EinScan HX - "Laser" and "Structure Light"

The HX is is a portable scanner which can scan with structure light or laser.

This hybrid function makes the scanner very useful but what are the difference between these modes? 

Index

• Similarities 
• Differences 
  • Rapid mode
  • Laser mode

Similarities 

Differences 

Rapid mode

The rapid mode is a structure light scanning system with blue LED.

The strength of this system are: 

• Captures more data at once on one surface. Which makes scanning faster
• The light source is safe for the human eye even for longer scanning (that's top for scanning people) 
• Can capture textures 
• Scans can be stitched together using geometry, markers or texture 

Limitations of the rapid scan:

• Problems with other light sources, making outdoor scanning very difficult 
• Not quite as accurate as a laser scanner but close to it 
• Lower resolution then laser

Laser mode

The laser mode has 7 blue crossing laser lines

Strengths Laser scanner:

• Better for dark and reflective surfaces
• Not as susceptible to other light sources, so easier to scan outdoors. 
• Accuracy is a bit better compared to structure light mode
• higher resolution then rapid mode

Limitations Laser scanner:

• Only marker alignment possible
• No texture capturing
• Laser is dangerous to the human eye for longer contact

If you have any questions or problems pleas contact us via einscan_support@shining3d.com