For reference, I've tried pop 2 and mini 2, the mini 2 barely gets any better detail than the pop 2, and my open scan that I printed and built to do JUST photogrammetry scans comes out absolutely WORLDS better than anything revopoo can crap out, and at a price point about 400 dollars lower.

It’s horses for courses, I know that some people get fantastic results from photogrammetry, but I’ve never managed it, primarily as I lack the patience required… and when time is money and I want functional rather than decorative results it’s had to justify the photogrammetry option.

Just putting the video together now. Hoping for next week. When I first received it I had no detection at all, I had a new cable sent out by Creality and since then it’s worked faultlessly.

Many thanks for your reply! Creality support will also send me new USB cable and based on your feedback i have some hope it will fix the issue. On FB some more uers reported to get new USB cable as well. Looking forward to your video about the raptor.

I only ever used high quality so can’t comment on fast mode, but scanning something like a bumper, I’d try the following…. Use geometry tracking mode and place a scrumpled towel in front on the floor and on the bonnet to produce additional tracking info. Use texture mode with masking tape on the bumper to provide clear colour edges to track off But overall, I’d really advise you start smaller then go up from there, scanning (regardless what type of scanner) isn’t just holding the scanner, it is a skill and it takes development and practise… There will be movements I make to maximise tracking now without even thinking about it.

Thank you so much for your reply! That makes sense and gives me another starting point. Thanks!

Hi there. In this case it would be a loft/sweep type of operation. In these you can define either a start and end cross section and a line to follow between or a series of cross sections to follow along the path. If you look at tutorials for these specific tools it’ll be obvious how you can use it following the Create Plane > Mesh section sketch workflow 👍

Scanner drones are the future! Probably not as silly as it sounds?

@@timbonnefin can you imagen putting markers all over de walls first

There are already multiple options out there for photogrammetry using drone photos and video

Yes mate, I’ve got the latest version of GOM inspect sorted, meshmixer and a few other softwares.

Hi there, yeah, I’m up to date with the Einstar, I didn’t mention it here as this isn’t a full comparison video… That’s coming soon….

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No I haven’t, and to be honest it might be useful but unless there is an affordable consumer version it’s not something I want spend my time on… I want things that are affordable for the average guy doing stuff out his garage. £700 for a tool that retains value is one thing, £200 for a year of software is another…

Plus minus 0.1mm I would expect, maybe slightly less with a good technique.. so 4thou… Much less than the slop on bolts, good enough for dowels… not so much

And still free! (I think 😬)

I really don’t get it. If you don’t like the technology or value it why are you watching the video and wasting time commenting. Thanks for the click by the way 👍

👏👏👏 bravo 😂

No problem buddy, it’s all coming soon I promise!

I lost track in the end 😂

Your opinion. I can sleep at night knowing this was an honest review. And btw, it took me about 40hrs to film and edit this… if you fancy doing that for free then direct me to your channel…

It’s a good idea that I have seen before, but my take you need to be able to scan underneath them for the standoff to be an advantage. And for that that they’d need a hell of a stand off!

@@MakingforMotorsport I was thinking like an inch? Have the magnet on the base, then in post processing on the angle you’d cut most of it away easily.

Other/Otter…. Solid choice 👍

I think it’ll do that job fine…

Cheers buddy…

I’m yet to do full back to back tests but having just played with the Raptor when it arrived, it’s ALOT closer than you say…

​@MakingforMotorsport look forward to the review. Much appreciated 👏

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for watching!

As soon as you are past the Point Cloud section you can export and use other software…

RevoPoint haven’t sent me the Mini or Mini2. They said they were gonna send me the Range2 and Miraco…. But are holding it back for a software upgrade? 🤷‍♂️

@@MakingforMotorsport Thanks, your making Great videos.😊🇨🇦

I know Creality can be a company that people have strong opinions on, for the reasons you mention. But I’ve had many Creality products and not had a bad experience so I guess experiences vary?

@@MakingforMotorsport gender 3 was great x1max the software won’t run on my laptop and it doesn’t work right really with and other 40watt laser works good but you have window mode and after you stop window mode you have zero ability to return to window mode to reposition you also can’t manually position without window mode and must home every run. There sales are kind of a joke as well as I got the lowest price of the year, which has consistently not been the lowest price. The flag ship 3d printer in theory is fast but HONEST truth the ended 3 not even running fast but normal factory speed is as fast or faster on small part cycle times-fact and make a nicer part much of the time. Do I like creality products: yes, gender 3 old school is a best value hands down, everything else is fine but not industry leading

There are several software packages that do make this simpler, but they are ££££s…. I’ll just learn the skill….

Exactly… a couple of distinct advantages…

Can’t say I blame you… that said… it’s still a very useful tool even as is.

I put the whole scanning process on there for that reason, so people can see. The truth is the software is functional and does a job. But lacks the advanced features. The Otter will work even with the current software, but you’ll have an extra step or two in your workflow compared to the Einstar…

It’s a good little piece of kit… enjoy!