Kkula9999's Revopoint MetroX Showcase

[kkula9999]

Hello, Revopoint users!

First, I’d like to express my gratitude to Revopoint for the incredible opportunity to participate as a beta tester for the MetroX scanner. It’s been an exciting journey exploring the scanner’s capabilities and sharing my experience with the community.

Scan #01 PS3 controller
Material: Plastic+ silicon + PTFE
surface: both reflective ( handle part) + non reflective (dog nose)
color: black

For this scan, I used the MetroX scanner in 14-line cross laser mode to capture a PS3 controller. As many of you know, dark-colored objects like the black surface of the PS3 controller can’t be effectively picked up in General mode. To overcome this, I switched to the black object scanning settings, which are optimized for capturing such challenging surfaces.

black color not picking up thru General Object Type

Black Object mode

To create a complete 3D mesh model of the controller, I scanned it from three different views. These scans were then merged seamlessly to produce a full and accurate 3D model, showcasing the MetroX scanner’s precision and versatility.

Scan View #1

Scan View #2

Scan View #3

Before Merge

After merged
Thank you again to Revopoint for this opportunity, and more scans will be coming, Stay Tune!

[kkula9999]

Scan #02

Retro Computer hardware

color: black
surface: rough, non reflective

mode: Auto turntable/ cross laser

Compared to the Mini and Range, the MetroX’s Laser mode requires a bit more patience during scanning. I’m still experimenting and exploring ways to optimize its use. Below is an example of a scan using both the auto turntable and Laser mode to capture a black surface.

cross Lines

auto Turntable mode

after texture

[PUTV]

Nice scans Ken !

[kkula9999]

Scanning comparsion between all modes
original model setup

feature tracking - full field- black object

Global marker - parallel line

Global marker - cross line

autoturn table mode

last but not least

compare with mini 1

Scanning with Revopoint mini

i’ve done a random scan practice, and please advice for doing skin-smooth process [2023-07-01 10_09_41-Project07012023005846] [2023-07-01 10_11_52-Project07012023005846] [2023-07-01 10_12_06-Project07012023005846]

[kkula9999]

Scan #03
Steering Wheel
Material: leather+ Ultra suede material
surface:non reflective
color: black + silver

I scanned a Subaru WRX steering wheel using the MetroX scanner in cross laser mode with marker tracking and black object mode enabled. Here’s my experience and some key takeaways from the scan.

Scanning Setup & Process

• Mode Used: Cross Laser Mode
• Tracking Method: Marker Tracking Mode
• Special Settings: Black Object Mode (since the steering wheel is dark-colored)

Steering wheels can be tricky to scan due to their dark surfaces, curved geometry, and potential reflective areas (such as logo emblems or trim pieces). Using black object mode was essential, as the standard scanning mode struggles to capture dark materials. Marker tracking also helped improve stability and alignment during the scan.

Key Learnings & Tips

Use marker tracking for complex shapes to maintain scan accuracy
Scan from multiple angles and ensure enough frame overlap for better merging
Patience is key—some areas may take longer to capture, especially curved or recessed sections
Avoid strong ambient lighting that might interfere with the laser scan

Final Thoughts

This scan turned out well, capturing the overall shape and fine details of the WRX steering wheel. The combination of cross laser mode, marker tracking, and black object mode made it possible to achieve an accurate 3D model despite the challenging dark surface.

Next, I’ll be looking into scanning more automotive parts and other challenging materials—stay tuned!

[kkula9999]

#scan03 Second try with global marker mode

[kkula9999]

Scanning the Rear of a Nissan Micra Using MetroX

For my first attempt at scanning the rear of my Nissan Micra with the MetroX scanner, I carefully prepared the setup to ensure optimal results.

Preparation:

Before starting the scan, I applied tracking markers and marker blocks onto the car body to improve accuracy. Given that the car has a metallic and shiny surface, I utilized Global Marker Mode or Marker Tracking Mode to facilitate stable tracking. The preparation process took approximately 30 minutes to ensure proper marker placement.

Scanning Process:

With the setup complete, I proceeded with the scan, which lasted between 30 to 45 minutes. Given the reflective nature of the car’s surface, careful adjustments were necessary to capture accurate details while maintaining smooth tracking.

Post-Processing:

Once the scan was completed, I spent over 30 minutes on post-processing. This included cleaning up tracking markers and blocks, merging multiple scan datasets, and refining the final 3D model to achieve a high-quality output.

Overall, the process required patience, but the results demonstrated the effectiveness of marker tracking for scanning large metallic objects with the MetroX scanner.

Merged:

[kkula9999]

by using Lasso selection (shortcut “u”)
and fill holes function to remove all markers / tracking block
finally using smooth tools (s) to make the filled hole ‘unnoticeable’

hints: shortcut key and drawing pad could make work faster

[kkula9999]

more to scan,

more to merge

tips to scan dark color car / dark shiny surface, try metallic Shiny Object first

[kkula9999]

day3 car body scan
tip: reuse the marker from thr scanned part (make sure finished scan, because you wont be avaliable to goes back afterwards)

1take scan

merge with previous part

[Nickluvin]

Looking good! Id be curious if you could pick some points on the vehicle that you could measure easily and compare it to the scan. It would be good to see accuracy for a bigger object stitched together. Something like bottom of door hatch across.

In theory since you are doing smaller scans and then stitching them together, your volumetric accuracy error in the smaller scans should be better as opposed to doing it as one large scan.

[kkula9999]

thanks for the comment and advise, yes, I would do the point to point measure, compare to the official dimensions, or if I can measure it physically, , and I should done these measurement after the whole body scan

[kkula9999]

i belived that the official dimension was included side mirror, but the scan model was measured from rear fender

[Nickluvin]

I mean how does your scan number there compare to the actual vehicle? You have the physical vehicle you can measure right?

[kkula9999]

@Nickluvin

I mean how does your scan number there compare to the actual vehicle? You have the physical vehicle you can measure right?

yes, of coz i do have the physical vehicle, will try to measure, to see the different between both

[kkula9999]

Sharing My Experience with a Custom Magnetic 3D Scanning Marker Sheet

Recently, I created a custom magnetic 3D scanner tracking marker sheet, and the results have been excellent.

To make the marker sheet, I used:

• An A4-sized magnetic sheet as the base
• A 10mm hole punch , which matches the standard 10mm diameter of Revopoint scanning markers
  all items was purchased from Temu, it’s reliable IF its not electronic devices

The key benefit of this setup is that it made post-processing significantly easier, especially when cleaning up tracking markers after scanning. The markers stay flat and stable on metallic or magnetic surfaces, helping the scanner maintain strong tracking throughout the process.

During scanning, the marker tracking performance was highly reliable, and the cleanup workflow was smoother and faster. I highly recommend this approach for anyone frequently scanning metallic objects or looking for a reusable and efficient marker solution.

Will post some photos of the magnetic marker sheet and scan results soon—stay tuned!

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***here is the different between the magnetic and the marker i used before

before:

after:

After switching to the DIY magnetic marker setup, I’ve experienced a significant improvement in both efficiency and workflow compared to the traditional method of placing marker blocks directly on the scanning surface.

Previously, even with the “Remove Markers” option enabled during post-processing, I still needed to manually clean up leftover marker geometry, which added complexity and time to the workflow. On average, this added at least 1 hour to the post-processing phase.

With the magnetic marker method, the workflow is greatly streamlined. After scanning, I proceed to the Fusion step, enable Remove Markers, and set the hole size to 10mm to match the punched markers. Then I continue with Mesh Generation (without fill hole), followed by manually filling the holes using the Curve option, depending on the scanned object’s geometry. This method eliminates the need for manual cleanup, saving considerable time.

An added benefit of this approach is that the DIY magnetic markers are reusable , making it both cost-effective and environmentally friendly over time.

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magnetic scanning marker

I’ve recently created another type of 3D scanning marker using a semi-sphere design. The marker is placed on the flat side of the semi-sphere, while the rounded, transparent bottom rests on the scanning surface. This shape minimizes the contact area between the marker and the scanned object, which significantly reduces scan interference. Since the semi-sphere is made of transparent material, it’s unlikely to be picked up by the laser scanner, making it much easier to clean up during post-processing. This design not only improves scan quality but also simplifies the entire workflow.

new test scanning marker

***final setup

[PUTV]

The magnetic sheet is so much better idea , I was doing my since POP2 release on actual magnets but they are very strong and sharp edges and can snap easy .. so I like this idea much better , less chance if scratching accidentally the surface .

Nice results as well, well done
Thanks for sharing Ken !

[kkula9999]

thanks for the advises previously i printed the marker cube, the tracking is great for my metrox mini and range, but the clean up process is diaster,
i also did the ‘hard’ magnet cube as well, and yes, it would scratch the metal surface easily

[PUTV]

My best result was printing actual cubes and drop in magnet before it finished printing , better at angle scanning especially for MetroX.

But for flatter surface like in your example the magnetic sheet is really great idea.

I can only imagine what Trackit can do without the needs of markers at all .. so excited for it.

[kkula9999]

im awaiting for it announce in ks as well lol and hoping there will not be affected by us tariffs