Beginner · Updated 2026-08-30

Calibrate EINSTAR and complete a first scan

Follow calibration, first-position capture, repositioning and mesh inspection without treating a successful export as proof of accuracy

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Independent reviewMaking for Motorsport2022-12-08

EINSTAR calibration and two-position workflow

A 32-minute review showing calibration, a first scan, a second-position pass, more results and the workstation demands of a tethered EINSTAR project

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Step by step

Complete the workflow in order

  1. 01

    Calibrate before the first project

    Complete every requested board position and repeat any rejected pose instead of proceeding with an incomplete calibration

  2. 02

    Create a controlled first scan

    Use a rigid object, diffuse lighting and a steady distance so the first pass can expose tracking or exposure problems

  3. 03

    Preserve overlap around the object

    Move slowly while keeping previously captured geometry visible, especially around long edges and repeated surface features

  4. 04

    Save the first position before moving the object

    Finish a coherent pass, then reposition the object only when the project state has been retained for later alignment

  5. 05

    Align the second position without forcing it

    Use shared geometry or other documented alignment information and reject any result that produces doubled edges or shifted openings

  6. 06

    Inspect and verify before export

    Review raw coverage, fusion and mesh settings, then compare one known dimension and record the software version with the output

Do not stop at a green button

Check the result before relying on it

Calibration completes without a warning

The first and second positions align cleanly

Openings remain open rather than being filled by error

A known dimension and software version are recorded