I backed the MetroX on KS having had the mini and Range before it. I know it’s a different tech but I couldn’t face having to spend many minutes getting 10k frames to have an ok scan. I left it in the box until the GPU support came along for my RTX 3500 ada. I’m back to trying it again and although I can see a speedup for scanning lines the experience is still horrible for me. I appreciate I’m not super skilled but nor am I naive to what is required. marker tracking with cross line mode barely works. parallel is better. The results of the scan are terrible bump surfaces. I’m using the latest software.
I need to improve or the scanner does else it has to go which is disappointing. I raise this as I expect I’m not alone. I know some experts can make these things sing but to be a success they have to be easier to use.
Laser scanning require time , it is not like Full Field where you capture 7 millions points per sec . Laser mode only capture 10% of it in comparison .
So the scanning is definitely slower because you scanning using just single small lines and you need at least 8000 frames to capture proper the object .
For the same reason having a system that have the recommended specifications is crucial to have it done much faster.
Minimum requirement still allow you to do it but you will need much longer time with laser mode.
I tested fully the latest release of 5.6.5
With recommended system specification and everything works almost double faster than when using just CPU with laser mode.
3D Scanning is an Art and requires patience and laser mode a good fast system .
Personally I prefer Full Field and Auto mode as it capture everything much faster thanks to 7 millions points per frame . But laser mode offers you more possibilities where Full Field can’t .
Bitter sweet situation here , take your time and practice more , choice the best mode for your needs because Laser mode is not always what you really need, and having 4 modes can speed up everything . Just choose the right mode for the job .
I just tested again today 5.6.5 Cross line mode with minimal markers and there are zero issues with picking up markers on any angles .
Make sure you have always at least 3 markers visible at all time , in 40 seconds almost captured the figurine fully.
Thank you for the information and guidance. I’m going to spend some more time learning and using the scanner. My system is high spec and passes all checks. I think I’m good there.
I see things in the scan and I am not sure if it’s me, settings or just what I should expect. One example is the gaps in the scan. This is laser mode. black object setting as it’s a black plastic battery charger. I’m scanning to make a wall munt for it.
I don’t see the original so not sure if that is there or not .
You can easy close the holes with the hole closing function .
So what happen ? If there was no holes , you captured not enough of points in the areas and after cleaning it was removed .
When you scan objects like that always lift it up a little bit from the background and not flat on it .
You have over 8000 frames but also captured the whole background so lots of frames go to the background in place of the object . With black settings it unfortunately happen as everything is captured with the settings .
This scan is fine for my needs. I just want that surface to make a mount. In the scan image why does it have the ‘plough’ lines? Those surfaces are both smooth black plastic. Thanks
Not enough frames , when you scan at high brightness level , the lines are very bright and create level lines , to get rid of it you need to scan more frames to get the level exactly everywhere , as I told you early you scanned also the background so lots of data go for that and not just the object so you need more frames to cover fully the surface to avoid lines .
If you scan white or gray surfaces make sure the laser brightness is set to very low to avoid deep ridges in the surface and finish it faster with less frames , of course for black plastic or shiny metals you need more frames at full brightness .
I would normally use vanishing 3D spray , elevate the object , set the laser to 7 and complete smooth surface with 8000 frames without capturing the background . Less hassle better results
