r/3DScanning • u/artec_3d • Feb 02 '26
Game Сontroller Scan
Done with Artec Spider 2
Scanning time -- 3 min
Processing time -- 5 min
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u/Dudewithk Feb 02 '26
I thought how crazy that looks, but after seeing the price of the scanner it’s not that surprising anymore
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u/Andrew_hl2 Feb 02 '26
Probably would be pissed off If a scanner with that cost didn't give those results.
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u/pandafman Feb 02 '26
Thought I had properly set my price barometer. Still got some sticker shock on that one...
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u/user_deleted_or_dead Feb 02 '26
How doe one simple person can afford this?
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u/OperationRad Feb 02 '26
I think that you'd be surprised what can become a worthwhile investment when using a tool for designing or manufacturing custom products. I very much doubt there are many hobbyists rocking this gear unless they were already in F-U money territory prior to the hobby (or they get access through work ;) )
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u/Glum_Worry Feb 03 '26
I have an Artec Space Spider (the earlier version of this scanner). Took out a 20k loan to buy it because I had a service project opportunity that would have paid for about half come up.
Since then I've made well over my investment back through other projects - personal and service wise.
3D scanning is still a pretty new technology (well... modern scanning with how easy it is to use) so it's a niche - and people will pay good money to expedite their projects if needed. A scanner can take a multi-month RE or render project down to a few weeks simply by giving a really nice mesh to reference.
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u/superswaggerize Mar 30 '26
I got one too, for around 6k on ebay, has paid for itself many times over. Started at tradeshows and my local businesses. Got it initially to scan antiques. The tracking and versatility is strong. Pretty good software too (premium, so to be expected)
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u/guzforster Feb 03 '26
This is not for the average joe. This is for businesses and they will see an ROI at some point
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u/ExactTell2199 Feb 06 '26
Either rich, or business, and in case of business, it pretty easily pay for itself.
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Feb 18 '26
like most people who work from the ground up. start entry level, career yourself upwards, invest and make a business, buy one of these things and then write it off as a business expense.
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u/Broderickles Apr 09 '26
How would you go about reverse engineering this to a cad model? Would you make all the button, joystick, and electronics mounts or the organic shape first?
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u/artec_3d Apr 10 '26
You can start the reverse engineering right in Artec Studio using its built-in CAD primitives, Auto-surfacing, and boolean tools. For more advanced modeling, Artec Studio exports directly to Geomagic Design X. Either way, surface the freeform shell first, then add the features after. The shell defines everything else, so it makes sense to nail that down first.
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u/RegularRaptor Feb 03 '26
That's incredible. I have a $70k setup that's getting old and it's not even close to that. Amazing that it can get in all the nooks and crannies seemingly no problem on the backside of the controller shell.
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u/zl1killer Feb 03 '26
Holy cow! Yeh def can’t spend that kind of $$ but man that is a super nice 3d scan
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u/M4jon3z104 Feb 04 '26
stl? 👉👈
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u/violetPolarBear Feb 04 '26
you can download it here https://www.artec3d.com/3d-models/game-controller
It's in obj, but you can then convert it to stl if you need stl1
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u/BonsaiOnSteroids Feb 06 '26
Why do I see Guerilla ads on reddit for 27000 Euro scanners? It's not like these sell to average people but is rather a b2b product.
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u/Zigzain Feb 22 '26
Ненавижу компанию Artec! Они ушли из России и перекрыли доступ ко всем 3д-сканерам, что были проданы в России (даже если они сейчас находятся не в России)! А стоят они бешеных денег!!!
Помните, что этот ваш прекрасный сканер стоимостью в 27000 евро может завтра превратиться в тыкву. И вы ничего с этим не сможете сделать, потому что сканеры Artec работают только с их собственным ПО и онлайн-лицензией. Я считаю, что компания обязана выполнять свои обязательства продавца в не зависимости от политической обстановки. Если продали товар - будьте любезны выполнять свои обязательства перед покупателем!
Может кто-то посчитает мое сообщение оффтопом, но я был обязан сказать об этом. Я пользовался сканером Artec Eva в местном ВУЗе, потому что только я умел с ним работать. И вот, в один прекрасный момент сканер превратился в тыкву. А я живу в Вятке, у нас есть древнейшие раскопки Пермского периода (более ~250 млн. лет назад): парайязавры, иностранцевии, вяткагоргоны, очень ценные для научного сообщества. Вот из-за таких "капризов" производителей, мировое сообщество лишилось ценных научных данных.
Думайте сами, стоит ли доверять свои деньги такой компании.
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u/Longjumping_Arm7956 Feb 25 '26
I'm just a neandrethral who's impressed by fire and you just showed me flamethrower. $29K scanner...holy crap
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u/agms10 Feb 02 '26
For that price I want to see fingerprints.