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So I was just wondering what is, in your opinion the best Resin printer to get that just works like how Bambu printers in the FDM space just seem to work.

Or

Just what resin printer would you recommend purchasing?

I have a mars 3 and looking to upgrade to maybe a Saturn 4 ultra because I want a bigger build plate and auto leveling seems nice so it’s one less step I need to do.

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[–] ClydapusGotwald 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I saw their slicer needs an internet connection to slice files. Which is a major deal breaker for me.

[–] roofuskit 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Yeah, but it's the only hold your hand experience for resin printing that isn't even more expensive. I honestly think the hold your hand experience is unnecessary for resin printing. It's already way easier than FDM.

Stick with Elegoo, they're great.

[–] ClydapusGotwald 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

FDM seems easier tbh. I just slice and throw it on the printer I have a Creality k1 atm and it just goes. I don’t need to worry much about anything. I’d say resin has a bit more to dial in. And clean up is another thing. But I agree probably sticking with elegoo.

[–] roofuskit 1 points 1 month ago

https://www.tableflipfoundry.com/download/the-cones-of-calibration

Combine that with the multiple exposure function of UV tools and calibration is dead simple. Way way way less complicated to get the best quality out of resin compared to FDM.

And a wash and cure is going to be money well spent. I've tried a bunch of cheaper alternatives and nothing compared to the simplicity and functionality of the wash and cure system. I also only use alcohol in mine because it's easy to put outside in disposable trays to evaporate and then when the leftover resin in the bottom cures it can just be thrown away.