Name: SHINING 3D EINSTAR 2
Brand: SHINING 3D

Detailed Description

# SHINING 3D EINSTAR 2

Overview

The SHINING 3D EINSTAR 2 is a wireless handheld 3D scanner for 3D printing, reverse engineering, automotive scanning, digital creation, full-color capture, and outdoor 3D scanning. It combines 17 parallel blue laser lines in Laser HD mode with IR VCSEL scanning in IR Rapid mode, covering detailed small-to-medium parts as well as larger marker-free subjects.

Built-in Wi-Fi and a swappable battery enable cable-free scanning without a separate wireless bridge. At approximately 420 g with battery, EINSTAR 2 is designed for portable workshop, studio, vehicle, museum, and outdoor use.

Compared with the original EINSTAR, it adds blue-laser scanning, improves IR tracking, introduces true wireless operation, and uses the newer EXStar Hub platform. Buyers comparing hybrid scanners can also consider the Creality CR-Scan Raptor Pro for a broader 22+7-line blue-laser/NIR workflow or the Revopoint MetroX Pro for precision-focused small-to-medium engineering capture.

Key Benefits

17-line blue laser + IR VCSEL scanning
Laser HD point distance from 0.05 mm
Up to 2,500,000 points/s Laser HD
Up to 4,800,000 points/s IR Rapid
Built-in Wi-Fi
Swappable 5,500 mAh battery
Up to approximately 3 hours stated runtime
2.3 MP full-color texture camera
Direct scanning of many black or reflective objects
Outdoor use up to 110,000 lux Laser HD
Human and full-body IR scanning
420 g portable design

Best For

Scanning Technology and Performance

Laser HD

17 parallel blue laser lines
Point distance: 0.05–10 mm
Speed: up to 2,500,000 points/s
Working distance: 100–600 mm
Max FOV: 490 × 580 mm
Minimum scan volume: 10 × 10 × 10 mm
Alignment: Global Marker / Markers
Outdoor operation: below approximately 110,000 lux
Best for fine details, mechanical parts, dark surfaces, and many reflective materials

Important: Current official specifications list only Marker / Global Marker alignment for Laser HD. Marker-free feature or texture alignment belongs to IR Rapid.

IR Rapid

IR VCSEL light source
Point distance: 0.2–10 mm
Speed: up to 4,800,000 points/s
Working distance: 160–1,400 mm
Max FOV: 1,170 × 1,385 mm
Minimum scan volume: 50 × 50 × 50 mm
Alignment: Global Marker / Markers / Features / Texture / Hybrid
Outdoor operation: below approximately 70,000 lux
Best for larger objects, scenes, people, portraits, and feature-rich subjects

SHINING 3D states that EINSTAR 2 can handle targets from approximately 5 mm details to scenes around 10 m, but this is a broad application range rather than a fixed scan-volume or uniform-accuracy specification.

Note: SHINING 3D does not publish one universal accuracy value for EINSTAR 2. The 0.05 mm figure is minimum Laser HD point distance, not measurement accuracy.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Scanner Type	Handheld
Technology	Blue laser + IR VCSEL
Laser Configuration	17 parallel blue laser lines
Laser HD Point Distance	0.05–10 mm
IR Rapid Point Distance	0.2–10 mm
Laser HD Speed	Up to 2,500,000 points/s
IR Rapid Speed	Up to 4,800,000 points/s
Laser HD Working Distance	100–600 mm
IR Rapid Working Distance	160–1,400 mm
Laser HD Max FOV	490 × 580 mm
IR Rapid Max FOV	1,170 × 1,385 mm
Minimum Scan Volume	10 mm cube Laser HD; 50 mm cube IR Rapid
3D Cameras	2 MP × 2
Texture Camera	2.3 MP
Color Capture	Full color
Connectivity	Wi-Fi; USB Type-C
Battery	5,500 mAh swappable battery
Charging	Supports 60 W USB-PD 3.0
Runtime	Up to approximately 3 hours
Weight	420 g with battery; 348 g without
Dimensions	130 × 37 × 61 mm
Laser Class	Class 2
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 40°C
Output Formats	STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, ASC

Note: The 4.8 million points/s maximum applies to IR Rapid; Laser HD reaches up to 2.5 million points/s.

Wireless, Tracking, and Portability

Built-in Wi-Fi allows wireless computer connection without an additional bridge. USB Type-C remains available when Wi-Fi interference or workflow requirements make a wired connection preferable.

The replaceable 5,500 mAh battery provides up to approximately three hours of stated scanning runtime.

Note: Official pages conflict on base-package battery count: the FAQ references two batteries and a charger, while the current specification and packing-list presentation show a single battery entry. Confirm regional box contents before purchase.

Laser HD uses Marker or Global Marker alignment. IR Rapid adds Feature, Texture, Hybrid, Marker, and Global Marker tracking, making marker-free capture practical for bodies, sculptures, furniture, vehicle interiors, artwork, and other naturally featured subjects.

Important: EINSTAR 2 is not universally marker-free. Laser HD is marker-based; marker-free Feature/Texture/Hybrid tracking belongs to IR Rapid.

Surface, Outdoor, and Full-Color Capture

SHINING 3D promotes EINSTAR 2 for black, metallic, and reflective objects, with many surfaces scannable directly without spray. Transparent, mirror-like, extremely glossy, or otherwise difficult surfaces may still require preparation.

Outdoor limits are:

Laser HD: below approximately 110,000 lux
IR Rapid: below approximately 70,000 lux

A 2.3 MP texture camera supports full-color scanning for artwork, cultural objects, AR/VR assets, digital replicas, and product visualization.

IR Rapid is the appropriate mode for human scanning. SHINING 3D states that a full-body scan can be captured in approximately 60 seconds under suitable conditions.

Important: Laser HD uses a Class 2 blue-laser system. Use the intended IR workflow for people and portraits.

Software and File Compatibility

EINSTAR 2 uses EXStar Hub for scanning, alignment, point-cloud processing, meshing, measurement, and export.

Supported Output Formats

Related Software

EXStar Hub: Primary scanning and processing
EXModel Personal: Mesh editing, primitive extraction, CAD-oriented reconstruction, sketching, surfaces, and comparison tools
BlueStar Mapping: Texture mapping

EXModel Personal integrates with EXStar Hub for scan-to-design workflows, including mesh cleanup, primitive extraction, CAD-style sketching, and comparison between reconstructed geometry and the original scan.

Reverse Engineering and Scan-to-Print

Laser HD is useful for detailed mechanical components, automotive parts, and objects that need to become editable digital geometry. Scan data generally requires mesh cleanup or CAD reconstruction before production use.

For additive manufacturing, detailed resin reproductions may suit the Formlabs Form 4. Functional FDM parts may suit the Prusa CORE One+, Bambu Lab H2D, or Creality K2 Plus, depending on material, geometry, size, and required accuracy. Simpler personal-manufacturing projects can also move to an accessible desktop printer such as the Bambu Lab A1.

Computer Requirements

Windows

Windows 11, 64-bit
Intel Core i7-13700H or newer
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU or above
At least 6 GB VRAM
Minimum 32 GB DDR5 dual-channel RAM
Recommended 64 GB RAM or more
USB 3.0

macOS

Current official specifications also list Apple-silicon macOS support with at least 16 GB RAM, while higher-end M3-class systems and 24 GB or more are recommended for heavier work.

Recommended use: Dense point clouds, high-resolution meshing, vehicle scans, and multi-scan projects benefit from hardware above the minimum requirements.

Applications

Wireless operation is particularly useful around vehicle interiors, engine bays, bodywork, and other spaces where cables can restrict movement.

Limitations and Practical Considerations

No universal manufacturer accuracy value is published.
0.05 mm is point distance, not accuracy.
Laser HD requires marker-based alignment.
Marker-free Feature/Texture/Hybrid tracking applies to IR Rapid.
FOV, resolution, speed, and working distance vary by mode.
Wi-Fi reliability depends on the local environment; USB Type-C remains available.
Difficult transparent or mirror-like surfaces may require preparation.
High-resolution scans require substantial RAM, GPU performance, and storage.
The 5 mm-to-10 m statement is a broad object/scene range, not a fixed scan volume.
Base-package battery count should be confirmed because official pages conflict.
Price and stock are dynamic.

Comparison Section

Feature	SHINING 3D EINSTAR 2	Creality CR-Scan Raptor Pro	Revopoint MetroX Pro
Hybrid Technology	17-line blue laser + IR VCSEL	22+7-line blue laser + NIR	Multi-line blue laser + full-field blue structured light
Published Universal Accuracy	Not specified	Up to 0.02 mm blue laser	Up to 0.02 mm single-frame
Minimum Point Distance	0.05 mm Laser HD	High-detail blue-laser workflow	Up to 0.05 mm fused point distance
Maximum Laser-Mode Rate	2,500,000 points/s	660,000 measurements/s crossed laser	2,000,000 points/s
Secondary-Mode Rate	4,800,000 points/s IR Rapid	3,580,000 measurements/s NIR	7,000,000 points/s full-field
Wireless Scanning	Built in	Optional Scan Bridge	Computer-tethered workflow
Outdoor Scanning	Up to 110,000 lux Laser HD	Mode-dependent	Not officially supported
Human Scanning	Yes, IR Rapid	Yes, NIR	Not a primary workflow
Main Strength	Wireless versatility and broad creative/engineering use	Automotive and broad hybrid scanning	Precision-focused small/medium engineering work

Note: Manufacturers use different scan-rate units, methods, and accuracy definitions, so headline figures are not always directly comparable.

Recommended use: Choose EINSTAR 2 when true wireless operation, outdoor scanning, full-color capture, human scanning, and flexible scan-to-print workflows matter most. Consider the Creality CR-Scan Raptor Pro or Revopoint MetroX Pro when more explicitly specified engineering-accuracy workflows are the priority.

Callout Section

Recommended use: EINSTAR 2 is a strong fit for makers, automotive users, designers, artists, and engineering teams seeking one wireless handheld 3D scanner for detailed laser parts, larger IR scans, outdoor work, full-color capture, reverse engineering, and 3D-printing workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What scanning technology does the SHINING 3D EINSTAR 2 use?

It combines 17 parallel blue laser lines in Laser HD mode with IR VCSEL scanning in IR Rapid mode.

What is the accuracy of the EINSTAR 2?

SHINING 3D does not currently publish one universal accuracy specification. The 0.05 mm figure is minimum Laser HD point distance, not universal accuracy.

How fast can the EINSTAR 2 scan?

Up to 2,500,000 points/s in Laser HD and up to 4,800,000 points/s in IR Rapid.

What is the working distance?

Laser HD operates at approximately 100–600 mm and IR Rapid at approximately 160–1,400 mm.

Does Laser HD require markers?

Yes. Current specifications list Marker and Global Marker alignment for Laser HD.

Can EINSTAR 2 scan without markers?

Yes. IR Rapid supports Feature, Texture, and Hybrid alignment for suitable objects.

Can it scan wirelessly?

Yes. Built-in Wi-Fi provides wireless computer connection, with USB Type-C available as a wired option.

How long does the battery last?

SHINING 3D states up to approximately three hours under its test conditions.

Can it scan black or reflective objects?

Yes. Many black or reflective objects can be scanned directly, although especially difficult surfaces may still need preparation.

Can it scan outdoors?

Yes. Laser HD is specified below approximately 110,000 lux and IR Rapid below approximately 70,000 lux.

Does it capture color and people?

Yes. It has a 2.3 MP texture camera, while IR Rapid supports portrait and full-body scanning; SHINING 3D states full-body data can be captured in about 60 seconds under suitable conditions.

Which software and file formats does it support?

It uses EXStar Hub and exports STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, and ASC. EXModel Personal supports additional scan-to-design workflows.

Is EINSTAR 2 suitable for reverse engineering and 3D printing?

Yes. Laser HD can capture mechanical geometry, while cleaned or reconstructed scans can move into CAD and additive-manufacturing workflows.

How does it compare with Raptor Pro and MetroX Pro?

EINSTAR 2 prioritizes built-in wireless scanning, outdoor performance, human capture, and broad scan-to-print versatility. The Creality CR-Scan Raptor Pro and Revopoint MetroX Pro provide more explicitly specified high-accuracy engineering workflows.

Where can I find setup and calibration instructions?

Refer to the current EINSTAR 2 and EXStar Hub documentation from SHINING 3D.

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