AnyCubic Resin 3D Printer: Photon Mono SE LCD $149 (Was $342) Delivered @ AnyCubic eBay

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sotm on 19/08/2022 - 13:02 ebay.com.au (395 clicks)
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I was looking for an additional small format, low-cost and fast resin printer for some prototyping projects which didn't require 6k resolution ;-) … initially wanted to go for another Mono, but it seems out of stock, so I found this little gem - seems to be at its lowest price I have seen so far.

2k @ 6.08" - takes me to a 0.051mm x/y resolution … equivalent to the Mono 4K - so … hoping for still good resolution at higher speed (yep - I will need some good supports.

With that resolution might even use it for miniatures.

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  dlovep on 19/08/2022 - 13:13

  printable size: 13cm x 7.8cm x 16cm

  IMO you need to wash and cure afterward.. too much hassle for such a small print.

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    sotm on 19/08/2022 - 13:21

    Yep - always wash and cure afterwards - or did you mean with the "Wash & Cure" from the Anycubic mob?

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      dlovep on 19/08/2022 - 13:25

      For a starter set, the deal is only half pack, assume you can print, but that's it… XD

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        sotm on 19/08/2022 - 13:29

        +1

        Well - yes… I was looking for a resin printer as I already have a washing station.

        A bit of search, and if you are after a full package … there is a combo with the Wash & Cure 2.0

        https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224060644848

        Hope it helps

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    perfectlydark on 19/08/2022 - 16:39

    it makes things easier, but you can easily do without. I just use metho in an old icecream tub and an agitator for washing, and for curing, chuck the washed print in a chinese food container filled with water and chuck it in the sun (duration depends on how sunny it is, on a good sunny summers day a few hours is plenty)

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  twocsies on 19/08/2022 - 13:17

  Seems to not include any resin. Are there any other things needed to get it working?

  Not even sure what FEP Films is, but a screen protector? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224583990541

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    dlovep on 19/08/2022 - 13:23

    you need the wash and cure before it harden and sometime with patchy color on thin area.. this might be the complete set Photon SE + Wash&Cure 2.0

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    sotm on 19/08/2022 - 13:25

    No - this one didn't include resin - it seems the resin prices recently increased.

    Don't think it comes with a screen protector - could call out, need to get one. For FEP I am planning to print the frame and use the same FEP I use for my M3 Plus (which is the frosted one from Anycubic)

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    soupratt on 19/08/2022 - 13:30

    +3

    The FEP is the underside of the resin container that sit on the LCD and it is where the printing happens. It's a very thin transparent plastic sheet that in some resin reserviors can can be removed and changed. The film scratches and becomes blury after many prints so it does need to be changed otherwise the light from the LCD can't cure the resin print properly.

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  keepsake on 19/08/2022 - 16:08

  Sorry newbie here but what machine can print 6k resolution? or is there an higher resolution for 3d printing

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    perfectlydark on 19/08/2022 - 16:43

    +2

    4k printers are pretty common now and you can get 8k machines, but those are pretty pricey. FWIW ive a 4k machine and the detail it spits out is as good as ill ever need, but if i wanted a larger print bed i'd go an 8k printer. That said, for basic tabletop printing a good 2K machine is absolutely good enough especially if you are more into printing large hordes of models as opposed to trying to get the most intricate individual peices

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      keepsake on 19/08/2022 - 17:34

      what do you recommend in terms of printers. looking for 30x30cm size good resolution PLA min 4k but higher better. budget under $400. Not sure if it is more wishful thinking or not

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        perfectlydark on 19/08/2022 - 19:26

        im not too sure about PLA printers to be honest, but you wont get these sorts of resolutions either way

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        thegieche on 20/08/2022 - 14:55

        +1

        The printer in this deal is a resin printer. PLA is used with an FDM printer. Different techs:

        • Resin: super detailed smaller objects, not super strong. Often used for stuff like tabletop game pieces. Works by using an light from an LCD to make resin solidify in specific shapes.
        • FDM: less detail (but can still be pretty detailed), larger objects. Used for all kinds of things. Works by heating and extruding layers of material (usually plastic) to form a shape. This is what most people think of when they think of a 3D printer.

        Most FDM printers can output similar kind of quality, at least hobbyist printers It just takes a lot more tinkering with cheaper ones. That tinkering can either be a good or bad thing depending on your perspective.

        For $400 AUD I think you’ll be hard pressed to find something that can do 30cm x 30cm. The only option I’m aware of is the Ender 3 Max. I’ve not really looked into that model much personally. If you can live with slightly smaller than that, an Ender 3 V2, or an Anycubic Kobra is in that budget and pretty good. You could alternatively go more basic again and get an Ender 3 Pro and upgrade it over time. Anything in this price range is going to involve a bit of tinkering to get the best results.

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          Wooluff on 21/08/2022 - 16:33

          +1

          @thegieche: Anycubic Chiron is 400 x 400 x 450 and was recently on sale for $350 but looks like it was Clearance stock. I'm not sure what it usually sells for.

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            keepsake on 24/08/2022 - 15:02

            @Wooluff: Do different FDM printers produce different resolutions in the same way as normal ink or laser printers?

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              Wooluff on 24/08/2022 - 22:19

              +1

              @keepsake: Not specifically, no. If you want more detail in your parts from an FDM printer, there are a few things you can do. Without going into too much detail, you can lower the layer height (generally 0.1mm layers will give quite fine detail), and you can use a smaller diameter nozzle. Basically all FDM printers in the market will have the same general quality output as long as you don't buy anything made of plastic or labelled as a "kids printer". Expensive FDM printers offer lots of things to make life easier, and often simply have better quality control for their parts.

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                keepsake on 26/08/2022 - 15:59

                @Wooluff: thanks, so how would you rate Creality and Anycubic. They are a budget brand. Is their quality stack up against more expensive brand?

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                  Wooluff on 26/08/2022 - 20:12

                  @keepsake: Depends on the brand! You'll most likely be fine with whichever you buy, but know that it will take a little bit of work. Watch some YouTube videos about printer setup - lots of people have done live-stream unboxing + first prints. The benefit of going with Creality is, because of its popularity, everyone's already figured out it's problems. So if you have any issues, just Google it and there'll be a fix.

                  Also: buying from somewhere with a decent return/warranty process will give some good peace of mind.

                  Check out printers from Artillery, Elegoo, and Voxelab as well. They all have very similar products