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Jeep Wrangler - Mirror - Part 2

After scanning the mirror mounting base from the Jeep Wrangler, this time I scanned the arm that holds the mirror using the Revopoint POP 4.

I think this was my best scan so far. The part has some curved surfaces and small details, and the POP 4 captured the shape really well.

This time I also added several images showing the whole process, from the scan to the final result.

For now, the mirror base and arm are done. Soon, the complete mirror.

If you are looking to purchase a Revopoint scanner, REVOTIAGO code gives you 3% off. 

Another small test with the Revopoint POP 4.

This time I only scanned the mirror mounting base from a Jeep Wrangler. The part has some curved areas, holes, and details that make scanning a good way to accurately capture the geometry.

For now, it was just the base. Soon, the complete mirror ✌

If you are looking to purchase a Revopoint scanner, REVOTIAGO code gives you 3% off.

I had a little challenge on my hands: a side panel was missing from my father’s Bobcat X325.

With the help of the Metro Y scanner, I was able to scan the area and use that as a base to recreate the panel with much better accuracy. I then worked on the model in Revo Design and finished everything in Fusion 360, ready for laser cutting and bending.

I also tried to keep it as close as possible to the original, using a photo I found online as a reference (last photo).

Could it have been done by measuring everything with a tape measure? Sure. But it wouldn’t be the same.

It’s in projects like this that you really understand the value of a 3D scanner: it saves time, helps capture tricky shapes, and makes it much easier to recreate parts that are hard to find.

Tools: Revo Design + Fusion 360

Scanner: Revopoint Metro Y

If you are looking to purchase a Revopoint scanner, REVOTIAGO code gives you 3% off.

Another scan with the Revopoint POP 4.

This time, a water coolant reservoir used with the XUD11 engine, scanned for reference.

I already have both similar models scanned. They both work with this engine, but the mounting points are not the same.

One of these reservoirs is harder to find, while the other one is still quite easy to get. The main difference is the mounting position.

With both parts scanned, I can compare them and design an adapter that uses the original mounting points, allowing the easier-to-find reservoir to be fitted without major modifications, while keeping everything as original as possible.

This is the kind of automotive part where a 3D scanner can be really useful, especially for restoration, reverse engineering, custom parts, or simply keeping a digital reference for the future.

The Kickstarter campaign is ending in 17 hours, so check it out while it’s still available:
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I scanned a small part from a Bobcat X325 that holds the glass.

The left one is the 3D printed part, and the right one is the original.

It’s a simple part, and yes, I could have used a caliper… but I have a 3D scanner, so why not?

Revopoint POP 4 + Revo Design, and voilà.

You can also see that the scanner was able to capture the small marks from the plastic injection process.

Small note: if this scanner was already on your radar, the Kickstarter campaign ends in 3 days, and the price should go up after that.

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Well, I’ve just done my first scan with the Revopoint POP 4.

First of all, it’s important to mention that I’m used to the Metro Y, which uses the Revo Metro software, while the POP 4 uses Revo Scan. Because of that, the workflows are slightly different between the two software packages, and that’s where I felt the biggest “difficulty” so far .

As for the scanner itself, for a first test I was quite surprised. I immediately noticed that it is very fast, easily reaching around 70-100 fps, which is much faster than what I’m used to with the Metro Y.

Here are some images from the scan I’ve just made, using markers in Cross Lines 0.3 mode.

I’ll be testing the other modes in the meantime and will share my feedback afterwards.

Take a look at kickstarter campaign that is about to end soon:
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My Revopoint POP 4 has just arrived, and I honestly cannot wait to start testing it.

After seeing some facebook posts, this little scanner looks like an absolute beast. I’m really excited to see what it can do in real use.

For anyone who has not seen it yet, here is the Kickstarter campaign that is about end soon.

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Here’s a quick look at what comes inside the box.