The new Inspire 2 finally arrived, and I was able to try out this scanner. Despite its entry-level price, it has the features and capabilities of scanners in other categories. The previous version (the first) of the Inspire was small and lightweight, extremely portable, designed to be carried around without being burdened by excessive weight, cables, and power supplies, and can be used simply by connecting it to a smartphone. Compared to the first version, it features parallel laser line scanning (usable only with markers, of course), but it adds an additional tool to an already cool scanner.
Lovely scan Davide, I love Inspire 2 too , very versatile despite it have only 0.05mm accuracy , it is still great scanner with its laser and Full Field, the laser mode deliver even better details .
For 5 inches and up in size objects it is ideal and very versatile on the way.
This scan was made using the parallel lines laser mode.
I scanned the sculpture positioned on the turntable and using the scanner in handheld mode. Two scans were made, front and back. The preview allows you to adjust the exposure values ​​and laser brightness. Once the surface was acquired in detail (displayed by the color changes of the points in the point cloud), I proceeded with the fusion and meshing. Finally, after a point cloud cleaning process, I merged the two scans. The image with the point cloud clearly shows how clean, detailed and free of artifacts the scan is.
I tested scanning a particularly challenging object with the Inspire 2: a metal cornucopia, rich in detail, with a dark, shiny surface. Again, without any preparation or assistance, the Laser Lines Parallel mode produced excellent results. I used the small Turn Table that comes with the scanner, placing the markers (also included in the scanner package) on the plate. I set the rotation to slow and manually maneuvered the Inspire 2, using a brush. One thing to note is that to facilitate scanning, you need to set the Depth Exposure and Laser Brightness values ​​correctly; essentially, you want a continuous, unfragmented laser line.
Chinese inkstone, finely carved, dark
Another scan in Parallel Lines Laser mode on the Inspire 2.
In this case, since the object is larger, I used the markers from the Miraco Plus kit.
I performed the fast fusion (over 42,000 frames), but I also want to try the high-quality one to see if there is an increase in detail.
Inspire 2 - scanning with smartphone mobile kit-
Little sitting Buddha
SmartPhone : Iphone 16 Max Pro
Scanning mode: Full Field mode
Pre-processing on RevoScan for Iphone
Fine editing on Revo Metro for pc.
Like the Inspire 1, the Inspire 2 can be used with a smartphone or tablet (both Android and iOS) by connecting it with Mobile Kit. I used an iPhone, connecting it directly to the scanner via Wi-Fi. The scanning mode is Full Field only (no Laser mode). The scanning was simple and smooth. I performed the fusion and meshing on the smartphone. After completing this initial process, I transferred the project from the smartphone to the PC in Revo Metro, where I performed the complete editing, fusion, and meshing using settings (0.1 Fusion, 0.13 Meshing). Below are images of the entire process and the result.
Scanning a ceramic sculpture by a contemporary German artist - Reindel
Laser scanning (Parallel Lines) with the Inspire 2 is very satisfying. Here’s an example of scanning a dark gray ceramic sculpture in this mode. I’ve posted a video of the scan, which shows how smooth and fast it is. The result is excellent: a dense and clean point cloud, a mesh rich in detail.
Monitoring Art Restoration: 3D Analysis of the Flattening Process (Before & After) of a Crumpled Drawing - using INSPIRE 2 and Revo Measure for Deviation Analysis
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a recent experiment I conducted using the Revopoint INSPIRE 2. My goal was to document and analyze the restoration process of a damaged artwork using 3D scanning technology.
The Subject: The object is a sanguine (red chalk) drawing depicting an antique male marble torso. Unfortunately, the drawing was heavily crumpled and distressed.
The Goal: I wanted to capture the geometry of the paper in its crumpled state and compare it to its condition after a physical flattening attempt, analyzing the surface flatness using Revo Measure.
My Workflow:
1. First Scan (The “Crumpled” State) I started by scanning the drawing exactly as it was—heavily wrinkled.
Scanner: Revopoint INSPIRE 2
Mode: Parallel Laser Line - This mode allowed me to capture the high details of the folds and the texture of the chalk.
2. Physical Flattening I carefully smoothed out the drawing, attempting to recover its original planarity as much as possible without damaging the paper.
3. Second Scan (The “Flattened” State) Once the drawing was flattened, I scanned it again using the exact same settings to ensure consistency.
4. Data Analysis with Revo Measure This is where it gets interesting. I imported both models into Revo Measure to perform a Deviation Analysis.
Analysis 1 (Crumpled): The color map clearly showed the severe peaks and valleys of the wrinkles.
Analysis 2 (Flattened): I checked the deviation again to verify the flatness. This allowed me to objectively see how effective the flattening process was and identify areas that still had residual deformation.
Conclusion: The Revopoint INSPIRE 2’s Parallel Laser mode did a fantastic job capturing the subtle topography of the paper. Using Revo Measure gave me a quantifiable way to compare the “Before” and “After” states, turning a visual restoration into measurable data.
Hi, nice post! I’m looking for a scanner and I was between inspire 2 or mini 2. I won’t be looking for large scans, most of the pieces will be medium/small as I would like to make parts for the interior of my car and so. What would you think it would be the best option that fits me? Thank you in advance!
