3DMakerpro Turtle: Three Swappable Modules, One Powerful Handheld Scanner
With a global shutter sensor and up to 0.05 mm resolution, the Turtle is a modular scanner that turns any object, from tiny parts to full car frames, into a clean 3D file.
Most 3D scanners are built for either, or: You either can buy one for tiny parts or one built for large objects, then hope your next project doesn’t need the other. 3DMakerpro’s Turtle swappable module 3D scanner doesn’t force you into that choice.
3DMakerpro says the Turtle is the first modular 3D scanner. It’s built around a single handheld body with three swappable scanning modules, allowing you to scan a coin-sized object one day and a car frame the next, all without ever touching a tethered PC. And did we mention it boasts a global shutter sensor, 30 fps capture, and sub-0.05 mm accuracy?
Swap the Module, Change the Job
Instead of one fixed lens and sensor array, the Turtle ships with S, M, and L modules that click onto the same base unit in seconds. Each is tuned for a different job:
- S module: 0.01 mm accuracy at 0.05 mm resolution, ideal for fine detail and tight edges
- M module: 0.03 mm accuracy at 0.07 mm resolution, built for complex mechanical parts and tracking
- L module: 0.05 mm accuracy at 0.10 mm resolution, made for large objects and fast coverage
Working distances scale accordingly, from 180 mm for close-up S-module scans to up to 950 mm for L-module captures of objects as large as 2 m. For makers, engineers, and 3D printing hobbyists who scan a wide range of subjects, that’s one device instead of three.
A caveat here is that transparent objects and reflective metal surfaces don’t scan cleanly without a matte scanning spray first (and hair won’t scan well in any case), although this applies to essentially every structured-light scanner on the market.
Sharper Detail, Truer Color
3DMakerpro says the Turtle’s global shutter image sensor improves scanning results by 1.7x over standard sensors, cutting down on the distortion that handheld scanning of moving subjects usually introduces.
Combine that with capture rates up to 30 fps and 24-bit color texture, and you’ll enjoy scan data that simultaneously holds fine geometry and true-to-life color, whether you’re capturing a static prototype or something in motion.
No Laptop, No Problem
A lot of scanners are only half a tool without a tethered PC, but the Turtle’s control pad features a 6.4-inch 2K AMOLED display (a type of screen commonly used in smartphones that produces its own light) and an embedded 16GB VRAM, 256GB SSD, and 2GHz six-core processor, all running free JMStudio software.
That’s enough horsepower to preview, process, and export scans (OBJ, STL, PLY, ASC, and RSCAN) on the spot, with Wi-Fi 5 for wireless workflows. A 10,000 mAh battery gets you roughly two hours of scanning per charge, with fast charging to get back to work quickly.
What It Costs
The 3DMakerpro Turtle launches Aug 6 through the official 3DMakerpro store. Regular retail runs $699 – $3,299 depending on the configuration, with launch pricing of $454 – $2,079. During the launch phase, individual modules start at $454 (37% off), while combo kits bundling the control pad with one, two, or three modules run $1,359 to $2,079. Optional accessories include an automatic turntable, tripod, scanning spray, and Geomagic Lite processing software.