3D resin print supports [EASY GUIDE]

[@Henchman1977]

I'm a fairly experienced 3d printer user (fdm and resin) and I definitely learned today and found this helpful!

[@vogman]

That's very kind Ian 😁

[@retromodernart4426]

@@vogman If there was an 100-upvote button, I would hit it, thank you very much! So clear and on point, you're one of the best!

[@bogatyr2473]

"I oversupport, but I don't get many failed prints so I don't care." That sums up my thoughts perfectly. I'd rather have a couple supports that I could probably have gotten away with not using. Than find that five hours later my print bombed.

[@vogman]

Exactly! 5 minutes cleaning up supports vs 5 hours waiting on a mis-print. It's an obvious choice 😁

[@TundraGheist]

This isn't just for beginners... this is a resin printing supports masterclass!

[@SuperLongfield]

After almost 2 months of failed experiments and almost 2 kg of resin, I found this video and I finally managed to have successfull prints. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such a clear and understandable manner!

[@dibblethwaite]

I'd never thought of fusing light supports together like that. Great tip.

[@vogman]

It's a useful technique. It strengthens them over distance and makes clean-up easier 😁

[@rod2d2rs]

Excelent tutorial. Absolute begginer here, don't even have a 3D printer yet and I'm already sorry for all my failed 3D prints I've never done.

[@joepeach997]

I avoided resin printing because of not understanding supports completely. But thanks to you, I'm ready to give it a go. I learn with articulate speech, animation and clear, uncluttered stills. You are my kind of teacher.

[@vogman]

Glad I could help 😁

[@pandaphil]

I'm about six months into resin printing, and of all the videos I've watched, yours are the most pleasant, and easy to follow. Thank you so much!

[@ajc4477]

As usual, best explanation on supports that I've seen - even dullards like me can understand this. Thank you Mr Oilguy!

[@vogman]

I have to make things simple so that I can understand them 😁😁😁😁

[@carloscaraballo4121]

Been on the fence for some months now about buying a 3d printer but jump right in. Bout and Photon mono today, wash station and all the basics. While searching for how to video on KZbin found this one and truth it is one of the most useful I have seen.

[@vogman]

Thanks Carlos 😁😁😁

[@ChristophelusPulps]

This is the first video that made me completely, confidently understand how supports work.

[@vogman]

That's very kind 😁

[@1objection]

THANK YOU! Explaining why you rotate the print and what to look for is so valuable, I can't believe I haven't come across it sooner.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@C-M-E]

Quite recently I've been doing some in-depth reading on the subject of improving resin print quality and wondered why everyone always recommends rotating in increments of xx degrees. A lot of times, the listed answer is simply gravity and better support structure, but in that digging, I came across some white papers from the wee early days of resin printing that did an in-depth test of print quality based on shapes and orientation. Longish story shortish, 30* was found to offer the optimal angle for surface resolution, less stair stepping, better resin drainage and the least amount of distortion for the average of simple and complex shapes tested. Of course in practice it's nice when it works, but like my current project, it's so big on the platform that I'm exceptionally limited on angles, like 15 or 31. If it weren't an industrial part dependant on exact tolerance, I was almost of the mindset that I was going to model in registration keys and chop it in half, but due to the complex shape, it'd be a literal nightmare to get it back in spec and be 100% trustworthy. I may end up doing it anyway and try to make it a part that can be cast and copied, but I have great suspicion that it's not going to work without a major redesign.

[@HunterValleyDan]

Mate this is the best explanation of supports and how and why they are used that I have ever seen!! Great video Geoff!!

[@vogman]

Thanks Dan. I have to make things simple so I can understand them 😁

[@johncalbick1178]

I think this might actually be one of the best how to videos ive ever seen on youtube, very professional!

[@lucasupright]

This is a necessary video for all users to watch. Once build plate failures are resolved this is the next thing to learn. Supports cause lots of failures when done incorrectly.

[@vogman]

Many thanks 😁

[@ob14fun]

Best video I have found thus far on the topic! You also speak at a pace that makes it easy for beginners to understand.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fovexes]

I've recently bought my first 3D resin printer and this video has been so invaluable as I'm learning the software. Thank you so much!

[@AdamDeBeers]

I am going to be honest. I came for the video, but I stayed for the audio and after that, I did watch it again as I should. Thank you very much sir, for awesome video, have a great day.

[@svenhalle8887]

Brilliant! So helpful I am shocked it's free! Clear, concise & at a pace that is enjoyable to follow, I am beyond grateful.

[@theVariedLife]

I just purchased a Saturn 3 Ultra and have Chitubox Pro - thank you for the informative class. I really gives me confidence.

[@VincentKraven]

My first 3D printer arrives on Wednesday. A Photon Mono X. This video was so clear and helpful!!! Had no idea how this all worked and I'm sure this has saved me countless hours of stress trying to figure it out on my own. Thanks!!

[@vogman]

Glad it helped! Look out for my cleaning guide as well. It may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX2chXagqbWVrZY

[@polyestermammoth740]

I received my first printer two days ago. I’ve had successful prints until today, when printing a platform floor that ended up with a bowed edge. I was perplexed, but it seems that it sagged because of inadequate support. Thanks for this video- it’s helped me to avoid this problem moving forward as I know what to look for now, and I’m about to start printing some much larger pieces. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheCAPIreland]

The King of masterclasses. Amazing.

[@vogman]

Many thanks 😁

[@BaresarkSlayne]

Great video. Thanks for this. I have my first 3D printer coming Friday so I'm trying to cram as much into my head as I can before I try my first print.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Fahnder99]

Ha, I looked around for quite some while for more information about resin supports. But your video is still the best. Thank you!

[@timroberts69]

I finally received my Anycubic Photon Mono X two days ago, after a very long wait (2.5 months). But it looks magnificent. I am so pleased that I purchased this, and it looks like a best with that huge vat and buildplate. I would like to thank you so much for both doing the review early (even though you copped grief from Anycubic) which gave me the chance to think about the purchase that was not rushed and also for reminding Anycubic that Australia exists when I couldn't purchase the pre-order on the first couple of days. I can wait to do my large resin prints now. Thanks once again.

[@vogman]

Tim you will love the X. Those big prints are a massive advantage, but it even manages tiny prints perfectly. This video focused on ChiTuBox, but the same principles apply to Photon Workshop, though moving the supports around is a pain. However, next week's video will interest you... a great slicer that works on ALL major printers, including Anycubic 😁😁😁

[@timroberts69]

@@vogman I agree, photon workshop is not as good as chitubox, which has it's supports done correctly. I don't know why Anycubic decided to suddenly slice in .pws instead of what the others use. I have heard some people do the supports and hollowing etc in chitubox, save and then open in workshop and slice. I have also heard that chitubox will add mono X to their list of supported printers in December so I hope that is true. Would that mysterious slicer be named after an exotic sweet fruit that's name ends in ee? I found it yesterday but haven't used it yet. I'll watch out for your video next week.

[@vogman]

It's a Belgian fruit... and well worth looking at. It's very impressive. 😁😁😁

[@johnspartan15]

I just got into printing and had a ton of questions from watching videos from other printers and this video covered every single last question I had with such exacting detail with a language I can firmly understand. Thank you so very much. I truly appreciate your time and help.

[@KrystleFutrell-c3d]

I've been printing with FDM printers but am brand new to resin and have been having a tough time transitioning my 3D printing skills over...now I know why! This video was sooooo helpful, thank you!

[@craftysean945]

I've been printing for a while now and was getting frustrated with supports. It felt like the more I printed the worse I got at them. This video really, really helped. Thank you very much :)

[@vogman]

Thanks Sean. I appreciate that 😁😁😁

[@blastingsound]

just got into 3d printing with no prior knowledge of it, but this video has DEFINITELY helped clear a ton of unanswered questions, my first print came out flawlessly, then my second was a cthulhu model and it was almost perfect, but i didnt realise his arms were islands. ... so one of them is split in half like a hamburger, and the other was a flat silhouette lol so thank you! also as a sidenote that may help other newbies, i did also buy a 3d printed statue off the internet first, so after watching this video, and looking back at the professionally done one, his advice matches perfectly. I can actually see the angle of the model and supports that were initially there, which subsequently gave me the PERFECT angle to print complex models !

[@alextsiolis]

Your video should be referenced on every starter resin printer manual. Great work!

[@vogman]

Thanks 👍

[@alextsiolis]

@@vogman Thank you, sir!

[@HJDSimon]

Wonderful vid, thanks for the tips. Love the calm, clear guidance, really nice how it's all straight to the point.

[@IN10THRC]

Thank you for this. I've been FDM printing for 3+ years now, and have that process worked out pretty well. However, I've just started resin printing, and I am finding out that this process behaves quite unlike FDM printing, particularly when it comes to model orientation and support requirements. This video has shed some light on a couple recent failures and artifacts that I have experienced, and more importantly- why.

[@vogman]

Glad it helped

[@NomaddUK]

I am new to SLA printing but have a lot of experience with FDM. This video has been invaluable and for that I have subbed and liked. Many thanks.!

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful! Resin printing is different, obviously, but once you get you head around the basics, it's very rewarding. I did a few Beginners videos that you may find helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2Oyaoabg7R2gqM

[@Wookieehair]

Thanks. My printer just arrived and this video is a great starting point regarding supports. Cheers!

[@mhd112211]

Love your patience to explain everything thoroughly. Thanks a lot.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@louniriad8873]

Best resin print advice video i have ever seen. thank you

[@vogman]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@SansFear]

This is a great tutorial for someone like me who just got my hands on my first resin printer. Thanks for making this very helpful and informative video tutorial.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffwiffaf]

I ordered a 3d printer recently and I've been going through it wondering how these supports worked. You've put me up on game thank you!!!

[@vogman]

Glad I could help 😁

[@crisgravel8387]

Wow, thanks for this video. Perhaps one of the clearest explanations of why and where to set supports I've seen to date!

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cryptguard]

Thank you so much for the guide! I was having a lot of trouble with flat prints, and this really helped. God bless you man.

[@colint1855]

Thanks for the best guide I have come across about supports as a beginner.

[@vogman]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful 😁

[@billsaunders1879]

Great video, At the end you mentioned there was a better slicer. I went to your page but I could not find that video. I also noticed this video was a year old. What slicer do you consider the best today. I'm sure they all update and change over time.

[@tahmineabbasi3750]

thank you so much. the best guide I've seen so far.

[@djksfhakhaks]

Thanks for this video! I was trying to print a coin and couldnt quite wrape my head around why the bottom side was always flat. You didnt exactly cover that but the priciples that you show got me to understand it!

[@user-ct8my8rv9c]

This was presented with just the right amount of detail. Good video

[@andersdenkend]

Definitely one of the better explanation of supports.

[@vogman]

Many thanks 😁

[@carnivorouswalnut8545]

I could listen to this man say Print all day

[@vogman]

I could try and say it differently, but it's the only way I know 😁

[@mechjam_yt]

very good and easy to follow video for someone at the very beginning of learning how to 3d print even with a different processing software. excellent captions thank you very much for putting them in your video!

[@victoriaisabeau]

This way of teachung is so good and very wholesome

[@zipcc]

looking at getting into 3d printing and been trying to find a video that actually showed the support info like this, so i could see how hard it actually is. thanks for putting it out.

[@vogman]

No problem Todd. This really is the secret to 3D printing. As you can see, it's fairly easy 😁

[@SelfMadeManiac]

Not usually one for leaving comments, but this vid has been a massive help and led me to more of your vids. Thank you so much for taking the time to make such a clear and helpful video! This has improved my prints no end!! What a guy!

[@warrencann3824]

Studying up before my Phrozen 4k arrives - this video is brilliant! Just what I needed.

[@vogman]

Glad I could help. Look out for this Friday's video too. It's a slicer that makes life even easier 😊

[@red_eyed_sophist]

That was GREAT guide for me! I have alot of troubles with autosupporting. And now, I got nice exp. Many thx! :D

[@riverbankjournal]

Your channel is my go-to for 3d printing lessons. My Elegoo Mars and Anycubic wash and cure station arrived this week and I can't wait to get started!

[@androot69]

I've been struggling with sagging for months and none of the anycubic or elegoo supports had no idea. Pathetic. Thank you so much for the video. You got a sub😀

[@crabbyninja1375]

Love this guide. And the narration is top notch!

[@williambolton4698]

This is wonderful. It reveals a true generosity of spirit for you to make such an informative video. Thank you very much.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful 😁

[@lucasathus]

I'm not even a beginner, but i want to get my first resin printer, and i'm trying to learn everything i can before placing that order Supports are kinda scary, but i'm really excited to try the things i learned in this video ''I even support my supports'' That's the thing i'm taking with me the most. That kinda shows me how importat the supports are

[@vogman]

Preparation is always admirable and sensible 😁

[@bassPindaHouse]

the best video I've seen on this matter by far! thank you

[@Keekay91]

New to 3d printing subscribed, your clear and precise explanations are exceptional. Thank you much.

[@vogman]

Awesome, thank you!

[@matthewm565]

Thank you for clarifying the angles, and such!!!

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jacekjackowski3947]

Realy like this tutorial. Would like to ask you for an explanation of different times used in resin printing like light off delay time. How does different values affect printout, etc.

[@vogman]

Great suggestion! I'll add it to my list 😁

[@eloosive]

This presentation is well explained and has helped me consider more potential causes of fails. Thank you so much.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mkjb8331]

You are wonderful teacher, Sir!

[@vogman]

Many thanks! 😁😁😁

[@CaritasGothKaraoke]

Sometimes I export the supported STL and pull it back into ZBrush and add non-scaffolding supports to hold up fiddly bits. Like, you can make shapes sort of like a candelabra/menorah sort of thing to hold up a bunch of tiny bits, or have serpentine supports that snake around and avoid intersecting. Rather than doubling up the scaffolding, I'll often put in an arch for an area that's holding up a lot.

[@peterdocter4659]

Clear, easy to follow, just enough of details, allround awesome tutorial! Thank You very much!

[@vogman]

Glad it helped!

[@iandavidson481]

Excellent video. Very helpful support explanation. I could listen to you all day long

[@vogman]

Glad to help

[@avk3dprinting872]

very helpful, your voice brings me to another dimension

[@vogman]

Glad to hear that!

[@Fidller1997]

Stumbled on this video and most of the things i've actually learned the hard way. Sagging on big flat surfaces for example. But the whole auto support stuff was pretty new for me and also using heavier supports. I barely have any failed prints but when i do its usually just thick and heavy prints like a Minigun from Fallout 4. Supported the hell out of it yet it still deformed. Rotated it 45 degrees and it came out perfect.

[@olivercromwell3575]

I've just bought an Elegoo Mars 2. I'm yet to use it- still finding stuff out. This is the best video I have watched and thank you for making it.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laduchessa8212]

I only got my first 3D printer yesterday and had my first failed print. This made me feel less dejected about it, and I've learnt a lot more for tomorrow :) Thanks!

[@vogman]

Don't feel dejected. EVERYONE goes through this. In honesty, you always will, but the failures will become fewer and fewer and fewer. Start with a known resin... by this I mean if you have an Elegoo printer, use an Elegoo resin, etc. It's not critical but it's easier to get the correct settings and it's one less thing for you to worry about. Next, download some pre-supported models from Thingiverse.com and just do some printing. It will boost you 😁 Then have a go at supporting your own. You soon learn what to look for. 😁👍👍👍

[@chrismallatratt8452]

Great video! I'm coming from the world of FDM printing and wanting to dip my toe into the murky waters of resin printing, this has given me plenty of food for thought.

[@WilliamMcdanielPure-Hammer]

Thank you for this. As a newb in resin printing, this was very helpful.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful! 😁

[@BuckyMF]

Resin slicers really gotta catch up to FDM ones like Super Slicer, Orca Slicer, etc. auto supports work great for FDM. Wonder why resin slicers aren’t getting better

[@ch.wey.4406]

That´s what I´m calling an interesting tutorial. Thank you! There´s so much scrap out there with half-knowledge.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rustymandalorian770]

This is an excellent video for any beginner or intermediate 3D printing enthusiast. Thank you for making it!

[@vogman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AnunnakiAaron]

Great video, learned a lot. I guess, the only thing I'd add (and why I'm looking for videos on the topic) is how do you know or whats a good rule of thumb, for knowing how many supports to have to "pull" a large cross section part off the FEP without it disconnecting from your supports and failing. I keep printing thick parts and it seems no matter how many supports I add, I can't get a part to print past the lower supports.

[@DD-DD-DD]

I use PrusaSlicer to generate supports, then export as STL With Supports. It does a much better job than Chitubox and the supports break away with very little cleanup. The auto-orient feature also works OK most of the time, but you have to sanity check the result.

[@vogman]

I think I can top your Prusa... look out for Friday's video 😁

[@KatharsyFactory]

i've received my elegoo mars pro 2 today but i won't receive the resin until tomorrow, so i'm digging about proper support to print sereval pieces together (since i want to print anime-style 1/6 figures or bigger, so i wont print the whole figure in one piece), and just found your masterclass! this gave me a lot of insight on things to have in mind when i test it out. edit: and for the record, you sound like a 3D wizard full of wisdom, love your voice!!

[@CraigLYoung]

Yeah... just leave us hanging. "Tune in next week, same VOG channel, same VOG time." Nice one!

[@vogman]

Craig, I'm sorry. I usually try not to finish mid... 😁

[@CraigLYoung]

@@vogman :ROFLOL! My wife is looking at me with a concerned look.

[@vogman]

I want to know how they acquire that look. Presumably at some point, they're pulled aside and told, "One day, you'll need this look. It works every time."

[@CraigLYoung]

@@vogman: Yeah but some are better than others. My future daughter-in-law looks can stop your heart.

[@Thewulf56]

Tht was some really great info. Thank you learned a lot on this video. I just pulled the trigger on the mono X, can't wait to get it and try the beast out.

[@vogman]

You'll love the Mono X... but the Photon Workshop slicer is pretty rubbish. Luckily, watch my video tomorrow and you'll thank me forever 😁😁😁

[@Thewulf56]

@@vogman Cool, I heard that, think it was from you lol. The printer should be here tomorrow. I look forward to catching the video.

[@IBAKaspian]

The content of this video is brilliant. Thank you kindly Sir!!!

[@swdw973]

So much appreciated- resin beginner here.

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SergeyBodnarchuk]

Voice of narrator from Peppa Pig cartoons - calm, soft and teaching. How it must be for small SLA boys and girls ) Greetings from Russian watchers!

[@emanuelbecerra6775]

How often should you relevel your bed! I just got into 3D printing and I absolutely love it! But I'm still learning and trying my best to mitigate print fails.

[@andyshirvis5747]

This is a very good guide for a beginner like me, thank you.

[@vogman]

Glad to help 😁

[@tentennegapatan5968]

I don't even own a 3d printer but this is satisfying for me.

[@vogman]

Glad to hear it 😁

[@Yeschurun]

I needed this video! I often print objects with flat surfaces and there always was a lot of sagging. Thanks for the great advice! :)

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnmccanntruth]

Great tutorial! I just recently purchased my first fdm printer, and haven’t done any resin printing, so it was very interesting to see the differences. I really liked how the supports worked. I need to see if I can find this functionality for fdm printing.

[@vogman]

Unfortunately not... at least from what I've seen. I tend to use Cura and it does all the work for you : )

[@alexthehopeless3778]

I just got a printer, printed the same model twice, both of them broke while I was removing the supports, so I'm looking for info on it, this is very helpful! Also looking how to add a hole to a hollow print to have the excess resin flow out

[@serendipity0ne]

You are an amazing teacher Thank you for your easy and simple way to supportive figures and use Chitubox!

[@vogman]

Thank you very much!

[@jasonantes6015]

As a beginner this is great thank you so much for doing this

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@40drawers99]

Thanks! I've done a fair few prints and had good success so far but there was still some new good pieces of information here. Keep up the great work!

[@vogman]

Many thanks : )

[@Penetralex]

Great video. I print a little by my self but I think I learn a lot with your video. Thanks a lot

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@antistaticagency]

Great tutorial about Resinprinting, thank you!!!

[@mogadeet6857]

Excellent beginner's guide. Thanks mate.

[@vogman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@elementscity4204]

A great video, i tried to print with auto supports and it didn't work. Once I watched this video and manually placed them, it printed perfectly. Just a little note, I recommend removing supports before curing. It makes it easier and leaves less marks

[@vogman]

Thanks for the kind comments - and thanks for Tip sharing 😁

[@crombajaa]

I know I'm late to this video. amazing explanation, Thanks! Can anyone let me know if this works for FDM printers as well or should I go with covering my entire model with supports?