Super good video mate. How large was the shoe file? My interest is 3d scanning shoes for our products store on Shopify. They need to be glb format and less than 5mb. So some optimisation required post scan I would think.
Thanks for this! Such a brilliant video, I think I'm going to get one of these but I wonder if it works 'offline'? I like to go on walks and scan things out in the 'wild' on my free phone apps. Can I scan things using the ferret pro without wifi/internet, then take them home on my phone to process?
I've been eyeing this scanner and it's almost at a price point where I could justify it. One thing that worries me is if any of the processing is done in the cloud or what would happen if Creality stopped supporting it. Will all these scanners just turn into e-waste? Do you need an Internet connection to run the scan or do the processing or is that all handled locally? Thanks for the in-depth video and your results seem very encouraging. On the marker issue, you can probably get away with using reflective tape (comes in rolls) and just cutting it into small squares. It's dirt cheap and the scanner should be able to track it like any other feature on the surface of your subject. Probably much cheaper than what Creality charges for their markers.
Thanks for the detailed review, do you think that it would be able to scan a surfboard (perhaps covered in masking tape to give it a matte surface plus marker points) I tried with an iPhone with lidar using the polycam app without much luck, how do you think the ferret pro would do?
It should be possible. If there's any pattern on the surfboard you could use texture mode. But most likely you'll need to add markers or draw something over it.
If you find these articles and videos helpful, please do consider subscribing to my TH-cam channel by clicking the Subscibe button below the video. Only a tiny percentage of viewers are subscribed and I'd really like to see that number increase. It costs you nothing, but really encourages me to release more content - thank you! What do you think of the Ferret Pro? If you have any 3D scanning tips, please feel free to share them here in the comments section - myself and others would love to hear them!
It's certainly a great bit of kit for the money, to have this ability at sub £400 is fantastic. Although it has it's faults, you can counteract them with good scan techniques and textured backgrounds etc. but I made the decision to sell mine and opt for the einstar or maybe the cr raptor once I've seen some reviews. I'm yet to purchase either. I'm leaning towards the einstar as the Creality software is runbish
Just fyi there are 4 cameras and what look like maybe a sensor or i guess could be a camers in the dark area by the left camera look at the scanner. You would have to get light shining in the black area to see it but it is there.
Yes you said there are 4 sensors when there are 5, look at the space between the left most canera and the center light/sensor. You might need a light to see it
Thank you, I bnought one of these to do some modifications to my car, my car is painted in matte white so in theory should get a good scan (when it arrives) but i was wonddeering if you would at all be able to do a video guide on how to clean up scans to make them useable and editable? especilly sicne im only scanning the front of the car and not getting a "full" model
Hi! I’m from Mexico. I’m trying to find a 3D scanner to print 3D portraits (not sure if only bottom part or full body) I’ve no experience neither in scanners or printers but I consider myself a good self learner. Do you think someone with no experience could use it? In your experience with this scanner, should be enough for the body printing? (Don’t want to take much time editing) you answer will really help me!! Thank you so much!
Heyy Mr. Gidon! I hope you're doing well. I've been following your channel for a while now, ever since the days of the LG PK3 speakers which we briefly spoke together in the comment section. Now, I've become an aspiring audio engineer! A while back, I've sent you an email about an in-app EQ proposal for the Anker Soundcore Q30s (which you did review also), but I'm not sure if it has gone through. Since the Q30s are actually still a very relevant pair of headphones nowadays, it would be really nice if you can take a look at that and maybe share my settings on your website review? I wrote in much more detail in the email. I hope you see this, and have a great day!
@@TheTechnologyMan Yes, I had anticipated that 😅. However, is there any chance you could still have the settings shared on your website review though? I spent quite a bit of time working on it, and I really think it brings the Q30's audio quality way beyond the typical Sony & Boses. It would be nice if I can share them as the current audio industry is slightly misleading right now where big brands just trick people with their marketing, trends, and peer pressure. I went for a sound that is slightly warm and bass heavy so that general listeners can enjoy it while also being relatively natural, balanced, and accurate for more demanding listeners.
Scan products for retailers so they can use the models on their website product pages. Just get the tech, learn it, then rock up to shops and proposition them with a demo. You'll get customers for sure. You'll need to do some optimisation for each scan to reduce the scan file size. But you could make bank I am certain.
Great video thank you!
Glad it helped!
Thanks for your review, waiting for the comparison.
No problem. Any particular scanner you'd like it compared to?
THank so much from Italy. It would be interesting to compare POP3, Ferret Pro and a possible comparison with RANGE2 in scanning people.
Great thanks for the suggestions!
Excellent video! Thank you
No problem glad it helped!
Super good video mate. How large was the shoe file? My interest is 3d scanning shoes for our products store on Shopify. They need to be glb format and less than 5mb. So some optimisation required post scan I would think.
Sorry I don't have the trainer file anymore to check. For a website I might look at something like Object2vr - much quicker.
great video. hows the processing time on older phones? was it slower than your old computer?
Thanks. I haven't tried the app with an older phone I'm afraid.
Thanks for this! Such a brilliant video, I think I'm going to get one of these but I wonder if it works 'offline'? I like to go on walks and scan things out in the 'wild' on my free phone apps. Can I scan things using the ferret pro without wifi/internet, then take them home on my phone to process?
Thank you! Yes you can use the Pro just with the app offline.
I've been eyeing this scanner and it's almost at a price point where I could justify it. One thing that worries me is if any of the processing is done in the cloud or what would happen if Creality stopped supporting it. Will all these scanners just turn into e-waste? Do you need an Internet connection to run the scan or do the processing or is that all handled locally? Thanks for the in-depth video and your results seem very encouraging. On the marker issue, you can probably get away with using reflective tape (comes in rolls) and just cutting it into small squares. It's dirt cheap and the scanner should be able to track it like any other feature on the surface of your subject. Probably much cheaper than what Creality charges for their markers.
I think this is always a concern with proprietary software. The software runs locally IIRC - but will double check when I next use the scanner.
Thanks for the detailed review, do you think that it would be able to scan a surfboard (perhaps covered in masking tape to give it a matte surface plus marker points)
I tried with an iPhone with lidar using the polycam app without much luck, how do you think the ferret pro would do?
It should be possible. If there's any pattern on the surfboard you could use texture mode. But most likely you'll need to add markers or draw something over it.
If you find these articles and videos helpful, please do consider subscribing to my TH-cam channel by clicking the Subscibe button below the video. Only a tiny percentage of viewers are subscribed and I'd really like to see that number increase. It costs you nothing, but really encourages me to release more content - thank you!
What do you think of the Ferret Pro? If you have any 3D scanning tips, please feel free to share them here in the comments section - myself and others would love to hear them!
Thanks for the review!
Do you know if it's possible to scan a smiley face and have the theeth scanned?
Should be possible to a degree - if the person can keep the same expression!
This is so thorough, thankyou!
Glad it was helpful!
It's certainly a great bit of kit for the money, to have this ability at sub £400 is fantastic. Although it has it's faults, you can counteract them with good scan techniques and textured backgrounds etc. but I made the decision to sell mine and opt for the einstar or maybe the cr raptor once I've seen some reviews. I'm yet to purchase either. I'm leaning towards the einstar as the Creality software is runbish
I've not tested the Raptor but hope to soon.
Just fyi there are 4 cameras and what look like maybe a sensor or i guess could be a camers in the dark area by the left camera look at the scanner.
You would have to get light shining in the black area to see it but it is there.
Take a look at 8:29.
Yes you said there are 4 sensors when there are 5, look at the space between the left most canera and the center light/sensor. You might need a light to see it
look at quick surface software there from the uk too. like me. your love there capabilities for reverse engineering 3d scans.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Thank you, I bnought one of these to do some modifications to my car, my car is painted in matte white so in theory should get a good scan (when it arrives) but i was wonddeering if you would at all be able to do a video guide on how to clean up scans to make them useable and editable? especilly sicne im only scanning the front of the car and not getting a "full" model
Thanks for the suggestion will give it some thought!
@@TheTechnologyMan thank you!
What happens if the object being scanned has holes like a window on a model car? Will it mess up the scan?
It can't scan holes - but you may be able to capture the rest of the object.
What software do you use after you scan to make a self portrait?
You can export the model directly from Creality Scan and print.
Hi! I’m from Mexico. I’m trying to find a 3D scanner to print 3D portraits (not sure if only bottom part or full body) I’ve no experience neither in scanners or printers but I consider myself a good self learner. Do you think someone with no experience could use it? In your experience with this scanner, should be enough for the body printing? (Don’t want to take much time editing) you answer will really help me!! Thank you so much!
Yes - it's pretty easy to use!
Heyy Mr. Gidon! I hope you're doing well. I've been following your channel for a while now, ever since the days of the LG PK3 speakers which we briefly spoke together in the comment section. Now, I've become an aspiring audio engineer!
A while back, I've sent you an email about an in-app EQ proposal for the Anker Soundcore Q30s (which you did review also), but I'm not sure if it has gone through. Since the Q30s are actually still a very relevant pair of headphones nowadays, it would be really nice if you can take a look at that and maybe share my settings on your website review?
I wrote in much more detail in the email. I hope you see this, and have a great day!
Sorry I don't have those headphones anymore so I'm afraid I can't test your EQ profile but good luck.
@@TheTechnologyMan Yes, I had anticipated that 😅. However, is there any chance you could still have the settings shared on your website review though? I spent quite a bit of time working on it, and I really think it brings the Q30's audio quality way beyond the typical Sony & Boses. It would be nice if I can share them as the current audio industry is slightly misleading right now where big brands just trick people with their marketing, trends, and peer pressure.
I went for a sound that is slightly warm and bass heavy so that general listeners can enjoy it while also being relatively natural, balanced, and accurate for more demanding listeners.
Hell friend, does it require internet access to export the model?
On the desktop app? Not as far as I know.
I am not see the 2.3.5 version of any download scanner firmware on their site
That's the CrealiyScan software version: www.creality.com/pages/download-cr-scan-ferret?spm=..page_1934481.products_display_1.1&spm_prev=..product_f40dea0d-6c87-4eb1-9802-7150424f23ae.footer_1.1
Thank u!
You're welcome!
How long takes to scan a face?
It's pretty quick a minute or two?
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Thanks!
How could I earn money by using this technology?
I would consider this more of a consumer scanner. That's not to say you couldn't make money off it if you use your imagination!
Scan products for retailers so they can use the models on their website product pages. Just get the tech, learn it, then rock up to shops and proposition them with a demo. You'll get customers for sure. You'll need to do some optimisation for each scan to reduce the scan file size. But you could make bank I am certain.
Also what a bloody awesome question, good on you mate. Super positive way of thinking.
promo sm
What does that mean?
The scanner is garbage save your $400 you get better results with photogrammetry apps trust me !
You can get very good results with photogrammetry apps. Just depends how much time you have to invest!
Learn how to use it properly
@@Mark_B544 you get what you pay for , it's garbage returns are high LOL I learned my lesson trying to be cheap ! 😛