stinkybritches

I recommend Facebook groups to people all the time. There are very knowledgeable people in these groups and there is likely to be multiple groups for every hobby you can think of. Heck, some manufacturers use Facebook groups for product support. I completely understand not wanting to be on Facebook, but the groups and marketplace almost feel separate from Facebook.

I will try to help with anything Halot One specific. There are others on here with more resin printing knowledge and experience. Hopefully one of them can help if I can't.

Did you have supports hanging from the plate, but nothing else? Could be exposure too low or weak supports. I would go with low exposure first as you say you are using files that came with the printer. What are your settings and what resin are you using? Also, how experienced are you with resin printers? Have you used a calibration file to determine your best exposure setting? I like this one: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/exposure-tester-v2 Here is a video that explains how to read the exposure test print: https://youtu.be/NrNfqOCilAQ?si=urx5HcHxtpVaKvwY The explanation starts around the 4 minute mark. I have a Halot One and most all of my problems were from lack of experience and knowledge. I think it is a good entry level, learn the basics printer. What is the temperature in the area that you are printing? Resin prefers warmth. Below 68F and you can start running into problems. Some resins require quite a bit higher temperature. Make sure the resin is mixed well. When you think you have shaken the bottle enough, shake it some more. One thing you have to make sure of when leveling the build plate is that it is actually level. The way that the build plate bolts on causes it to pull up slightly on one side as your are tightening everything. Make sure your paper is snug at each end of the plate when you pull it out. Loosen up and try again if it doesn't seem to have even snugness. Make sure your FEP isn't loose. Make sure you removed the protective film from both sides of the FEP. Try these settings to start: Initial Exposure - 45 secs Exposure Time - 3.2 secs Motor Speed - 1 mm/s Rising Height - 7 Bottom Exposure - 5 layers Turn Off Delay - the stock setting, I don't remember what it is. These settings are meant to see if it will print the files that came with the printer. You might even want to raise both exposure times a little bit to start. The only thing I don't like about my Halot One is that it is small. That's why I have a bigger printer sitting next to it. There is a Facebook group dedicated to the Halot range of printers. Very knowledgeable people there.

I like it. It has a Jada Big Time Muscle vibe.

They turned out great, Randy.

Looking good so far. I have the same color set aside for one of my Boss 351 kits

I would definitely buy one of those.

I used a pc when I checked earlier. I just checked on my phone and same thing, only PayPal and Venmo.

I don't even see an option for CC. All I see is Paypal and Venmo.

Very nice.

Mine appears to be stuck in USPS purgatory. It was supposed to have been delivered yesterday.

Mega Hobby is showing these as ready for purchase https://www.megahobby.com/products/gma-t50-sports-car-tamiya.html?utm_source=instocknotify&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=instocknotify

From the quick once over I've given it, it seems to be very well done. I haven't had a chance to do any test fitting.

Got these over the last 2 days. Not pictured is the Light Pewter paint from Splash Paints.

I received my order from Mega Hobby today. Everything looks to be cleanly molded, as expected considering the new tooling. I can't wait to get started on it.

I'm liking it already.

I got notice today that my order has shipped from Mega Hobby. Hobby Nut Models is now showing that they will have it in stock on July 13, that's tomorrow as I write this.

Mega Hobby is showing them in stock.

I vote for the center cap look.

That's a sweet looking color.

Looking good, Bob. Can't wait to see it with the clear orange over the silver.

Beautiful work on a beautiful racer.

I received these decals from Pattos Place. 15 days from order to delivery, Australia to US.

Spectacular work as usual, Jim.

Hobby Nut Models has these for preorder. Estimated July 1 in-stock date.