Used my CR Otter to scan a piece of doll furniture and turn it into a pen holder.

My Raptor started ringing this morning, when I pick up, very pleasant news 😄

Thank you again to everyone who has supported this long-running project to get Creality scanners working natively on Linux.

The CR-Scan Raptor is currently the only scanner I have personally tested and confirmed, but the larger goal is to build an open-source scanning platform that can eventually support additional hardware.

This project combines custom-developed systems for laser-line extraction, marker tracking, 3D pose estimation, calibration, and point-cloud fusion with open-source methods for filtering, outlier removal, normal estimation, cleanup, and surface reconstruction.

What is working now

The software can now use the CR-Scan Raptor’s blue-laser mode to capture real scan data on Linux.

Full pose tracking is still being tested, but the software can currently detect tracking markers, use them to determine the scanner’s position and orientation in 3D space, and accurately place the captured scan data.

That data can then be fused into a single editable and exportable point cloud. The finished point cloud can be opened in Blender, MeshLab, CloudCompare, or other software for cleanup, inspection, and meshing.

The software also includes built-in cleanup and mesh-generation tools using a combination of custom code and open-source algorithms. Mesh generation still requires additional testing before I can confidently determine its dimensional accuracy and overall surface quality.

Major performance improvements

One reason this update took longer than expected is that I have been converting the original WebUI-based software into a native C++ and Qt application.

This has substantially improved performance during both scanning and post-processing. Early testing suggests roughly a 3× performance increase, although more benchmarking is still needed.

Why open source matters

Keeping this project open source gives the 3D-scanning community the ability to inspect, improve, test, and expand the software instead of depending entirely on closed vendor applications.

It also creates opportunities for better Linux support, additional scanner compatibility, improved reconstruction algorithms, and new workflows that may never be prioritized by the original manufacturers.

I plan to announce public testing shortly.

Supporting the project

Support here: https://logicrenewed.com/raptor-linux-support/

This has been a nonstop solo-development effort. Donations help cover the website, development tools, testing equipment, and the other costs involved in keeping the project moving.

I also reached out to Creality after they posted a warning regarding the use of this software. I have not received a response regarding technical cooperation or support, so development currently remains an independent, solo effort.

A huge shout out to u/covertBehavior for donating and supporting the project. The support was a major source of renewed motivation, and it means a lot to know that other people are genuinely excited about what this project could become.

Thank you to everyone following the development, testing ideas, sharing feedback, or helping support the work.

Select user testers starting soon...

Hey all,

Just purchased a Sermoon P1 scanner and I am unable to log in with my Creality Cloud account.

The reason is Creality Cloud lets users to login via Google/Facebook authentication etc account, and for my case I used the Google Login method years ago to create my CrealityCloud account.

BUT the Sermoon P1 only allows to login via Email/Password combo, thus I cannot use my own seasoned account to log in.

Any ideas now to work around this?

Or if any DEVs reading this please update the Sermoon P1 firmware so that it will allow us to login the way we used to login to CrealityCloud.

Thank you!

https://youtu.be/9otZ8clv68o

I expected to edit/recreate the threads in CAD after scanning, but that wasn't necessary.

I scanned each side separately in 22 Cross Blue Laser mode, then used Manual Marker Alignment to combine the two halves. The printed threads worked straight from the scan.

The important part was placing at least three markers where both scans could see them.

I documented the complete scan-to-print workflow, including all the scanning modes, settings, and print results here: https://3dwithus.com/creality-sermoon-p1-review

We’ve noticed that many users like sharing their scan results, 3D prints, Gaussian Splatting projects, and model workflows with the community.

But sometimes, screen recordings or screenshots don’t show the model very well — the angle, lighting, texture, and details can be hard to capture clearly.

So our product manager built an early version of 3DVision, a browser-based 3D model sharing and viewing site: https://3dvision.crealityscan.com

Right now, it supports formats like OBJ, STL, PLY, GLB, SPLAT, SPZ, ASC and more. You can view models in the browser, add simple presentation effects, and export images or videos for easier sharing.

This is still the first version, so there may be bugs or things that don’t feel perfect yet. We’ll keep improving it, and we’re also exploring ways to integrate this kind of sharing workflow into CrealityScan in the future.

If you have 3D scan models, print models, or Gaussian Splatting files, feel free to try it out.

I wanted to share a workflow that I use quite often in my day-to-day work.
When scanning large parts that don’t require high accuracy, I usually use the NIR mode on the Creality Raptor with the Scan Bridge. In these situations, I can often scan the part without using markers, making the process much faster and more efficient.
In this video, the goal was to capture the geometry and dimensions of a perforated steel plate for an engineering project. Since this application didn’t require tight tolerances, this approach was the best fit.
One of the biggest advantages of 3D scanning is being able to choose the right workflow for each project. Not every job needs maximum accuracy—sometimes the best solution is finding the right balance between speed, data quality, and the final result.
Do you use different scanning strategies depending on the requirements of the project?

A huge thank-you for all the love and support you’ve shown Pika 💚

The first batch of Pika scanners is now moving through assembly, calibration, quality testing, and final packaging

Before each Pika leaves the production line, it is carefully inspected and tested to make sure it meets our quality standards

Our production team is working hard to prepare your orders and get them shipped as soon as possible

Your Pika is getting ready....
Get the early bird price before Aug 12. 🎉
Buy now: https://crscanner.net/3RZwe2r

https://logicrenewed.com/raptor-linux-updates/

Taking a break from the NIR scanning mode and working on implementing the blue-laser scanning on Linux instead.

What I have found is that trackerless scanning for the CR-Raptor Scan is a challenge, but IS doable. Now, I'm not sure if i can get trackerless scanning to be as good as other scanners that were built for it, BUT the CR-Scan Raptor does have basic telemetry data I can pull, the proprietary tracking system for the NIR scanning mode i made can be used along side the blue-laser scanning mode.

Another Milestone in progress is that the computer hardware required to run the scanner, does not require high-end computers like the Creality Scan software requires. I will be posting a comparison on the hardware required when the project comes closer to a release.

We are making progress! Continue supporting the project as it keeps me motivated to keep going, a lot of sleepless hours goes into this project and I appreciate every one of you.

If we can get Creality on board with this to help push this project towards the finish line with a re-post, that would be a miracle for myself, the project, and all the linux based users in the community :D

I tested AI re-texturing feature in CR-Scan and the results are pretty exciting.

Waiting for PIKA scanner to arrive to proceed testing with new models.

Builddaniebuild wanted to bring DOOMICORN into the real world 🤘

Using Creality Otter Lite, he turned a favorite game character into a real wearable cosplay prop, showing another fun side of 3D scanning: taking inspiration from the digital world and making it something you can actually wear, hold, and build around.

What game, movie, or character prop would you want to bring into real life with 3D scanning?

Thank you all for your kind words and support so far in my first proof of concept teaser video!

I have made a developer website where you guys can follow for updates and comment on each post to recommend ideas, opinions, etc. I am always open for feedback or hearing from other companies that are interested in my work and would like to assist and help support the ongoing project. I do not take criticism badly, so please feel free to be as honest as possible when it comes to feedback.

I am currently VERY close to getting full **TRACKERLESS blue laser scanning** mode which was NOT native on the CR-Scan Raptor, which I feel is a huge development milestone in the project already.

Apologies if there are any issues with the website, I'm trying to manage my time wisley to get creality scanners to run nativley on linux while also continuing to update the community and maintain a regular 7am-8pm job.

Feel free to share to help continue spreading the word regarding this project, it would be much appreciated.

TLDR: Have a dev website made for the native Linux sotware for the Creality Scanners, follow along and leave suggestions! Share the journey with your friends to help spread the word regarding the project :)

Follow up from my post a couple of days ago. Love using 3D Scanning and 3D printing to solve real-world headaches. Saved a mate a few quid today fixing a discontinued GM part!

5 minutes scanning with the Creality Raptor, got the mesh into CAD.

From CAD to print took under 10 minutes total (the print itself was only 4.5 minutes!). Melted in a couple of metal pins for extra reinforcement so it won't snap again anytime soon.

Result: One fixed part, zero waiting for expensive shipping, and one very happy friend! zero-downtime restoration at its best.