellar space within a radius of several light-years from Earth. It would be obviously impractical to create such a map "from the outside", especially because such voyages would have to be done without the very useful knowledge of the above, but would it be possible to do it from the inside—say, through a set of TAU-like spacecraft (obviously easier to create than proper interstellar ones)—using parallax and other techniques?

I ask as I know "inside-out" reconstruction is possible with acceptable results to determine surfaces of opaque objects, but all techniques for 3D reconstructing translucent objects (for instance, CT) seem to require an "outside-in" approach. Also, I don't mean that these "in-object probes" would exclusively contain outwards-facing sensors—sensors facing all directions could be included if that would improve reconstruction, though I still don't know if accurate reconstruction of outside features would be possible even with those.

Hi I would like recommendations for an electric rotating table for 3d scanning, to use with a creality raptor x, object size small so a table under between 6” and 12” diameter should work.

Something similar to this

https://a.co/d/a6H7py6

Thank you

I’m getting into scanning, rendering, and printing to make 40K models. I want a machine I can leave on my table and let run with pretty much ready to print files when it’s done. Price isn’t much of a concern as any price for this item is already better than what I’ve spent on miniatures.

Hi everyone! I’m working on a project in Agisoft Metashape and I’d like to export an orthophoto with an isometric perspective. I’ve tried exporting the 3D model to Blender to achieve this effect, but the texture quality isn’t as good as I’d like, so I’m hoping to generate an orthophoto directly from Metashape.

Is there a way to adjust the view in Metashape to capture an isometric perspective (like 30° or 45° on the axes) for a high-quality orthophoto?

Any tips for capturing a high-resolution isometric orthophoto in Metashape or improving texture quality on export would be greatly appreciated

Hello!!!
I am looking to do some facial/body scans and needing to find Scanning markers that are latex free. I have done some searching online and the good ol trusty Amazon and non that I can find say Latex free. Any help is appreciated!!!

I tried my first scan, a tobacco leaf 3d print a coworker asked if I can print him a copy. I scanned it in Kiri 3 times, 100 pics and got a great looking scan but after exporting it as a obj. File it looks terrible. So can you really get a good scan from this with decent detail? Wonder why it lost all of its detail?

Good day All

I am new to the 3D scanning stage and started a new job where the company has bought a 3D scanner and a 3D printer (The 3D printing is no problem for me) but i want some help?

I need to know how do you scan a model and then prep and export the model to the 3D printer and in the same time to Solid works for editing and adding extra features for printing?

I have scanned a revolver handle (Wooden texture) with the scanner and managed to get it to pull into Solid Works but the problem I am Facing is that when it starts preparing the model it tells me that it could not make it a solid body it can only give me a surface texture? any help on this?

then i want to know what other program can i use to edit a scanned part to make it smooth and good for 3D printing and that may have edit capabilities to modify the part after scanning?

Thx in advance for any feedback

Looking for some tips or advice on possibly a different software. I'm using GDX to process individual scans of components for an engine assembly. Basic alignment of the scan, extraction of sketches of relevant geometry and generation of planes. I want to export to SolidWorks, but only the sketches exported unless I use AutoSurface, wait forever, and then export a heavy surface model.

Is there a way to extract relevant reference geometry, then export with these features tied in position to a geometry body or something more lightweight? I haven't found a way to do this with GDX. Thanks

I have shared my experience with 3D scanning. I generally scan cadaveric hearts with congenital malformations. I recently linked up with an anatomist who has an interest in the knee and for educational uses we are exploring scanning some cadaveric knees. Thought I'd share a nice scan we got today. Scan done with Revopoint Miraco. All the post processing was done with the Revoscan software, didn't use anything else. Didn't use a spray or powder or anything.

https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/knee-with-osteoarthritis-1-17f642f39de54acabba6a6445a463c25

I own a revopoint mini2, got familiar with it, handheld scanning distance, turning speed etc, I mainly use it to scan the human ear. Previously I have minimal issues with it(1 in 3 bad scan), but after the recent revoscan update, it's terrible now, 3 in 4 bad scans. Lots of clipping even if it is done slowly in constant speed, and the distance is excellent, it's horrible! Anybody else experiencing this?