SHINING 3D-EinScan Pro+ - The most powerful 3D scanner in the EinScan series. In addition to being lightweight and portable, it is also very easy to operate. Let's use a few simple videos to show you how to use it!
I. Installation
Hardware Installation: Color Texture Camera Installation
Let's start by installing the texture camera.
First, open the cover next to the EinScan-Pro logo. The cover is completely sealed, unlike other fan vents.
There are round holes on the screws of the texture camera. Insert the screws into the threaded holes of the scanner. The camera's orientation is the same as the other orientations on the device. Then insert the hex wrench into any hole and tighten the screws.
Plug the camera cable into the scanner labeled "camera." Please note that the red dot should be facing up, aligning the convex part with the groove of the scanner. When unplugging, place your finger on the part where the texture is visible.
Wiring Connection
Connect the scanner, power cord, and adapter. Insert the connector into the scanner. Then connect the USB to the connector and then to the computer you want to use.
If you purchased the SHINING 3D - EinScan Pro+ Full Kit:
Connect the turntable power cable and adapter, then connect the turntable and computer. Set up the tripod. The height can be adjusted by turning the tripod's legs. Then fix it in a clockwise direction.
Install the tripod head onto the tripod, adjust the angle of the pan/tilt head, and finally place the scanner on the tripod.
II. Calibration
After installing the software and before the first scan, we need to perform a calibration. Please take out the calibration board and board support. Ensure that the scanner is properly connected.
After opening the software, click "Calibrate." Following the interface instructions, hold the scanner in your hand, facing the color camera towards you. Place the calibration board according to the software's guidance. Press the "Start" button on the camera to enable shooting, so the "Shooting Status" in the software changes to "ON."
Then, check that the cross image projected from the scanner should point to the white box on the board. Next, move the scanner up and down at a constant speed until all symbols at different distances turn into green boxes.
The software will automatically move to the next position and display the next position's direction. We just need to follow the indicated direction and complete the capture as the final step. There will be 5 different positions when capturing camera calibration. The software will automatically calculate after all 5 positions have been captured.
HD Calibration
After camera calibration, flip the calibration board and place the opposite white side flat on the table, facing the color camera towards you. Press the "Start" button on the camera to enable shooting, and the "Cartoon Status" in the software will change to "ON." Hold the scanner and move it up and down until all the boxes on the right turn green. Please note that all lines should be captured on the white board. The software will automatically calculate after all boxes turn green.
White Balance
Place the white side of the board on the table, press the "ON" button, and hold the scanner, moving it up and down until the scanner moves to a distance where it just overlaps with the blue box on the right. White balance is complete. If white balance is successful, the software will display it and automatically close.
III. Automatic Scan
Automatic Scan
Place the scanner on the tripod, adjust the height and angle of the tripod, click "Fixed Scan Model," and select "Auto Scan." Choose a folder to create a new project.
Adjust the angle and distance of the scanner. Note! The scanner must have an appropriate angle with the object; otherwise, the marker points will be covered by the object, and you might find that the turntable rotation does not have correct data, affecting the scanning results.
If the distance between the scanner and the object is appropriate, there will be a very clear cross on the object.
Adjust the exposure intensity under the preview window to ensure that the object can be clearly observed. After adjusting, click the "Start" button to begin scanning.
If the scanning result is incomplete after a single scan, you can change the object's angle and continue scanning. The two scanning results will be automatically aligned. If automatic alignment fails, you can align manually. Click "Align," find three common points from the two scans, hold "Shift" to select, and the two scans will be aligned.
There is a "Cancel" option in the software's sidebar, which you can click to cancel the last scan. This software has some easy editing features. You can hold the Shift key, use the left mouse button to select, and then delete, undo, reverse selection, deselect, and hide textures.
Then continue scanning. After the scanning is complete, select the mesh generation tool, choose the second option to keep scan holes, or choose the first option, and the software will automatically generate a closed model. Then select the save format.
IV. Free Scan
Free Scan Mode
After opening the software, select "Fixed Scan," then click "Free Scan Model," create a new project, or import a project created in turntable scan mode or free scan mode.
Adjust the exposure intensity under the preview window. The method for evaluating the distance between the turntable and the table is the same as in turntable scan mode. Click "Start" to scan.
You can move the scanner or object to continue scanning, ensuring that the two scans have a 1/3 common part. In free scan mode, you can use marker alignment or feature alignment.
If some areas do not have obvious features, paste marker points.
V. Handheld HD Scan
Handheld HD Scan
Select Handheld HD Scan mode, open a new project or relevant file. Choose the accuracy according to your needs, Med or Low is recommended.
Place marker points on the object's surface. Before scanning, you can adjust the brightness through the software, or click the "Start" button on the scanner, then adjust the brightness with the "+" or "-" buttons. Press the "Start" button again to stop brightness adjustment. This adjustment is also effective during scanning.
Observe the adjustment result through the preview window. Is the condition good when you can clearly see the marker points and projection lines? To reduce interference from stray light, it is best to choose a dark background. Click the "Start" button on the scanner to begin scanning. If tracking is lost during scanning, you can return to the previously scanned position to restart tracking (and observe the part where tracking lost marker points; if so, provide an appropriate number of marker points).
Tips on scanner and software distance. On the left side of the software, there is a hint where you can judge the appropriate distance based on the light color: red is too close, blue is too far, and green is correct. Similarly, on the scanner, there is an indicator light: red is too close, blue is too far, and green is correct.
Scan the object at a constant speed. When scanning is complete, press the "Done" button on the software. You can use the software for some simple editing. Press the "Shift" button, click the left mouse button to select an area, you can delete this area, undo the previous step, select the direction, and cancel options.
After editing, you can press the "Generate Mesh" button and choose whether to generate a closed mesh.
VI. Handheld Rapid Scan
Handheld Rapid Scan Mode
In the corresponding mode, select Handheld Rapid Scan, build or open a project. Then select accuracy and texture as needed.
To learn how to adjust brightness, please refer to Handheld HD Scan. Press the start button to begin scanning.
Please scan at an average and appropriate speed. If "tracking lost" occurs during scanning, you can scan the already scanned part, wait a few seconds, it will automatically align, and then you can continue scanning. After the scan is complete, you can delete unnecessary parts, generate a mesh, and save it in the format you need.