Creality CR-Scan Ferret 3D (Pro) Scanner
User Manual
Small Build, Great Capture
1. Introduction
The CR-Scan Ferret (Pro) is a consumer-grade digital 3D scanning product equipped with a dedicated depth ASIC chip and a high-resolution optical system. Utilizing advanced optical technology and intelligent algorithms, the scanner delivers excellent scanning results in both dimly lit rooms and environments with strong lighting. It performs well when scanning black or dark-colored objects and supports color scanning. The scanner is compatible with personal computers and a variety of smartphones, including Apple and Android systems. The accompanying software offers multiple functions such as scanning, model reconstruction, and one-click model optimization.
The scanner features low power consumption, and its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to use portably in various scenarios. The Wireless Bridge provides Wi-Fi 6 high-speed wireless transmission, enhancing smoothness and flexibility. The scanner is widely used in fields such as reverse engineering, facial & body scanning, and furniture & figurine scanning. The generated models can be directly used for 3D printing.
Scanner Components:
- 1. IR Camera
- 2. Projector
- 3. RGB Camera
- 4. IR Camera
2. Specification
Technology | Infrared Binocular Stereo |
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Working Distance | 150mm – 700mm |
Single Capture Range | 820mm x 560mm@700mm |
Single Frame Precision | Up to 0.1mm |
Minimum Point Distance/Resolution | 0.16mm |
Minimum Scan Volume | 15×15×15 cm³ |
Visual Tracking | Geometry/Texture |
Scanning Speed | Up to 30fps |
Color Model | Yes |
Color Camera Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Applicable Scenario | Indoor/ Outdoor scanning <30000Lux@ 0.4m |
Light Source | Class1 NIR |
Scanner Weight | 105g |
Scanner Dimensions | 120*30*26mm |
Data Transmission | USB3.0 Type-C, USB 2.0 compatible, Wi-Fi 6 (via Wireless Bridge) |
Operating Systems | Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS Big Sur 11.7.7 or later (Apple M1/M2 series), macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or later (Intel i5-Gen8 or better), Android 10/11/12/13 (RAM>8G, Android 10 only supports device connectivity via Wi-Fi), iOS 15/16 (RAM>4G) |
Output Format | PLY, OBJ, STL |
3D Printing Compatible | Yes |
3. Packing List
The package includes the following items:
- 1. Rechargeable Battery Grip *
- 2. 3D Scanner Body
- 3. Wireless Bridge
- 4. Tripod
- 5. Phone Holder
- 6. Power Cable for Wireless Bridge
- 7. Data Cable for Wireless Bridge
- 8. Tilt Adjuster
- 9. Y Cable for Android Phone
- 10. USB Cable for Computer
- 11. Type-C Adapter for Computer
- 12. Carrying Case
* [Power Button] One press: ON, Double press: OFF
4. Device Attachment
Connecting 3D Scanner Body to PC via USB cable
Turntable mode installation: A diagram shows the scanner body attached to a tripod and then connected to a computer via USB.
PC connection: A diagram illustrates the scanner body connected via USB cable to a computer.
Connecting 3D Scanner Body to Phones via Wi-Fi
Handheld mode installation with Wireless Bridge: A diagram shows the scanner body being attached to the battery grip, then the Wireless Bridge being connected.
Wireless Bridge connection: A diagram shows the Wireless Bridge connected to the scanner body and the battery grip, and then connected wirelessly to a smartphone.
To Connect the Smartphone to the Wireless Bridge:
- Connect the Wireless Bridge to the scanner and Rechargeable Battery Grip. Wait a few seconds until the LED becomes blue.
- Press the power button of the Rechargeable Battery Grip once for power on; double press for power off.
- Go to your smartphone's WLAN settings, find the Wi-Fi hotspot with SSID "Ferret-XXXXXX" and connect to it (no password required). The SSID can be found on the right side of the Wireless Bridge.
Note: After connecting to the hotspot, some mobile phones may prompt "Can't connect to the internet". You need to maintain the Wi-Fi connection to "Ferret-XXXXXX" and not switch to other connections.
3. Wait a few seconds for the scanner to be connected. Agree to grant all permissions requested by the app.
Wireless Bridge LED Indicator:
- No light: Power OFF
- Green light: Power ON
- Yellow light: Firmware updating
- Red light: Initializing/Error
- Blue light: Wi-Fi ready
Connecting 3D Scanner Body to Android Phones via USB cable
Handheld mode installation without Wireless Bridge: A diagram shows the scanner body being attached to the battery grip.
USB cable connection to Android Phones: A diagram shows the scanner body connected via USB cable to an Android phone.
Android 10 phones do not support device connectivity via USB.
5. Operating Systems
System Requirements
- PC: i5-Gen8 CPU or better, Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Memory: 8G or more
- Mac (M1/M2 series processor): macOS 11.7.7 or later (Big Sur/Monterey/Ventura), RAM: 8G or more
- Mac (Intel processor): i5-Gen8 CPU or better, macOS 10.15.7 or later (Catalina/Big Sur/Monterey/Ventura), RAM: 8G or more
- Android: Android 10.0 or later (Android 10 only supports device connectivity via Wi-Fi), RAM: 8G or more, Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 or later
- iPhone: iPhone 11 or later (only supports device connectivity via Wi-Fi), iOS 15 or later, RAM: 4G or more
Note: For better scanning performance, PC is recommended.
Software & Firmware Link
- Creality: https://www.creality.com/pages/download-cr-scan-ferret
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.creality.crealityscan
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/creality-scan/id6463372516
Recommended Android phone list:
Manufacturer | Models |
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Samsung | S21 series, S22 series, S23 series, Note20 series, Note10 series |
Pixel7 series, Pixel6 series, Pixel5 | |
Moto | Razr 2, Edge30 fusion, Edge+ |
One Plus | 10 Pro, 9R, 9 |
OPPO | Find X6 Pro, Find X5 Pro |
Nubia | RedMagic 8 pro, RedMagic 8 pro+ |
Vivo | X90 Pro+, X90 Pro |
Honor | Magic 5 Pro, Magic Vs, Magic 4 Pro, Magic 4 |
Android phone processor with Wi-Fi 6
Qualcomm
- Snapdragon 8 Gen2
- Snapdragon 8 Gen1(+)
- Snapdragon 888(+)
- Snapdragon 870
- Snapdragon 865 (+)
- Snapdragon 855
- (Only for Samsung s10)
- Snapdragon 7 Gen1
- Snapdragon 778G(+)
- Snapdragon 756
- Snapdragon 6 Gen1
MediaTek
- Dimensity 9200
- Dimensity 9000(+)
- Dimensity 8200
- Dimensity 8100
- Dimensity 1300
- Dimensity 1200
- Dimensity 1000+
- Dimensity 920
HiSilicon
- Kirin9000/9000E
- Kirin990 5G
- Kirin985
Samsung
- Exynos 1080
After connecting the device via WLAN on the phone, click the Wi-Fi icon to check if your phone supports Wi-Fi 6.
6. Workflows
Scan Workflows (for APP)
- Start: Creality Scan
- Connect: Connect the scanner CR-Scan Ferret
- New Scan: Adjust scan configuration
- Preview:
- 1. Aim at the scanning target.
- 2. Adjust the brightness in IR Camera (Default auto).
- 3. Move the scanner to the "Perfect" distance.
- Start
- Scan: Start/Pause Scanning.
- Complete Scanning / Next
- Optimization: Optimize scanned point cloud
- Next
- Mesh: Meshing and generate the model
- Next
- Color Mapping: Texture the model
- Complete: Export/Share Model
4 steps to get a vivid mode (for PC):
- Step 1: Device
Connect the USB cable to the computer and then to the scanner. Connecting the scanner to a USB 3.0 port ? is highly recommended for faster data transfer. A USB port without sufficient power may lead to the device not showing any images. It is recommended to try other USB 3.0 ports if that happens. Please note that you need to plug in quickly, otherwise it would be detected as USB 2.0. - Step 2: Scan
Select proper settings (geometry or texture) according to the object; adjust the distance between the object and scanner to 'Optimal distance'. Scan your model until the majority of the model turns green for better quality. For finer details, please select ‘Hi-Quality’. - Step 3: Process
Click ⚙️ to process the result automatically with default settings, or click on ⚙️ to process the result manually with customized settings. - Step 4: Export
Click ⬇️ to export the 3D model. Select a file name and a file format (PLY, OBJ & STL are supported).
7. Guide for Scanning
Settings before scan:
Recommended objects Size: 15x15x15 cm³ ~ 200x200x200 cm³
Object: Normal, Face and Body
- Normal: Designed to scan normal objects. It is divided into large object (50x50x50~200x200x200 cm³), medium object (25x25x25~50x50x50 cm³) and small object (15x15x15~25x25x25 cm³). It is recommended to use a PC to scan small objects better. The CR-Scan Ferret (Pro) is ideal for medium and large sized object scanning. If you are new to 3D scanning, please try some objects which are easy to be scanned. Scanning objects that are too large or too small could be challenging and may require more practice, patience, and technique.
- Face: Designed to scan the human face. The exposure and gain are set according to typical skin reflectivity. The algorithm is customized for human faces.
- Body: Designed to scan the human body.
Suitable for scanning:
Face, Body, Sculpture, Cultural relic, Plaster figure, Plaster model, Relief, Sofa, Chair, Vase, Cultural relic, Motorbike, Doll, Wood carving.
Not suitable for scanning:
Transparent cup (Transparent objects), Mobile phone, High reflective objects, Animal (Dynamic objects), Solid color ball, Featureless objects, Glasses, Tiny structure objects.
Accuracy: Fast and Hi-Quality
- Fast: Faster scanning with relatively good accuracy, offering faster scan and processing speed to get remarkable models. Fast is the default for body scanning.
- Hi-Quality: Added to meet users' needs for higher-precision data capturing. In Hi-Quality mode, the processing time for point cloud optimization, mesh, and texture operations will be relatively longer.
Feature: Geometry and Texture
- Geometry: This scanning mode is ideal for capturing objects with intricate geometric details and irregular shapes. However, it may not be well-suited for objects with many planes or circles. This mode is particularly recommended for scanning materials such as plaster portraits and handmade items.
- Texture: This scanning mode is best suited for objects with rich texture features and intricate color patterns. However, it may not be effective when scanning objects with solid colors or repetitive textures. It is highly recommended to use this mode when scanning objects such as tables with wood texture.
Color Mapping: Color and No Color
- Color: The object to be scanned has both color and shape information in the scanned 3D model (Please export color objects in .PLY or .OBJ file formats with color information).
- No Color: The scanned model has no color information; only the shape information is captured.
Scanning troubleshooting/Tips
Case | Troubleshooting/Tips |
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Tracking lost | Backtrack to the previous scanned area and hold for a few seconds to resume tracking. Try enabling ‘Delete flat base’ at the bottom left corner while scanning. |
Complex shape | Scan your model until the majority of the model turns green for better quality. |
Incomplete model | To scan another side, pause to change gesture and continue scanning. Try to put the object on a manual swivel turntable (not included) and rotate it slowly while scanning. |
Object with highly reflective surface, like copper, aluminum, and other metal. | It is recommended to use scanning spray for high transparency and reflective objects. 3D Scanning Spray that produces a matte finish will improve the likelihood of the scanner recognizing the object. |
Semi-transparent/ Transparent objects, e.g. glass, window, etc. | |
Flat or regular solid color object. | Marking stickers or hand-drawn markers randomly improve the visual tracking ability under texture mode. |
How to obtain a high-quality model?
- Use USB 3.0 or above port.
- Hi-Quality mode should be chosen.
- Fewer objects should be in the view of the scanner except your target.
- Move your hand or rotate the turntable slowly during scanning.
- Keep the perfect distance according to the prompt during scanning.
- Adjust the exposure yourself to avoid red or blue parts appearing in the IR image.
- Keep scanning until all desired parts are adequately scanned (the quality map turns green in quality mode).
- Set a smaller resolution when optimizing the point cloud.
8. Guide for Windows & Mac Software
Guide for Beginner
The "Guide for Beginner" option displays guidance for new users to operate the scanner.
Confirm "Device is connected"
After opening Creality Scan, confirm the device connection status. A diagram shows the software interface with a laptop and scanner connected via USB 3.0.
Software Interface Overview
When the Creality Scan software is launched, the device UI is displayed to users:
- Main Menu: Includes three function modules: "Device", "Scan", and "Process".
- System Setting: Allows specifying language, accessing the guide for beginners, linking to the manual online, and managing firmware.
- Scanner Figures: Displays images of the scanner.
- Websites: Displays relevant websites.
- Connection Animation: Guides users on how to correctly connect the scanner to their computers.
Clicking the Scan icon ▶️ starts scanning.
Upgrade the firmware
Navigate to "System Setting" on the Device page, then click "Firmware". Download the appropriate firmware from the provided link and click "Upgrade" to complete the process. The firmware file "CRScan_Ferret_App+Cfg_V1.1.6.bin" is required for the current PC software version.
Setting before scan
Once connected successfully, the device is ready to scan. Press the Scan icon ▶️ on the Device page to enter the Project setting page. Configure the desired operational characteristics as described in Section 3, "Project setting of the UI Introduction".
- Name: Displays the default name of the model to be created. Rename as needed.
- Folder Path: Displays the file folder where the model will be saved. Change as needed.
- Project Settings: Configure scanning parameters.
- Import an external model: Allows importing a 3D model in .PLY, .OBJ, or .STL formats into Creality Scan for viewing.
- New Scan: Click the icon to start a new scan.
Preview
After specifying the Object, Size, Feature, Accuracy, Color Mapping, and Turntable options, press the "New Scan" button to enter the scanning page. The left area of the 3D Model Preview window shows the distance. Place the scanner at an "Optimal distance" from the object and try to maintain it during scanning.
When the "New Scan" button is clicked on the Project Setting UI, the scan UI is displayed:
- RGB Camera: Displays the image captured by the RGB Texture camera. The icon ? aids in positioning the object so cameras can see it. The icon ☀️ allows manual adjustment of exposure for best results.
- IR Camera: Displays the IR image captured with the current exposure setting. The icon ☀️ allows manual adjustment of exposure for best results (areas not displayed in red or blue). While the software can auto-adjust, manual adjustment is recommended to prevent exposure variations.
- Scanning distance: Place the scanner at the "Perfect" distance to the object for scanning accuracy. Adjust the optimal distance according to the prompt.
- 3D Model Preview Window: Displays the 3D model data being captured. The view can be dragged or zoomed using the mouse (Left Mouse Button: Rotate; Wheel: Zoom in/out).
- Exclude Flat Base icon ?: Excludes the point cloud on a flat base during scanning. Recommended for small targets on a table.
- Complete icon ✅: Stops the current scanning project and processes the point clouds on the Process UI.
- Prompt: Displays prompts during scanning.
- Function Buttons:
- Play/Pause icon ▶️/⏸️: Starts or pauses scanning.
- Stop icon ⏹️: Stops the current scanning project and processes point clouds.
- Delete All icon ?️: Deletes all stored point clouds.
- Delete Project icon ❌: Deletes the entire project to start over from the device UI.
- Status Bar: Displays device connection and project settings.
Adjust the Exposure in IR Camera
Adjust the Sun icon ☀️ on the IR camera display. Auto exposure is default, but manual exposure is recommended for better results. Images show examples of Under-exposure (blue), Perfect exposure (grayscale), and Over-exposure (red).
Start or Pause Scanning
Click the Play/Pause icon ▶️/⏸️ to start/pause scanning. Ensure the point cloud in the Depth Camera window is adequate and the distance bar reads "Perfect". Move the scanner slowly and deliberately, maintaining a fixed distance. After pausing, scanning can be resumed by repositioning the scanner or object.
Exclude Flat Base
Click the ? icon to exclude the flat base, which can negatively impact scanning. This is highly recommended when scanning a small target on a table.
Complete Scanning
Click the color map icon ? to display the quality map. Scan the target adequately until the whole quality map turns green.
If the point cloud is desired, click the Complete icon ✅ or ➡️, then click "Yes" in the popup to complete scanning. Users will then proceed to the Process page for further data processing.
Optimize Point Cloud
This stage optimizes scanned 3D point clouds for a better model. Two methods are available: automatic mode (default parameters) and manual mode (configure resolution/point pitch). Smaller point pitch results in better model detail.
Process UI Overview
The software interface includes:
- 3D Model Preview Window: Displays captured 3D model data. It can be navigated using the mouse (Rotate: Left Mouse Button; Zoom: Wheel).
- Prompt: Displays processing tips.
- Function Buttons:
- One-Click Processing icon ⚙️: Completes all processing with one click.
- Point cloud optimization icon ☁️: Integrates scanned point clouds for high-quality models. Supports automatic or manual parameter configuration.
- Meshing icon ?: Converts 3D point cloud data into triangles. Supports automatic or manual configuration of parameters like faces, noise reduction, hole filling, and closure. If "No Color" was selected during scan mode, the model includes only point cloud and mesh. If "Color" was selected, color information is included.
- Color Mapping icon ?: Generates a UV map for coloring the mesh model.
- Clear scanning icon ?: Clears all scanned data to start a new scan.
- Export icon ⬇️: Exports the completed 3D model in .PLY, .OBJ, or .STL formats. Point cloud data is exported simultaneously with the mesh file.
Edit Point Cloud
The Tools Bar provides editing tools:
- Lasso select icon ?
- Rectangle select icon ⬜
- Delete icon ?️: Deletes selected points.
- Undo icon ↩️: Recovers deleted points.
The Prompt section displays mouse operation prompts.
Meshing
Click the Meshing icon ? to convert scanned point cloud data into a mesh. Automatic mode uses default parameters, while manual mode allows configuration of faces, noise reduction, hole filling, and closure for a smoother, more complete model. If "No Color" was selected, the model contains only point clouds and mesh. If "Color" was selected, color information is also included.
Color Mapping
The Color Mapping function is applicable only when the "Color" option is selected during scan mode. Click the ? icon to apply texture to the model.
Export
Click the Export icon ⬇️ to export the 3D model. Select a destination folder, input a file name, and choose a file format (ply, obj & stl).
Import historical project
After importing a historical project, select the folder named "AlgoDir" of the target project and click the "select folder" button to import.
9. Guide for APP
Home Page:
The main area of the home page displays a list of historical models.
Top Bar Functions:
- Setting Button ⚙️: Navigates to the Setting Page, where scanner information is available for better utilization.
- Search Box ?: Used to retrieve the corresponding name of the model.
- List Order Switch Button ⇅: Switches the list order between latest-to-earliest and earliest-to-latest.
Bottom Bar Functions:
- Device Connection Function ?: Displays the scanner's connection status (red frame for disconnection, green frame for connection). Users can click this area to view the firmware version (FW).
- Configuration Function ?: Accesses scanning configuration options and displays current selections. Clicking expands to show specific configurations. Refer to the configuration description for more details.
- Start Scanning Function ▶️: Initiates scanning based on the parameters set in the scanning configuration function. Ensure the scanner is connected and has sufficient storage space before starting.
Model List:
Sharing Function ?: Supports sharing models, projects, and videos. Sharing projects and videos is only available on the homepage list.
Sharing models and projects involves compressing results or project data and sharing them with other apps. After sharing a project to a PC, unzip it to get the AlgoDir folder, then refer to "Importing historical projects" in "8. Guide for Windows & Mac Software" for better model processing.
To share a video, adjust the model to a suitable posture. The model rotates 360° around a dotted line to generate a video, which can be shared via file sharing to other apps.
Firmware Upgrade
The home page automatically detects the firmware version of the scanner and Wireless Bridge upon connection. If the device version is lower, a pop-up window prompts for an update.
During the Wireless Bridge upgrade process, the indicator light changes as follows: blue -> yellow -> red -> green -> blue. Yellow light indicates firmware is being upgraded. Do not power off the Wireless Bridge during the yellow light stage. The device will disconnect from the APP during the upgrade. Once the indicator light turns blue again, reconnect to the "Ferret-XXXXXX" Wi-Fi hotspot via system WLAN settings. Wait for the device to connect and click the connect icon ?. The Wireless Bridge firmware version (FW) displayed indicates a successful upgrade.
Preview
The preview phase provides RGB/depth images, IR images, and real-time point clouds for preview, alignment, and quality judgment. The RGB/depth and IR preview windows offer nine squares for alignment. It's recommended to keep the scanning portion in the center area.
The IR preview window allows adjusting the IR exposure method (auto/manual, default auto). IR image exposure affects point cloud integrity and quality. Red portions indicate overexposure (adjust exposure down); blue portions indicate underexposure (adjust exposure up). The RGB/depth preview window can be used to view depth changes. Generally, more complete depth on the scanned target leads to better point cloud quality.
The RGB/depth preview window supports adjusting RGB exposure (auto/manual, default auto). If RGB is overexposed or too dark, adjust the exposure level. This window also displays depth images, which can be superimposed on RGB images by adjusting depth translucency.
Scanning
The main body of the page is a 3D rendering area displaying a point cloud. The point cloud is divided into the current frame and the scanned point cloud. Red in the current frame indicates poor quality; green indicates successful tracking and registration. The scanned point cloud is displayed in quality color mode by default. Orange indicates poor quality requiring rescanning; green indicates good quality meeting model generation requirements.
The 3D rendering area supports interaction during the pause phase:
- Single finger rotation ?
- Two-finger long press and drag (with haptic feedback) ??️
- Two-finger zoom in/out ?
Area Descriptions:
- Area A: Displays the current process stage. Click "Next" to proceed. The Home button ? returns to the home page.
- Area B: Displays the preview area, similar to the preview stage, including IR and RGB/depth preview windows.
- Device Connection Status: Indicated by an icon (cannot be clicked).
- Area C: Reminder area providing guidance, including distance reminders and maintaining the "Perfect!" distance.
- Area D: Control area for scanning.
- Play/Pause icon ▶️/⏸️: Starts or pauses scanning.
- Refresh icon ?: Clears all scanned point clouds and restarts a new scan.
- Center icon ?: Initializes object rendering scale and centers the display.
- Display mode switch icons ?: Switches between no color, color (texture), and quality color (quality spectrum) modes. Quality spectrum is the default.
- Exclude Flat Base icons ?: Enables or disables excluding the flat base. When enabled, the background plane is removed, preventing it from entering the scanned point cloud. Useful for small/medium objects on a large plane. When disabled, the background plane is not removed.
Other scanning suggestions:
How to judge whether the scan is sufficient:
- Judge if the scanning target is complete and conduct multi-angle scanning.
- Judge if the color of the scanned point cloud has changed from red to green as a whole based on the quality color.
Once satisfied, click "Next" to perform point cloud optimization.
Good scanning indicated by Quality Color
Poor scanning indicated by Quality Color
Optimization
This stage optimizes scanned point clouds and displays them. Point cloud optimization and subsequent stages automatically save model-related results. The 3D rendering area displays the model, supporting solid color display mode. The inset picture shows configuration items for the meshing step.
- Hole Filling: If enabled, small holes are filled with neighboring data to ensure completeness.
- Closure: If enabled, the meshed model will be enclosed.
- Format: Meshed models can be saved in ply, obj, & stl formats.
Share button ?: After optimization and subsequent steps, scanning results can be shared.
Edit mode ✏️: After optimization, allows deleting unwanted point clouds through editing. This mode is only supported in Android apps.
Erase Mode ?: Supports swipe with one finger to select points for deletion. The eraser size can be adjusted.
Rotate Mode ?: Supports swipe with one finger to delete point clouds. All modes support two-finger dragging (after long press) and pinching/spreading for zoom.
Undo/Redo button ↩️/↪️: Undoes or redoes deleted operations on point clouds (maximum 10 undo levels allowed).
Click "Complete" ✅ to save the edited point cloud. Click "Cancel" ❌ to cancel all editing operations and preserve the point cloud as it was before editing.
Meshing
This stage displays the model after meshing. If "No Color" mode was chosen, this is the final stage.
Color Mapping
The final step is the generation and display of the mapped model.
10. FAQs
- Can the scanner scan small objects?
It is recommended to scan objects from 15cm-200cm. With extensive experience and high-end equipment (PC or smartphones), you can try scanning smaller objects. - Why do I get the message "Ceiling reach!" or "Scanned frames limit reached"?
The scanning frame limit is dynamically adjusted based on the phone's remaining RAM. If RAM is insufficient, this prompt appears. To scan more frames, close background apps to free RAM and export data to a high-performance PC for model processing. - Can the scanner be powered directly by an Android phone without a charging handle?
If the Android phone supports a USB3.0 Type-C port, it can power the scanner directly. However, this consumes significant power. Using the charging handle is recommended for a stable power supply. Note that scanning consumes more computing resources and phone power. - How to avoid tracking loss?
Return the scanner to the previous correct position and hold for 2 seconds to retrieve the image. If tracking is lost frequently with an electronic turntable:
(1) Turn on the turntable after clicking "start" and the object is tracked (turns green on screen), then slow down the speed.
(2) Use a Lazy Susan instead. - What system configuration is recommended for scanning?
- Android phones: USB 3.0 or higher interfaces, 8GB or more RAM, Android systems 11-13. Refer to the compatibility list for recommended phone models.
- PCs: USB 3.0 interfaces, Intel i5 8th generation or higher CPU, 8GB or more RAM, running Windows 10 64-bit or higher (32-bit Windows systems are not supported).
- Mac: Software (1.0.13) is compatible with Apple M1/M2 series chips and Intel CPUs. Recommended: 8GB or more RAM, Thunderbolt 3/4 or USB 3 interface. For Apple M1/M2 chips, macOS Big Sur 11 or newer is required. For Intel CPUs, macOS 10.5.7 Catalina or later is required.
- iPhone: iPhone 11 or later (RAM ≥ 4GB, 6GB better) recommended for connection via Wi-Fi 6.
- Large objects: A device with 16GB or more memory is recommended.
- Does CR-Scan support USB2.0?
The scanner supports USB2.0, but the scanning frame rate will be limited by the lower data transmission rate. Scanning accuracy will also be reduced, and some functions may be restricted. - How long can the charging handle support continuous scanning?
It supports over two hours of continuous scanning. Generally, scanning small and medium-sized objects takes within 5 minutes, allowing the charging handle to support 20 to 30 objects. - How to restore the connection when the smartphone scanner is disconnected?
Plug the USB cable on the handle of the rechargeable battery again. - Some Android phones show disconnection after a period of time. How to restore the connection?
If the device is disconnected for more than a certain time (e.g., 10 minutes), some Android systems automatically turn off the OTG connection, leaving the device status offline. Reconnect only after turning on the OTG switch in the Android system. - What are the influences of scanning effect?
- The model itself is too thin, too narrow with holes, or has reflective and transparent parts.
- Other objects are present during preview; remove obstacles and re-scan.
- What to do if "few point clouds" is shown?
If the exposure time is too long or too short, cancel automatic exposure and manually adjust the exposure time. - USB2.0 is detected while USB3.0 was connected.
USB3.0 is compatible with USB2.0. If USB3.0 is plugged in slowly, the common pins are detected before the additional USB3.0 pins, causing the connection to be recognized as USB2.0. Plug in USB3.0 quickly to resolve this. - How to deal with the warning "Invalid data"?
If the "Invalid data" warning constantly appears, check scan object settings. Scanning medium objects on a turntable with the "large objects" option selected may trigger this warning. Rescan using the medium (or small) object option, aim at the prominent texture part, or slow down the scanning speed. - How to make the scanner work via Wi-Fi if it is disconnected or the display isn't refreshed (≥20s)?
- Check if the Wireless Bridge indicator light is on and blue. If not, power cycle the Wireless Bridge and reconnect to the hotspot.
- Verify the connected WLAN is the Wireless Bridge hotspot. If not, connect to the "Ferret-XXXXXX" SSID.
- If the connection is still abnormal, try closing and restarting the APP.
- If issues persist, power cycle the Wireless Bridge again and reconnect to the "Ferret-XXXXXX" Wi-Fi.
- What precautions should be taken when upgrading the firmware of the Wireless Bridge?
Ensure the Rechargeable Battery Grip has over 50% battery (at least 2 lights on) before upgrading. Avoid power interruptions during the upgrade process to prevent damage to the Wireless Bridge. - What precautions should be taken when using the Rechargeable Battery Grip?
When using the Rechargeable Battery Grip to power the scanner or Wireless Bridge, do not charge the grip simultaneously.