The RevoPoint Inspire Scanner - Has 3D scanning just become affordable?

[@ArtisansofVaul]

IMPORTANT: At the end I must have misread the resolution before I put it on. The Inspire is 0.2mm resolution, still sub mm and as you can see from the scans, more than enough to get very impressive results.

[@homborgor]

I’ll stick to your no swearing rule and just say those scans are cleeean, good honest review

[@ArtisansofVaul]

😅 Thanks so much. And glad you agree with what I thought as well. An easy clean scan is a wonderful thing.

[@Corpsebeer]

Thank you for putting the review out there. I'm impressed RevoPoint is able to put a such a quality product out at a reasonable price. Given most of my commissions involve custom parts for infantry, I'll continue saving up for a RevoPoint Mini. Until then my poor calipers will be working overtime.

[@ArtisansofVaul]

Understandable for sure if that's what you work on. Ive heard that the Mini is even better when combined with the Revoscan 5 software so Im going to try that out, Im pretty excited!

[@HenrikForsberg]

RevoScan 5 is lightyears ahead of RevoScan 4, it can be used with the RevoPoint Mini too. It's so much better and actually a really good piece of software. Revopoint impressed me with that reworked software. Using RevoScan 4 was not a pleasant experience, and switching to RevoScan 5 with my RevoPoint Mini was mindblowing.

[@ArtisansofVaul]

Oh that's fantastic it works with the Mini as well, I hadn't tried that yet as I didn't have time. And I totally agree, the software is easy to use and feels MUCH more effective. I'm pretty hyped to try it with my Mini 😁

[@Microdose_RC]

Any recommended videos on setup & fine dialing the Revoscan settings? I'm getting absolutely horrible results with what seems no real help online. Thanks

[@ArtisansofVaul]

@Microdose_RC I've got some bits here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJy4f3aKqM1saZosi=VB8tcBmFa2uPPdwf It's mostly focused on merging scans together but has the process I follow too.

[@anab0lic]

things are gonna get wild when this tech becomes good enough to replicate whatever the newest GW miniatures on shelves are....

[@ArtisansofVaul]

Yeah, for sure. Though I think we are a way off from that at a reasonable budget. But when it happens it will be "interesting".

[@6liquid6black6]

It's already here. I've seen some scans. You can't tell the difference.

[@ArtisansofVaul]

@6liquid6black6 oh true but those are pretty pricey scanners to get that level of fidelity.

[@NiteLynr]

Aside from the great review, where on earth did you find boots that look cel-shaded? LOL Seriously though, looks like I know my next purchase for my workshop. Been looking for a decent scanner for ages and this looks like the one.

[@ArtisansofVaul]

🤣 That's just some very heavy wear from me brutalising them I think 😅 I was really impressed. I'm really considering taking it out and trying to scan some real armour at a museum or something. Would totally beat having to model it!

[@NiteLynr]

@@ArtisansofVaul You do know that the Imperium of Man doesn't /actually/ have a museum, right? LOL (On that note though, you might try infiltrating Warhammer World.)

[@ArtisansofVaul]

@NiteLynr 😅 I mean a lot of the armour detailing is fairly real world based. What some detail for ultramarines, scan some Greek architecture. Sisters of Silence (especially the leg and arm armour) almost anything European. I'm sure that's just the start....

[@ArtisansofVaul]

@NiteLynr Though how cool would it be if Warhammer World made an actual section of the display hall as if it was a museum as if it was on Terra in the 41st millennium. With artifacts but also all the historical inaccuracies because of lost/incorrectly translated reports/history books.

[@luketfer]

​@ArtisansofVaul I live a out an hour from Bovington tank museum. I'm sure if you asked them nicely they might let you scan some of their currently undisplayed stuff. I know wargaming that make world of tanks regularly visits and takes measurements of the vehicles. The TOG 2 might take a bit of scanning however...

[@mind_of_a_darkhorse]

Nice to know what is out there, but that would be more of a luxury item than a necessity. Still, it is real cool!

[@ArtisansofVaul]

Fair, it will totally depend what you're looking to do modelling-wise

[@jeremydemarco8697]

I have a RevoPoint Mini and when I need to scan very small objects it's great, but for large objects the process is very time-consuming because of its reduced capture field. Can I consider buying an Inspire, to save time on larger objects? Isn't this redundant? Considering the price, I think I'll give it a try! Thanks for your help.

[@ArtisansofVaul]

No problem. I thought it may have been a waste compared to the mini but the ease of scanning that boot totally changed my mind. I think using something like this would be perfect for something like scanning a head, I'm still to try that though.

[@jeremydemarco8697]

Thank you very much I really think about it :) @@ArtisansofVaul

[@dannorris1406]

Great review. I'm very interested in this. What's the geometry that it produces like? Could you work from it or would you remesh? I've never used one before so I may be asking foolish questions.

[@ArtisansofVaul]

Not foolish at all. So it doesn't produce quad topology so you might want to use something like quad remesher if you want that. The detailing is pretty good but you always have the option of remeshing to sculpt more if you're looking to add to your scans.

[@Revenant483]

Very cool ΛₒV ! I can see lots of uses for that tool. I can not justify getting one at this time but good to know when I am in the market.

[@ArtisansofVaul]

Fair enough and I think without a specific use/need it's always a bit much money to put into something. But for people like me who want things like this buy previously couldn't justify the cost this is great news.

[@Revenant483]

​@@ArtisansofVaul Very true, I am sure that this tool is very necessary if not paramount for 3D printing, and getting one for 1/2 the price wile still maintaining the quality of the scans has to be very good news.

[@GinoZone-pv7rt]

hi from Italy 😊 i ordered the Inspire and i'm waiting for delivery next week. How do you think this scanner can work with human head and face? i want print my own bust and i'm courious to know if the scanner will give a good quality

[@ArtisansofVaul]

I have a video on that here. I found it very respectable at it and in the video the scanning is being done by someone with no previous experience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2jGnpqfmLCZgdE

[@jimji2774]

New to this tech. Why did you say you wouldn't recommend scanning for 3 D printing ? Isn't that what everyone is doing ?

[@ArtisansofVaul]

At this point you have a loss of detail between the original and then the print if you're looking to directly copy a miniature. But scanning something larger and then shrinking it down looks great. That's more what I was getting at.

[@DanielDouglastv]

Does RevoPoint software work on Mac?

[@ArtisansofVaul]

I cant say Ive tried to be sure. Its all available for download on their site so you should be able to see.

[@annekedebruyn7797]

10:26 The Inspire is only 0.2mm precision. Not 0.02mm which ONLY the Mini can do. Otherwise good video.

[@ArtisansofVaul]

Thanks. Yeah I realised that after the recording and video was put up and there is a note in the description and there should be a pinned comment. But thanks for commenting as it would be an important thing to point out 👍🏻

[@annekedebruyn7797]

@@ArtisansofVaul Ahh yeah I am stupid. I just noticed your pinned comment now. Thanks for fixing the mistake!

[@ArtisansofVaul]

@annekedebruyn7797 You're not at all. It's important information and I'm glad there's people like you out there making sure I don't make errors that could affect people as they look to buy something. Honestly comments like yours are great 👌🏼👍🏻

[@JuanGoreTex]

Could you scan people with this? Busts or full body? Or would I have to go for the larger version?

[@ArtisansofVaul]

I haven't had a chance to try it yet but from what I have scanned with it I imagine so. Its on my list of things to try. Full body might take a while to complete compared to one of their scanners designed for larger areas but it should then result in more detail.

[@JuanGoreTex]

@@ArtisansofVaul Right. Would be awesome if you did a video of testing it! Thanks a lot for replying

[@brianbirmingham1458]

whats your opion on the revopoint inspire compared to the pop3

[@ArtisansofVaul]

Ive just been told by RevoPoint that they are going to send me one to have a look at and compare. It probably won't be in time for the Kickstarter but should be a handy comparison when I get it.

[@ggjjggrs-j7t]

If I buy a mini, would it be a good idea to purchase Inspire additionally? Or is it better to wait for the next version?😮😮

[@ArtisansofVaul]

So I've been playing and the mini works with the new software and it does really help it. I've been able to scan more reliably and I actually think it helps get it with better detail. How big are the objects you want to scan?

[@ggjjggrs-j7t]

​@@ArtisansofVaulI see. Then I can trust you and buy the mini. I have decided. The problem is the additional purchase inspire. I am wondering whether to purchase this additionally. What we want to scan is a human body and a motorcycle.

[@ggjjggrs-j7t]

​@@ArtisansofVaulIs mini enough for you? Why did you purchase Inspire and what do you use it for? Should I purchase additional inpire, or should I wait and purchase the next version of Revo?

[@ArtisansofVaul]

@user-gt3xz6wo3o Oh they sent me the Inspire to make a video of. I wouldn't have bought it having bought the mini I don't think based on what I scan. But if I was scanning something the size of a persons head I would get an Inspire or a Pop3 if I wanted a bit more detail. Oh, if you do want an Inspire but didn't get a chance to buy from the kickstarter you can get 10% off their store and I managed to blag a 15% off code I'll be posting up later today

[@ArtisansofVaul]

@user-gt3xz6wo3o So for a whole motorcycle (and maybe for a whole person too) they have a scanner for larger objects (the Range).

[@walidkhier5640]

What are your PC specifications?

[@ArtisansofVaul]

So at the time I recorded that I was on a laptop. It has an i7 processor, 32gig of RAM and a NVIDIA RTX2060 graphics card (its about 3 or 4 years old). Hope that helps.

[@walidkhier5640]

@@ArtisansofVaul Yes it helped a lot, thank you.

[@brianbirmingham1458]

what was your old scanner

[@ArtisansofVaul]

My other scanner is the mini. It's a higher detail scanner made for smaller objects.

[@brianbirmingham1458]

What do think of the pop 3

[@brianbirmingham1458]

I am torn between buying the pop3 or the inspire I believe the pop 3 resolution is .05

[@ArtisansofVaul]

@brianbirmingham1458 I think that's right. If you do anything where you want the colour of the object that's meant to be more accurate/detailed as well on the Pop3. From what I have read they seem to be for similar size objects, you'll just get more detail with the Pop3 but then you need to pay for it.

[@brianbirmingham1458]

@@ArtisansofVaul thank you very much for your reply

[@jdebussc]

The kickstarter says 0.2mm accuracy, not 0.02mm, unless I am misunderstanding something here.

[@ArtisansofVaul]

Oh, I may have been given some preview information with a typo. If that's the case I apologise but you can see the detail for yourself. Thanks for letting me know, I'll go and investigate! 👍🏻

[@dsfs17987]

what about hardware requirements for this? thinking about portable applications, where I'd need to go somewhere to scan something I have a handheld sort of more serious 3d scanner, Einstar, but it needs a decent gpu and latter series (11 gen and newer) i5-i7 cpu, else I was getting really low fps, and I wasn't going to buy a new gaming laptop just for scanning, so I'm wondering how portable this Inspire really is?

[@ArtisansofVaul]

That's a good question. I haven't tried it yet just using my phone but I'd be happy to give it a go.

[@Gripfastvids]

At 0:56 you call it a "budget version of a 3D printer"

[@ArtisansofVaul]

😅 Woops. Too use to talking about 3D printing. Hopefully everyone will get what I meant 😉

[@Gripfastvids]

@@ArtisansofVaul it was a great review either way! You helped me make the choice to back the campaign! Thanks

[@swapnil321you]

Can you scan real vehicles with this?

[@ArtisansofVaul]

Hmm.... So they have a scanner that's more designed for something that big. This would maybe be good up to the size of a chair or an engine. Basically you have to have the scanner a certain distance away so while you could I'm not sure you'd want to because of the time. It would be like painting a room with a tiny brush.

[@GG-James-E]

lol ihave the exact same boots

[@ArtisansofVaul]

What do you think of them? I've been truly impressed, they are SO comfortable and have lasted me longer than any of my previous hiking boots

[@GG-James-E]

@@ArtisansofVaul if used them for packing and in my service time for the mountaineering training, ive done 2 day hikes with them and at this point i have had them for i wana say 13years or so, cant complain