EASY way to change your FEP in your Resin 3D PRINTER!

[@SteveRas]

I've been nervous about changing the FEP for the first time, found this video last night, you made it sound so simple, perfect timing as I had to change it out today, followed your video and it really was super simple. THANK YOU!!!

[@aaronnunavabizniz199]

Adding the hole before putting the screws was huge. Thank you.

[@fragged3d345]

Your talent never surprises me my dude! I swear, the first company to do a quick change fep system should dominate the market! This guy has talent please don’t sleep on supporting this talent! His discord is amazing!

[@zoulyboy5750]

Greetings from France. I want to thank you for your video . I had to change the FEP because I did something wrong after the print and it got a little damaged. So nice to have someone that knows what he is doing . You helped me a lot and now the stress is gone. You deserve more credit. Keep it up. Regards

[@damo666]

Not putting a spacer was a shock to me as this is the only way I have done mine so far. Will try this method next time the fep needs replacing. Thanks.

[@Weaver1812]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@corksauve4949]

If your like me, I usually drop a screw. Something that helps is a magnetic screw tray from Harbor Freight. Super cheap.

[@TheCreativeCollector]

Good call.

[@onihensen]

Forgot to use mine a couple weeks ago when I replaced my fep. Thought I lost one but ended up finding it 😂

[@corksauve4949]

@@onihensen Of course if you knock the whole tray over. well you guess the rest. A trip to my hardware store. lol

[@greedy3d480]

It's really nice to see a commonsense approach to changing the fep without all the palaver and aggro others insist they go through nicely Done Henry... 👍

[@Bugbear4424]

Im totally new to this hobby and was panicking as i just messed up my first FEP. I was dying inside. Now that ive seen how easy it is… seriously, thank you for this video. Ive got the anycubic photon m3 max too, so.. kudos for this

[@richh5038]

thank you. i just bought my first printer. a saturn 4k with a damaged fep. this answered sooo many questions. keep it up

[@hugheja89]

Thanks for this. Followed it and now have a fixed fep!

[@xGERKENATORx]

This seems so simple this way. Good job!

[@Emtbtoday]

Love seeing them Turtle's in background lol im downloading mine today bebob and shredder etc aswell so cool!

[@Emtbtoday]

Ill probably be doing this soon to my saturn 2 I've done the mono 4k and mono 2 easy as pie them being Already done for you there great to replace so quick n easy!.im charging the PFA on my saturn 2 soon, i have been following some testing someone's doing changing the PFA out for normal FEP it's working great for him and solved all of his issue's he's been having and its getting more print success and better bed adhesion it's interesting to say the least so might try it when changing out my PFA soon the PFA is ment to perform alot poorer than just FEP that i find really interesting as to why these aren't fitted already then eh?! Great video as usual mate!

[@RayPhillips-lz3yl]

That's given me more confidence. I also bought a screen protector!

[@stephenoran2019]

Me, too, buddy - no gloves with the FEP: too freaking clumsy! I am always nervous about changing the FEP, but I have never messed it up (yet - dang! I shouldn't have said that!) Great instruction, brother! Thanks!

[@Case909]

Thanks for sharing your resin printing expertise. Great how-to video!

[@RustedOatmeal]

Once my corners are in i poke all my holes, then go start all my screws, then i go back and tighten. It's just less back and forth motion switching out tools and seems to work just as well.

[@Brriarr]

I had tried to replace my fep and it was too loose… you can probably guess what happened when I went to run a print…. Anyways how do I get it tight? It’s a halot mage pro

[@TheCreativeCollector]

All I do is try and keep the sheet flat when putting it on the o ring. No need to stretch it. It usually gives tension when you screw it into the vat.

[@scottprouse9606]

Thank you for the information. I have struggled with none of my prints sticking to the build plate since I changed FEP. Is it possible to have it too tight?

[@TheCreativeCollector]

I guess it's possible but most of the time when your prints don't stick to the plate, it's because you need to up your exposure times. You can also scuff the build plate with some fine grit sandpaper so it can stick that way.

[@scottprouse9606]

Thank you for the reply. I've also been told room/resin temp can be a cause. My room is in mid 60's. Not sure if that is true.

[@Lungshot420]

Great video. I changed mine recently. I did 3 prints back to back. Noticed it has a wrinkle in the center. Would you know why?

[@TheCreativeCollector]

Usually that means the tension is loose on one side.

[@Lungshot420]

@@TheCreativeCollector so I went back to check. Since I didn’t buy an official Anycubic Fep replacement I didn’t noticed it was 2 peel backs. 😂 boy do I feel stupid. Just installed a new Fep and peeled both sides. I’m about to print. I’ll see how it goes. Thanks

[@arcort669]

I got a tare on my fep.alot of resin got onto the screen.while trying to remove the cured resin I scratched the screen.i have a jupiter se.i contacted elegoo and they told me that the screen has a protective film and it's not the polarized screen (thank god).they said I can take the tape off and remove protective film.they also said I could replace the film with an fep sheet.my question is could I just install a screen protector instead of another fep?

[@TheCreativeCollector]

You'll still need to install another fep

[@JerryBWagoner]

Thank you! Had this playing while I did my first one just now

[@Lungshot420]

Question: If the machine says the Fep has reach its life expectancy and I hit proceed anyways. Would that cause the system to still run the 8 hrs and print nothing?

[@TheCreativeCollector]

If the fep shows no signs of wear, scarring or possible pin holes then it should be ok.

[@arcort669]

Question I have a jupiter se.first time changing the fep.while changing it.4 screws won't screw back in.looks like the holes are to big.i know I didn't strip them.the holes just look a little to big.has this happened to anyone else and any tips the can correct this issue?

[@TheCreativeCollector]

If its a double layer ring make sure you have the right holes. Check out Elegoos site for that

[@benoitlagace]

no spacer but anycubic make it with a soda bottlecap, i cannot even wrap my head around the spacer method,,,since i cannot print myself a third arm im going your way i have to check on the internet if there is a side to these

[@benoitlagace]

i POKED a hole with the allen wrench hahahahaha

[@benoitlagace]

just for minor scrateches and very minor dents we could wrap the vap in cellophane once its done ? does the light would go all the way trough ? im sure poeple have tried tape and all sort of things

[@KurtisJoseph]

Hey buddy, how is the M3 Max? I know you and a couple buddies did not like the Mono X much. I want to get beyond that machine because after a single firmware update, I have not been able to get the dang thing to work.

[@KurtisJoseph]

I have doing a lot of FDM stuff and then molding and casting Batman cowls. It is a decent side hustle. I really miss printing and painting statues though. I want to finish my Turtles project and do a huge SwampThing.

[@TheCreativeCollector]

I could never get my M3 Max to work right. Anycubics customer service is a joke too. I've tried everything. You name it. Tried it.

[@michaelfriend6917]

Do you use aftermarket fep ? Or say anycubic fep?

[@TheCreativeCollector]

I use both. Mostly aftermarket through Amazon.

[@michaelfriend6917]

@@TheCreativeCollector thanks

[@michaelfriend6917]

Would you relevel

[@TheCreativeCollector]

I usually don't

[@michaelfriend6917]

@TheCreativeCollector thanks for the video replaced my fep no issues

[@sbr-synrosimbugracing9338]

I think people use spacers because the manufacture's tell you to in the FEP instructions. If they don't need spacers, they should just say it in the instructions. I use a spacer that Elegoo said to use and I have had no issues. Of course their fb group has tons of people that are having ripping issues and using all sorts of different spacers. Could be the brand of FEP you use or it really doesn't matter.

[@TheCreativeCollector]

Very true. I've just never used them nor have I had to.

[@Mr_Hobbs_Wonderworld]

Thx 😊 great help 👍👍👍

[@TheCreativeCollector]

You're welcome 😊

[@hurdyg1]

Hi , have you ever tried NFEP or PFA films, are these better

[@TheCreativeCollector]

I have but I like these better.

[@wvafob]

Does this work for the mono x 6k? Anycubic recommends a bottle cap under it but I haven’t had success with the new film. I’m a total noob.

[@TheCreativeCollector]

Yes it should work for any

[@MatthewSemones]

not sure about your printers but my Elegoo Saturn S will fail massively if I don't use a spacer when installing a new fep. the fep will just be too tight and not flex enough to release the layers. found this out the hard way. went back to using a spacer and problem solved. this of course is just my printer in particular and may not be as critical on other models.

[@bubsy3861]

I just wash my bath in wash and cure station and it came out clean without any mess in process of replacing.

[@TheCreativeCollector]

Yes but you still have to replace them when they get scratched up and pin holes in them.

[@bubsy3861]

@@TheCreativeCollector Well yea but at least it's no stray resin all over the place.

[@wildmanbubba9557]

All hail the algorithm!!!!!!!

[@TheCreativeCollector]

Sure thing.

[@Luis-op9vx]

are there newer nfep sheets out? or something newer from nfep?

[@TheCreativeCollector]

I'm not sure. I had issues with mine so that's why I switched to a normal one

[@ScytheNoire]

How often do you change the FEP if it's not damaged?

[@TheCreativeCollector]

If it's not damaged and scarred up then I don't worry about replacing it. There's no need to.

[@MrBirdshell666]

uniformation in their guide doesnt use the spacer.but elegoo does...

[@TheCreativeCollector]

I've just never needed one to be honest

[@colony_of_wierdos2471]

Lol I didn't peel the second protection sheet when doing this I now placed a order for a new one

[@cabbshills5732]

This dude must jam banjos in his spare time :)

[@TheCreativeCollector]

Actually bass guitar, but close!

[@thatvanillagorilla]

Did Anycubic send you a new M3 Max or did you get it working?

[@TheCreativeCollector]

No and no. Even after changing the fep it still doesn't work right.

[@Mr_Hobbs_Wonderworld]

@@TheCreativeCollector what exactly is the problem with the m3 max? i had a lot of trouble with the device and wanted to sell it, but my nature doesn't allow it to give up without a fight. in that case i beat the m3 max and have wonderful results.

[@TheCreativeCollector]

No matter what I've tried....settings, new screen, new build plate, etc it will not consistently print right.

[@Mr_Hobbs_Wonderworld]

@@TheCreativeCollector oh man this is really really bad. I once found that if I change the lifting distance to 10mm instead of 5 or 6mm and leave the exposure off compensate on, I no longer have any problems. and like i said, this damn thing is totally sh... levelable. make yourself a level paper that is exactly the same size as the lcd. fingers crossed that you made it.

[@MrMartynwelbourn]

I'm surprised by how many people didn't learn these techniques from the first time they had to change their FEP!

[@TheCreativeCollector]

True!

[@mertseyhan1595]

Please add Turkish as subtitles

[@mertseyhan1595]

Please add Turkish as subtitles to all videos, please, we have a country of 90 million people whose English is poor.

[@TheCreativeCollector]

I'll see if I can.

[@techjunky82]

Maybe it’s just me. But I feel like people are way to afraid of touching resin. I get resin on me quite frequently. It doesn’t burn. I can’t even tell it’s on me unless I c it. I looked at the SDS sheet for what I use. All of the harmful effects are only level 1. Which mainly means as long as it not excessive over extended periods of time. It’s really not that harmful. Now some people might be more sensitive to it. I’m not say don’t be safe. But everyone acts like it’s hydrochloric acid. Maybe some resins are more harmful than others. But I know how to read an SDS. I was more concerned about long exposure to the vapor. I use a large carbon filter in my room. Only because I’m in here for long hrs at a time.

[@Vostoceq]

You will develop sensitivity to it over time. but you do you :D I use gloves and also carbon filter, better safe then sorry! And to be honest my best safety tool are goggles. Im scared shitless of anything entering my eyeballs lol

[@handznet]

@@Vostoceqanother myth. Some may develop it. Most won’t

[@Vostoceq]

@@handznet Cool. its a myth. Point stands- better safe than sorry.

[@anonymousbosch9265]

I’m a fiber optic splicer and I’ve determined that the really scared people don’t work in an industry where chemical handling is a daily job duty