Typically, high-precision 3D scanners are costly and complicated to use, making them inaccessible for those who aren’t highly specialized users. Some manufacturers have managed to lower the barrier of entry by packing professional-grade 3D scanning technology into more accessible and affordable devices.

One of the more popular products to make waves on the low-cost 3D scanning market was the Revopoint POP, a handheld 3D scanner that offered many of the features found in commercial devices, but at a fraction of the cost.

After fielding success and praise with its handheld POP 3D scanner, Revopoint has reinvented its 3D scanning device, adding several features and hardware improvements. The result of the manufacturer’s latest R&D is the new Revopoint POP 2, a powerful yet affordable 3D scanner that offers higher precision and an impressive array of upgrades.

Currently on Kickstarter, Revopoint is seeking crowdfunders to back its latest marvel. At an early bird price of around $419, the Revopoint POP 2 manages to maintain its affordability while offering higher performance than the original model.

How does the Revopoint POP 2 manage to outshine its predecessor? Let’s look at the various enhancements that make this new 3D scanner an even better option for professionals and hobbyists alike.

 

BINOCULAR MICRO-STRUCTURED LIGHT TECHNOLOGY

At the heart of the Revopoint POP 2 is its binocular micro-structured light engine. Developed by the manufacturer, the proprietary micro projecting chip found in this scanner ensures that the 3D point cloud data is acquired quickly without sacrificing accuracy. In fact, the POP 2 offers a single-frame accuracy of up to 0.1mm. Due to this powerful chip, the scanner is able to capture extremely vivid 3D models via high-precision scanning mode and texture scanning mode. These modes make the Revopoint POP 2 the ideal companion for those who want to 3D print intricate details or colored objects.

POP 2 is also equipped with a built-in 3D calculation chip that lends itself to a highly efficient and speedy 3D scanning process. This means that there’s no need for expensive and advanced computers. Users can count on top-notch 3D scanning data to be captured even on standard equipment.

HIGHER PRECISION AND 3D SCANNING FLUENCY

The strides made with the binocular micro-structured light engine equates to even higher-precision and 3D scanning fluency with the POP 2. On top of the aforementioned improvements, Revopoint has also upgraded the projector and IR cameras, boosting the 3D scanner’s resolution to even greater heights.