Category: Software


  • Consumer/Prosumer Grade Handheld 3d Scanner Comparison

    Handheld 3D scanners under $10,000 deliver accessible scanning for hobbyists, small businesses, and prosumer workflows. Creality’s lineupโ€”known for affordability and easeโ€”competes fiercely against established brands like Revopoint and Shining 3D, offering solid accuracy for printing, reverse engineering, and AR. Creality Models CR-Scan Ferret Pro ($450): Entry-level champ with 0.1mm accuracy, anti-shake tech, and full-color scanning…

  • Common problems when converting STL to OBJ and fixes

    Converting STL (triangle mesh) to OBJ (vertices and faces with optional materials) often introduces errors due to STL’s “dumb” geometry lacking normals, UVs, or structure. These issues cause failed imports, visual glitches, or bloated files in tools like Blender or slicers. Non-Manifold Edges and Holes STL files frequently have open boundaries or gaps from poor…