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Device

FreeScan Combo+ is a handheld laser 3D scanner independently developed by SHINING 3D. The scanner supports the laser mode and the IR mode. The laser mode is mainly used in industry scanning; the IR mode is mainly used in portrait scanning and object scanning.

Appearance

Appearance
Button
No.
Name
Description
1
Scanning distance indicator/Power indicator
Only after the power indicator lights on, the scanner can be operated.
Scanning distance indicator:
  • Red: too close
  • Yellow: relatively close
  • Green: suitable distance
  • Greenish-blue: relatively far
  • Blue: too far
2
Scanning Button
Click: Preview/Start Scan/Pause Scan.
Double-click: call out the menu, and at this time the scanning button becomes the confirmation button.
Press and hold: Switch slight source mode.
3
Adjustment Button
(left button and right button)
Brightness adjustment of the camera windows.
  • Press and hold the left button: toggle the light source mode.
  • Press and hold the right button: toggle the object mode.
4
Adjustment Button
(up button and down button)
Adjustment of the size of data displayed in the preview window
  • Press and hold the up button: turn on/off the Local Enlarged View function.
  • Press and hold the down button: turn on/off the View Lock function.

Connect cables

Caution

Make sure you are using the correct power adapter (12 V / 5 A).

Steps

  1. Connect the aviation cable (4) to the power port (1) and the USB port (2).
  2. Connect the power cord (6) to the power adapter (7).
  3. Connect the power adapter (5) into the aviation cable (4).
  4. Connect the USB port (3) on the aviation cable to the PC USB 3.0 port.
  5. Insert the Dongle (8) into the PC USB port.
  6. Plug in socket to power up.

Note

To prevent accidental dropping of the scanner from the hand, it is advisable to attach a wrist strap at the rear of the scanner. You can wear the strap while using the scanner.

Note

  • Please ensure that the external adapter for the computer is plugged in.
  • It is recommended to use hardware configuration with dual-channel memory.