From Physical to Digital: Budget 3D Scanner Battle Royale!

3D scanners have come a long way! In this video, we test and compare three budget-friendly 3D scanners: the 3DMakerPro Mole, Revopoint Pop3, and Creality Raptor. Whether you're a beginner or looking for more advanced features, we've got you covered.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Why You Need a 3D Scanner for 3D Printing
2:00 - 3DMakerPro Mole Overview and Test
8:13 - Revopoint Pop3 Overview and Test
12:03 - Creality Raptor Overview and Test
12:15 - Comparing Scans and Results
16:09 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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[ion_q]

We could get some adhesive gripping material, cut to size and stick to either side of the scanner to fix that issue easy! I am researching several scanners now decide on which to add to my bench of tools! Thank you for this drill down video my brother in christ! lol

[stevesloan]

At 16:06 you do not have any tracking markers, for the laser mode to work?
Tracking markers are not designed for curved surfaces.
The raptors near infrared is used to track the markers in laser mode. That’s why it’s a bit lack lustre in NIR. Also the texture mapping is a bit irrelevant as you use laser scanning for the amazing accuracy. It’s a true hybrid 3d scanner.
It works great if you put markers and marker towers on your turn table. That way you can scan small objects and not have to apply markers on the thing your scanning.
There are plenty of 3d printable 3d marker objects, that you apply the markers to on the net.

You can also get smaller adhesive markers.

[georgef]

He definitely has pants down and he’s flipping everyone off.. I love it

[PaulHorn-ko]

What about laptop requirements?
I bought a top end scanner for work, but then realised I didn’t have a computer that ran it!!!

[samster]

Revopoint inspire is the best for the price.
Works great with phone.

[ClaytonMacleod]

For the fine part test, what about using the turntable and a tripod for the scanner to make everything more stable? I feel like holding the scanner is part of the issue.

[TS_Mind_Swept]

I feel like I liked the second one the best and would choose it out of the three

[collie]

My understanding of the blue laser scanning (which is very limited) is that it works best in a dark environment (i.e. a box) and where a turntable is controlled by software, but I assume the dots are to act as positional markers rather than a synchronised turntable. Perhaps it'll get better with different iterations of the software to recognise the markers.

[NUeB_net]

I tried the Revopoint Mioraco Pro because it is a all-in-one device but was so dissappointed: hard to handle and I could not get good scans within 3 days. What are the system requirements (RAM, CPU) for those devices connected to a Windows Notebook? If I try one, I'd prefer to have a lightweight tablet like computer. Btw, please add a search function for "works with mobile" to your shop, thanks.

[mohammadtaghipour]

The pop 3 scan make good face scan? I need colourful face scan with precise measurements

[Emurga]

First of all scanning is a great tool but, without at least basic modeling abilities, it's useless. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have one of these scanners but at $300 for the cheapest, I'll keep my calipers, my phone camera and meshroom.

[Alphadragon]

I’m not a professional or anything like that, so i wish you had really compared all of these to something like the iPad with its Lidar scanning. I’d like to see how it compares to these more “professional” grade scanners to know if my iPad Pro will work for my needs or if I should look into one of these scanners. Sure I could just purchase the app, but I don’t want to buy the app, if the iPad simply won’t do the trick.

[Todestelzer]

You can use a Powerbank with the raptor. You need a usb-c to 12v cable and a powerbank with 60w output.

[deandunn]

Where did you get your pricing from for the Mole? Seems it was promo pricing? Just checked and its $649 (593 EUR). At that price, pay a little more and get the Creality Otter perhaps? What do you think?

[MarkFraserWeather]

How many of these will work if you don't have WIndows or MacOS?

[Amnk]

I am a bit surprised that in 2024 we still do not have better 3D scanning technology without maybe going up to some really expensive professional aimed products. We can do so much else, but on the 3D scanning area there seems to be huge lacking on still on even relatively basic features.

[WhyplayGaming]

How does it compare with the iPhone stuff .

I don't have an iPhone just wanted to know

[tdplayert]

wouldnt the Otter have been a better comparison? Price point lower, no blue laser

[angieangie]

Sorry but you need modeling/cad skills to clean up scans which can take many hours. People seem to think it’s easy scan and print. Far from it!

[dosdont]

The truth is any scanner approaching affordable. SUCK. Just like these ones. All you should have to do is scan and 3d print without having to do very much editing, frankly the more post editing you have to to do, the worse the camera.