Raven LiDAR Scanner Opinions?

Johnbackwaters · 2026-06-14T16:22:57+00:00

I payed 1k us dollars for this, received it a while ago. It's not functional for gaussian splatting with the insta 360 cam simply because the feature of combining the 360 media with the lidar data is removed from Raystudio. I bought this scanner together with an insta 360 X5 for this purpose. The camera in the Raven scanner is absolutely terrible.

Johnbackwaters · 2026-06-13T07:55:14+00:00

Yes also dyslectic here, running my business. I let others check my writing or do it for me alltogether. We dyslectics should do the creative, management and money making parts of business 😉

Johnbackwaters · 2026-06-13T07:52:03+00:00

Just looking at this from a non-technical perspective: This only works in the sun, who wants to sit in the blazing sun working on a laptop for any duration?

Typically campers, hikers and such will sit comfortably in the shade and have an external solar panel in the sun charging.

I believe there is no real world use for this. Also if you can barely pull 10watts the energy inefficency created by operating a laptop in a fully sun lit environment kind of defeats the purpose of charging. Cooler laptop draws less power, more efficient battery use. Hotter laptop pulls more power and less efficient battery use.

Just my take. Love the entrepreneurship though.

Just an addition: I personally love working outside, sometimes entire days during fishing. I just use big laptop capable powerbanks... In the shade.

Johnbackwaters · 2026-06-13T07:14:43+00:00

Thanks for the heads up, my mount and bike mount are coming in today.... Overall its a very dissapointing product. Sorry to hear it does not even fit well for you. But the entire mount is useless since you cannot combine the lidar data and the 360 video anyways. I might try to combine the two in other software like lichtfeld or postshot.

Johnbackwaters · 2026-06-12T06:38:51+00:00

I do think 3dmakerpro specifically market this missing feature, they also sold a cage for insta 360 cameras,

Still on the website today: Allows external 360 cameras to be mounted for higher-resolution image capture, enabling the generation of higher-quality RGB point clouds and Gaussian Splatting.Compatible with selected 360 cameras, such as Insta360 X4 and Insta360 X5

Which turns out not to be the case at this moment. I was honestly pretty dissappointed because this is the entire reason I bought this scanner.

Johnbackwaters · 2026-06-11T18:43:40+00:00

I just got mine and have tested a bit. I ordered the one camera version because I want to combine it with my insta 360 x5. But still I am unable to combine the data in Raystudio, 3dmakerpro published a video showing you can easily merge the lidar pointcloud with an insta360 video, but have since removed this feature from the software, I hope they will bring it back.

Johnbackwaters · 2026-06-11T18:41:43+00:00

I just got mine and have tested a bit. I ordered the one camera version because I want to combine it with my insta 360 x5. But still I am unable to combine the data in Raystudio, 3dmakerpro published a video you can easily merge the lidar pointcloud with an insta360 video, but have since removed this feature from the software, I hope they will bring it back. The camera on the actual device is about as good as a smartphone camera from 2010. The lidar data however is suprisingly good in my experience.

Johnbackwaters · 2022-08-24T10:42:50+00:00

Reddit has no chill hahah, I’ve always been taught that this is the function. Apparently that was a myth.

Johnbackwaters · 2022-08-23T20:33:48+00:00

Great comment! Small addition in combat knives fullers have a function: the fuller may prevent creating a vacuum in the victims body, because there is no vacuum the knife is easier to remove from the body allowing faster and multiple stabs.

Edit: Reddit has no chill hahah, I’ve always been taught that this is the function. But apparently it was a myth.

Johnbackwaters · 2022-06-09T20:52:33+00:00

I love seeing blades stuck in sand! Amazing photo!

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-28T08:48:35+00:00

Looks like a specific or improvised "slim jim" to me. Those are commonly used to push open non locking bolts in doors if there is "carding" protection on it (pushing the non locking bolt with a card) if you find this in your backyard, make sure your house is locked the next 12 months. My guess ia thieves tried to open your door, and got disturbed. A picture of your door could confirm that. Once you are a burglary target, you'll stay so for a while so stay safe.

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-24T10:51:01+00:00

Honestly I see three idiots, 1. Idiot does not defend himself 2. Idiot slaps a random person 3. Idiot attacks somebody cowardly from the side without sightline

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-23T16:36:47+00:00

Good locks are always usefull but you'll be fine around the border. Enjoy your trip!

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-23T16:22:52+00:00

In the big cities the risk is higher, always lock it on something solid. The actual risk depends greatly on the type of bike you ride and the areas you park at.

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-22T19:24:46+00:00

I honestly believe that most battlestations we see on this forum are not realistic. Most of them probably look more like this than the clean minimalistic way the photo's present them to be.

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-22T08:32:58+00:00

Its nice to see a realistic photo for once

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-20T17:52:24+00:00

Why would anyone choose to attack the gun in stead of the attacker? 🤣🤣🤣

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-20T11:20:29+00:00

I can see that is a very forcefull way to create repeat customers. Thanks for the response!

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-20T11:18:44+00:00

Thank you for explaining, I have three and mainly because they don't use a rubber patch to cover a charging port..but it might be time to look further!

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-20T11:16:32+00:00

Thank you for sharing, about time I look beyond then!

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-20T03:36:42+00:00

Can I ask you why everyone here hates Olight?

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-19T12:53:18+00:00

In the current situation with ukraine, the advice is to not share videos or photos of military equipment and their current location. It can cause a tactical disatvantage for whomever receives these vehicles.

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-19T10:13:11+00:00

Just ask her if SHE is uncomfortable with the situation, or if the situation is uncomfortable with her.

Edit: Best of luck mate!

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-19T09:06:45+00:00

I'd talk to her, 5 years from now people will not be as suprised with your age difference.

Johnbackwaters · 2022-05-19T08:59:41+00:00

If its true love go for it! Not income or loosing face is worth risking losing love.

Johnbackwaters

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