3D scanner Creality Sermoon P1 — desktop 3D scanning device

Creality Sermoon P1 is a desktop 3D scanning device designed to convert physical objects into accurate digital 3D models for reverse engineering, digital archiving and 3D printing preparation. The scanner combines a hybrid blue laser line system with dual NIR structured light, onboard processing and a touchscreen interface to enable standalone operation or integration with a PC via wired or wireless connections. It supports scanning of very small parts and large objects, provides high point capture rates and delivers laser accuracy down to 0.02 mm for workflows in engineering, inspection and creative industries.

Advantages

The Sermoon P1 offers hybrid scanning with 22 + 7 + 1 blue laser lines plus dual NIR structured light, enabling capture of large surfaces, fine details and deep holes in a single device. Built-in high-performance components (Qualcomm multi‑core processor, Adreno GPU, 24 GB RAM and 256 GB storage) allow model processing without a PC. Multiple operating modes—standalone, wireless PC and wired PC—provide flexibility for field use, office work or high‑performance industrial scanning. The scanner handles difficult surfaces such as black or metallic materials with no mandatory matte spray and maintains stable measurements through AI-based temperature compensation and an optimized thermal design.

Suitable for

• Reverse engineering and CAD model generation
• Quality control and dimensional inspection
• Digital archiving of artworks, cultural heritage and collectibles
• Preparing assets for 3D printing and rapid prototyping
• Scanning people, props and large objects for visualization or VFX

Key specifications

• Laser accuracy: up to 0.02 mm; NIR accuracy: up to 0.075 mm
• Volumetric accuracy (laser): 0.02 mm + 0.06 mm/m; (NIR): 0.075 mm + 0.1 mm/m
• 3D resolution: laser 0.05–2 mm; NIR 0.1–2 mm
• Scanning speeds: up to 100 FPS (laser wired PC mode), up to 60 FPS (laser standalone); NIR up to 30 FPS (PC) / 18 FPS (standalone)
• Point capture rates: up to ~1,740,000 points/s (laser wired) and up to ~6,881,000 points/s (NIR wired)
• Single capture FOV examples: laser up to 380 × 365 mm at 550 mm; NIR up to 1245 × 754 mm at 1000 mm
• Scannable volume range: from 5 × 5 × 5 mm to 4000 × 4000 × 4000 mm
• Working distances: laser modes 160–550 mm depending on line configuration; NIR close 170–400 mm, far 200–1200 mm
• Color capture: RGB camera with global shutter and 12 LEDs; color mapping supported
• Onboard hardware: Qualcomm multi‑core CPU, Adreno GPU, FPGA, 24 GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage
• Display and power: 6" Full HD touchscreen; two removable 3300 mAh batteries; 65 W PD fast charging
• Connectivity and modes: wired PC, wireless PC (Wi‑Fi 7), standalone with onboard processing
• Environmental tolerance: outdoor scanning capability in high lux levels depending on mode; operating temperature −10°C to 40°C
• Device weight and size: ~830 g; dimensions 209 × 129 × 53 mm

How to use

Set up the Creality Sermoon P1 on a stable surface or hold it by the ergonomic handle for handheld scanning. Choose the scanning mode that matches your workflow: standalone for on‑device scanning and processing, wireless PC for cable‑free transfer to a computer, or wired PC for maximum performance. Select laser or NIR structured light and the appropriate line configuration depending on object size and surface properties; use single‑line mode to reach into deep holes or narrow gaps. Calibrate the scanner with the supplied high‑precision glass calibration plate when prompted by the onboard software, then perform a preview scan to confirm alignment and coverage before capturing the final dataset. Use the built‑in software tools to fuse point clouds, edit meshes and export models to formats compatible with common CAD, inspection and 3D software.

Usage recommendations

For best results, choose laser line configurations for small parts and high‑precision detail and NIR structured light for larger surfaces and full‑body captures. When scanning shiny or very dark surfaces, verify tracking in a preview pass and consider repositioning or using included markers; matte sprays are generally not required. Ensure batteries are charged or use wired mode for long sessions, and perform calibration in the environment where the bulk of scanning will take place to reduce thermal drift and improve repeatability.