Beginner · Updated 2026-08-29

A complete first project with Creality Otter

Use the review footage as a practical path through setup, calibration, scanning and merging

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Independent reviewDartside Scenics2024-06-29

CR-Scan Otter first scans from setup to merge

Shows calibration, object scanning, face and full-body capture, plus merge steps instead of only presenting finished renders

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Step by step

Complete the workflow in order

  1. 01

    Calibrate before judging quality

    Complete the calibration sequence shown around 2:31 before using the first scan as evidence of performance

  2. 02

    Capture one simple object

    Follow the first scan around 2:49 and prioritize stable coverage rather than a dense mesh immediately

  3. 03

    Try people only after object tracking is stable

    Face and body scans add motion, hair and clothing challenges, so keep the subject still and use a smooth capture path

  4. 04

    Merge and inspect every pass

    The footage from roughly 6:16 shows that multiple scans still need deliberate alignment and review

Do not stop at a green button

Check the result before relying on it

Firmware and calibration are current

The first object tracks without repeated loss

Face or body scans have no duplicated features

Merged passes preserve scale and orientation