Just got a resin printer and have already buggered my fep sheet, really should have watched this before
@Nocomment5523 жыл бұрын
Same. I ordered some more off of Amazon. I’m definitely getting more careful with every print, so hopefully I won’t scratch the hell out of it moving forward.
@chris.eskimo3 жыл бұрын
@@stocky9218 . Well, THAT was helpful ! Moron.
@Terrorfrombeyondspace3 жыл бұрын
Damn me too
@hotawheels3 жыл бұрын
Yes agreed, i have try make a lot scratch on my FEP lol
@user-zs4iv3vf5m3 жыл бұрын
me too.
@ajc44773 жыл бұрын
Every single bit of advice is on the money, great stuff. Good to see a video on KZbin which isn't filled with duff info.
@TheOnlyDamien3 жыл бұрын
I have violated so many of these rules! Thank you for informing me so I can do better for my printer. Really appreciate the clear examples and explanations! Getting into Resin printing can be kind of overwhelming sometimes (especially processing properly and safely) so I appreciate the easy to digest video.
@theVariedLife11 ай бұрын
I just started in resin printing and this is good advice I will put into practice. Thank you
@BK_Ben_FTW2 жыл бұрын
Quality of this video hits WAY above your sub count. Clean video. Nice work.
@High_Lord_Of_Terra4 жыл бұрын
Those little swab wipes are amazing. I use them everyday. I've just started printing and you've really given me a confidence boost that I've been going about things correctly!
@TheMexicanSuperman1 Жыл бұрын
How do you use them to clean an entire vat? Use many of them?
@High_Lord_Of_Terra Жыл бұрын
@@TheMexicanSuperman1 gravity gets most of it out, then just a quick wipe
@derekaustin51904 жыл бұрын
As a Newb to resin printing, I found your advice both helpful and informative. Thank You
@deleterinserepeat20793 жыл бұрын
Hey man, you’re awesome. The tips really got me on track and the presentation was great. Keep up the good work!
@crhkrebs3 жыл бұрын
I'm a veteran 3D print user and I still learned lots from your video. Thanks. I especially like the rolling of the bottom of the FEP on your hand to dislodge stuck resin. I used the fingernail technique before.......... ;^)
@renny98792 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Already knew this stuff but its helpful to be reminded. Keep it up.
@DarkooKnight4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this video clears up a lot of questions I had with my mars pro.
@Dwatalla4 жыл бұрын
Found this video at just the right time. Great advice.
@Sykell Жыл бұрын
The words of wisdom are much appreciated!
@matthatson4 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks, just waiting for my first resin printer so these are all useful tips to consider.
@christopherwatson15711 ай бұрын
I've been watching/researching for weeks and I'd have saved a lot of time had I found you sooner - GREAT VID sub'd/liked
@thepavl Жыл бұрын
This was very informative! Thanks man good job
@crippledfoxgaming Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, mate. I'm brand new to this and am taking lots of deep dives to help my introduction to this hobby.
@yogimarkmac2 жыл бұрын
I like to use cotton balls soaked in IPA. So much more economical than wipes. Standard practice for first surface mirror cleaning, got to be good enough for this.
@spreelock17482 жыл бұрын
Very good tips, I'm just starting 3d printing, and this video was 100% new information for me
@KingUsyk2 жыл бұрын
The tape tip was awesome, thank you 👍👍
@PrintThatThing2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Super helpful tips! :)
@12mikeg12 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I had a part failure and a large flat piece stuck to the FEP, I tapped against it with my plastic spatula lightly and immediately went to my computer to search out a better way. Your suggestion is EPIC! the piece popped right off when I lightly pushed against the FEP. Thanks for sharing your discoveries, very much appreciated.
@mockier3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, answered my question about the middle of my FEP. It looks like the one in your example. Had a failure recently, and wasn't sure about using the edges. I've done a leak test so I'm confident enough now to do a test print around the edges while I wait for my new FEP sheets and vats to arrive a month from now.
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
Hope it worked for you :)
@pjdecoste46362 жыл бұрын
I picked up a wash-n-cure station when I bought my printer. After pouring off the resin, I toss my entire vat in the wash station and let it run for a few minutes. Comes out looking new.
@P1x3lMagic3 жыл бұрын
A tip to clean your FEP from debris and irregular remains of supports in case of failed print Just expose the whole screen for 40-50 seconds with VAT filled with resin in place. Some printers like Elegoo's have this option in menu called 'Tank clean', some like Anycubic's have only 'UV Test' which do the same thing. That will make 1 exposed layer for the whole printing area - melted with all separate 'islands' of debris. Next, you can easily pick up this thin layer on any corner and it will go off like a glove cleaning entire FEP in one move. Works for me for months.
@Armordonis3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I said as much in another comment, it's a good feature, it's not on every machine though, some older unit's can't be updated to take advantage. Oddly enough last week I tried this on an Elegoo Saturn, the FEP was about 4-5 months old with good use, I popped it on for around 10 seconds and when pulling the resulting print layer away, it actually separated the layers of the FEP so it had a empty bubble in the middle. I'm sure it was either the result of too much heat or just the fact the FEP was old.
@P1x3lMagic3 жыл бұрын
@@Armordonis >it's not on every machine though For older machines one may easily create special "cleaning" print file containing only 1 layer >separated the layers of the FEP I believe that FEP was about to kick the bucket anyway, 'cause pressure from removing single thin layer is way less than pressure from actual printning...
@VexingVelvet4 жыл бұрын
Amazing advice, thanks for posting this!
@EricSmith90003 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Thank you!
@buho.fausto18404 жыл бұрын
thank you these are the best recommendations for FEP cleaning 💖
@TheEarlGreyHot3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful video. I'm about to get my first resin printer and am a little terrified. This helped ease my mind a bit:).
@zeehond234 жыл бұрын
Great tips Lance, thanks very much!
@McQueenPaul4 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. I have just got my first printer, an Anycubic Photon Mono, and I am swotting up while waiting for my resin. I found this very helpful and will try to follow your advice.
@abrannan4 жыл бұрын
I do re-level my build plate before every print. I don't know about other printers, but with my Elegoo Mars it's a 1 minute process. -Loosen two machine screws that hold build plate. -Remove vat -place sheet of paper over LCD -in print menu, home the build plate -Ensure build plate is reasonably square to lcd -Tighten the machine screws -manually raise build plate (press Up 10mm 10-15 times) -Replace vat, add resin, and print. It's such a short process that it only makes sense to take the extra minute or two before your next print that's going to take 5-9+ hours to give yourself the best chance of a successful print. Especially if you look at it from a risk perspective. The cost of a failed print, in terms of printing time, resin, potential FEP damage, extra cleaning and repair time, far outweighs the cost of performing the re-level in terms of time. It also performs one of your tips, by removing the vat to prevent any moisture or air bubbles between the LCD and vat that might damage your prints. So, you can call it insane, but I call it a smart choice.
@epicsnstuffs4 жыл бұрын
Insane was maybe a bit extreme of a word choice on my part :D If it works for you keep rockin :) That said not all levelling processes are created equal, some larger machines can take 15-20 mins for the same process, still maybe worth it. I'd look at it slightly differently though. To use another car example, I wouldn't inflate my tyres or balance my wheels very journey. If you have a successful print, then I'd lay off re-levelling for a few prints to avoid the risk of introducing a problem. However if it provides a piece of mind and you can guarantee it's all good then yeah your point makes perfect sense :D
@abrannan4 жыл бұрын
Epics 'N' Stuffs if you removed your tires after every trip, and they were held in place by a single bolt, and they were a frequent cause of failed trips, I’d wager you’d check your wheel alignment much more often. My point being that most prints are a significant time investment, and taking a few extra moments to follow a few steps to give you the best chance of a successful print can save you the hours of re-trying that print after a failure.
@epicsnstuffs4 жыл бұрын
That's my point, IF I have a problem I'd check it and fix it. Your point is a fine one, but the reverse is just as true. Every time you re-level, there is a risk it might not be as level as it just was (especially if the system makes the process harder, 4 point systems being an example). Many manufacturers advise not to re-level unless you suspect it to be an issue (the adage 'don't fix what isn't broken' comes to mind), I do personally re-level regularly (once every week or so) and I use 5 Mars' cycling twice a day. A couple of them I haven't re-leveled for weeks as they're printing the same thing perfectly, another I have leveled 3 times in the last week as the bolts seem to be getting loose. So yeah definitely take those extra few minutes to re-level if it gives you piece of mind and you're getting great results, but to others, especially people new to printing, be aware you may be introducing problems :) @Andrew Brannan - What you printing on the Mars, anything cool? Using any other accessories or additions or just using the vanilla Mars?
@abrannan4 жыл бұрын
@@epicsnstuffs Fair enough. You certainly have a boatload more experience in the printing arena at this point. Right now I'm just using the vanilla Mars, as it's my first SLA printer after using FDM (Monoprice Mini) printers for a couple of years. I've backed a few Patreons, and am working my way through printing a few pieces from each to see which ones I'll keep backing and which ones I'll drop to make room for other Patreons. This video put you on the list of Patreons to look into.
@LightCarver4 жыл бұрын
@@abrannan I also have an OG Mars. I have re-levelled 3 times in almost 1.5 kg of prints. It needed it one of those times, the other two times I'm sure it was fine. You have to tighten the two fasteners in the correct order for it to hold right. I suspect I forgot that the time before the one it was certainly off level.
@crispyrobot773 жыл бұрын
Excellent point about the usage of a raft/base. I tried printing some models without printing the raft and a tiny hole was created in the FEP rendering the FEP useless. Must now be replaced. Great tip about the usage of masking tape at the end of the video.
@LoydeReed2 жыл бұрын
Very informative, especially those couple of cleaning tricks. hopefully helps with the problems i've been having
@toad20394 жыл бұрын
Nice audio for headphone user. Nice editing too. I appreciate the effort
@dahlbergt3 жыл бұрын
Well done. Thank's for sharing!
@2TheBody24 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Thanks for this video!
@cracked_walnut3 жыл бұрын
Hey Lance! I'm about to actually get started on the resin 3D printing in earnest. I made some beginner's errors on my very first print and ordered new FEP film. Took three months to get here! And only now do I find this extremely helpful video. Some feedback: Your delivery style is clear, informative, and accessible -- I especially dig that you embed exposition for the uninitiated novices watching. A lot of "how to" and "helpful hints" videos that are put out there by makers have an air of perfunctory haste, or don't condescend their vocabulary for the newbs to catch the thread, and I end up feeling rushed to follow along and gain the impression that I might have bitten off more than I can chew. Not you, sir! Thanks again for being not only a very talented artist with a great sense of humor, but also for being a great resource for picking up the hobby.
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to post such a kind/positive comment :) I read it at the right time, thanks for the support and motivation!
@SteveRowe2 жыл бұрын
Great advice. Thanks!
@Incubansoul4 жыл бұрын
Got my Elegoo Mars yesterday and had destroyed the FEP in less than 24 hours because dumb. Amazon is delivering 5 new sheets and 2 backup tanks today. I definitely need this video lol
@anawkwardsoul49482 жыл бұрын
Wish I had seen this after my first print! I was told to just cure what’s left in the vat and then it will pull perfectly clean. Obviously not how it went and there were so many tiny cured specks. I tried everything… except for tape. Thank you!
@cosmo5076 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic and informative thank you
@martinturner54843 жыл бұрын
Wish I would have found this before I got my printer. First resin printer and I've had it 3 days. Done just about everything wrong (except overcrowding the bed) with no successful prints, and now my FEP sheet has quite a substantial leak in it (looks like it has a small split). Replacement sheets are going to take a few weeks to get here, which is probably a good thing as I'll have to stop banging my head against the wall with this printer for a while.
@davejohnson89362 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quality advice :) I have only just started on resin sla after a period of time with FDM and it has been invaluable. Keep up the good work Lance.
@102diy Жыл бұрын
Hi! Tell more about lubricants for fep film, what kind of lube can be used for this purposes?
@Sasaroly2 жыл бұрын
I got my resin printer last Friday, used it pretty intensively (Printed every day, multiple times a day, had failures big and small, switched resins, etc) And my FEP was absolutely FUBAR by today. It even got a hole so I had no option but to use the replacement that came with the printer. I wish I had seen this video before, would have avoided making so many mistakes!
@ThatBartsim233 жыл бұрын
Should have watched this before tinkering. Feel like I scratched up my fep. Thanks for the tips
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
No worries! good luck printing :D
@calle3132 жыл бұрын
Excellet video, great tips!
@runegleam4 жыл бұрын
This is a super informative video, thankyou!
@alun7006 Жыл бұрын
Useful stuff, thank you!
@riverbankjournal3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, I've learned a lot!
@yuhichiro3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great vid! It was helpful for newbs to 3d printing like me :)
@elcoas Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you.
@timcameron90232 жыл бұрын
I had a spectacular failure overnight and this has been a great help in debugging - thanks for the great tips, really appreciated.
@Theretrosaint3 жыл бұрын
Just bought your TMNT models from myminifactory. They're incredible!!!
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
thanks Kevin
@Monstah72 жыл бұрын
Good vid mate, thanks muchly!!👍
@raymondhordies48072 жыл бұрын
Super vidéo ! Thank you very much !
@ramtin-s87223 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@ajlbeer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Very helpful!!!
@gettingpolitical Жыл бұрын
3-in-1 Silicone lube can be used on the FEP to prevent prints from sticking. Sprits some on and use a microfiber cloth to spread it around the FEP. (Any silicone lube would work accept sex lube). PTFE lubricant can also be used however I do not recommend it as if you get a hole in your FEP or leak it can have adverse effects on your screen. Silicone lubricant will not. I do appreciate the "hand roll" method you use and will try it myself. Should one get a hole in their FEP, using a clear transparent packing tape, you can put it on the bottom of the FEP and cover the hole with it and continue to print. This is a helpful way to keep those prints coming while awaiting a new FEP film to be delivered.
@Bartimus5432 жыл бұрын
Thanks that was so helpful for an absolute beginner like me.
@andrewdirkman10673 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. I wish I had watched this earlier!
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@scott21153 жыл бұрын
Great. Great Video. Thanks.
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@markedly8513 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, super helpful!!!
@coachh99763 жыл бұрын
Excellent. This nailed it.
@zed98793 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled on this video and subscribed. Thank you for the tips. Recently new to 3d printing with an Elegoo Mars 2 Pro, I just started hitting a few issues with my prints and this information on FEP maintenance is perfect. Noting your point on FEP thickness, I've heard where people cover their LCD screen with a 2nd sheet of FEP for protection. Is this something to do or shouldn't be necessary?
@Armordonis3 жыл бұрын
Hope you're having fun 3d printing Zed. As for the second FEP for a screen protector, it's not really necessary in my opinion, there are dedicated screen protectors out there which would probably work better. With regular maintenance and good practice you shouldn't get yourself into a position where the screen would be exposed to a lot of damage. If leaking into the screen is a concern, then you can always apply masking tape around the outer edges of the screen to act as a gasket or buy them off the shelf, again not really necessary though, I've never had an issue.
@jasonrumsey69542 жыл бұрын
great video. thank you!
@snieves4 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Wont the tape add adhesive residue to the FEP?
@AgitPopDollsАй бұрын
Big respect🎉
@WMBayouLures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks super helpful for a new resin user!
@blueckaym Жыл бұрын
Great advices! One thing I wonder and not sure if it's a problem or not ... the first bottle I printed was opaque resin, so I didn't get a chance to see the bottom of the vat, but now I switched to a clear resin, and I can see that there are bubbles between the vat & the screen. They're not big or pushing the fep, but are visible - ie affect light reflection in some way. So I'm not sure if that is ok (especially after the build plate presses firmly against the fep for the first layer), or it could cause problems, and if it does how to fix.
@LimpiezasMyG3 жыл бұрын
solid subscriber for a quality video
@vernonleeper2 жыл бұрын
Great video, good tips, too late on the paper towels though.😞 I used them one time and noticed the scratches so yeah, I don’t use them anymore.
@SlinkySlonkyWaffle Жыл бұрын
About the removing failed prints from the FEP film; i personally use a knuckle since i can start pushing by the edge of the failed print, and get it off very easily. Picking it up using my nails (i have very long nails) or a plastic tweezer.
@davidbutler18573 жыл бұрын
What did you mean by letting the FEP 'breathe' by emptying the vat? Isnt' there still a layer of resin that will be sitting on the FEP? Unless you completely clean it?
@Armordonis3 жыл бұрын
To clarify, emptying it completely and cleaning it with something like ipa. If I remember correctly this is a recommendation by some companies, especially on larger FEP machines.
@mikebowers7161 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your advice I just bought a creality Halot mage 8k and had about 98% failure rate! I think in my inexperienced way, I have damaged the fep and EVERYTHING sticks to it! New sheet I think
@jvon38852 жыл бұрын
As a drummer I instinctively already followed most of these rules,...
@jothain3 жыл бұрын
Quite good tips. I just got myself resin printer after using few years of FDM printers. First print went well, but I drained vat, I don't know actually why, but I then cleaned it with IPA and everything was fine. But now starting second print I noticed that how on earth my vat base is already slightly cloudy and immediately remembered using paper towel to dry the film. Somehow I didn't realize that it's so soft material. Bit annoying that manufacturers don't seem to but any warnings about avoiding scratching the film. I was planning to someday maybe try to actually use wash&cure unit possibly to solidify resin particles to the vat fep film and then simply tap that fep film to dislodge hardened resin. I think it might work quite well?
@Armordonis3 жыл бұрын
A lot of resin printers already have this feature, typically labelled 'tank clean' or 'vat clean'. It essentially exposes the entire vat to UV light, curing a layer which you can then peel off. It's very helpful and pretty economic considering you don't waste any resin in the removing/cleaning of the vat. However not every machine has the feature, but it could be replicated with a sliced file which prints a solid layer for a few seconds.
@216kingDavid12 жыл бұрын
I’ve got two real small dimples on mine. Just wondering if it needs to be swapped out.
@8-7-styx942 жыл бұрын
If you get any resin on your skin dawn dish soap gets rid of it easily. Works on the build plate too for anything that's really stubborn to come off
@rikubot2 жыл бұрын
Great info. I’m guessing my FEP is stretched and that’s what is causing my fails. What’s the creature at 9:11? Love it!
@mrarma1233 жыл бұрын
I have to clean stuff off the FEP every time I don't often get failed prints tho any tips on how to stop this
@macmund4 жыл бұрын
thanks very helpful
@AlfredoCronistaViajes2 жыл бұрын
Buen vídeo y buenos consejos. Gracias.
@RichardJRussell3 жыл бұрын
The Elegoo vats are not designed to be 'disposable', at least not in the 'cheap and chuck' sense. They are meant as low cost spares/extras that allow you to reduce downtime between printing sessions and/or use multiple different resins without having to do a full vat clean when changing from one to another.
@maxkool0076 Жыл бұрын
Never had any issues using a plastic scraper. Some fails just will not come off without one. Tried every trick. Sometimes it just doesnt work.
@Exopias Жыл бұрын
Im no pro but if there are little bits stuck on the fep sheet i usally cure the whole layer of the led for about 10 second then when i drain the resin i can take it off all at one and i know thet there are no little pieces left
@omni84792 жыл бұрын
Awesome information. Question. I developed a leak it looks like on my FEP and it created a mess on my LCD. This resin is hard and will not come off. I have watch other video's on how to remove it but nothing has worked. I tried alcohol and even acetone but its stuck pretty good. I have the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro and have did about 18 successful prints on it except now the last 3 have all failed and this is how I noticed the mess on the LCD. Any suggestions on how to clean it?
@malangaconbacalao3 жыл бұрын
is there a way o fix a tiny hole in FEP?Thanks
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm not that I know of, any potentialy fix could end up doing more damage and take just as much time as replacing the FEP anyway, best to just replace the FEP for peace of mind.
@malangaconbacalao3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@darktherapy Жыл бұрын
I’ve just bought a Halot One second hand. Would you recommend I change the FEP on it before I start using it? As I don’t know it’s history or how long it will last.
@Nutronic2 жыл бұрын
Can you share an updated products list as UK masks link is dead, please?
@chesterjones95653 жыл бұрын
Great video and great advice. Hey what percentage of Alcohol are the IPA wipes you're using? 99 % is tough to find and are rather costly in bulk.
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
70% or 91%, readily available from amazon in a lot of places.
@LitanyofFury993 жыл бұрын
You just earned a sub!
@RebelChum11 ай бұрын
I just use it, clean out ever 3-5 days, and dont worry about cloudyness until my prints start to fail. Then i change it. Mileage varies could be 2 mounths could be 5 or 6 with regular use.
@zaria54zaria2 жыл бұрын
Really wish I had watched this before I started printing. 3 days in and I’ve already pierced my fep
@TheReidmeister96 Жыл бұрын
Hey, guys I really need help. I just got a brand new Elegoo Saturn S and I cannot for the life of me figure out why its not printing anything. All I'm trying to do is print thw basic rook model that comes with it, I have been trying for 3 days now. I actually want to cry. I've emptied the vat removed the vat releveled the build plate but nothing
@Emtbtoday Жыл бұрын
Ive just done a print on my new mono 2 i use a raft on one print but the shape of the reft one side of if has left an indentation line could call it a crease but its not that bad for a crease but its just printed on my validation matrix front right across! Thisnis the first time ive ever seen this happen and fairly annoyed as only done 14 prints mostly test prints on this fep! Now needs replacing not even 3 weeks old lol gotta laugh or cry!
@blaydsong3 жыл бұрын
I'm just starting to get into resin printing, and this was some great information. One thing that I heard recently was to use your wash and cure station (if you have one) to wash the resin from your reservoir/FEP. Thoughts?
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm Yeah I get it works, not something I'd do myself for the following reasons. I want to keep my wash/cure IPA as clean as possible for re-use so using it to clean a lot of resin from a plate/vat is a quick way to get it dirty. Also when cleaning models or leaving the IPA in the wash/cure for awhile can cause debris to get kicked about, for example the force can sometimes detach fine supports that can then get blasted about. Resin, even in IPA will also go white/solid over time and can again get kicked up which could get on your FEP. Probably minor things all in all, depends on whats best for you I guess :)
@mikecif41233 жыл бұрын
"Overloading" your build place is actually a good idea. With a nice big raft you actually have very even forces all along the FEP. Printing just one or two models is what creates uneven suction forces on the FEP. Using your whole build plate avoids uneven suction and uneven wear.
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
Err hmmm this is wrong. 'Uneven' suction or spread models is better as the FEP's have some flexibility built in. If I was the blanket the plate with a large raft, yes the suction would be more even but the suction and forces involved would be a lot greater with less flexibility which can be a big problem on larger machines, the wear is now 'even' but you have more of it all over the FEP, I'm not sure how that is better for it? Overloading is essentially cramming everything onto the build plate without thought to the mechanics involved. If all models are the same, then that's preferred, if they're different heights with different supports structures and all over the place then you're rolling the dice, it's fine to do it, I do as well just don't overdo it is my advice..
@mikecif41233 жыл бұрын
@@epicsnstuffs I think your missing a little bit how these printers print. And your mistaking the raft for the whole print. If you look at layer 50 or layer 100 of a print of several small miniatures (for example) there are going to be lots of tiny little islands as you are printing just the supports for future layyers or some supports and some pieces of the models themselves. Either way its going to look like blobs all across your plate. Better to spread them out then just concentrate them in one little area just because. Also don't forget your screen is a wearable item too. There is no downside to loading up your build plate. If you are good with supports and want to you can print models and parts two or three tiers high.
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
@@mikecif4123 You mentioed the raft so I replied directly to that case, spreading prints around is fine, never said it wasn't, never said loading the build plate wasn't either, I said avoid overloading. If models are different heights/sizes then suction can be less even, prining a miniature alongside a large bust will cause uneven forces, which can be fine but in some cases it won't. Forcing prints closer to the edge also runs the risk of printing in the weaker exposed areas which can cause lack of detail and potentially flimsy/weak parts of a print (worse on some printers than others). Yep I acknowledge the screen is a consumable, but again it's a balance of risks. If a overloaded plate fails then you'd just wasted resin, time, screen life and FEP life, play it safer/smart reduce the risk then reduce the cost. The video is coming form the point that people are newer to the hobby with some tips that might help more experienced people, you share your experiences which is great but if giving advice to a newbie, would you say go right for the loaded plate? Or start small and work them into the hobby? I think going knee deep instantly is a reason a lot of people end up with shitty early experiences.
@mikecif41233 жыл бұрын
@@epicsnstuffsI would say that if I was making a video to advise people how to preserve their FEP and optimize screen-to-print efficiency I would recommend a full build plate for sure. If newer folks in the hobby are printing pre-supported files, I'd tell them go for it, load it up. A lot of patreon and other paid files offer professionally supported files. Also a nice big connected raft is easier to remove from the build plate, if you are using the proper tool. It really bothers me that you are throwing out all this bad advice and then couching it with "oh well this advice is just for noobs". People end up with shitty early experiences because there are noobs on youtube pretending to be experts and giving bad advice.
@epicsnstuffs3 жыл бұрын
@@mikecif4123it seems you didn't pay attention, I'm saying don't overload it, not 'don't load it up'. Them 'professional supports' that seem to always cause a swathe of issues up and down forums and Facebook pages. Everybody's experience isn't the same as yours, some of this advice will apply to some and not to others, hence my message at the start. A hobby that has a lot of variables, printers, resins, environments and skill levels, not all advice will apply, if you have a lot to share then I'd love to see some content on it. I favor consistency, I print a lot, I make/design the models, have had multiple successful campaigns, own a printing farm, get paid professionally for it and have worked on big IPs and I frequently help new merchants and hobbyists with success, with reviews etc... to back it up, so yeah I think I can say a thing or 2 with confidence.