Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Creality Ferret Pro is a 3D scanner that can convert real world objects into 3D models that you can 3D print, use in gaming and virtual environments or reverse engineer to create custom parts.
They did cost thousands of pounds but prices have dropped considerably - you can check the current price of the Ferret Pro down below. This scanner can create detailed models with original colour information, both wired to your computer but also wirelessly with the included battery grip and wireless bridge. Creality also claims it can scan usually tricky black and metal objects without using any special spray.
I’ll show how to use the scanner, what it’s capable of, and I’ll put all Creality’s claims to the test with lots of examples, having scanned nearly everything I can find around the house and outside. All to help you decide if this is the right scanner for you.
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers YouTube creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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Creality Ferret Pro: shrsl.com/4ff78
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
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US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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I’m happy to answer general questions in the comments.
If you’d like help understanding how a particular product might work for you, including alternatives, setup, or whether it’s the right choice for your needs, I also offer 1-to-1 video calls.
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Timestamps:
0:00 *Intro*
0:52 *Overview* Unboxing, setup, initital scan setup
2:39 Turntable options (turntable not included)
3:08 Scan to 3D print walkthrough. Capture scan
3:53 Processing scan
4:30 Editing scan (in Point Cloud)
5:09 Exporting model for 3D printing
5:35 Slicer setup 3D print on Creality K1 Max
6:05 Final 3D print of Panda
6:15 Wireless setup with battery grip and smartphone
7:18 Using smartphone app to scan
8:05 Export smartphone scan to computer for processing
8:28 *Performance* Scanner spec, basic explantion of 3D scanning including demo
9:29 Scanning tests: Face with and without scanning spray (dry shampoo)
10:48 Manual processing controls
11:18 Full body scan, processing speeds on different computers (high end PC, M3 Pro Macbook Pro and older PC)
12:46 Real world scan for reverse engineering - bike saddle to design light mount
12:57 Aligning model in 3D space in PrusaSlicer and exporting to Fusion 360
13:33 Checking accuracy of scale in Fusion 360
13:48 Overview reverse engineering a scan in Fusion 360
14:08 Point Cloud Merging - running shoe from multiple angles and align into one model
15:13 Scanning AirPods Pro (smaller than recommended) with Markers
15:32 Scanning a large car / van, and inside of car
16:15 *Conclusions*
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#creality #3dscanning #crealityferretpro
The Creality Ferret Pro is a 3D scanner that can convert real world objects into 3D models that you can 3D print, use in gaming and virtual environments or reverse engineer to create custom parts.
They did cost thousands of pounds but prices have dropped considerably - you can check the current price of the Ferret Pro down below. This scanner can create detailed models with original colour information, both wired to your computer but also wirelessly with the included battery grip and wireless bridge. Creality also claims it can scan usually tricky black and metal objects without using any special spray.
I’ll show how to use the scanner, what it’s capable of, and I’ll put all Creality’s claims to the test with lots of examples, having scanned nearly everything I can find around the house and outside. All to help you decide if this is the right scanner for you.
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please use the chapter markers YouTube creates from the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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Affiliate links (costs you nothing extra and helps support the channel - thank you!):
Creality Ferret Pro: shrsl.com/4ff78
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
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You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
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I’m happy to answer general questions in the comments.
If you’d like help understanding how a particular product might work for you, including alternatives, setup, or whether it’s the right choice for your needs, I also offer 1-to-1 video calls.
Details here: upwork.com/freelancers/~019d81ce115a1dc272?mp_source=share
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Epidemic Sound:
epidemicsound.com/referral/1piat9 (FREE 30 day trial with this link)
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Timestamps:
0:00 *Intro*
0:52 *Overview* Unboxing, setup, initital scan setup
2:39 Turntable options (turntable not included)
3:08 Scan to 3D print walkthrough. Capture scan
3:53 Processing scan
4:30 Editing scan (in Point Cloud)
5:09 Exporting model for 3D printing
5:35 Slicer setup 3D print on Creality K1 Max
6:05 Final 3D print of Panda
6:15 Wireless setup with battery grip and smartphone
7:18 Using smartphone app to scan
8:05 Export smartphone scan to computer for processing
8:28 *Performance* Scanner spec, basic explantion of 3D scanning including demo
9:29 Scanning tests: Face with and without scanning spray (dry shampoo)
10:48 Manual processing controls
11:18 Full body scan, processing speeds on different computers (high end PC, M3 Pro Macbook Pro and older PC)
12:46 Real world scan for reverse engineering - bike saddle to design light mount
12:57 Aligning model in 3D space in PrusaSlicer and exporting to Fusion 360
13:33 Checking accuracy of scale in Fusion 360
13:48 Overview reverse engineering a scan in Fusion 360
14:08 Point Cloud Merging - running shoe from multiple angles and align into one model
15:13 Scanning AirPods Pro (smaller than recommended) with Markers
15:32 Scanning a large car / van, and inside of car
16:15 *Conclusions*
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#creality #3dscanning #crealityferretpro
