[SOLVED] cheapest 3d scanner

[Tom_nerd]

hey guys.

I was getting into 3d modelling and have been a blender nerd for a solid 3 months now. I then tried out a software called "meshroom", this software mushes (yes that is the correct adjective)all of the pictures together and gets a 3d model. this is great for getting started but, I was thinking about selling the models online. the resolution (not vertices but the weird bumps) is just not there. so I have been looking into dedicated 3d scanners, so as any decent consumer does, I loaded up google. googled 3d scanner, and I am going to be totally honest I think I wet myself when I saw the price tag of mostly over £1,000. I then saw the light of this scanner
link: https://www.banggood.com/BIQU-Ciclo...ntent=zouzou&utm_campaign=pa-gb-all-pc-zouzou
this scanner sounded great on the product page but I then looked at the reviews and they where mostly negative. I was wondering if that was just people not understandind this or if I should go for another scanner. if I should go for another scanner what would you recommend within a budget of £200(that's around $220).

thanks in advance,
Tom

 

[mihen]

The 3D laser scanners are problematic until you start getting into the industrial stuff. Especially for things larger than a square foot. It's not just the scanner itself, but the amount of data to calculate. Most of the poor reviews are from people trying to make it work with a tablet. I would pay attention to the reviews and ignore the marketing bs.
The photoscan methods will produce better results for a prosumer. There are ways to achieve better results with a photoscan by eliminating environmental variables. A tripod, turn table, and consistent lighting.

 

[USAFRet]

How does one go from Blender to needing a 3D scanner?
I can sort of see it the other way around.

 

[Tom_nerd]

How does one go from Blender to needing a 3D scanner?

mostly because I discovered that I was more lazy than I thought

 

[Tom_nerd]

Most of the poor reviews are from people trying to make it work with a tablet. I would pay attention to the reviews

do are you saying that if I have a powerfull computer (I do) I should ignore the bad reviews or should I pay attention to the bad reviews?

 

[USAFRet]

mostly because I discovered that I was more lazy than I thought

Its just...
Blender is used to create a 3D model.
A 3D scanner creates a 3D model from a physical object.

So you'd be using the 3D scanner to scan a physical object into a 3D representation, and selling that software model?
Pretty sure thats not how it works. At least, not for any interpretation of "making money".

 

[Tom_nerd]

Pretty sure thats not how it works. At least, not for any interpretation of "making money".

their are sites like turbosquid where people can buy and sell 3d models in exchange for money. these models can either be scanned or modelled. for example the other day I modelled a cutlery set in blender then sold that online.

 

[USAFRet]

their are sites like turbosquid where people can buy and sell 3d models in exchange for money. these models can either be scanned or modelled. for example the other day I modelled a cutlery set in blender then sold that online.

Yes, this is true.
I'm heavily into the 3D model world as well, having a reasonably good 3D printer.

A model you create and sell is one thing.
Scanning in a common item and selling that is a whole other thing.

Money is made from creative work. Not just copy/paste.
Your ROI in a scanner that can produce production ready models will be quite a long time.

 

[Tom_nerd]

Money is made from creative work. Not just copy/paste.

I appreciate your feedback. but I have already 3d scanned things like my venus fly trap with just a camera and a PC. uploaded those and gained a couple of pounds.

 

[USAFRet]

Have you seen any actual output from that scanner you linked?
Not just "reviews", but actual models made with it?

 

[Tom_nerd]

Not just "reviews", but actual models made with it?

No, but in the reviews it says that they are pretty good. and also on the product page they look pretty god (I know you said to ignore that)

 

[USAFRet]

No, but in the reviews it says that they are pretty good. and also on the product page they look pretty god (I know you said to ignore that)

I would absolutely track down some actual output of it.
"User Reviews" on sites like that, or even Amazon/Newegg are worth exactly what you paid for them.

 

[Tom_nerd]

I would absolutely track down some actual output of it.
"User Reviews" on sites like that, or even Amazon/Newegg are worth exactly what you paid for them.

thanks, you have been really helpfull. I will do that now.

 

[USAFRet]

thanks, you have been really helpfull. I will do that now.

Personally, I wouldn't buy it.


For instance,
5 Stars:

"I have not yet constructed it, but it seems very well made. Seems that the parts are there, I will construct it as soon as possible and review it then better. For now, its very good choice and price! "

"But the video is not equal to the supplied scanner. The calibration of the scanner has not been successful until now. Who can help me? "


4 Stars:

"This the first time that I´m using this comment to complain about one product from Banggood, the product is not the same as showing in the video assembly, lack information, the housing is not the same as the video, the interface is complete different, I´m really disappointed with this product, hope it is works well"

One of the 4 Stars shows a malware report, included on the USB that it comes with.

 

[Tom_nerd]

One of the 4 Stars shows a malware report, included on the USB that it comes with.

although that was windows defender saying that. I have this issue a lot when I try using some niece software that I know is totally fine so I ignored that review.

 

[Tom_nerd]

Personally, I wouldn't buy it.

is it mostly because of the sketchiness of the product?

 

[USAFRet]

is it mostly because of the sketchiness of the product?

That, and I almost certainly wouldn't buy anything from banggood on principle.

And that is absolutely not just Windows Defender.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virut

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wds...dia-description?Name=Virus:Win32/Virut.BR!deb

https://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/virus_w32_virut.shtml
"Variants in the Virut family (also known as Virtob) are polymorphic, memory-resident, appending file infectors that have Entry Point Obscuring (EPO) capabilities. "

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I'll pass.

 

[mihen]

https://www.amazon.com/Ciclop-Scann...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4PTZ3H10Z8NKRTWJFG1P

Here are some actual scans. I wouldn't take any review from a person using a tablet seriously. If there is a review from a person using a serious piece of hardware, I would take it seriously. Anything from the company is going to be <Mod Edit> with the maker community. They take their selling queues from silicon valley execs who oversell crap as the next leap forward.
Right now people taking photo scans of natural objects like ground, plants and rocks are making some money since it's something in demand. These are mostly done with high resolution cameras and overcast skies over dozens of photos. A compilation of the images typically produces highly accurate base color data, but the geometry needs rework.