Creality CR-Scan Ferret

The CR-Scan Ferret by Creality is an affordable 3D scanner that offers high scanning accuracy, various scanning modes, and an extremely compact and light body. CR-Scan Ferret weighs only 105 g (the weight of an orange) and thanks to its smart design, it can be transported anywhere even in a purse or a backpack, neatly folded and protected in the provided bag.

Image 1: The anatomy of the CR-Scan Ferret 3D scanner. Source: Creality.

The CR-Scan Ferret 3D scanner comes with the following accessories:

• The CR-Scan Ferret scanner head.
• A rechargeable handle for convenient scanning (can be turned into a tripod).
• A snail gimbal to mount the scanner on the handle.
• A mobile phone clip to mount a phone on the handle (compatible with Android).
• A USB cable for connecting the scanner to a computer (compatible with Windows and Mac).
• A USB cable for connecting the scanner to a smartphone or to the rechargeable handle.
• An allen wrench and a portable bag.

Image 2: The contents of the package. Source: Creality.

CR-Scan Ferret has a NIR light source (near-infrared) and counts with an ASIC deep computing chip. This ensures deep processing for megapixel images at 60 fps, about 10 times faster than general chips. CR-Scan Ferret can scan at a speed of 30 fps which allows to obtain 3D point cloud more quickly and enjoy greater scanning fluency. CR-Scan Ferret offers a resolution of 0.16 mm, an accuracy of 0.1 mm, a working distance of 150-170 mm, and a single capture range of 560 x 820 mm at 700 mm.

Video 1: Presentation of the Creality CR-Scan Ferret scanner. Source: Creality.

CR-Scan Ferret supports color texture scanning thanks to the built-in high resolution color camera. This means that the color of the scanned part is immediately picked up and faithfully represented in the rendered model. Apart from alignment by color, CR-Scan Ferret offers marker or feature alignment, as well as high quality scanning outdoors, even in bright sunlight. For the scanning of problematic objects (indented, specular, transparent or reflective), it is highly recommended to use the AESUB Transparent scanning spray.

Image 3: Scanning with the CR-Scan Ferret scanner. Source: Creality.

CR-Scan Ferret can work in two modes:

1. High-accuracy mode: ideal for the precise scanning of small and medium-sized objects, with an accuracy of up to 0.1 mm and a 3D resolution of 0.16 mm. THis allows CR-Scan Ferret to capture even the smallest details and nuances in the scanned object.
2. Wide range mode: ideal for the quick scanning of large objects, with a single capture range of up to 560 x 820 mm. Thanks to the visual tracking feature of CR-Scan Ferret, big objects such as car doors, engines, rear bumpers, vehicles, etc., can be scanned without markers.

Image 4: Scanning with the CR-Scan Ferret scanner. Source: Creality.

What's more, CR-Scan Ferret is designed not only for compactness and lightness but also for convenience of use and power efficiency. The scanner can be powered by a 5 V power bank or even a mobile phone. This makes the scanning process free of worries and the scanner itself highly versatile and reliable.

The possible applications of the CR-Scan Ferret are countless, from scanning cultural relics and art, through scanning for e-commerce and medical sciences, to reverse engineering and scanning the human body. The size and color of the model or the light conditions do not pose a challenge for the CR-Scan Ferret. Thanks to the eease of use and smart design, CR-Scan Ferret can be used by anyone, no matter the age or level of expertise, which makes it a great investment for homes or even educational facilities. The size, adaptability, ease of use, various working modes, and the price of CR-Scan Ferret make it a very accessible device and a great investment.

In the Downloads section the user can find a complete user manual for the CR-Scan Ferret 3D scanner. In the manual various topics are discussed, such as the technical features of the scanner, hardware and software connection instructions, compatible software, as well as tips for 3D scanning.