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- #30,205 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
- #5 in 3D Scanners
RandyC
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
I scanned an object to test it out and it went so easy to my phone. I tried the direct wire to my laptop and it worked even better. The wireless connection to my computer is my favorite. Just slow down and let it work. Fantastic!
TR6CANUCK
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
Do not buy. It does not track. I don't think my iPhone could handle the data needed. It might work for little objects, but not for what I needed it for. I found it useless. I returned it and bought the Otter.
THW
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025
Due to its relatively low price and advertised features, the Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro Scanner is the first 3D scanner that I have purchased and used. After watching five YouTube videos, I was convinced that it would be easy to use. I should have watched more. It didn't live up to my expectations. My first attempts at using the scanner and software were maddingly frustrating. It lost tracking in really strange ways. Several of the videos recommended using MeshMixer to "clean up" the scans before slicing. I found it even more frustrating because it lacks features that I needed.With that said, after two days of watching more videos and trying things, I'm beginning to get useful results using just the included software. I was able to make a decent 3D print of a small toy by slowing down and varying the placement of the scanner. Dimensionally, it was spot on. The software produced a usable SVG file that Cura sliced without error for my old SeeMeCNC delta printer. I am now convinced that it will be a very useful tool for scanning in the small parts that I want to replicate. But it will be a slower process than I expected and will not handle some things.My recommendations for newbies is to watch critical videos so that you understand the process and limitations of 3D scanning before you purchase a unit. From what I have gathered after the fact, the Ferret Pro is a very good scanner, especially for the price. The problems that I experienced are due more to physics and lack of understanding than to any faults of the scanner.The scanner is built very well, seems rugged, comfortable to hold and use, and should last well. The case is sturdy, the tripod is stable, and cables well marked. The instructions are minimal, but I was able to assemble correctly using them. The only design improvement I would like to see is a way to change the height of the scanner. The tripod is a fixed height unit. But a couple books solved that problem.
Seth
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025
I first tried this with my phone, scanning a mount for a steam deck so I could 3d print another mount. I placed the mount on a turn tables, set up the tripod and let it sit steady while letting the turn table spin, as I had to stop, reverse, and restart as it often lost tracking. Multiple attempts resulted in multiple "WTF is this" results. I watched some more videos and decided to try to scan using my macbook. After two attempts I was finally able to get a somewhat successful scan, but the texture was absolute garbage. The mount has flat smooth surfaces and the scan show an extremely bumpy surface. I went back and looked at reviews of it on redit afterwards, many people are also suggesting the quality this puts out is extemely poor. I've seen multiple youtube videos of people claiming this is great, its what cause me to purchase it, but without putting hours into multiple attempts, lots of post editing, I don't see getting the results they suggest. This is being returned and I am debating on dropping the money on something quality, or waiting a while
Emiliano
Reviewed in Mexico on September 13, 2024
Es muy buen producto y funciona bien, hice devolución solo porque requiero de mayor precisión
Topwatch
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
Have been looking for a 3D camera for 3D printing that won't break the bank. This is a good quality entry level camera from a reputable company. There is a learning curve to get the pics right. Do yourself a favor and get a turntable and lighting setup for better photography.It will not have all the bells and whistles of the higher priced cameras but it also doesn't cost what those cameras cost.It is a good starting point for anyone needing 3D for cad/cam/3Dprinting. Just understand what you are buying.
James Hamilton
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
So the scanner itself is pretty good. Make sure you read the on screen prompts while scanning. It will help you learn how to efficiently use the scanner. Pro tips are below. Now for the serious part. The wifi bridge is an unsecured open network. This means anyone can join. Do not use this item unless you live very far from your neighbors. Anything connected to this network will be open to anyone in wifi range. Extremely dangerous.Tip: The scanner needs a rich geometry to be successful. I found that scanning from above the item at about a 45 degree angle while rotating only the object worked great. I would the stop the scan rotate the object and start a new scan. Then you can put those scans together in the creality app to make one full object. From what I hear from my friends in CGI. This is how it is normally done. You can also step up the scan game by switching to marker mode at scan setup page and using a rotating plate with markers built in.
Nunya Bizwak
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2024
Not user friendly. Doesnt work as advertized. Not good quality result. The camera and scanner holder is flimzy, looks like its about to break when put together.
Kirk Keller
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
I suspect issues people have stem from getting used to positioning the camera.I had it set for wireless use with a phone in 5 minutes. It’s light on printed instructions but has links to more info. Did 2 scans within the hour and was impressed with the detail. A turn table for objects likely would improve scans. However I got great results hand held. Better results than simple phone based apps
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