Well, to say I’m impressed by my first use of the MetroX Beta would be an understatement.
The scanner itself is ergonomically shaped and nicely balanced for hand held use. There is ample power and signal lead to ensure ease of manoeuvrability around the scanned objects.
The instructions make it easy for a first time user of a scanner like this to get going within minutes.
I started off my first scan using the Cross Lines Scanning Mode.
If you don’t already know :-
The Cross Lines Scanning Mode: The industrial-grade 14 Cross lines laser scanning mode efficiently scans
glossy and black surfaces. While scanning, seven pairs of crossed blue laser lines capture up to 800,000
points per second. (Markers required)
For the marker mode, I used Global Markers for the first time, if you have never used this before like myself you will be pleasantly surprised by how much easier the addition of this makes the workflow.
First object scanned
Micron Fork Brace for Honda CB250N The Cross Lines Scanning Mode Shiny Aluminium Alloy - No Spray
Another impressive unprepared bare metal scan, I know normally there would be no real reason to scan something like this, but it’s a great way to get used to the scanner.
Battery Bracket The Cross Lines Scanning Mode Brushed Aluminium Alloy - No Spray Global Marker Mode
I need to rescan at some point, due to positioning the markers quite badly, i ended up increasing the depth camera and forgetting to change it back which has meant not the smoothest scan.
Still a good result including capturing edges of the 2mm thick aluminium.
