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[eBay Plus] Elegoo Saturn 2 8k 3D Printer $475.99 Delivered @ ELEGOO eBay AU

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[eBay Plus] Elegoo Saturn 2 8k 3D Printer $475.99 Delivered @ ELEGOO eBay AU
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Chaffingbuttocks on 03/12/2023 - 01:09 ebay.com.au (400 clicks)
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There are a couple listings for this printer. One only has $5 discount code, but this one has 15% off already reduced price. According to the manufacturer, RRP is usd600 bit this is a superceded model. The manufacturer website is alao selling it for usd320 with the $30 discount code on black Friday special which works out to around aud$480 depending on intl currency fees for credit card if you don't have eBay plus

https://www.elegoo.com/products/elegoo-saturn-2-8k-10-inches…

I grabbed 2x mini air purifiers for $28 on Amazon (manufacturer website is usd$28) and some water washable resin at 30% off too.

Dunno if this unit is any good, bit good reviews and it's my first first into 3d printing.

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  • Wiadro on 03/12/2023 - 07:00

    Is it any good?

    • Tricon on 03/12/2023 - 07:43
      +3

      I heard it runs rings around others.

    • Intoxicoligist on 03/12/2023 - 08:16
      +3

      Yep. I've got one and print minis for 40k and similar. This thing is a beast. Although be aware that 3d printing is an entire hobby in itself and it's quite the rabbit hole

      • twig on 03/12/2023 - 08:30

        Do you need to buy extra things to mod this printer? Or is that more of a budget printer thing?

        • DigbyR on 03/12/2023 - 18:12
          +1

          Resin printers require a few things. Do your research on youtube. They are great for high resolution but they are not a quick and easy solution.

        • Intoxicoligist on 04/12/2023 - 08:19

          Na not at all. You might have to replace a screen if you break it, but otherwise its good to go from the start?

  • Misha Bakunin on 03/12/2023 - 08:02

    If only I had an actual use case that isn't completely trivial… So cool these things.

    • brocky2006 on 03/12/2023 - 08:26
      +3

      Sounds like a use. Like buying cordless version of power tools. U think u don't have a use but find urself using it more than ever

      • Misha Bakunin on 03/12/2023 - 08:27

        Wondering what you use them for, yourself?

        • brocky2006 on 03/12/2023 - 08:33

          Which one? I have resin and fdm printers. Printed all sorts from gears to toys and cookie cutters for the Mrs.

          • Ezuku on 03/12/2023 - 13:08

            @brocky2006: Can you share a bit more about useful prints? I'm struggling a bit with use cases.

            • Nukkels on 03/12/2023 - 16:55
              +2

              @Ezuku: I have an FDM printer (not resin like this one which requires gloves, mask, etc) and so far I've printed dexterity puzzles, tools, replaced broken plastic parts in my car, toys, Christmas decorations and I plan to print the parts to build machines that would costs hundreds of dollars off the shelf. My daughter is learning blender so she can print moulds and jigs to make other stuff.

              It's definitely a case of 'if you build it, they will come' (the ideas). Once you have the thing and start printing stuff, you'll realise just how useful it is. How many things have you thrown away over your life, just because some small piece of plastic broke? How bad do you feel buying a 68c item with free international shipping, knowing that it was probably made with slave labour and is partly responsible for Australian postage costs being so high?

              Other benefits include getting an item in a couple of hours instead of a couple of days, being able to try something quickly and cheaply, and having a productive hobby that doesn't require social interaction.

  • perfectlydark on 03/12/2023 - 08:18

    fantastic price for a great printer. if i was in the market i would grab this without hesitation

  • Lionmaru-G on 03/12/2023 - 08:33
    +1

    price is good but i still prefer Phrozen mini 8ks

  • Chaffingbuttocks on 03/12/2023 - 08:55

    I don't know if I got everything I need.. bought the mercury xs and 1l of resin to play with plus the filters. All up total spend was under $800 which seems ok to dip my toes into the rabbit hole. Maybe if I pick it up fast enough I can print some trinkets for Christmas. Need to do some reading about resins though.. like durability etc. saw carbon fibre plastics but not resin :/

  • scupper on 03/12/2023 - 10:00
    +1

    Those filters are not enough. Make sure to have a very well ventilated place. You also need to be wearing a mask, and not the n95 kind, but the type with carbon filters. And water washable resin doesn't mean you can throw the dirty water down the sink. There's a whole lot to learn in post processing the prints safely on YouTube.

    • Chaffingbuttocks on 03/12/2023 - 11:39

      Yep thanks

      • cook99 on 03/12/2023 - 12:22

        Wouldn't these filters be better at $35?
        Think you got the mini version but the Saturn 2 and 3 can take the larger ones I think?

        Deal of the day: ELEGOO USB Air Purifier with Built-in Activated Carbon, Reducing Resin Odor and Fume, Compatible with ELEGOO Mars 3 Pro, Saturn 2, Saturn 8K and Jupiter Resin 3D Printers (Pack of 2) https://amzn.asia/d/96be2nR

        • Chaffingbuttocks on 03/12/2023 - 12:57

          I think it comes with 1 of these USB ones. I wasn't sure if there were 2 plugs and from the reviews, the USB one doesn't seem to be as good in terms of removing the smell etc. People have put one inside the box and one outside which seems quite effective. I'm still looking at maybe a small computer fan connected to a duct to and then fix that to the to of an acrylic box and it it over the entire printer.. then pipe the air out of the garage

          • cook99 on 03/12/2023 - 15:46

            @Chaffingbuttocks: Thanks, you're right. I just got the Saturn 3 Ultra ($534 with 22% BF deal + 6% off gift cards) which has 2 internal USB ports for the big ones, didn't know the $28 ones existed so grabbed a pair of those to sit externally too
            4 filters should help a lot, hoping the external $28 ones sit nicely around the IPA wash and cure station to help with those fumes!

          • macfudd on 03/12/2023 - 18:35
            +2

            @Chaffingbuttocks: See how you go with those smaller filters but I gave up on those methods after the first year and went onto something more extreme. With the smaller air purifiers, as soon as you lift the lid to start post-processing all those fumes fill the space anyway.

            Instead I got a grow tent and tipped it on it's side. Then I bought a kit that had ducting, a filter and a variable speed extractor - along the lines of this https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/184682962200 or https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/355110408336. You could probably ditch the filter if you were directing it out of the space entirely.

            During the print I have the fan on a fairly low setting with the zip of the tent cracked a little. Then when it is finished I turn the fan up and open the tent. Some smell still gets out into the garage but this gets most of it. In the grow tent I have two printers and a wash 'n' cure machine.
            Note: You'll still need a respirator. I recommend one that covers your whole face, then you don't have to worry about separate eye protection.

            • Chaffingbuttocks on 03/12/2023 - 21:36
              +1

              @macfudd: Ok thanks for the info. I didn't know that this stuff was so toxic! I think I might try to make a laminar flow of some kind. Small horizontal slat vent at the bottom of a unit to pull air in and then I like the idea of your inline fan in a duct to pump out of the garage.

              • Chaffingbuttocks on 03/12/2023 - 21:45

                @Chaffingbuttocks: Also looking into buying a cheap range hood and mounting it onto an MDF box or something.

              • macfudd on 04/12/2023 - 21:40

                @Chaffingbuttocks: The level of caution required probably depends on the resin used. Certainly you'll come across plenty of people online who will happily handle resin without gloves and have a print farm operating in their bedroom.

                Personally the smell gives me a massive headache so I am probably more motivated than most to focus on fumes, not just avoiding resin on my skin.

                • scupper on 04/12/2023 - 22:11

                  @macfudd: I think some people say the exposure can be cumulative, i.e. not much reaction now but in the future, they become more sensitive and can be badly affected even with minor exposure.

                  Edit: TLDR, regarding those people handling resin without proper protection, it's better to be safe from the start, if you want to enjoy this hobby for a long time.

  • xenoic on 03/12/2023 - 10:01

    Waiting for the Uranus version

    • Chaffingbuttocks on 03/12/2023 - 12:58
      +2

      I'm not sure about the quality of anything that comes out if the Uranus version. Might be s***

      • xenoic on 03/12/2023 - 14:13

        Good be some good sh#t. Never judge a sh#t by it’s smell 😝

    • cook99 on 03/12/2023 - 15:41

      The resin fumes are rumoured to be fair more toxic on this version, I'd avoid personally…

  • MrBillions on 07/12/2023 - 22:59

    is there any recommendations on food grade / food safe 3d printing materials to use?

    • brocky2006 on 07/12/2023 - 23:19
      +1

      Not resins.
      Most use pla for food items

      • Nukkels on 08/12/2023 - 10:18

        PLA is what disposable plastic containers are often made of, but has a temp limit around 60 degrees, and PET/PETG is generally considered pretty safe (especially transparent PET/PETG without added dyes) with a temp limit around 70 degrees. So they can't be used for the actual cooking, or for serving hot foods/drinks (or put in the dishwasher or microwave).

        Note that the dyes and most of the other additives in the filament are almost certainly not considered food safe (although unlikely to leach anywhere near enough to make you sick) and the grooves between layers are perfect for bacteria to thrive in, so proper cleaning is important - hand washing in warm (<55 degrees) soapy water is recommended.

        If used sensibly and cleaned properly, PLA or PETG filaments are usually made from non-toxic materials, and should be fine for certain uses with food.

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