Personally if MetroX had only SLLP and nothing else it would be still worth the price so good it is .
For my personal work I strictly only use SLLP or SLIRP
But there are also others that can profit for laser line scanning technology especially this that needs higher metrology results
You don’t need heavy PC system to use Structured Light mode , it is less resource hungry and even if you have only i7 8th Gen 16GB Integrated GPU you can still use that mode without issues .
Laser mode requires better operating system as stated in the specifications on KS . Laser scanning technology is very resource hungry .
As it collects a lot of data while scanning .
Auto Turntable Mode is a separate Automatic scanning mode , it also activate the color scanning mode .
Auto Turntable mode only uses Full Field mode with SLLP
It is personal and many factors depending on it .
If you want to scan ready to print model you better use Full Field mode .
If you are collecting data for reverse engineering you better use Laser mode for more precise metrology .
Laser mode relays on tracking markers that why it provide much better metrology when scanning less featureless objects .
Thanks for the clarifications about the scanning types. A couple more questions:
I have no use for full color scans but I often want the most accuracy possible for reverse engineering. Does that limit the usefulness of the turntable mode for me?
Because structured light mode is less resource intensive can you do larger scans in it than either of the laser lines modes?
Not at all , color scanning is not required , if you focus is more on reverse engineering, skip the color data it only will clog your project and delays process .
There is no limitation but because of the very high accuracy you may run out of RAM with bigger objects
If you want to scan big , please reduce the fusing settings to 0.2-0.3 mm you still getting good stuff and accuracy and less heavy on your system .
If you fuse a big scan at 0.1 mm in advanced mode it will be a monster at that details , yes the fusing at 0.1 mm in advanced mode will give you very fine details even if you scan a coin .
But usually to keep the metrology right around 0.3 mm at max should be used for fusion in advanced mode for objects that have also less details and features .
And with big I mean very detailed scans with a lot of features like engine blocks or any object at 1 m volume around 3 ft with lots of fine details .
Remember the accuracy while scanning is provided by the hardware not the Advanced automatic fusing method .
Not recommend to do bigger than 1 cubic meter with Laser modes lots of CPU/GPU and RAM needed , very intensive and long workflow plus requiring markers .
When scanning big objects it is always recommended to go by small sections to archive better metrology never big full scans .
BTW , it is officially not recommend to scan humans and pets using MetroX because the Structured Light is very strong , it is not a MINI , a dark mode on Mini set to 10 is MetroX 2 in Standard mode at 1-2 over 20 exposures brighter , it can damage your retina if stared in for too long , very uncomfortable and distracting .
Closed eyes yes but still not everyone would get on this challenge especially light sensitive people .
Can you do that ? Yes you can do anything you want but Revopoint do not take any responsibilities now or in the future resulting in usage of their product against their recommendations.
So I hope you understand it is not official .
FX studios can use it for scanning live casts of people … the best way anyway to get the last details of the pores .
For more references please Google for more info about the safety of using Class 2M lasers , if you are interested.
When you scanning shiny reflective surfaces yes and definitely for calibration , because all modes are on at once , without glasses you get totally " blind’ from all that light, for me too strong very disturbing .
Regular stuff while scanning is ok
I mean the scanner will not burn a hole in your skin , but eyes are too sensitive and Class 2M lasers should be not pointed into anybody eyes . Safety first !
For safety I recommend scan the body separate using Full Field and use live cast of the face to scan the rest with precision .
That’s what I will do as well .
Can MetroX replace my mini1? I am looking for better quality models.
I often scan objects around 6 inches cubed in volume. Mostly plastic, with certain shiny areas and some black rubber overmolds. I have been using scanning spray and dark mode to get good results.
Thanks
Well, with some preparation (spray, dark environment) mini1 delivers exceptional quality. But as laser is so much more powerful metroX doesn’t need such preparation. With better tracking metroX will be my workhorse for sure for most stuff when I don’t have to scan wirelessly , except for scanning people and bigger stuff which don’t need metrology grade accuracy.
It looks as MetroX with its specs amd capabilities is predestined for your projects. It will for sure replace my mini1.
definitely , I tested on rubber and acrylics too , works very well , Mini series is great for small objects but for me personally MetroX already replaced it , bigger FOV, Stronger Structured light and lots of materials that can’t be scanned before , not need for controlled environment lighting either
Look just single frame Miraco body rubber and black plastic no 3D spray
That’s very good for a scanner that can do large car parts. Thanks for sharing.
I have a macbook pro M1. Will that be enough to handle the processing requirements for small parts?
For Full Field mode it is enough as it was using MINI as Structured Light’s don’t take that much resource while scanning , for huge scans it will depends of the amount of RAM you have but for smaller 16GB will be fine .
Does MetroX have a single shot mode for full field? The results you show are stunning, still wondering if with a single shot it would be even better for full field.
How did you post process the scans? Advanced mode? Thx!
Well, that should be plenty 
