Revopoint POP 2: Accurate, Affordable & Accessible 3D Scanner

If you are looking for a 3D scanner that allows you to rapidly scan and create 3D models for printing, then Revopoint has a newly improved full-color scanner with unlimited scanning capabilities. With the Revopoint POP 2, you can quickly and easily scan models for 3D printing human face or body, sculpture, cars, animals, and more.

Back in 2014, Revopoint was founded by a group of MIT and Kent University researchers, focusing on 3D scanners and cameras for modeling, machine vision and face recognition applications. Revopoint setup a 3D technologies division in 2019, which continues to bring these products to market in the US and the rest of the world.

What is 3D Scanning

3D scanning is a technology that goes hand in hand with 3D printing. There are many types of 3D scanners but most of them can be categorized as either Active or Passive. The Active 3D scanners output some sort of light or radiation such as a laser or projected white light pattern. Passive 3D scanners do not output any light but instead capture ambient light or radiation. Both types of scanners user one of more sensors to capture light or radiation bouncing off of the target object. The coordinates are collected using 3D scanning software during the scanning process and assembled into a point cloud. Each point in the cloud represents a measured point in the 3D space containing your object. Many editing applications do not work directly with point clouds, so most of the times the finished point cloud is exported from 3D scanning software to standard surface match file such as STL or WRL.

3D scans can be used to make digital renderings, they can be modified using 3D cad software to make new objects or they can be printed as is for direct duplication. 3D scanners come in multiple form factors, some common examples include stationary scanners, handheld scanner, or 3D scanning booths. The stationary scanners are attached to either a stand or tripod and some of them include turn tables to rotate small objects during scanning. Handheld 3D scanners can be used to scan almost unlimited range of item sizes due to the fact that you can point them anywhere. Booth 3D scanners are useful for scanning and printing out 3D copies of people.

Revopoint POP 2

The Revopoint POP2 is an active 3D scanner that can be used as stationary or handheld device. The POP2 utilizes Binocular Micro-Structured Light, ensuring that the acquired 3D point cloud data features are of high accuracy. The highest single-frame accuracy can reach 0.1mm. A set of depth cameras, with two IR sensors and one projector, can quickly obtain the shape of objects with 3D point distance cloud data of 0.15mm. The device also has global exposure RBB sensor to capture texture information. This device supports high-precision and texture scanning modes, allowing you to generate vivid 3D models directly.

If you’re an active 3D printing creator, a VR/AR model maker, or if your creative work involves using reverse design, then this multi-functional 3D scanner will make a world of difference in your creations

The focal length of POP 2 is 150-400mm and the scanning speed can reach 10 FPS, equally 3 million points/s. It can realize higher-speed data acquisition and embedded computing, outputting millions of high-accuracy data points to your laptop or smartphone. The scanned model could be export in OBJ format, which is compatible to design software, such as Autodesk CAD, Maya, Rhino, Zbrush, fusion 360 etc. The POP2 comes with Handy Scan (scanning software) and Handy Studio (Post-processing software) that are free to use. See below for a full list of technical specifications.

Differences between POP and POP 2

POP 2 uses the latest upgraded hardware, which can get higher accuracy and details; fluently scanning with 10 FPS; and Better color effect with a global exposure RGB camera. The original POP used Dual camera infrared structured light whereas the POP2 is using Binocular Micro-Structured Light. Between the POP and POP2, the single capture accuracy has improved from 0.3mm to 0.1mm, the scan volume is improved from 30mm to 20mm, and the scan speed is improved from 8 fps to 10 fps. The weight of the POP 2 has also decreased from 225g to 195g.

Limitations of 3D Scanner and POP 2

There are a few limitations of Revopoint POP 2 that you need to be aware of. First of all, you can scan black objects but scanning highly reflective black color will be challenging. Transparent or highly reflective objects are not ideal targets for most 3D scanners, including POP 2 so it is recommended to use the 3D scanning spray powder. It is also recommended you avoid the intense sunlight when scanning something outdoors. The minimum recommended scanning dimension for POP 2 is 20mm*20mm*20mm, and if you want to scan smaller objects, you will encounter more miss track warnings. Scanning objects less than 20 x 20x20mm will not will not affect the details because the camera accuracy is fixed. Also, putting the smaller object on a bigger object has no change in object dimension, it won’t help get any change. Lastly, it is very important to note that lighting is a very critical for color scanning to work, so be ready to refine your lighting before you start capturing color 3D scans of your objects.

Revopoint POP 2: 3D Scanner Pricing and Availability

Revopoint POP 2 is currently available as part of a crowd funding campaign on Kickstarter. It has already raised more than $2.3 Million (USD) from around 5,000 backers with 9 more days to go in the campaign. With a pledge of $419, you can get Revopoint POP 2 Standard – Early Bird for 40% off the Retail Price ($699).

Included in the box:

• POP2 3D Scanner
• Tripod
• USB A/C Cable
• Quick Setup Kits
• Phone holder
• 2-in-1 Mobile Cable

Revopoint POP 2 will be ready to ship anywhere in the world starting in Feb 2022.