I'm looking forward to more 3d scanner reviews. Please add a 2-4-6 block to your scanning review to check accuracy. Something longer for accuracy would be nice as well. Some of the consumer scanners are pretty accurate on smaller items, but start to lose it on larger items.
I don't care about color 3D scans. I'm an engineer and I make functional parts. I need 3D scans to be accurate, usually because I'm going to subtract the scanned item from 3D printed parts to make parts that fit existing objects.
Impressive, this is probably the first 3D scanner I’ve seen that’s performant and easy to use enough for the layperson. The price is steep, but I think there’s definitely a market for it. The integrated computer and DLP projector means it will be tough to get the price below 1500 for this topology, but I can imagine a bulkier unit using an LCD projector. It wouldn’t need to be too much bigger, since you only need a monochrome projector, like a resin printer but with a lens assembly. UVtools feature request anyone? The obvious cost saving method is to have it use the user’s computer for processing, but I imagine having the software seize control of an HDMI output might be tough. It’s probably possible to drive simple white lines to the LCD/DLP projector using a high-speed microcontroller though, I think some guys output an HDMI signal from an overclocked RP2040. I’d like to see what existing software packages this product used, to see what diy-ing a similar solution would cost. I’ve seen computer camera turntable 3D scanners before, but never ones with projectors too.
> The obvious cost saving method is to have it use the user’s computer for processing, but I imagine having the software seize control of an HDMI output might be tough ? The majority of scanners use the user's computer...
@ the majority of scanners don’t use a DLP projector. If you had a scanner where the cameras and projector were all controlled by the computer, controlling the projector via HDMI would be complicated. But it’s probably pretty doable to have a cheaper little microcomputer running it.
I have a business idea that needs 3D printing (got that already) and some quality 3D scanning. Today's To Do list had "research 3D scanners again". DONE! Thank you Aurora Tech! I love the design choices that Matter and Form made, including the processing in the scanner and giving it a simple web interface. I had already disregarded a few 3D scanners because they don't have Linux software. I wonder why this scanner doesn't have an even more automated interface, detecting the shadow areas and automatically adjusting the three parameters to optimize scan results, rather than displaying shadows as red and having the user manually tweak the three values, but that's more of a surprise given how easy and intuitive this scanner is to use rather than a serious complaint. I generally prefer at least the option to use tools manually.
I've been looking into 3D scanning and while there is a lot to recommend the THREE strategy of making the scanner a powerful computing device to process the imaging to create a 3D mesh and interfacing to any computing device by serving as a web host, I think I'm going to vastly upgrade my i7 computer's graphics card (which should also help FreeCAD and OrcaSlicer run faster) and use open source Meshroom photogrammetry software to generate STLs that I can scale in CAD to create accurate 3D models.
The typical use case for a 3D scanner is to provide a base mesh which you can then edit. Say in game development where you have to create an asset, and where scanning the item in question can save you many hours of work. I can see a scanner like this being an absolute boon there, and a steal in terms of costs versus money saved. Having textures produced alongside the model mesh is even better. Would have loved to have seen more on that.
Good review as always, and nice product. Surprised that it doesn't do auto exposure settings though, and take multiple exposures with different settings automatically where needed, with processing to achieve an effective greater dynamic range.
Electronic boards, mech parts, small plants, fabric, jewelry, organic stuff & food... would have loved to see more materials / textures / reflectives tested as many scanners fail with many of those. Also scanning mech parts and checking dimensional accuracy (shapes, holes, bolts...) of the created model. Body parts is a big thing too, esp hands / feet / face, for many hobbies and specialties. Can't use the turntable then. Is it possible ? How would it fare ? Oh well, thanks for the thoughtful review anyway. Looks like this one does some jobs pretty well 👍
After the second white 3D printed object was scanned, I was thinking, now scan something black, or shiny metal... and Aurora scanned her Canon F-1 camera. Perfect! Impressive results too. This was a very good test of the type of objects I would scan.
You have to place the device very close to the object to capture very small features, but then the field of view is very small. You pick the size or the detail. This is normal in 3D scanning.
It seems, their customers are schools and professional labs. Small business without a given location; possibly, the small team is working from their homes. Very few forum members and posted comments.
The DLP projector is not cheap and it has a built-in bespoke image processor. Seems like a fair, if not fairly aggressive price to me. Museum quality scanners can run more than 10x that price. It's not for the average home user, obviously.
I do not believe that the dimensions of the object are the same as the original, simply by calibrating the 3d scanner, it must probably happen in the slicer software and even then it's eye balling the dimensions right?! That would make this method which doesn't look very good, but is quick , more difficult for people who want to make things that have broken in their home. Not everyone will constantly make statues and gadgets...
Good content on your channel, but prefer it when review videos are not sponsored by the company providing the equipment (i.e paying you to make the video).
It's sort of a fact of life these days. Disclosed up front in unambiguous terms right up front. The other option would be that these kids buy many thousands of dollars in gear every week and hope YT ads cover the costs.
I Agree with the "Sponsored reviews are suspicious", but currently this channel has the most accurate reviews without bias. But I Strongly encourage Aurora and her brother to avoid this for the future of their channel. it's always goes bad because companies always makes you uncomfortable which makes you to be more cautious about what you are saying.
The irony of someone who will never trust a sponsored review for a perceived lack of objectivity never fails to make me laugh. The hypocrisy is hilarious
We always disclose when a video is sponsored. However, not every channel does, and unfortunately, some viewers might perceive those videos as more unbiased and trustworthy simply because the sponsorship isn’t mentioned. You’d be surprised how many channels actually do this. It’s ironic, isn’t it?
Came across your channel recently. Your reviews are so clean and well presented. Ty for providing this service.
Finally a trusted review on this thing! I've been watching it but have refused to buy with no reviews.
I very impressed with how this scanner performs. Thank you for the review, it would not be aware of it without it.
Another terrific review. I just wish you had a 50% or 75% off coupon code. lol
I'm looking forward to more 3d scanner reviews. Please add a 2-4-6 block to your scanning review to check accuracy. Something longer for accuracy would be nice as well. Some of the consumer scanners are pretty accurate on smaller items, but start to lose it on larger items.
I don't care about color 3D scans. I'm an engineer and I make functional parts. I need 3D scans to be accurate, usually because I'm going to subtract the scanned item from 3D printed parts to make parts that fit existing objects.
I would be VERY interested in seeing how it handles things with reflective surfaces, or even mirror-reflective finishes like a silvering process
The answer ure looking for might be in this article：How to scan dark, black, and reflective objects with a 3D scanner?
Impressive, this is probably the first 3D scanner I’ve seen that’s performant and easy to use enough for the layperson. The price is steep, but I think there’s definitely a market for it.
The integrated computer and DLP projector means it will be tough to get the price below 1500 for this topology, but I can imagine a bulkier unit using an LCD projector. It wouldn’t need to be too much bigger, since you only need a monochrome projector, like a resin printer but with a lens assembly. UVtools feature request anyone?
The obvious cost saving method is to have it use the user’s computer for processing, but I imagine having the software seize control of an HDMI output might be tough. It’s probably possible to drive simple white lines to the LCD/DLP projector using a high-speed microcontroller though, I think some guys output an HDMI signal from an overclocked RP2040. I’d like to see what existing software packages this product used, to see what diy-ing a similar solution would cost. I’ve seen computer camera turntable 3D scanners before, but never ones with projectors too.
> The obvious cost saving method is to have it use the user’s computer for processing, but I imagine having the software seize control of an HDMI output might be tough
? The majority of scanners use the user's computer...
@ the majority of scanners don’t use a DLP projector. If you had a scanner where the cameras and projector were all controlled by the computer, controlling the projector via HDMI would be complicated. But it’s probably pretty doable to have a cheaper little microcomputer running it.
@@Scrogan Ah I see, that makes sense
I have a business idea that needs 3D printing (got that already) and some quality 3D scanning. Today's To Do list had "research 3D scanners again". DONE! Thank you Aurora Tech!
I love the design choices that Matter and Form made, including the processing in the scanner and giving it a simple web interface. I had already disregarded a few 3D scanners because they don't have Linux software. I wonder why this scanner doesn't have an even more automated interface, detecting the shadow areas and automatically adjusting the three parameters to optimize scan results, rather than displaying shadows as red and having the user manually tweak the three values, but that's more of a surprise given how easy and intuitive this scanner is to use rather than a serious complaint. I generally prefer at least the option to use tools manually.
I've been looking into 3D scanning and while there is a lot to recommend the THREE strategy of making the scanner a powerful computing device to process the imaging to create a 3D mesh and interfacing to any computing device by serving as a web host, I think I'm going to vastly upgrade my i7 computer's graphics card (which should also help FreeCAD and OrcaSlicer run faster) and use open source Meshroom photogrammetry software to generate STLs that I can scale in CAD to create accurate 3D models.
Aurora, Happy New Year to you and to "Sun" (Helios). Your parents must love the Greek 🇬🇷 culture.
The typical use case for a 3D scanner is to provide a base mesh which you can then edit. Say in game development where you have to create an asset, and where scanning the item in question can save you many hours of work. I can see a scanner like this being an absolute boon there, and a steal in terms of costs versus money saved.
Having textures produced alongside the model mesh is even better. Would have loved to have seen more on that.
No high quality capture testing? you mentioned the setting but didnt use it once
Good review as always, and nice product. Surprised that it doesn't do auto exposure settings though, and take multiple exposures with different settings automatically where needed, with processing to achieve an effective greater dynamic range.
In my opinion this is the first useful hobby 3d scanner. Thanks for your detailed presentation!
Electronic boards, mech parts, small plants, fabric, jewelry, organic stuff & food... would have loved to see more materials / textures / reflectives tested as many scanners fail with many of those.
Also scanning mech parts and checking dimensional accuracy (shapes, holes, bolts...) of the created model.
Body parts is a big thing too, esp hands / feet / face, for many hobbies and specialties. Can't use the turntable then. Is it possible ? How would it fare ?
Oh well, thanks for the thoughtful review anyway. Looks like this one does some jobs pretty well 👍
After the second white 3D printed object was scanned, I was thinking, now scan something black, or shiny metal... and Aurora scanned her Canon F-1 camera. Perfect! Impressive results too. This was a very good test of the type of objects I would scan.
Please make an review on the Anycubic Kobra S1 combo
Anycubic kobra s1 combo ?
I would have liked to see how well it could scan a person's head, or an entire person. Could you scan your brother or vice versa?
From the video i get that it doesn’t support a handheld mode of scanning.
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way to expensive for me, but loved your video. thanks
i bet a liquid resin printer would provide higher resolution/detail...which in many applications is critical
You have to place the device very close to the object to capture very small features, but then the field of view is very small. You pick the size or the detail. This is normal in 3D scanning.
They want how much for a camera and a turn table????
It seems, their customers are schools and professional labs. Small business without a given location; possibly, the small team is working from their homes. Very few forum members and posted comments.
I think most of the cost is really in the software development.
The DLP projector is not cheap and it has a built-in bespoke image processor. Seems like a fair, if not fairly aggressive price to me. Museum quality scanners can run more than 10x that price. It's not for the average home user, obviously.
@spehropefhany , I am guessing the cost of the hardware is 10% of the price.
This obviously isn't the scanner for you.
I do not believe that the dimensions of the object are the same as the original, simply by calibrating the 3d scanner, it must probably happen in the slicer software and even then it's eye balling the dimensions right?! That would make this method which doesn't look very good, but is quick , more difficult for people who want to make things that have broken in their home. Not everyone will constantly make statues and gadgets...
I'd buy it for $399 😆
Good content on your channel, but prefer it when review videos are not sponsored by the company providing the equipment (i.e paying you to make the video).
It's sort of a fact of life these days. Disclosed up front in unambiguous terms right up front. The other option would be that these kids buy many thousands of dollars in gear every week and hope YT ads cover the costs.
accuracy is shitty for the price......
It is prohibitively expensive!
I'll NEVER trust a sponsored review. Your negatives were suspiciously out of balance with the positives.
This is the most unbiased tech channel out there. Go troll someone else. Keep doing what you have been Aurora Tech.
Or maybe those were the only cons she found. You want her to lie and make up cons to make you feel better?
I Agree with the "Sponsored reviews are suspicious", but currently this channel has the most accurate reviews without bias.
But I Strongly encourage Aurora and her brother to avoid this for the future of their channel. it's always goes bad because companies always makes you uncomfortable which makes you to be more cautious about what you are saying.
The irony of someone who will never trust a sponsored review for a perceived lack of objectivity never fails to make me laugh.
The hypocrisy is hilarious
We always disclose when a video is sponsored. However, not every channel does, and unfortunately, some viewers might perceive those videos as more unbiased and trustworthy simply because the sponsorship isn’t mentioned. You’d be surprised how many channels actually do this. It’s ironic, isn’t it?