Regular readers of this site are familiar with photogrammetry, the process of taking lots of photos to recreate a scene in fully volumetric 3D. Other options include LiDAR for taking depth measurements (usually still using photos to get the visual details), digitizing images or blueprints to start from, and recreating from scratch.
LiDAR scanners are usually mounted on tripods and spin around to get an entire scene. These are great for larger spaces, but overkill for scanning a smaller artifact, a piece of art, or even human bodies for medical implants.
Revopoint scanners take care of the depth, the color, and all the processing needed to go from colors and data points to 3D models. From there you can view it in VR by itself, place it in a virtual world, or send it to a 3D printer.
If you’re interested in getting your hands on a 3D scanner, there’s never been a better time than during this year’s Black Friday sale. For two weeks, that’s from November 17th to 30th, Revopoint is offering up to 30% off their scanners along with discounts on accessories of $20 off items over $200 and $70 off items over $500. It’s a great collection of deals and definitely something to take a look at.
Revopoint POP 3 (link)
Best for medium scans: Regular price: $659, Sale price $527 (20% off)
This compact little scanner has built-in dual white LED’s to illuminate and remove shadows. It’s got Wi-Fi 6 for fast wireless connectivity, and USB-C for easy setup.
Features:
- Single-frame precision up to 0.02mm
- Working distance of 100mm-200mm
- Scanning speed up to 10fps
- Scanner weight of only 160g
Revopoint RANGE 3D (link)
Large object scanning: Regular price: $779, sale price $584 (25% off)
Some things are bigger than the POP 3 can handle. For those cases, it’s time to upgrade to the RANGE 3D. This larger unit can do entire full-body scans in under two minutes, or scan car parts for perfect customization.
Features:
- Single-frame precision up to 0.1mm
- Working distance of 300mm-800mm
- Scanning speed up to 18fps
- Scanner weight of 210g
Revopoint INSPIRE (link)
User-friendly and cost-effective: Regular price: $458, sale price $366 (20% off)
If you’re just getting started, it’s good to start with a compact unit with fewer settings to mess with. The Revopoint INSPIRE is a cost-effective way to give 3D scanning a try without breaking the bank. Use it handheld or with a turntable scanner for great results.
Features:
- Single-frame precision up to 0.2mm
- Working distance of 300mm-800mm
- Scanning speed up to 18fps
- Scanner weight of 140g
Revopoint MINI (link)
Professional accuracy, high precision: Regular price: $879, sale price $659 (25% off)
If you’re just getting started, it’s good to start with a compact unit with fewer settings to mess with. The Revopoint INSPIRE is a cost-effective way to give 3D scanning a try without breaking the bank. Use it handheld or with a turntable scanner for great results.
Features:
- Single-frame precision up to 0.02mm
- Working distance of 100mm-200mm
- Scanning speed up to 10fps
- Scanner weight of 160g
Scanner Comparison
All models can be used as a handheld or mounted with an item turntable. They all scan both depth and color and can work outdoors. All of them also create models suitable for VR or 3D printing using STL, PLY, and OBJ formats.
| Name | INSPIRE | POP 3 | RANGE | MINI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $366 (20% off) | $527 (20% off) | $584 (25% off) | $659 (25% off) |
| Regular price | $458 | $659 | $779 | $879 |
| Object Size | Medium | Medium | Large | Small |
| Single-frame Precision, up to | 0.1 mm | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.02 mm |
| Working Distance | 250 ~ 500 mm | 150 ~ 400 mm | 300~ 800 mm | 100~ 200 mm |
| Maximum Scan Volume | 2000 x 2000 x 2000 mm | 2500 x 2500 x 2500 mm | 4000 x 4000 x 4000 mm | 500 x 500 x 500 mm |
| Scanning Speed | 14 – 18 fps | 12 – 18 fps | 12 – 18 fps | Up to 10 fps |
| Positioning Sensors | 9-axis IMU | 9-axis IMU | No | No |
| Scanner Weight | 140g | 190g | 210g | 160g |
| Dimensions L x W x H | 132 x 45 x 27 mm | 153 x 45 x 29 mm | 295 x 42 x 28.2mm | 120 x 39 x 25mm |