{"product_id":"creality-pika-compact-blue-laser-plus-nir-wireless-3d-scanner","title":"Creality Pika Compact Blue Laser plus NIR wireless 3D Scanner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou've got a broken bracket to reverse engineer, a client's face to capture for a custom fit mask, and a cosplay helmet with surface texture you need to reproduce exactly. Three jobs, three very different scanning problems, and most handheld scanners only solve one of them well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creality Pika switches between a 7 line blue laser for sub millimetre detail and near infrared structured light for scanning bodies, tools and larger props, all from a 260g body you hold in one hand. Point it at a coin sized bracket or a life sized bust, and the same device adapts, then hands you a print ready mesh through the CrealityScan app's onboard AI processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor South African makers who have been choosing between a cheap toy scanner and an expensive tethered rig, the Pika closes that gap without a laptop lead or a five figure price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7-line Blue Laser + NIR Dual Scanning | Up to 0.03mm Accuracy | Wi-Fi 6 Wireless, No PC Tether | 3-inch Onboard Touchscreen | 260g Pocket-Sized Body | Swappable Dual Batteries (70 min each) | AI-Assisted Mesh Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Creality Pika 3D Scanner is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCosplay and collectibles makers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need to reproduce, resize or repair existing props, figurines and armour at full detail, and most of that work involves either fiddly small parts or a full sized subject. The Pika's blue laser mode holds 0.03mm accuracy on buckle stitching and sculpted detail, while NIR mode scans a face or full helmet without markers. Scan a friend's face for a custom liner in the morning, then switch to blue laser to capture the buckle detail on a prop belt that afternoon, all with one device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototyping and reverse engineering engineers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a part has no CAD file, you need dimensionally accurate geometry you can trust before you redesign or reproduce it. Blue laser scanning at up to 110fps on PC and up to 0.03mm accuracy gets you there fast, and STL, OBJ and PLY export drops straight into your CAD or slicer workflow. Scan a discontinued gearbox housing in under ten minutes and have a reverse engineered mesh ready for CAD cleanup before lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJewellery and product design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClient work often happens away from a desk, and a tethered scanner is not always practical on site. The Pika's 260g cordless body, onboard 3-inch touchscreen and swappable batteries mean no laptop and no power outlet are required. Scan a client's existing ring for a resizing job at their kitchen table, review the mesh on the built in screen, and leave with a usable file before you have packed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets the Creality Pika 3D Scanner apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo scan engines that know which job needs which\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost handheld scanners force a trade off between fine detail and full sized coverage. The Pika carries a 7 line blue laser rated up to 0.03mm accuracy with 0.1 to 2mm resolution across a 160 to 400mm working distance, built for small, detailed objects. Alongside it sits \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Structured-light_3D_scanner\"\u003enear infrared structured light\u003c\/a\u003e, accurate to 0.1mm at a working distance of 140 to 1000mm, with a removable IR filter that keeps colour capture stable in bright rooms or outdoors. You choose the mode from the touchscreen, no swapping heads or accessories required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA handheld rig that does not need a laptop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe onboard 3-inch, 500 nit touchscreen and an 8-core 2.0GHz processor mean the Pika reviews, aligns and previews scans on its own. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wi-Fi_6\"\u003eWi-Fi 6\u003c\/a\u003e pushes finished captures to your phone or PC afterwards, and USB 3.0 Type-C wired mode is there when you want the extra processing power of a full PC session. Either way, the scanner itself never depends on a cable to function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo batteries so a flat charge never stops a session\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the two included 3,350mAh batteries runs for around 70 minutes of continuous scanning. Because they are removable rather than fixed, you charge one over USB-C while scanning on the other, instead of waiting out a full charge cycle mid job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpeeds fast enough to keep up with a moving subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue laser mode captures at up to 110fps on PC and up to 40fps from a phone, while NIR mode runs up to 30fps on PC and 20fps on mobile. That frame rate matters most on markerless subjects like faces and fabric, where a slow scanner produces ghosting and misaligned \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Point_cloud\"\u003epoint cloud\u003c\/a\u003e data as the subject shifts between frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAI processing that finishes what the scan started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CrealityScan app handles alignment, meshing and hole filling automatically, plus AI retexturing and body completion for scans with gaps or occlusion, common on the underside of objects or areas a single pass cannot reach. Finished meshes export as STL, OBJ, PLY or ASC, ready for CAD, sculpting software or a slicer without a separate conversion step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreality Pika 3D Scanner: full specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScanning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eScan technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7-line blue laser + NIR structured light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue laser accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 0.03mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNIR accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 0.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue laser resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.1 to 2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNIR resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.15 to 2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue laser scan speed (PC \/ mobile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 110fps \/ up to 40fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNIR scan speed (PC \/ mobile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 30fps \/ up to 20fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue laser working distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e160 to 400mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNIR working distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140 to 1000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eScan volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 x 10 x 10mm to 2000 x 2000 x 2000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8-core CPU, 2.0GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3-inch touchscreen, 500 nits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIR filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRemovable, for bright-light stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCrealityScan (AI hole filling, retexturing, body completion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExport formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSTL, OBJ, PLY, ASC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMinimum system requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAndroid 10.0+ (8GB RAM), iOS 15+ (6GB RAM), Windows 10\/11 (Intel i7 Gen7, 16GB RAM), macOS 14+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRecommended system requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAndroid 10.0+ (12GB RAM), iOS 15+ (8GB RAM), Windows 10\/11 (Intel i7 Gen13, 32GB RAM), macOS 14+ (Apple M3\/M4\/M5, 32GB RAM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 Type-C, wired PC mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e260g (including batteries)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100 x 60 x 35mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 x 3,350mAh, swappable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRuntime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 70 minutes per battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Creality Pika compares to the rest of the Creality 3D scanner range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe table below sets the Pika against three other Creality scanners sold in South Africa, so you can see exactly where it wins and where a different tool suits the job better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\"\u003eCreality Pika (this product)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-cr-scan-otter-basic\"\u003eCR-Scan Otter Basic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-cr-scan-otter-lite-3d-scanner\"\u003eCR-Scan Otter Lite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-cr-scan-raptor-3d-scanner\"\u003eCR-Scan Raptor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePrice (ZAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eR14,999.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eR14,999.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eR17,999.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eR25,999.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLight source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue laser + NIR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNIR (4-lens stereo vision)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNIR structured light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue laser + NIR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBest accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 0.03mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 0.05mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 0.05mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 0.02mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTop scan speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e110fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e60fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWorking distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140 to 1000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e120 to 1200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e150 to 1000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eScan volume (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 x 10 x 10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 x 20 x 20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 x 20 x 20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 x 5 x 5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandalone operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOnboard touchscreen + battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWired, tethered to PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWireless via Lightbridge handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWired, tethered to PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 6 + USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB wired only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 6 + USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB-C wired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e260g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e300g (plus 306g handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e372g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIdeal user\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAll round hobbyist, cordless small object work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBudget beginner, wired desktop use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWireless beginner, body and large object scanning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProsumer, highest accuracy needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials, surfaces and software for the Creality Pika 3D Scanner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSurfaces and objects this scanner captures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatte plastics and resin prints\u003c\/strong\u003e, blue laser mode captures crisp edges without any surface preparation, ideal for miniatures and printed parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachined and painted metal parts\u003c\/strong\u003e, a light coat of scanning spray stops laser bounce back on shiny surfaces, after which blue laser mode holds its rated accuracy on machined edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack and reflective plastics\u003c\/strong\u003e, matte finish spray or scanning powder first, both light sources struggle on gloss or near black surfaces without it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin, fabric and hair\u003c\/strong\u003e, switch to NIR mode with the IR filter fitted for markerless face and body work, it is gentler on the eyes than the blue laser and captures colour more naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured props and armour\u003c\/strong\u003e, NIR's wider 140 to 1000mm working distance covers a full piece in fewer passes than the blue laser's 160 to 400mm range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSoftware and export workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrealityScan runs on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, and handles alignment, meshing, AI hole filling, retexturing and body completion in one workflow. Finished scans export as an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/STL_(file_format)\"\u003eSTL file\u003c\/a\u003e, OBJ, PLY or ASC, so you can drop them into Blender or Meshmixer for cleanup, or straight into a slicer such as Creality Print, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer or Bambu Studio if the goal is to reprint the scanned part at its original size or scaled up or down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreality Pika 3D Scanner (main unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 3,350mAh swappable batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C charging and data cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-precision glass calibration board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable NIR filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the CrealityScan app (free download for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering, shipping and support for the Creality Pika 3D Scanner in South Africa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D Printing Store ships the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printing\/3d_scanners\"\u003eCreality Pika and the rest of its 3D scanner range\u003c\/a\u003e nationwide through The Courier Guy, Fastway Couriers and Aramex, and at R14,999.99 an order clears the site's free shipping threshold comfortably. Warranty claims are handled locally from the Centurion and Boksburg branches, so a faulty unit does not need to be shipped overseas. Calibration boards, IR filters and replacement batteries are stocked as spares, so a worn accessory does not put the whole scanner out of action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the Creality Pika 3D Scanner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Creality Pika better than the CR-Scan Otter Basic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the job, not a straight yes or no. The Pika beats the Otter Basic on accuracy, 0.03mm against 0.05mm, and adds a second blue laser scan mode plus cordless, wireless operation, while the Otter Basic is a simpler wired only scanner at the same price. If you always scan at a desk next to a PC, the Otter Basic covers that. If you need to move around or work on site, the Pika is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Creality Pika scan metal or black objects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly, both the blue laser and NIR light sources struggle on shiny or black surfaces because light does not reflect predictably back to the sensor. A light coat of scanning spray or powder solves this and lets the Pika hold its rated 0.03mm accuracy on metal parts and dark plastics once the surface is prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to set up the Creality Pika out of the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost first scans are running within 15 to 20 minutes. Charge a battery, pair the scanner to the CrealityScan app over Wi-Fi 6 or plug in via USB-C, run the supplied calibration board through the on screen sequence once, and you are ready to scan. Mobile scanning does need a reasonably capable phone, an underpowered Android device can drop to unusable frame rates in NIR mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does the Creality Pika need recalibrating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecalibrate whenever scans start drifting out of alignment or after heavy transport, which for most regular users works out to every few weeks. Run the supplied glass calibration board through the on screen calibration routine, it takes under two minutes and does not require removing any covers or parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Creality Pika come with a South African plug and local warranty support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt charges over USB-C, so any standard USB-C wall plug or power bank works and there is no dedicated barrel pin charger to source. 3D Printing Store handles warranty claims locally from its Centurion and Boksburg branches, so you are not dealing with overseas shipping or lengthy claims processes if something goes wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Creality","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789409349919,"sku":"CRE758","price":14999.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0800\/0031\/files\/CRE758_4.png?v=1788159235","url":"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-pika-compact-blue-laser-plus-nir-wireless-3d-scanner","provider":"3D Printing Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}