Einstar 3D Scanner Training Guide

A detailed training tutorial for Einstar 3D Scanner

[@FPChris]

Awesome. Very helpful. I ordered mine this morning. Should be here tomorrow.

[@umax2639]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@lakoosdragon]

My boss bought this and had me learn this how to use this so I can teach him. I've not an idea on how to save what I scanned so that's why I'm here

[@umax2639]

Hi, at this video of 7:49, you will see the right tool bar. After you finish the scan, you will continue to click on "mesh" button. After that, you can click on "Save" button which is the top second button on the right side tool bar. It will save as STL format which is very standard in the industry.

[@stevesloan6775]

That was the best Einstar video I’ve seen to date. You could easily make another video covering this 3d scanner and I’d watch it.🙂 🇦🇺😎🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀☮️☮️☮️

[@umax2639]

Thank you!

[@adrianlastname4864]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4XNlWtrqreWgJY where's this button?

[@GoatPrint]

I just got mine today and so far I've been able to scan a rubber duck, a beer can (misted with alc and talc powder) and a crazy mask I made in grade 9 art 20+ years ago. The quality has exceeded my expectations. Plan on upgrading if you like lots of triangles. 7950x and 64gb, rtx4090. Need more ram.

[@umax2639]

Sounds good!

[@onlogica]

Thanks for the Einstar videos. Question, can you inform more about using a tripod and/or (automatic) turntable and if using external light?

[@umax2639]

Hello, this is a handheld scanner and is designed to operate it with hand holding. If you want, you can put the object on a turntable. Then you can hold the scanner (by your hand) to scan the object while rotating the turntable manually. But if you can find a "bracket" which can hold the Einstar scanner, you may use it with Tripod (similar to Einscan line's Fix scan mode).

[@onlogica]

@@umax2639 And what about lightning? Is it prefered to scan using/emulating 'day' light ?

[@umax2639]

At indoor, regular room light is fine. If outdoor, it works too but you will need to adjust the scanner's brightness setting according to the current sunlight

[@stolenmoto1379]

The scanner in the video does have port for connecting a tripod. You need to remove the rubber shell surrounding the scanner, then you'll see a small plug that's covering the tripod hole. You can see it demo'd here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZLWeId6fslmjrc

[@creativecityis]

Hello I'm keen on using this scanner for environmental scans. I work as a handyman and I scan the environment using an ipad and then build a digital version of what I plan on building. would this scanner be suitable for this?

[@umax2639]

This scanner can scan big objects like a car bumper but the speed would be slow due to its limitation. It also requires markers if the most surfaces are flat. The environmental objects you are talking about may be like a whole room. If that's the case, this scanner is not suitable for you. If the object you're scanning is over 10ft, it would be very difficult.

[@crice1uk]

Will the Einstar utilise marker dots for better tracking on large flat surfaces?

[@umax2639]

Yes that's right. For big flat surface area, it's essential to apply some markers so the scanner can capture these data. When you scan with marker alignment, the scanner usually has better accuracy. Each scan shot from scanner needs to see at least 4 makers a time. Each marker should be about 1~2 inch apart each other.

[@Holypow3r]

After you pause what did you do to resume to scan the other side?

[@umax2639]

We flip the basket and started the scanning from the spot we've scanned before, and then gradually moved to the inner basket.

[@mayamanign]

My Einstar refuses to scan even though there are markers and I'm noticing that the ring of light doesn't go on. I click the up or down arrows and it zooms in instead of increasing or decreasing brightness. What am I doing wrong?

[@umax2639]

Please re-calibrate the scanner first and then try again.

[@adrianlastname4864]

Guillermo de la Cruz!

[@Syncrogreg]

How do you save as stl.. on my save settings only .asc show up as option... thx

[@umax2639]

You will need to finish "Mesh" process within Einstar software and then you can save data as stl. In mesh process, you can choose either watertight or unwatertight.

[@HalfBit360]

Is exportation to Fusion360 and then put into splitter software to be printed possible with this?

[@umax2639]

Einstar software generates STL or OBJ file formats. If Fusion360 software can import these two formats, it will work.

[@HalfBit360]

@@umax2639 You can. Thanks a ton.

[@AndrewLandmark]

Is it possible to continue to scan in a previous project once a new one has been created? Say i want to go back the initial scan?

[@umax2639]

Yes, you can always go back to open the old project to resume your scan.

[@AndrewLandmark]

@@umax2639 Is there a trick to changing the active project?

[@umax2639]

I think you're asking how to rollback the previous scanned state during the current project. For doing this, there is no other way. If you would like to scan something challenged, you should always save a copy of the current project first. If it doesn't work out, you then can go back to the previous saved project to start over.

[@alessandromanzoli]

Hi thank you for the video. i have a problem i wrote to shine3d bit i never got a reply... When I click on create project it takes 3 to 5 minutes to do it. I tried with 2 different computers i7 32gb Nvidia and xeon 32gb Nvidia and is the same very slow to crate the project. Any suggestions please?

[@umax2639]

Hi, there are several reasons for this slow performance. First of all, please make sure you make the Nvidia video as primary default video processor. Usually the computer uses Intel on board video as default and it makes the performance slow when you do 3d scanning. Second, it may be something to do with your application. Please let us know how large of your object and what material. If possible, send us a photo and we can evaluate it for you. Sometimes incorrect scanning setting may cause the slow scan. Shining3d tech support usually respond within 24 hours. They may be off during the weekend. If you have your support ticket number, please let me know and we can push the response for you. Best regards

[@bmpwe]

"press this button" at 6:50 was off the screen.

[@umax2639]

Yes. You are right! He pressed the "Alignment" button on the right side tool bar of the screen. We didn't realize the right side toolbar wasn't filmed at that time.

[@judyosama1505]

Great video! question though, my scanner shows blue lights when it's not connected to my laptop. However, when i connect the wire to my laptop, the bottom LED immediately turns red and the device begins connecting and disconnecting. The shining 3D EXstar will not recognize the scanner either, it just shows online. Please help!

[@umax2639]

Hello, you can power off the scanner and power it back on to try again. In the meantime, temporarily disable your anti-virus or security software in your computer. Also make sure you plug it into your USB 3 port in your computer.

[@judyosama1505]

@@umax2639 awesome, thank u so much!

[@MesquiteAutomotive]

Why does the cutting plane tool always get greyed out?

[@umax2639]

Hi, the greyed out cutting plane can be identified away from the object so we won't confuse. You later can remove the cutting plane whenever you like.

[@MesquiteAutomotive]

@@umax2639 No? I'm scanning my objects. I have a couple scans in my project. Once I got past the first scan the cutting plane button is greyed out. You can't use it. I can use the lasso and other tools to delete data but not the cutting plane tool. Why?

[@umax2639]

You can click on the "X" to remove the cutting plane tool session when it becomes inactive. And then you can click the cutting plane tool button when you want to use it again.

[@familielampe1352]

Is the scanner suitable for big objects?

[@umax2639]

Einstar can scan up to around 7 feet size object. We used it to scan a whole car bumper with low resolution. Ideally it should scan 7 inches~5 feet size very well.

[@familielampe1352]

@@umax2639 i want to scan machine components for constructions

[@user-wq9tj6us7k]

My Einstar repeatedly fails calibration resulting in poor scans. Any ideas how to resolve?

[@umax2639]

Hi, if your scanner failed the calibration, it is a big issue. First of all, check your calibration board has many scratches or not. The calibration board needs to be kept very cleaned. And then follow the correct procedure to perform calibration. If you still have any problem, please don't hesitate to contact Einscan tech support immediately and those experts will help you very quickly.

[@seracerAndyR]

@@umax2639 Thank you for your help.

[@davidlevy9793]

There is no link in the description for software download.

[@umax2639]

Sorry for the late reply! You're welcome to reach out us again if you need any more help.

[@SERHATAKAVCI]

Unfortunately, I couldn't find a version that works on apple. When will Exstar be released for MacOS operating system?

[@umax2639]

Sorry, currently Einstar only works for Microsoft Windows systems. I don't think there will have any Mac version in next 3 years.

[@SERHATAKAVCI]

@@umax2639 Thank you for your attention. 3 years is quite a long time. In 3 years, I think our mobile phones will be able to do this. Thank you for your help.

[@umax2639]

Sorry this is beyond our control. Wish the manufacture people can change their mind and do some investment on Mac systems in the near future.

[@danialhowe9814]

i have one. its garbage. long list of complaints. id never do it again but im stuck with it now as im past return date

[@umax2639]

If possible, please contact us. We would like to help you solve the problem as much as we can.

[@Adrianzx]

My exscan won't let me do any post processing

[@umax2639]

Hello, You will first need to click on "Optimize to point cloud" button on the right side of your tool bar. When you still in the scanning stage, it's the raw data. You need to change it to point cloud data, and then you can move to post processing (to become mesh data).

[@Amrraa]

6:43 Press this button.....???

[@umax2639]

Yes, there is a "Align" button on the right side's menu bar. You press it and it will show the manual alignment window.

[@adrianlastname4864]

you know you're asking us to click buttons that are off the screen, right

[@umax2639]

Would you tell us which part of the video that you have this question?

[@adrianlastname4864]

@@umax2639 Sure! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4XNlWtrqreWgJY

[@adrianlastname4864]

@@umax2639looks like the capture software is not scaled correctly

[@umax2639]

For the video from time 6:44, he's doing alignment. He aligned two different scanned data/projects into one image. Usually if there are some common area between these two scanned data, the software can automatically align them together into one piece or you can manually align them too. In this video, he clicked on the "Manuel Alignment" button on the top second left corner which you can see it from the screen.

[@adrianlastname4864]

@@umax2639 what's he click off screen to the right before clicking the alignment button on the left?