review – I recently reviewed a 3D scanner and I wasn’t impressed, so when Revopoint offered to send me their Pop 2 3D high-precision scanner, I thought I’d give it a shot. Will I regret it? Read on to find out!
What is it?
The Revopoint Pop 2 is a high-precision 3D scanner that can be used as a desktop scanner and a mobile handheld scanner.
What’s in the box?
- Revopoint Pop 2 3D Scanner
- tripod
- Quick Mount Kit
- power Bank
- carry luggage
- Mobile phone holder
- 2 in 1 mobile data cable
- USB-C cable
- USB-A cable
- Portable Turntable
- plastic paper
- mark
- Sample sculpture
Hardware Specifications
| technology | Dual camera infrared structured light |
| CPU | Dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 |
| accuracy | 1 0.05 mm |
| Single capture range | 210mm x 130mm |
| working distance | 150 mm ~ 400 mm |
| Minimum scan volume | 20×20×20(mm) |
| Scan speed | up to 10 frames per second |
| light source | Class 1 infrared laser |
| alliance | Features, markings and colors |
| Push the button | yes |
| output format | Layer, OBJ, STL |
| texture scan | yes |
| Scanner weight | 195 grams |
| aspect | 154.6×38.2×25.6(mm) |
| printable data output | Ability to export 3D models directly to 3D printing |
| Required computer configuration | Windows 810 (64-bit), Android, iOS, MAC |
| Wifi | 5G |
Design and Features
when i’m reviewing Creality Lizard 3D Scanner In February, I found the software very lacking in usability. When the Revopoint Pop2 3D scanner review offer came up, I thought their version 2 had to be developed further.
The Revopoint Pop 2 3D scanner comes with a number of hardware items. Cables, tripods, battery packs, phone holders, etc. The hardware all looks fine, except for the turntable, which is a little wobbly, but it works. The phone holder is very nice, and there’s even a holder for the scanner on top. The USB cables are well labeled.
I did have to search on YouTube to find where to put the silicone pads. No instructions on where to go. I correctly assumed it was between the turntable and the turntable bed.
The Revopoint Pop 2 3D scanner supports shape, marker and color feature alignment. 10 frames per second infrared light scanning technology with an accuracy of 0.1mm. The hardware specs are very good and have really performed well for quite some time, but there is room for improvement on the software side.
First, the printed user manual that comes with the scanner is pretty good, covering a lot of the user interface and what each setting or interface item does. I highly recommend reading it rather than just starting a scan. Unlike some software tips, the user manual is easy to read and understand.
The software can load and save *.PLY, *.OBJ and *.STL file formats. However, the manual never explains what each of them is, or why you should use one or the other. I feel like the manual should at least define what a point cloud and mesh are. Unless you’re into 3D modeling, you probably don’t know.
One key thing the user manual doesn’t explain is how to use the start/pause feature of the scan. Basically, you scan the model, click pause and reposition the model, then click start again to scan. For example, scan the top and sides of the model, pause to reposition the model on its sides, and start scanning to finish scanning the bottom of the model.
I found the software to be a little better than the Creality Lizard software in some areas, and worse in others. It’s much easier to rotate the model with the mouse, and I seem to get better scans from Pop 2. Pop2 also has a better scan area in terms of width and height. However, I haven’t found a way to align the scans, so if the software makes a mistake, you’re out of luck and have to start over. Even if you cancel a scan, it will still add data to the previous scan.
Also included Revopoint Studio software, I had to request a key on the Revopoint forum. The software should be able to edit the model. However, I found it very buggy. Frequent crashes on the simplest tasks, I can’t kill the process, so I have to restart. The software also lacks user interface hints, so you can only guess what some controls do.
The Revopoint Pop 2 3D scanner also has Android and iPhone apps. I also found the iPhone app difficult to use. It often loses tracking and creates absolutely useless scans.
Software disadvantages
In the Revo Scan software, there is a guide section. The Pop 2’s user manual, quick start guide, and scanning tips and tricks section just says “stay tuned”. You will need to obtain these documents from the Revopoint website.
The software should allow previous scans to be opened and scanned for additional data, but I found that feature almost useless as it never aligns subsequent scans properly.
what do I like
- Ideal for scanning of simple models
- Can include color data in scans
- nice hardware
what would i change
- In addition to the user manual, a printed copy of the Quick Start Guide should also be included
- The software is lacking in many ways
- Bad and poorly translated software
final thoughts
I’m a little disappointed with the Revopoint Pop 2 scanner. For some scans it works fine, for others it’s hard to get a good scan that requires the model to be rotated. If you like tinkering with 3D modeling, it might be nice to have it, but be prepared to spend some time learning how to use it. I think these companies spend a lot more time and money developing hardware than software. This is something I see often at hardware companies.
Now I know why a really good 3D scanner costs many times more than this one (like $20,000). I won’t be reviewing any low-cost 3D scanners for quite some time.
price: $799.00 (Premium Package, as review) $699.00 Standard Package
where to buy: turning point
source: This product sample is provided by turning point.
