Revopoint MINI 3D Scanner for 3D Printing with Dual Axis Turntable, up to 0.02 mm High Precision 10 Fps Scan Speed Handheld 3D Scanner, Full Color 3D Scan and Industrial Blue Light - Plus

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As the turntable rotates and the Revopoint MINI captures data, you will see a 3D model of the scanned object starting to appear in the Revo Scan software. For now, this scanner seriously deserves a 5/5. Even with my clumsy, inexperienced use of the MINI I was able to obtain decent results. I can't wait to see what it will be like when I can use the scanner to its full potential. Reverse engineering for 3D printing is a widespread use of 3D scanning for makers and professionals alike.

The Revopoint POP 2 comes with the Revo Scan scanning program and Revo Studio modeling program. Output formats are PLY, OBJ, and STL. The Revopoint POP offers handheld scanning, stationary scanning (tripod included), and human scanning modes, all of which work both indoors or outdoors, with the best results obtained by avoiding direct sunlight, ideally one hour before sunset. The POP 2 is Revopoint’s other 3D scanner in the current line-up. Despite being similar to the MINI, it does not directly compete with it. My first few scans had issues with the mesh not aligning correctly, and calibrating the scanner fixed this problem. Unfortunately, this process also involves deleting all Revo Scan software from my computer and reinstalling before the scanner could be recognized. This is a painful process that is not mentioned anywhere in the documentation and was only resolved after sending a message to the support team. Additionally, Revopoint will showcase the MIRACO 3D Scanner at Booth E01 in Hall 12.1 during Formnext 2023.For example, while reviewing the POP 2, we ran into issues when attempting to scan objects smaller than around 20x20x20 mm. Oftentimes, the object would simply be too small for the 3D scanner to register, whereas other times the scanner could not capture detailed enough data to properly stitch the scans. With this technology, the MINI is able to scan at a speed of up to 10 FPS within a capture range of 64 x 118 mm. Revopoint has announced an impressive precision of up to 0.02 mm, and a mesh resolution of up to 0.02 mm (which basically corresponds to the distance between each point in the final mesh). What can you do with the MINI?

For the MINI, the point distance is 0.05 mm. This provides a lot more detail compared to the 0.15 mm of the POP 2. The included accessories are also smaller than those of Revopoint’s other 3D scanners. The included statue is tiny, and the calibration board is reduced in size as well. This is because the POP 2 is focused more on 3D scanning medium-sized objects with decent detail, whereas the MINI is best at scanning small objects with high detail. And, just like the POP 2, the MINI can be used both in handheld mode and tripod mode with a turntable, depending on the given use case. The resulting 3D models can also still be exported to all major engineering and design software for a convenient cross-platform workflow. Revopoint POP 2 vs MINI

MIRACO features an advanced RGB Camera, which utilizes a 48-megapixel sensor and Flash LEDs to produce realistic 3D models with superior color and texture effects. What makes MIRACO stand out is its all-in-one design, eliminating the need for external devices like phones or PCs, streamlining the scanning and processing of models. The dual-axis turntable A230 is a tailor-made accessory for Revopoint scanners. It adopts a 360° horizontal design, approximately 30° vertical angle, and a controlled rotation path for fast point cloud data acquisition. It solves previous issues of incomplete data acquisition or holes caused by improper operations such as ambient occlusion, which greatly improves the scanning quality and efficiency. The good points are that they provide all functions you need, they are stable and rarely crash, and none of them are cloud-based. So you are able to create 3D scans whenever you want.

There are still a couple of options worth looking at if you are in the market for a desktop 3D scanner without having to spend an arm and a leg on an expensive professional solution. Revopoint POP 2 Better yet, the Revopoint POP is suitable for various applications, from subjects as large as the human face to small as figurines and models. It’s also suitable for both outdoor and indoor use. Due to their similarities and the fact they’re all three based on the same design and structured light technology, it’s challenging to select a clear winner. They are all three excellent choices suitable for a different set of users and applications.Its use is simple: you place the calibration board on its stand, scan it from various angles, and then the Revo software will use that data to calibrate the scanner. As far as adjustability goes, you can both tilt the scanning head and extend it upwards through its telescoping feature. Both are nice features to have for scanning the top of larger objects that require the scanner head to be elevated.