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EINSTAR EINSTAR 2 review

A wireless dual-source scanner from SHINING 3D: blue laser lines for detail, VCSEL infrared for large objects, and a swappable battery of up to 3 hours.

One scanner, two jobs

Blue laser for fine detail and VCSEL infrared for large forms mean you do not need two machines. That is the point of the design.

Freedom to move

A swappable battery rated at up to 3 hours lets you walk around a vehicle or a large object with no cable.

What is missing

We found no accuracy figure in the listing text. On a scanner at this price, ask for one before you commit, and compare it with the Revopoint figures on this shelf.

Where it earns its place, and where it falls short

Strengths

  • Truly wireless, with a swappable battery
  • Two light sources for small and large objects
  • Sold by SHINING 3D, the maker

Compromises

  • No accuracy figure in the bullets we read
  • Rated 3.7 out of 5 from only 34 buyers
  • Expensive for a hobby budget

Specifications

Light sources17 parallel blue laser lines, VCSEL infrared
SpeedUp to 90 fps; VCSEL up to 20 fps
WirelessBuilt-in swappable battery, up to 3 hours
Markers3, 6 and 12 mm supported
SurfacesBlack or reflective objects directly, stated
SoftwareEXStar Hub
Sold bySHINING 3D Tech
Amazon ASINB0FX2MBFFH
EAN0791126813949

Questions makers ask before buying

Is it fully wireless?

Yes on the listing: a swappable built-in battery gives up to 3 hours of scanning.

Why two kinds of light?

Blue laser lines capture small detail. VCSEL infrared covers large objects quickly, and the listing says it handles black surfaces and outdoor use better.

Our score

7.2/ 10

Attractive for large objects because it needs no cable. Confirm the accuracy with the maker first, since this listing does not print it.

What use this one answers, among workshop machines

A user scanning large objects away from the bench, with detail when needed.

Sources

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