Is this Handheld 3D Scanner a Game Changer? - Lets See What the Mole Can Do!

[@christopheallaire4068]

Hi, I've been looking around how to select and actually, once the selection tool is chosen, just press ALT and it will change the mouse cursor to the selection pictogram. Very convenient to remove artefacts and undesired scanned elements that might sometimes appear in the background. Besides its a pretty good and handy product. For the cost, it is not as sharp as professional but it does the job (until we get to the limitations given by glossy or dark surfaces).

[@michaelbusby9224]

You do a good job because this is pretty much my workflow, which is to say, I learn as I go and click all of the buttons.

[@glennedward2201]

Not just a case, i love a case, you’ve got me all excited for one to. Btw it seems to me if you had a curved linear rail with motorized track it could be setup to slow crawl an arc over the part without holding it i did that with my diy scanner. Also using a window pane rotisserie frame bracket on the turntable allows scanning of all sides for more complex parts like a ball. You’ve got the skills and tools to modify it if you want.

[@carlmorton2556]

Good review in layman’s terms,might have to get me one of these same as love the box it comes in cheers

[@cekuhnen]

I bought and intensively tested the Mole and call it a failed investment 1. Lack of scan resolution 2. Constant tracking issues 3. Cannot scan foam hair or black materials 4. Struggles with sharp edges With basic 108MP photogrammetry you get more details with significantly less money

[@lazyman1011]

Would be interesting to see more of the sw features and also some calliper checks.

[@ratemyfuneral]

I'm planning a follow up video which will include this along with a direct comparison with the Revopoint POP2. :)

[@ShipwreckedMonki]

Really good overview thanks. The software looks very similar to that used with Einscan- in there you need to hold shift first then click and drag to select the point cloud, so that might be the same here and why it wouldn't let you interact with the point cloud. Quality wise it looks very similar to the Einscan HX. If it can match that it would be incredible, especially at this price point. I've ordered mine today to find out!

[@ratemyfuneral]

Great stuff! Enjoy when it arrives! :D

[@chrisdixonstudios]

That would be a great compare video Einscan, revopoint and the mole...

[@ShipwreckedMonki]

@@chrisdixonstudios Unfortunately I don't have access to the Einscan HX now but I can comfortably say the mole scanner is on par if not better than it- which is absolutely astounding when you compare the price points of each. I can't do a like for like accuracy comparison and the einscan will obviously beat it with the laser scanning but JM Studio is way better than einscans software offering with improved tracking and overall less engrish / a better user experience. Long story short- I've been really impressed.

[@davidecavallo5304]

Hello, how does it behave with large objects such as figures of people? Could you test this? Thank you

[@ratemyfuneral]

Based on my tests I think it’ll be pretty good. It’s a great idea though I’ll try it on one of my bender models.

[@Fatherwader]

my next purchase, thx pal

[@ratemyfuneral]

Have fun!

[@brianbirmingham1458]

Have you demo the shining 3d einstar I would like to see your opinion on that scanner

[@ratemyfuneral]

I've not seen one so unfortunately I don't really know much about it.

[@belladent3d]

Interested in face scanning. Seems very accurate. Great video.

[@ratemyfuneral]

I did try in my Revopoint Pop 3 review but it's really hard to do it on your own. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWPIfJiai6-omcU

[@Eric-Marsh]

I've got one. My complaint is that I can only scan small parts with it. Also the software is not all that great. It cuts part of the image off when using the rotating table and the manufacturer doesn't seem to be interested in fixing the problem.

[@ratemyfuneral]

You can scan bigger things, you just need to do it multiple times and align the outcomes. I've got a video coming next week where you'll see me do just that. :)

[@Eric-Marsh]

@@ratemyfuneral I spent a lot of hours trying and finally gave up. But I'll be looking forward to seeing your video.

[@perplexer731]

Would it be possible for you to test the accuracy of the Mole? For example, scanning a cube and then measuring it in Fusion 360 would be great. Thank you

[@ratemyfuneral]

Great idea, I'll do that and post a #shorts video about it. Keep an eye out.

[@perplexer731]

@@ratemyfuneral Thank you! :-)

[@blakeXYZ]

@@ratemyfuneral please share the accuracy test! Cheers

[@ChristopherFranko]

"proprietary socket and cable" So then when you need a new one its going to be $100.

[@ratemyfuneral]

Definitely a down side.

[@blackwolftdm812]

So I'm new to all this and learning, just a hobby guy... lol what's the biggest thing I can scan? Say like an animal skull like a deer with antlers?

[@ratemyfuneral]

I cant see why it wouldn't work. It would just take longer and you'd want a pretty powerful PC to handle the model.

[@bryanrogers6012]

Nothing. The largest thing you can scan is nothing because they made a special one for the video and sent out garbage to everyone else.

[@lukemurace]

​@@bryanrogers6012 I preordered the mole, it's an exceptional scanner, idk what youre on about

[@bryanrogers6012]

@@lukemurace maybe the batch they sent out after was bad. There’s tons of people having issues. Even caked in foot powder it struggles to pick up basic objects. Their customer support is trash and they tried using BS excuses why they couldn’t respond during the return period. Got my money back and I’m just going with a company that believes in quality control. I don’t doubt some of them work good but their quality is nowhere near advertised

[@devilmastah]

You could do me a big favour trying to scan something like jewelry (really tiny)

[@ratemyfuneral]

For really tiny I recommend the Revopoint Mini. That is good for intricate details. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZi3aJyih7R7m9E

[@Aesth3tix]

Kinda bummed mine didn’t come with that nice case.

[@bryanrogers6012]

Does yours work properly? I’ll trade you mine with case for a working one lol

[@Aesth3tix]

@@bryanrogers6012 lol I’ll buy your case. I wouldn’t have thought twice to buy it as an add on but all unboxings showed the hard case with no mention of the one I received or anywhere on the website. So far it works fine for the price but I’ve only had it a week.

[@ratemyfuneral]

Thats pretty sad to hear. I assumed they would all come like that! :(

[@tedholtmark2686]

Lokking at the end result I’d stick with photogrammetry; much cheaper and more accurate. Photogrammetry is a more involved process though. Taking hundreds of photos and then running that through Reality Capture is not for everyone.

[@ratemyfuneral]

That's the thing though, that additional involvement, as you mention, is a real barrier to a lot of people.

[@swfreeD]

this thing looks like a creality CR-scan lizard in a different shell. from the "propriety" connector with the split usb / power cable to the silly turn table which is exactly the same. even the software it come with looks like the lizards one. the lizard did not impress me, and this scanners results are not any better, the way to small scanning area is mostly to blame for the tracking loss.

[@ratemyfuneral]

I'm not familiar with the Lizard myself. Any suggestions for other scanners to check out are welcome.

[@chrisdixonstudios]

​@@ratemyfuneral revopoint is comparable pricing but different enought to compare

[@MaxSMoke777]

SCAN... YOUR.... FACE! Who needs to scan 3D models you already printed out? The real test is ALWAYS the human face.

[@ratemyfuneral]

It works but is VERY hard to do on your own. I tried in my Revopoint Pop 3 review.

[@bryanrogers6012]

I wish the one they sent me worked like the one they sent you. So far everything I’ve seen looks like they rushed the product and made cheap crap for everyone not doing a KZbin video advertising it

[@ratemyfuneral]

That's rather distressing to hear! :(

[@mikeannear1719]

Is it a rip off of the Creality Lizard Scanner ?? The software looks EXACTLY the same !

[@JorisKofman]

I don't believe it is a ripoff i think it is more of a collab or a rebrand of the exact same thing. The cable, the connectors, the software, the likely internal fan everything but the external shell and the name of the thing are the same

[@swfreeD]

@@JorisKofman i was thinking just the same, creality and this company are just selling a white lable 3d scanner in different packaging and branding.

[@mikeannear1719]

@@JorisKofman I own a Lizard, but I am now buying scanners from Revopoint. The Creality software (and the clone software) is rubbish. Revopoint actually manufacture their own hardware and software

[@just_one_opinion]

whats with the soddo music

[@GirlOnAQuest]

Why is every review of this product not telling us right or not it does texturing.

[@ratemyfuneral]

Didn't work for me at the time. I think it wasn't released when I made the video. Due to have another play soon and will post a video update.