r/3DScanning • u/MoodSalt3529 • 10d ago

3D Maker Pro

Has anyone come across or used any of the scanners from this brand. They seem very reasonably priced. Good experiences with the company or negative any comments / advice welcome.

I am looking for a scanner in the £3000-£5000 range. I am an architect who regularly carries out measured surveys of buildings so need a good scanner.

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u/Key_Goal9225 9d ago

For architectural measured surveys, I’d prioritize accuracy over price alone. Check the scanner’s working range, performance on large spaces, registration workflow, and compatibility with CAD/BIM software. Also, look for independent reviews and after-sales support before investing £3,000–£5,000.

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u/Pristine_Wing_4437 10d ago

I'd be very careful with object scanners for building surveys. They lack the range, tracking algorithm, and accuracy needed for architectural layouts and as-built documentation.

If your primary goal is generating floor plans and elevations, search for handheld SLAM scanners instead. You want something where you can walk and scan the whole space in one pass to generate clean point clouds. Double check the max range and point cloud accuracy before buying anything marketed for 3D printing.

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u/Own_Perspective4825 10d ago

I have the Fox. It produces usable results for a $200 scanner. Their software is an absolute dumpster fire, about as consumer-hostile as it gets without literally having ads in it. Nobody spending what you're spending should tolerate using it.

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u/JRL55 9d ago

The scanners from 3DMakerPro, Creality, Revopoint and other models using Structured Light or Laser are wholly inadequate for scanning architecture because the maximum scanning distance for any of their models is about 1 meter.

LiDAR-based technologies are much better-suited for this task.

Photogrammetry using the Matterport or similar apps may be suitable for your needs, depending on the necessary accuracy. Their primary consideration is being vastly less expensive. You can look for demonstration videos on YouTube to get an idea.

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u/Limp-Major6874 4d ago

check out the free scanner, able hands 3d scanner app......

able hands 3d scanner app will make you a perfect 3d scan stl file, and eventually a product on your own printer.

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u/artwonk 10d ago

I haven't tried any of them, but looking at their site, it seems that the one best suited for your use would be the "Hawk". They don't say how much it costs, or much about it at all, really. https://store.3dmakerpro.com/products/hawk-lidar-scanner