Revopoint really upping their game with this one. I know it’s one step at a time but I find it really exciting to follow the direction they are heading and wonder what else they will be bringing to us in the future.
A company that doesn’t stand still will always have my backing.
Well they bringing out what users wanted , not everyone will profit from it but most professionals that are into reverse engineering and 3D modeling will .
In short for advanced users with good 3D skills , less for just scan to print scenario.
Is there any chance or official remark for tracking without “reflecting dot markers” on any mode?
I’m a bit sad, that there is no IR Mode and therefore also no Texture Tracking mode or anything like that.
That is not that kind of scanner , never was planned to be . We have lots of IR scanners already , people want something else to reach their goals where IR did not worked out, like for example scanning dark or shiny objects without the need of 3D spray .
but I would be not mad if the IR mode was included
I just was thinking about new tracking methods. With Crossing Lasers it might be possible to track by feature, or maybe use IR also for tracking. I would like to see more innovation on Tracking, Hybrid Tracking modes. I also saw someone scanning with an other product that has Texture Tracking. That was also impressive. I also like that there seems to be something like synced scanning on the 2 Way Turntable. That is something Revopoint can match the use cases and needs. Thanks!
But hey, when there is no IR - it is another bit, that the Miraco is still not obsolete
Normally with crossing laser lines you don’t use feature tracking for scanning , it is not structured light technology . So it don’t need texture tracking or feature tracking .
As you observed in the images it uses marker points for tracking so probably global markers .
Normally only single laser line don’t need features and markers .
So all the new tracking stuff not really apply here.
And the structures light laser mode will probably also use global markers .
The whole point of MetroX is to get best accuracy and excellent measurements that can be used in more professional applications .
Each technology have its limits and we just reached the limits of IR structured light technology and it can’t be better regarding accuracy .
I think every scanner in the Revopoint variety has its own place, none of these replaces another really/completely - they’re overlapping.
If it would be like that, RP did something wrong. Maybe you can argue MetroX will replace a Mini. But I think a Mini has another Price Point. So we all have to decide somehow.
Even if you have them all you have to decide which to use for what job
For a little longer … everything is complex in this case so I would suggest everyone wait for the official specifications , other way we going to make from it something that don’t even exist while speculating about and I can’t even correct you on anything .
Unfortunately I haven’t been able to scan with a Revopoint yet, however I do have some experiences with 3d scanning. I’ve fiddled with a Kinect Camera and a DIY line laser scanner, just to see how well it works.
I’ve also used photogrammetry as well as a professional 3d scanning device (the Artec Eva). So I have some experience with a lot of different backgrounds to 3D scan an object.
However, I still haven’t been able to create the result I’m wishing for: 3d scan a complete car, with correct measurements.
So I would love to beta test the new MetroX and see how well it would be able to, using the new techniques!
MetroX is for scanning small to medium objects .
It has enormous data collection capacity that why you need to scan smaller areas .
Please don’t forget that cross line lasers needs always markers , never attempt to scan a car at once , it will never scan correctly and will be out of proportions.
Regarding “beta testing” there is only one opening available and already long entries list in another thread . Check the other recruiting thread under Announcements in the forum and post your resume .
The team will choice the best entry !