The Creality Raptor series scanners (Raptor, Raptor Pro, RaptorX), Sermoon series scanners (Sermoon P1, Sermoon S1, Sermoon X1), and the Creality Pika now support the blue laser marker-free scanning feature after updating to the required firmware and software versions.
Please refer to the instructions below for basic usage and precautions.
¶ Supported Device & Environment
Currently supported with a USB wired connection using the Raptor series, Sermoon series, and Creality Pika scanners. Preparations before use:
- For Raptor series (Raptor, Raptor Pro, Raptor X): Update the device firmware to v1.5.7 or later, and CrealityScan to v4.3.2 or later.
- For Sermoon S1: Update the device firmware to v1.1.2 or later, and update CrealityScan to v4.2.0 or later.
- For Sermoon P1: Update the device firmware to v1.0.47 or later, and update CrealityScan to v4.2.2 or later.
- For Sermoon X1: Update the device firmware to v1.1.5 or later, and update CrealityScan to v4.3.0 or later.
- For Creality Pika: Update CrealityScan to v4.3.0 or later.
- Perform calibration before first use.
If your computer is connected to the Internet, the software will prompt you to update the software and firmware. If not, you can manually download and update the firmware from Creality Cloud.
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¶ How to Use
¶ Scan Settings
- For Raptor series:
- Raptor: only Parallel Lines Laser Mode is supported.
- Raptor Pro and RaptorX: only Cross Lines Laser Mode is supported.
- For Sermoon series, only Cross Lines Laser Mode is supported
- For Creality Pika, only Parallel Lines Laser Mode is supported
- Fast fusion is not yet available after scanning (will be added in a future version)
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¶ Resolution Recommendations
The current Blue Laser marker-free scanning feature is more focused on improving the scanning experience and smoothness. The official recommended resolution settings are as follows:
- Real-time Resolution: ≥ 0.2 mm
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- Fusion Resolution: ≥ 0.2 mm
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If you need a smaller resolution, we still recommend using the "with marker" mode along with markers.
¶ Scanning Tips
- Under the marker-free scanning mode, it is recommended to move the scanner slowly to avoid losing tracking. If tracking is lost, move the scanner back to an area with clear geometric features; tracking will resume and you can continue scanning.
- For long sessions, use the lanyard to prevent accidental drops.
¶ Performance
¶ Frame Rate
- Maximum frame rate in marker-free mode: 30 fps; stable frame rate: 23–28 fps
¶ Processing Time
- Fusion: Faster than infrared mode, slightly slower than traditional Blue Laser mode with markers
- Meshing: Similar to Blue Laser mode with markers
- Color Mapping: Similar to infrared mode
- Deleting scan data: Slower than both Blue Laser mode with markers and infrared mode
¶ Resource Usage
- Memory usage: Higher than traditional Blue Laser mode with markers
- CPU usage: Approximately 100%
- Data size: Approximately 20%–30% larger than Blue Laser mode with markers
¶ Scan Quality
- Quality ranking: Blue Laser mode with markers ≈ Blue Laser mode markerless > infrared mode
- Laser knife marks (horizontal stripes/lines) may appear on the scanned model.
- Overexposure may occur in auto exposure mode
¶ Suitable Scenarios
¶ Recommended for
Medium to large objects
- Blue Laser mode with markers ≈ Blue Laser mode marker-free > infrared mode
Objects with strong texture features
¶ Limitations
Poor recognition on low‑texture surfaces. The following materials/surfaces may produce poor results:
- Highly reflective surfaces (e.g., mirrors)
- Black, light‑absorbing materials
- Glazed, slightly reflective materials
- Metals and other special materials
Not suitable for small objects