01 — Assessment
What this scanner is really for
A high-value specialist for small-to-medium mechanical parts, especially when surface or edge capture matters.
The key is to read Up to 0.03 mm as a manufacturer’s best-case specification, not a guaranteed result on every surface. Calibration, object finish, tracking stability, markers and operator technique all affect usable geometry.
Visual evidence
Watch the setup and scan behavior
These videos are embedded from their original YouTube channels. Manufacturer demonstrations and creator reviews are labelled separately, including known commercial disclosures.
MetroX tested in four scanning modes
A long-form review that shows full-field, turntable and laser workflows, including deep features, holes, tracking and mesh cleanup rather than only finished renders
The description contains a MetroX affiliate link and the review was published around the end of the original Kickstarter campaignWatch with evidence notes →Watch on YouTube ↗MetroX first-use and mode tutorial
The manufacturer sequence covers the standard package, connections and the first decision between MetroX capture modes
Manufacturer-produced tutorial containing store links and a discount codeWatch with evidence notes →Watch on YouTube ↗Documented cases
See the scanner inside a complete job
Operating tutorials
Follow a complete setup or first scan
Use the source-linked instructions as a working checklist, then confirm the current manufacturer manual for your software and firmware version.
02 — Workflow
How it fits into a real scan job
MetroX focuses on small and medium objects through parallel laser, crossed laser, full-field structured light and automated turntable modes. It is a connected scanner intended for deliberate part capture.
Choose laser, full-field or turntable mode
Create a stable marker field for laser scanning
Keep the part inside the close working range
Verify fine edges before meshing
03 — Objects and surfaces
Where capture gets difficult
Blue laser helps with dark and reflective mechanical surfaces, while full-field mode can track feature-rich objects without markers. Transparent parts and extreme gloss can still require coating.
04 — Tradeoffs
Pros and cons
What works
Four scanning modes
Good small-part geometry capture
Full-field markerless option
What to know
−Best suited to small and medium objects
−Tethered workflow
−Mode choice adds a learning curve
05 — Specifications
Side of the box, translated
Specifications come from the linked manufacturer source and may vary by optical mode, software version and region.
06 — Software
Capture is only half the workflow
Revo Scan manages capture, fusion, meshing and exports for downstream CAD or inspection software. The mode choice, marker layout and turntable setup influence results more than a single headline specification.
Mesh export is not the same as editable CAD. Reverse-engineering projects may still require surface reconstruction, dimensional constraints and verification in separate software.
07 — Value
Is it worth the price?
At its price class, MetroX is one of the clearest choices for small mechanical parts. It is less suitable than RANGE 2, MIRACO or Otter for people and very large subjects.
Check current manufacturer priceDirect link to Revopoint; no affiliate tracking is active.08 — FAQ
Questions before buying
Can MetroX scan without markers?
Full-field structured-light mode supports markerless scanning of feature-rich objects; laser modes normally use markers.
What size objects suit MetroX?
It is optimized for small to medium objects rather than people, furniture or full vehicles.
