3D Scanning with the Mole

[@danthwad3r451]

Your feelings about the connector design and placement are on point. Fully agree.

[@EricStrebel]

Thanks

[@kingofcastlechaos]

Total garbage- actually quite embarrassing considering how much time probably went into the main unit.

[@3-E]

This is definitely not a repackaged Creality CR Scan Lizard. Just because it has the same sensor array, same proprietary plug/USB cable, same turn table, and same software, does not mean it is the same thing. Look the tripod mount is on the side instead of on the bottom; it is totally different!

[@OhHeyTrevorFlowers]

At least it’s almost half the price of the lizard.😂

[@OhHeyTrevorFlowers]

@@3-E Good to know. Thanks.

[@ecmswagger]

😂

[@DownLow-xz4tw]

Thanks for heads up - i will abandon my order now and go Einstar

[@Anyone700]

I think it's more likely 3dmakerpro was contracted to make the creality gear and the non-compete expired

[@andyb7754]

Very interesting video. I was at a conference in which there was a hand scanner (very expensive) used for reproducing old outdated aviation parts. The scanner was fantastic and the one you reviewed did a very nice job for the price. They used small peel and stick targets to get this old phone sized scanner to produce fantastic images (expensive post processing software). The scsnner you reviewed would be great for the hobbyist. Thank you for your time and video.

[@SpyderNow1]

Nice Video, i like to see more about to use this scanner. Thank you!

[@JoseAguiloworkshops]

Do you plan to make another video?? I will love to learn how to stitch all the clouds and how is the order. Tjanks!

[@nagacharan11]

That's really interesting. can you make a hand or foot scanning. want to check the details that captures. Really appreciate your effort. Thanks in advance.

[@davidecavallo5304]

I'm undecided about buying and seeing this video I still have doubts, I thought I'd see something more in this presentation. I would have liked to see if and how scans on large objects or whole people would come about. I think if I don't find answers I'll have to look elsewhere.

[@justtheotherdave]

Eric, first time viewer here. First impression, my god, what have I clicked on with this crazy old guy who is about to cannonball into the technology deep end of the pool. But fsck it, I'll give him a chance. And boy was I wrong. Excellent review about the salient points of usability, first review I've seen where someone tried different textures on the same object (how many scanners have been slandered by the application of mottled texture matte "scanner spray"?). You are spot on in the UX department - I used to work as a mechanical engineer with some very brilliant industrial designers and you are a sharp one. I'm guessing that unfortunately located port was the result of a diktat that the port be on the bottom, invisible to the product photographer / 3D model used for ad copy. I'd like to see how this scanner performs on a larger item, e.g. a car fender, with sparse detail and few locating features - probably it takes a while to scan by hand while monitoring your progress on screen, but does it lose tracking a frustrating number of times? How does it perform regarding processing time and memory usage? It seems scanners that produce great results on a turntable can be incredibly frustrating on objects that don't fit on a desk.

[@EricStrebel]

Thanks, probably would not work well on larger objects with out a lot of prep. Glad you enjoyed the vid. Rock on!

[@stealtheo]

You can add a smartphone to it with the connect module

[@zenginellc]

I always look forward to your videos! Thanks for the honest review 😎

[@EricStrebel]

Thanks

[@CdoGtheGreat]

Still watching. I'm so glad I subscribed to you. This is the first I've heard of this. I've bought 2 consumer level scanners. I'm still looking for a good one . Would love to see your workflow used for scanning in general

[@stanleythrewbrick]

Yo G thanks for your content… some of the best out there; always appreciate your no-bullshit-all-tough-zero-fluff approach:)

[@MWRedmon]

Can you post some of the project files from objects you scanned?

[@chadvoller2031]

I saw in another video that you can use the turntable without using the tripod. So you can manually adjust your scan angle holding it in your hand while it turns for you, instead of you walking around the table.

[@zachsmith9194]

Most scanners at this price point do this.

[@Kazy_RU]

I'm exited for the Seal and Seal Lite launch. They promise 0.01mm accuracy for a consumer product. It's ment to come out by the end of this month. I will be waiting for a review!

[@EricStrebel]

See if they send me a unit for review

[@onleme59]

Hi. What software settings did you use for this scan

[@fluffymuffin420]

Should I wait for the new Crealtity CR-Scan Ferret because it looks promising on paper?

[@TilmanBaumann]

The Specs say Single Capture Range: 200x100mm What does that mean? Is that the maximum size of the scanned object? I wonder how suitable it is for scanning larger things like for example the engine bay of a car.

[@EricStrebel]

Hmmm, not sure, send them an email and ask, should work for an engine bay.

[@danielbarboza6206]

Hello...I need a scanner for a gunstock for my cnc router cause I lost all my documents...maybe works for this?

[@krzysztofmathews738]

Great review. Agreed entirely about the poor ergonomics on the cord connection and tripod setup there!

[@noelalonsovidal2053]

Hello, I have seen the video, and I have the same scanner, but I do not get the same result, despite trying various configurations, and in other videos I have seen that it can be caused by some files in the folders that are installed on the computer, that is why I wanted to ask you if I could tell you what folders it is and the files, if you could share them with me, thank you

[@nsiebenmor]

I want to make custom shoe lasts based off scanning peoples feet. Would this give good results handholding scanning feet with socks on?

[@EricStrebel]

Yes

[@inknpaintCW]

Good review. Good price point that produces very good results - but as you highlighted, there are a lot of holes in their design plot. They are almost there. This needs as you said, a screen and wireless options. Seems like something like this could be clipped on the back of an iPad - wired or not - and give you all the view you need to complete the scan even if you need to take it into "real" software to complete your work.

[@TheCanadienMickeyMouse]

how good is it with thin and small opbjects like action figure armor and acessories?

[@EricStrebel]

Should be good, details are nice

[@garagemonkeysan]

Nice video. Good review. Nice little unit. Mahalo for sharing ☺️

[@OzModified]

You should test out the einstar 3d scanner

[@EricStrebel]

Tell them to send me one

[@Gorilla_Jones]

Can this scan the front bumper on my car?

[@doctorpd1959]

I see that you have the Whale scanner also. Is the Whale better than the Mole? I have the Whale scanner that I bought for less than $1,000 when they had that special early order deal a few months ago but I have not had a chance to use it yet. It is still brand new in the case. So would you buy the Mole if you already have the Whale or the Whale can do everything the Mole can do and can also do more?

[@AsaTaylor]

Oh man, that cable. I feel your pain sir.

[@chrisalister2297]

@4:56 are you the same way in the bedroom?

[@EricStrebel]

Odd question....

[@juanesteban8827]

Dont know where you are getting the $330 price but it's $649 on Makerpro

[@EricStrebel]

Price seems to have increased, unfortunately

[@bryansiepert9222]

Did I hear the Mandalorian theme at the end? Niice

[@EricStrebel]

Yes

[@TyroneDamShewlaces]

Interesting. I was interested at the $330 you mentioned, but going to the site they now want $584, which suddenly and completely sapped my interest in it. So not only do they fail on design decisions, but the marketing department is not so stellar either. Maybe the same person in charge of both? Too bad. Not your fault whatsoever of course. Sincere thanks for the effort.

[@dollarbutt]

$654 now

[@MoeReefs]

How did you get it for $330. It is listed at nearly $600 on their site.

[@EricStrebel]

That what the original list price what at the time of making the video, demand must be high

[@Frmrspecialist74]

They offered an initial release price… higher than the crowdfunding price but still significantly lower than their normal retail (current price)

[@noname-oq7rc]

I would like to see it compare to the new einstar almost triple the price. I am still a subscriber because of the original products and solutions you bring in your video. Thanks!

[@foam27]

einstar looks more accurate.

[@Tarbard]

That connector looks over-engineered and under-engineered both at the same time.

[@EricStrebel]

Lol, agreed

[@renhomlee7317]

Yes- Aerospace non-slip design is very reliable, but for beginner users may need to learn and get used to it

[@EricStrebel]

Poor integration mainly, bad design decisions making

[@JoseAguiloworkshops]

Any update???

[@EricStrebel]

Still waiting for the handheld parts ☹️

[@JoseAguiloworkshops]

@@EricStrebel me too! Damm!

[@CdoGtheGreat]

Ok. Finished the video. I have both pop and pop 2. Would you rate the mole higher than these? How about the einstar? I mostly scan people and want to scan pets (I know pets can be tricky). Another excellent video. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@EricStrebel]

Higher than the pop 2, software is a bit better as well

[@CdoGtheGreat]

@@EricStrebel just ordered with your link and code

[@EricStrebel]

Great, post on social media once you used it with whatever you do and tag me so I can see.

[@CdoGtheGreat]

@@EricStrebel just followed you on Twitter, will post there when I get my first'ish scan

[@szekerespista3758]

@@EricStrebel it's better than POP2 mini?

[@idmimagineeringCOUK]

Thanks again Eric 😊 As I expected, the market is stalling 😢 I’ll stick with my Thunk3D Archer. I used it 4 times in 2 years FYI #userexperience 😅

[@jprall44]

Do scanners give dementions?

[@EricStrebel]

Nope

[@cekuhnen]

Hm I feel this scanner should be called : Lost tracking scanner when using freehand. This is quite frustrating to realize.

[@freescape08]

I have to disagree with you about the "terrible" proprietary connector. I was just dealing with a new bladder scanner ultrasound (for initial inspection) that came with a cheap windows laptop running it's software, and the ports on that device make the thing's useful service life go from 5+ years to a couple months without connection issues. The windows machine doesn't charge reliably right now (usbC-PD), and it's only been used a handful of times. And one of the two usb-A ports on the system are already so loose, the probe barely gets recognized. Usb-c standards are better maintained than previous usb, but if they went proprietary when the usbC standard is so easy to drop in, there was a good reason for it.

[@RandalTurnerMKULTRA]

Should keep in mind that is will take 2 months to get to your door.

[@briant444]

Still waiting to see a facial scan.

[@nbschriz8509]

I feel like for $1,200+ for the iPhone 14pro max it should be able to 3D scan like these 3D scanners lol

[@EricStrebel]

You would think, you could use photography to do that on your phone.

[@goldendredger]

This little thing has a price tag of $584 for base kit. Over $700 with the stand. Rediculous

[@DraftID]

Seems like a cr scan lizard. Maybe not quite as good?

[@computerwizard2613]

Let me if you ever want to sell it

[@cnccarving]

well everything has a price for precision you get small scanning area so for larger objects should have less resolution with larger scanning area

[@roottv8417]

Like mine came in different box but...and different lil bit yeah set up a bitch cable thing

[@EricStrebel]

That cable connection is awful

[@Andrewatnanz]

Were you paid to give them a positive review? I hate buying stuff only to find out its not as good as the reviewers say.

[@EricStrebel]

I talk about my gripes in the video, but it's a decent product, and it works well to capture objects in 3d

[@Andrewatnanz]

@@EricStrebel Ok. I will consider it.

[@Lululal1234]

😂😂😂 lower the rotation of table. You had it on fast. Guuumon.

[@jasonjames6966]

Problems when you need to deal with one cable? Oh well...

[@smokey8400]

No way you can get this for $330. The price is about $600

[@DownLow-xz4tw]

I think the texture is noise. Look at the flat spray can data, it features similar crappy waves! We get a paid for $10 discount code, but unwilling to really criticise the MOLE - looks like another toy OK so EIINSTAR 60% more expensive but looks the better engineering solution on a budget. I think their software prob better too

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

i agree if their were a group of good men like 4 or so Godly men even better a unit could be 200 bucks and work well if 1000 or so were made .junk and such tick me off to

[@twistedsocal]

Dude how you gonna get frusterated like that cause you screwed the thing into the tripod backwards? Hell. for the price to get a turntable and tripod is a hookup even if they are crap and that one at least has multiple angles to be used at, the size of your table and the fact that you got it backwards should not be blamed on them, for real though ffs

[@ROMPE_NALGAS_24-7]

HOW DO YOU SCAN SOMETHING AND NOT PRINT ANYTHING LOL COME ON MAN. 99% PEOPLE BUY A SCANNER TO PRINT WHAT YOU SCANNED

[@EricStrebel]

That's your opinion, definitely not my work flow.

[@GirlOnAQuest]

Of all the video quality was very good you failed to mention if it captures textures and color and rather it saves as PNG or JPEG.

[@GirlOnAQuest]

If only they invented USBC that we can replace the cable. Oh wait.