I spent a full month scanning basically everything I could get my hands on with the GratKit S1, and in this video I break down what actually worked (and what absolutely didn’t). I tested both the automated turntable mode and handheld scanning, then looked at the stuff that matters in real use: accuracy, resolution, color texture quality, and how often the software makes you fight it. I ran the S1 through small detailed statues, 3D printed parts, and then the “worst case” objects—black surfaces, reflective parts, and larger automotive pieces—to see where it starts to fall apart. I also dig into the ExploreScan workflow—alignment, tracking, and post-processing—because the scanner is only half the story. At $999, the S1 sits in that mid-range structured light space where it needs to be more than a toy, but it’s not competing with industrial metrology gear either. My takeaway is simple: the S1 can produce solid scans when you stay inside its comfort zone and set it up correctly, but the hard materials and tricky geometries will expose the limits fast. GratKit provided the scanner for review, and I still approached it like I do everything else: real tests, real results.