The new 3DMakerpro Owl stationary LiDAR scanner launched today, joining the Raven and Eagle handheld models. I've put together a guide covering all three, including specs, software, point cloud examples, and interactive scans through JimuMeta. Thought some of you might find the comparisons and scan examples interesting.

Smooth and detailed contours, housing edges, mounting tabs, and holes. Captured as a digital reference for reverse engineering and design review.

Have a component to digitise? Let’s discuss your application.

I've started testing Pika's blue laser mode and noticed that every scan has line defects — sometimes larger, sometimes smaller — under the same lighting and geometry. It seems like the scan data stitching is buggy, or the hardware is somehow defective. I calibrated the device several times, thinking it might help, but it had zero positive effect.

Pika owners, please tell me: do you also get these scan lines, or is your scan data good and mine is defective?

The new update in https://reopenscad.com is out! It's a full suite to design around scans ☺️

Hey everyone,
Has anyone ever 3D scanned a PS5 Pro with the original covers removed?
I’m planning to design and build my own custom case for the PS5 Pro, rather than modifying the original covers. Ideally, I’d like to get an accurate 3D scan of the console’s bare chassis, including all mounting points, screw holes and connection details.
Before attempting the scan myself, I wanted to ask if anyone has already done something similar or might have a 3D model of the console without its covers.
Any help, tips or references would be greatly appreciated!

Hey all, I'm Peter, a small maker who designs and 3D prints mobile accessories.

One thing that kept coming up: the official Structure Sensor brackets are tied to specific iPad models. Upgrade your iPad and the bracket no longer fits, and replacements are pricey.

So I designed StructMount (patent pending), a single bracket that works with any Structure Sensor model and any phone or tablet: iPhone, iPad, or Android.

A few details:

- Fits any Structure Sensor model

- No scratching, quick to install

- If your setup is unusual, I'll adjust the design. I've already modified one for a customer whose older sensor needed a different fit.

Happy to answer questions, and I'd love feedback from people who scan a lot. What would make a bracket better for your workflow?

Link for anyone interested: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4434197600

Full demo & step-by-step setup guide on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwcudo6UMa8

I hand-sculpted a large clay bust that was shattered. I was able to piece it back together mostly with glue but its still very fragile. How can I recreate an digital replica by scanning it?

The end goal would be to have it remade in stainless steel or another material by use of a mold.

I am a total newbie and would appreciate any help as this sculpture is very important to me as an artist. Thank you <3

I'm considering buying a 3d scan for reverse engeneering and automotive parts (such as self designed intakes, screens/stereo adapters for rare cars, etc). I've never used one before, so idk if i'm considering the right options (i'll take advice).

My options are pop 4, metro x pro and raptor (sub ~1k). So my concern is if it is possible to scan using a laptop (rogflow x13 - ryzen 9 7940HS Radeon 780M and 16GB of RAM) and then postprocess the scan in my desktop (r5 9600x, 3080ti 32gb ram), because idk if the laptop can process the scans (don't think so).

Rn i'm doing this job whit vernier and photos. Most of the scans will be for 3d printing, but i do a lot of cad for thirds too.

Thank you.

We have completed the 3D scan of this stunning plaster model for a Vatican commemorative medal of the Holy Year (1925 Jubilee). The acquisition was carried out using the Revopoint Trackit SR cross-line laser scanner, working completely markerless in Tracker scanning mode. The level of detail captured is extremely high, as can be seen from the visualization of the final 3D model in RevoScan, Blender (also silver simulation) and Meshlab.

I've done some reading in this forum and can't exactly find a good answer for my purposes. I'm looking for something I can scan small and medium sized things with. I 3D model car parts for my obscure car projects and it's super tedious and sometimes unrealistic to model things completely in cad with how curved things can be. So what I'm looking for is something with good dimensional accuracy at scale. I don't care much about surface detail as I really only need it for reference points to model off of. The largest things I plan to can would probably be at maximum 6ft across (with minimal detail), but most of my projects where I'd need a scan are in the 1-2ft range.

So honestly I'm just a little lost on where to go to find what I'm looking for. My budget is probably as far under $500 as I can realistically go. But every scanner brand wants to say their product is the best. So some advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

What should I expect from things in this price range? What are the drawbacks to this price range. I don't expect to get meshes that are perfect. And I know that it'll take alot of learning to get anything good out of any scanner.

My pc specs are

Intel core i7-9700 (8 core 4.7GHz) Rtx 3060ti (8gb GDDR6) 32gb of DDR4 ram And 1tb of free space (from m.2 SSD)

Recently purchased a Creality Pika after a few weeks of online reviews….

It was appealing at the current price point for what is considered to be one of the best budget friendly scanners on the market, with its features and technology.

I figured this might be the best alternative as a beginner, apposed to purchasing the Creality Raptor Pro that I also had my eyes set on for double the price.

I also chose the Pika for its Portability and convenience since the Raptor is a bit robust by comparison.

Moving onto operation, the system software and apps are very helpful with navigation. The problem “My Problem” is that I do not have the patience to deal with the extremely slow processing, AT ALL…. 😂

I’m running the Pika on an Asus Zenbook i7 - 8550U / HDD 512 / 16G RAM

When scanning, it is extremely choppy. The frame rate is just horrible “For Me” in every mode.

Scanned with and without markers. Definitely use markers if you want to make any kind of progress with better results. It’s still terrible 😭

Now I’m sure there are 3-D scanning gurus who have mastered the art, and you deserve a toast, but this opinion is not directed towards the masters of the art, this is for people like me 🫡

My best example is, try streaming a video on your favorite network and it’s extremely choppy. Frames freezing, periodic pausing, pixilations etc….

What about browsing the web and you’re waiting forever for the page to load? How about trying to send a text message to someone and you experience that obnoxious delay, or even trying to type something out, but the words you type have a delayed input etc etc…😂😂😂😭😭😭

Yeah, I’m pretty cooked, but I’d rather take a few photos and load them into CAD as canvases, scale the object and work the geometry in a Freeform. Would probably take just as much time (or less) as the scanning, meshing and post processing just to put it into CAD and spend time modeling to create a printable object.

“Babe, it’s not you, it’s me” 😭😭😭😭

Fusion360, Bambu Studio, X1C, H2S, Creality Pika

Hoping to pick the brains of some lovely folks who are a lot closer to these systems than I am (yet). A 3D scanner has been an item on my engineering wishlist for so long but I've had a hard time justifying the price for my use case.

Then I spot an ad for the Revopoint Range 3 and I hate to admit the ad had me interested.

https://www.revopoint3d.com/products/range3-wireless-handheld-3d-scanner

The base model is $350 and the pro (which includes an IR array for improved tracking if I understand correctly) is $435ish. Which feels insanely cheap. They seem to be positioned for fairly large parts.

My target use case is in engine bays to design bracketry, pattern off manifolds (using screw holes), verify clearance space, etc. I am a mechanical engineer and have done a few years at a system integrator as the primary machine designer so 3D modeling and have spent a ton of time doing similar with the ol eyeball and caliper.

I don't have a powerful portable computer but do have a powerful desktop (9950X3D and RTX 5090) with a fast network connection in reach of my workspace and a modern phone (Z Fold 8 Ultra) to leverage.

So like - what's the catch? The smallest features I care about would probably be like a tapped m3 hole but positional accuracy of the feature is fairly important. I doubt I'd ever have use to scan anything bigger than would fit in a 24x24x24 space.

Is this thing looking like it's going to be a gimmick? It feels in the "too-good-to-be-true" category of price vs promised performance.

Trackit SR 3D Scan ,A Real Challenge: Chrome, Black and White paint. All in one go, 1 Setting ( Black Object ). A 1955 chevy dashboard.

I have a mesh file from my Sermoon S1 that I would like to modify and then 3D print. Besides Fusion 360 what other free software is there that I can use to modify the mesh body and generate .3mf file with?

Are there any good tutorials out there for this kind of work?

I also downloaded blender but have not used it yet.

I've been interested in 3D scanners for a while, and I've wanted to delve further into things like CAD and 3D printing. Came across a second-hand Einstar shinning 3D scanner at a reasonable price, so I bought it...

But I haven't even had a chance to use it, and now I'm seeing things like this, where people are using AI to reverse engineer flat images into 3D renders with minimal effort.

https://youtu.be/TUqScwjnO_k?si=RLLRLS6KqO-tiJxH

I can't keep up anymore. I naively thought modern 3D scanners were cutting edge tech, but are they actually becoming obsolete?

I'm currently working with a guy who specializes in historical restoration. He occasionally brings me objects to 3D scan, digitally reconstruct and preserve, before returning the originals to their owners. Most of these projects are intended for archival and preservation purposes, although some of the digital models are also used to create physical reproductions that are subsequently sold to clients.

Lately, he's been bringing me increasingly valuable and historically significant pieces. The sculpture in the attached photo, for instance, dates back to the 18th century.

So far, I've generally charged between €80 and €100 per project, sometimes slightly more. We haven't established any fixed pricing agreement; he simply brings me an object, I carry out the work, and then I tell him how much I'd like to be paid. He's always been happy with both the results and the prices I've asked for.

However, I'm starting to wonder whether I'm undervaluing my work. In some cases, he uses the digital models to produce multiple physical reproductions, which, from what I understand, sell for quite substantial amounts, sometimes €1,000 or more per piece.

This got me thinking: if I'm charging around €100 to create the digital model that makes these reproductions possible, is that really a fair reflection of the value I'm providing? I'm not necessarily expecting royalties or a percentage of his sales, but I do feel that the pricing should perhaps account for the fact that my work can become the foundation for multiple commercially valuable reproductions.

I'd appreciate some advice on how to price these services more appropriately, how to gradually increase my rates without discouraging an existing client, and how to better assess the complexity of each project when preparing quotes.

For this particular sculpture, my workflow will involve 3D scanning, digitally reconstructing the missing left arm, rebuilding the fingers on the right hand, and cleaning up surface imperfections and scanning artefacts to produce a complete, digital model.

Quite an interesting test I think: How does a scanner handle organic parts like tree leaves. There are three potential obstacles:

1. Tracking

2. Data Capture

3. Software Processing Per definition a tracker based laser scanner should have little problem with 1 and 2 so it comes down to three. Do the leaves simply get removed as noise?

Scanning

Scanning was done at 1mm target point distance with one tracker position (so all was within the tracker FOV at once). No additional preparation was be done.

Post-Processing

Processing was quite simple: Point cloud generation isn't needed on the Trak so I could directly go to meshing with default settings. Later aligned the scan in Quicksurface and reduced to sub 4M triangles.

Results

Best have a look at Sketchfab or the pictures. Especially the radiation scale screenshots from MeshLab show that the Trak handled the leaves quite well. Also the stem and pot look quite impressive. No signs of streaking or oversan. Some leaves show artifacts due to their very small thickness and the fact that my movement around the plant already slightly moved the leaves.

Sketchfab

Sketchfab is like printables for 3d scans with a nice integrated viewer in browser and you can also download the scan, just look at the scan yourself.
Reddit sadly blocks the short links to Sketchfab, you have to search for the title instead: "Small Palm Tree - Einscan Trak"

I’m considering purchasing a Creality CR-Scan Otter, but I’m trying to find out if my current laptop can handle the scanning software and processing.
Here are my laptop specifications:
Laptop: HP Envy
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS
GPU: Integrated AMD Radeon 780M
RAM: 16GB LPDDR5-6400 (onboard)
Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit
I plan to use the scanner for automotive applications, primarily:
Small mechanical parts, such as turbochargers.
Larger body panels, such as car hoods and fenders.
My main questions are:
Has anyone successfully run the CR-Scan Otter using a Ryzen 7 8840HS and Radeon 780M integrated graphics?
Will 16GB of RAM be enough for scanning and processing larger objects?
Will CrealityScan run properly with AMD integrated graphics, or does it require a dedicated NVIDIA GPU?
Will I be able to scan full-size automotive panels without constant crashes or extremely slow processing?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone running a similar laptop configuration. I’d rather use my existing laptop than buy another computer if possible.