The Official 3D Printing Discussion Thread

[Mattilacken]

23 hours ago, Fat Brian said:

Is there a non toxic resin that works pretty well? Does it really decrease the smell when printing?  I can't use my printer with the supplied Phrozen resin because the smell makes my mother in law sick and it might be easier to switch resin than install a ventilation system.

I have had good luck with PrimaCreator water washable resin and yes its very little odor and easy to clean with wather and a wipe of with Isopropanol on the equipment befor next run.

 

 

[Fat Brian]

On 5/14/2024 at 2:59 PM, stinkybritches said:

I can't help you with the resin, but I use these filters. They really help a lot with the odor.

Filters <--- link

You can find them cheaper on Amazon and Ebay.

 

8 hours ago, Mattilacken said:

I have had good luck with PrimaCreator water washable resin and yes its very little odor and easy to clean with wather and a wipe of with Isopropanol on the equipment befor next run.

 

 

Thank you both, I will take a look at these.

[GoodbuildNY]

Ok guys I need some help. I’ve got a Anycubic photon mono x that I’m using with their grey uv resin. Trouble free until today when I ran a print with anycubic white resin. I don’t think the resin is the culprit but definitely not sure. The print is just a big rectangle although on my screen it shows the layers correctly. I haven’t changed any settings since first setup. I run my prints at 80% uv setting. Any suggestions / advice would be greatly appreciated . I’ve included a pic of what I’m getting and a pic of what the screen says during a layer.

[MeatMan]

58 minutes ago, GoodbuildNY said:

Ok guys I need some help. I’ve got a Anycubic photon mono x that I’m using with their grey uv resin. Trouble free until today when I ran a print with anycubic white resin. I don’t think the resin is the culprit but definitely not sure. The print is just a big rectangle although on my screen it shows the layers correctly. I haven’t changed any settings since first setup. I run my prints at 80% uv setting. Any suggestions / advice would be greatly appreciated . I’ve included a pic of what I’m getting and a pic of what the screen says during a layer.

 

 

Is it raising and lowering as it prints? Looks to me like its printing everything on just a couple of layers.

Question, why do you print at 80%? I've never printed at less than 100% on either my Anycubic Zero or my current Photon Mars.

[Mattilacken]

On 12/6/2023 at 12:23 AM, MrObsessive said:

Here's one of my vids............

Thansk for the vid! Helped me to get some body parts done for my camaro. Some comands seems different for me though and the Shift N did not work for me, to shift the normal, but i could do that in the Splitter.

[GoodbuildNY]

10 hours ago, MeatMan said:

Is it raising and lowering as it prints? Looks to me like its printing everything on just a couple of layers.

Question, why do you print at 80%? I've never printed at less than 100% on either my Anycubic Zero or my current Photon Mars.

It’s raising and lowering normally, all outward appearances it seems normal. I haven’t changed any settings either. I’m new to this 3D printing thing so I’m still in the learning stage but I watched a bunch of videos on YouTube and a lot of them suggested running at 80% uv power. I’ve run 10+ prints so far with no issues, that’s why I’m baffled. I’m starting to wonder if it’s a software glitch or lcd screen issue. 

[MeatMan]

44 minutes ago, GoodbuildNY said:

It’s raising and lowering normally, all outward appearances it seems normal. I haven’t changed any settings either. I’m new to this 3D printing thing so I’m still in the learning stage but I watched a bunch of videos on YouTube and a lot of them suggested running at 80% uv power. I’ve run 10+ prints so far with no issues, that’s why I’m baffled. I’m starting to wonder if it’s a software glitch or lcd screen issue. 

Yes, seems baffling. Try a different USB stick. Also try an exposure test.

Another question; Are you printing flat on the plate? Pleas show a pic of your print supported in the slicer.

[stitchdup]

46 minutes ago, GoodbuildNY said:

It’s raising and lowering normally, all outward appearances it seems normal. I haven’t changed any settings either. I’m new to this 3D printing thing so I’m still in the learning stage but I watched a bunch of videos on YouTube and a lot of them suggested running at 80% uv power. I’ve run 10+ prints so far with no issues, that’s why I’m baffled. I’m starting to wonder if it’s a software glitch or lcd screen issue. 

try another memory stick. i dont think it would be the screen.

[RW033]

Looking at getting the Elegoo Mars 4 max, any thoughts?

[MeatMan]

8 hours ago, RW033 said:

Looking at getting the Elegoo Mars 4 max, any thoughts?

I bought the Mars 4 9K (the base version of the Max) a couple of months ago, and once I got it dialed in it prints awesome prints. Great detail and reasonably fast.
Lots of good reviews on YouTube if you want a detailed review.

[RW033]

9 minutes ago, MeatMan said:

I bought the Mars 4 9K (the base version of the Max) a couple of months ago, and once I got it dialed in it prints awesome prints. Great detail and reasonably fast.
Lots of good reviews on YouTube if you want a detailed review.

Awesome, thanks Dennis!

[Lownslow]

23 hours ago, RW033 said:

Looking at getting the Elegoo Mars 4 max, any thoughts?

seen them in action is definitely worth the purchase price

[RW033]

Printer purchased and setup, two successful prints so far

[atomicholiday]

Just finished my first successful print of something model car related.  I’m loving the possibilities this opens.

 

[RW033]

Not sure if someone here can help but I'm having an issue importing files into Chitubox where in 3D builder it shows the part as an assembly, but when I open it in the slicer it blows the pieces apart on me:

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

6 hours ago, RW033 said:

Not sure if someone here can help but I'm having an issue importing files into Chitubox where in 3D builder it shows the part as an assembly, but when I open it in the slicer it blows the pieces apart on me:

Maybe the Merge function in 3D Builder might help.

[MeatMan]

18 hours ago, RW033 said:

Not sure if someone here can help but I'm having an issue importing files into Chitubox where in 3D builder it shows the part as an assembly, but when I open it in the slicer it blows the pieces apart

Interesting! I've never seen that before.
Do you have the latest Chitubox? I have V2.1.
You can also try it in another slicer. I use Lychee mostly.

[RW033]

19 hours ago, Perspective Customs said:

Maybe the Merge function in 3D Builder might help.

That was the first thing I double checked, although I didn’t try un-merging 

7 hours ago, MeatMan said:

Interesting! I've never seen that before.
Do you have the latest Chitubox? I have V2.1.
You can also try it in another slicer. I use Lychee mostly.

Yes, only had it a few weeks but I guess I’ll try Lychee 

Also wondering if anyone has a subscription to Scale Speed Garage? Just curious what kind of files you get. 

[atomicholiday]

I’ve got a ssg subscription.  Great files!  Chris does an excellent job and is very helpful if you need it.

[RW033]

29 minutes ago, atomicholiday said:

I’ve got a ssg subscription.  Great files!  Chris does an excellent job and is very helpful if you need it.

Are they just parts and pieces or is there bodies and/or full kits to print then build?

[atomicholiday]

1 hour ago, RW033 said:

Are they just parts and pieces or is there bodies and/or full kits to print then build?

It’s mainly parts.  I just joined a few months ago, so I missed out on his early stuff.  You can still purchase most of it though.

Check out the website and you can see most of what it’s all about.  Not sure where you’re at with printing, but there is a ton of helpful info to get you started (if you need it).  As a beginner, I can say I wouldn’t be where I’m at without it.

Also, if you’re on the fence, I think one of his packages offers a one month trial for $1.

I contacted Chris directly prior to signing up because I had a few questions.  He’s always very friendly and helpful.

 

[RW033]

18 minutes ago, atomicholiday said:

It’s mainly parts.  I just joined a few months ago, so I missed out on his early stuff.  You can still purchase most of it though.

Check out the website and you can see most of what it’s all about.  Not sure where you’re at with printing, but there is a ton of helpful info to get you started (if you need it).  As a beginner, I can say I wouldn’t be where I’m at without it.

Also, if you’re on the fence, I think one of his packages offers a one month trial for $1.

I contacted Chris directly prior to signing up because I had a few questions.  He’s always very friendly and helpful.

 

Awesome, thanks Jeremy! I've just signed up for the free files for now. I'm whatever comes before beginner lol. 

[atomicholiday]

Had some time this afternoon, so I tried printing tires for the first time.  I’m pretty happy with the results, although I think the Cooper Cobras might be a touch over exposed.

Opinions?  Anything you see that I could be doing better?  

[crowe-t]

Is there anyone here who does 3D design who would be interested in helping me with a project?

[RW033]

Curious what rubber-like resin is used to print tires with?