# Learning how to 3D Scan. @TinWhisperer 's journey **URL:** \ **Category:** POP Series\ **Created:** [April 17, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236 "2022-04-17T20:00:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![PUTV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/putv/32/15302_2.png) [@PUTV](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/PUTV)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2022, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/21 "2022-05-01T05:23:21Z")
Well done ! and you welcome ! that what we are here for, to help each other ! ---
**Author:** ![TinWhisperer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/tinwhisperer/32/3021_2.png) [@TinWhisperer](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/TinWhisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2022, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/22 "2022-05-03T13:09:07Z")
New scan of a pangolin about 2" in long ![pangolin](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/b/ba999932ae2ec033bcf0168532df8390da3a17bb.jpeg) > **[Fusion](https://outlook42431.autodesk360.com/g/shares/SH35dfcQT936092f0e439c5e26d4cea85e7c)** > > Share 2D and 3D design files and project files with anyone. ![IMG_20220503_054555~2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/4/40c7063754e49f646843605fe71202ced0976f0c.jpeg) ![IMG_20220503_054811~2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/d/d7841ad90efa013bd5eb424af76020497cc70a3b.jpeg) ![IMG_20220503_054624~2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/c/ccc8569a9ecd8b52882502e3664a730cbc751094.jpeg) ![IMG_20220503_054612~2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/4/4aabdbdabebadd84ede33dab3724e0aca0a6432d.jpeg) And was playing around with different types of software too. ![instant meshes sheep](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/5/528903dcf0f74baedb652daa9759cedae5d04614.png) ![mesh 3d paint](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/3/34c396e6a6b8521fb5108da15def506a1ab18970.jpeg) ![mesh 3d paint 2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/4/4d3b36e90cc96c1224894f9512cca05e8962c36d.png) ![instant mesh](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/7/72239000aede7eedc8eb12bdbf8b8281435b71c4.png) ---
**Author:** ![PUTV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/putv/32/15302_2.png) [@PUTV](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/PUTV)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/23 "2022-05-03T13:14:14Z")
Nice remeshing ! very clean ! ---
**Author:** ![PUTV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/putv/32/15302_2.png) [@PUTV](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/PUTV)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/24 "2022-05-03T14:04:00Z")
> [@TinWhisperer](#): > > New scan of a pangolin about 2" in long Scan looks good , Instant Meshing is good for mechanical parts , it reminds me of retopology used in Quickface and Modo . However I can get better retopology in Zbrush with 3 times lower size model that Instant meshing generate , but hey it is free and do the job faster , nothing to complain about . BTW you should include link to download , some people may be interested **The following binaries (Intel, 64 bit) are automatically generated from the latest GitHub revision.** **DOWNLOAD** > [Microsoft Windows](https://instant-meshes.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/Release/instant-meshes-windows.zip) > [Mac OS X](https://instant-meshes.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/instant-meshes-macos.zip) > [Linux](https://instant-meshes.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/instant-meshes-linux.zip) ---
**Author:** ![TinWhisperer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/tinwhisperer/32/3021_2.png) [@TinWhisperer](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/TinWhisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/25 "2022-05-03T14:11:26Z")
I might invest in another software subscription. But first I kind of want to figure out what I’m doing. Currently I’m a fusion 360 subscriber. It’s kind of odd how well 3D paint works that just comes with Windows Also was going to sit down and try Windows 3D builder. > **[Microsoft Store Web](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/p/3d-builder/9wzdncrfj3t6?activetab=pivot:overviewtab)** > > Make Microsoft Windows your own with applications and themes that help you personalise Windows and be more productive. See if there’s any thing worthwhile there. I wish Fusion 360 wasn’t quite as clunky with meshes. I think I might spend some money to upgrade my computer a little bit. Maybe a better CPU and some more RAM. I also preordered a 3D printer in November hopefully it’ll be here this November and I can start learning how to use that thing as well. Right now the majority of my fabrication is sheet metal. I have a small CNC plasma machine that I quite like. Hoping to bring all these techniques together in a few years. ---
**Author:** ![TinWhisperer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/tinwhisperer/32/3021_2.png) [@TinWhisperer](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/TinWhisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/26 "2022-05-03T14:14:33Z")
> [@PUTV](#): > > BTW you should include link to download , some people may be interested To the 3D models themselves? For sure next time i am in fusion 360 I could toggle on downloads ---
**Author:** ![PUTV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/putv/32/15302_2.png) [@PUTV](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/PUTV)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2022, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/27 "2022-05-03T14:23:05Z")
Yes model is good , I included the link to download the Instant Meshing software already . ---
**Author:** ![Revopoint-Cassie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/revopoint-cassie/32/8972_2.png) [@Revopoint-Cassie](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/Revopoint-Cassie)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2022, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/28 "2022-05-05T07:15:38Z")
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**Author:** ![TinWhisperer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/tinwhisperer/32/3021_2.png) [@TinWhisperer](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/TinWhisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/29 "2022-05-07T23:36:37Z")
Today’s scan, a dunkleosteus . ![dunkleosteus 3d builder win 1](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/e/e15b73ef4b105ccb03c0f7bab42da66aa300e361.png) ![dunkleosteus 2 v2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/a/a33233039b4df9d175ca0c59f6817df4cb7634b3.jpeg) ![dunkleosteus 3d builder win 2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/d/de172a60d52049e315a2cb8a2d7455703846d456.png) ![dunkleosteus 1 v2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/9/98ca5bc74c66ddcd044aefa08afcdbef05c5e696.jpeg) > **[Fusion](https://outlook42431.autodesk360.com/g/shares/SH35dfcQT936092f0e43ac8796482933cfb8)** > > Share 2D and 3D design files and project files with anyone. ![IMG_20220507_160813~2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/d/d55494adf1e65ced8e3f6c1902665cde78681522.jpeg) ![IMG_20220507_044727](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/e/e7262e0710edf6ea481cffeac7f387a1a3bc3695.jpeg) ![IMG_20220507_161229~2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/5/5546f46f2746c762622212640daa04c889dcf742.jpeg) ![IMG_20220507_160848~2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/5/5578f88eaf72edd67f113761bcb7ed03ca71fe4c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![PUTV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/putv/32/15302_2.png) [@PUTV](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/PUTV)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2022, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/30 "2022-05-08T02:04:20Z")
Very nice @TinWhisperer , love the details , you may include sometimes shots without the textures to see the model details ---
**Author:** ![Revopoint-Cassie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/revopoint-cassie/32/8972_2.png) [@Revopoint-Cassie](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/Revopoint-Cassie)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2022, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/31 "2022-05-26T12:01:30Z")
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**Author:** ![TinWhisperer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/tinwhisperer/32/3021_2.png) [@TinWhisperer](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/TinWhisperer)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/32 "2022-09-08T22:59:01Z")
I received my mini yesterday. I downloaded the new Revo scan software and did the firmware update just as the directions outlined. I was able to make a couple scans before I left for work today using the dual axis table and everything worked as it should. ![IMG_20220908_060053](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/2/2afd1922008c2d4681f96bb921ecc1a54d6c91cb.jpeg) ![IMG_20220908_055917](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/2/28aab4f38ad7da6c6202c6fd3fe345612f3d5c6e.jpeg) ![IMG_20220908_051316](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/5/54539ec9f095243f38249a1a5a2a29e94e35c962.jpeg) ![IMG_20220908_050411](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/5/5f0fbb4a0022d9ac8201143f1b0c048ed284e323.jpeg) ![IMG_20220908_055657](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/7/7396732eb0aebad7eff7236eb1ff42687031dbe9.jpeg) ![IMG_20220908_044403](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/e/e5e7a5c1a6e9a93ea86b95b7bcb561aa3021f9c1.jpeg) I also took a couple infrared photos of the mini just to see what the heat build up would be like after an hour of operation. It got up to almost 41° c and stabilized with an ambient Air temperature of 20° c ![flir_20220908T051554](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/1/10c1fa74155d86b6a5e51aac6c517e4162b64066.jpeg) ![flir_20220908T051536](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/2/202414a75f5affc2dc1051497dbce138faa86f98.jpeg) The one complaint I had was one of the lenses seems to have dirt or glue sandwiched in between the layers I don’t know if it’ll affect the accuracy of the scan ? @Revopoint3d-Selina ![IMG_20220907_160849](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/1/1f5a1e2914eb26b33c2ab2a6f2b02e0c0c201295.jpeg) And an observation I made at is that this color yellow is completely invisible to the mini. ![IMG_20220908_055800](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/9/98d7e404cd8e9ed5bfe38cd4c0992a507fff6c5f.jpeg) ![IMG_20220908_055443](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/f/f2c041f43286c31224eafec9fd662d17aeaf6e0e.jpeg) Hopefully this weekend I get some more time to use this device. ---
**Author:** ![PUTV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/putv/32/15302_2.png) [@PUTV](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/PUTV)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/33 "2022-09-09T00:45:32Z")
> [@TinWhisperer](#): > > The one complaint I had was one of the lenses seems to have dirt or glue sandwiched in between the layers I don’t know if it’ll affect the accuracy of the scan ? That is the RGB camera , make a color test to see if it affect anything , very rare … > [@TinWhisperer](#): > > And an observation I made at is that this color yellow is completely invisible to the mini. This kind of yellow definitely, yellow and any colors that have yellow like brown, orange and green will be affected as they absorbing blue , you will need to increase the gain settings to be able to capture the objects with those colors , sometimes it will not works like green from a plant as I was not able to scan pineapple but was ok scanning my bath duck lol the gain was on 10 . First scan all colors as usual then next rotation use gain at the proper brightness to capture the rest of the colors that was not captured in first place . And congrats on your new tool 👍😀 ---
**Author:** ![Revopoint3d-Selina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/90db22/32.png) [@Revopoint3d-Selina](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/Revopoint3d-Selina)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2022, 5:33am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/34 "2022-09-09T05:33:51Z")
> [@TinWhisperer](#): > > And an observation I made at is that this color yellow is completely invisible to the mini. Hi @TinWhisperer Thanks for letting me know. For these two questions, please do what PUTV said first, as PUTV is very good at 3D scanning and also knows our products with a long enough history of using them. If any further questions, please message me or email [customer@revopoint3d.com](mailto:customer@revopoint3d.com). ---
**Author:** ![TinWhisperer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/tinwhisperer/32/3021_2.png) [@TinWhisperer](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/TinWhisperer)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/35 "2022-09-21T13:49:29Z")
I tried to scan the same ammonite with the mini this morning and it turned out great. Emanate was the first scan I made with my pop too at the top of this topic. The results of the mini are a lot crisper. ![IMG_20220921_063541](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/d/d8596b7eacba150d066f5ec94964473f92fce11e.jpeg) ![IMG_20220921_063519](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/2X/4/4c2f9cff5b964e7d881f13d6af71742b0566b9b0.jpeg) For some reason I couldn’t upload any version I exported from Revo scan into Fusion 360? Maybe too big? I also use the standalone Bluetooth app for the dual access turntable and it also worked well > [@THREE WORKING SOLUTIONS for standalone control of Dual Turntable](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/reverse-engineer-bluetooth-commands-for-dual-axis-turntable/17504): > > Solved by X3msnake (Super Special Thanks), see post 29 Also see Browser (html) based DATT Control Big thanks to @X3msnake on that! ---
**Author:** ![PUTV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/putv/32/15302_2.png) [@PUTV](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/PUTV)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/36 "2022-09-21T14:21:38Z")
> [@TinWhisperer](#): > > For some reason I couldn’t upload any version I exported from Revo scan into Fusion 360? Maybe too big? Much too big model to use with Fusion , it need to be simplyfied to 250K in Revo Studio, you still get the same details but 80% smaller model. When you do, start simplyfied function slowly by 100K down until you like the results , so if your model is 1 milion , start at 900K and move down to 800, 700 etc …step by step for best results . I usually stop by 250K . Fusion was not build to handle huge models like that so it is only option you have here , the Revo Studio doing great job with the simplyfy option . Great scan BTW , very nice details … ---
**Author:** ![Zygis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a8b319/32.png) [@Zygis](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/Zygis)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/37 "2022-11-10T14:32:58Z")
Liking the thread. Any start tutorial how to start to recommend? Currently jumping between various youtube videos to build the knowledge and its very time consuming (Revo Pop2) ---
**Author:** ![Revopoint-Cassie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/revopoint-cassie/32/8972_2.png) [@Revopoint-Cassie](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/Revopoint-Cassie)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/38 "2022-11-11T07:25:00Z")
> [@TinWhisperer](#): > > The one complaint I had was one of the lenses seems to have dirt or glue sandwiched in between the layers I don’t know if it’ll affect the accuracy of the scan ? @Revopoint3d-Selina Hi @TinWhisperer, Yes, that is glue, which won’t affect the accuracy of the scan. Every device may have a similar situation. Please don’t worry. If you meet any problems in the future, you can feel free to contact us. Best Regards Cassie ---
**Author:** ![Revopoint-Cassie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/revopoint-cassie/32/8972_2.png) [@Revopoint-Cassie](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/Revopoint-Cassie)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/39 "2022-11-11T07:32:54Z")
Hi @Zygis , 1. We posted some videos and scanning tips on the support page of our official website. [POP2-support - Revopoint 3D Technologies Inc.](https://www.revopoint3d.com/pop2-support/) 2. We have a “Beginner Tutorials” part in our YouTube channel. Here it is: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8UlQmwKrZIc89fMo-\_vSqiH7lw2gJmb](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8UlQmwKrZIc89fMo-_vSqiH7lw2gJmb) You can watch them firstly. Best Regards Cassie ---
**Author:** ![TinWhisperer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/tinwhisperer/32/3021_2.png) [@TinWhisperer](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/TinWhisperer)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236/40 "2022-11-11T12:36:12Z")
@Zygis I still feel like too much amateur too give advice. I’ve learned by paying close attention to everything @PUTV has to say about the subject. Watch all of their videos and read their forum topics completely. That is the best start you can get. [Previous page](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/learning-how-to-3d-scan-tinwhisperer-s-journey/11236.md?page=3)