Elegoo Mars Resin Printer, 3 months and would I buy it again!

[@foam27]

Man, I really enjoy old school guys who do vids, no BS music, no rambling, no eye bubblegum BS. Just great info from one human to another.

[@JoeKind1958]

Also no crappy music playing in the background. Cudos for that! I am 62 years old and can’t stand some of the older (middle aged) KZbinrs who wear a cap on backwards play hip music too loud in the background and use hand movements like they are a rapp star. This is like my videos, no bs and is full of useful info. Keep it real😁

[@TomMasonSculptor]

Keyboard Warrior couldn’t agree more. Great video. Thanks!

[@casualviewer2950]

You are one of the KZbin guys where I think to myself "Oh man this guy really deserves the follow and the like!". Thank you for the great content!

[@watchesandjewelry]

Thank you

[@jonboy545]

ALOT, alot, of really great information in this video. No stupid BS, straight to the point, easy to understand. Thank you!

[@watchesandjewelry]

Thank you for the nice comments

[@rblues4u]

Appreciate the time you take to make the videos. Just bought one not received it yet. Learning software and soaking up all that I can learn. This was helpful on many levels. I do jewelry some sand casting but not the lost wax a good friend does.Thanks again

[@watchesandjewelry]

Good luck. This is fun stuff. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy it. Take care and thank you

[@earltatum5625]

I have been watching your videos and you made possible the impossible when it comes to using Blender! Awesome videos and "THANK YOU VERY MUCH"!!!

[@dmenatianart]

Great video! I ordered mine yesterday for $230 on Amazon which seems to be the lowest it's been in awhile. I really look forward to working with it and also watching more of your videos!

[@watchesandjewelry]

Thank you

[@ernestespinosa24]

@@watchesandjewelry hi Peter I been jeweler for 20 years , like you said in this video we use too mold the design with green or purple wax and then casting( take time ), i like to get a 3d printer but my concern is the quality of the finish product and if with this printer you can keep that?, Like letters in the rings , nails for the stones specially if the stones are like 1 mm diameter i watch this printer as well that said is for jewelry and dental is around $550 dollars+ shipping ( a.aliexpress.com/_mMC1x2Z ) Duplicator 7 V1.5 Wanhao SLA DLP 3D Printer liquid resin dental and jewellery 3D printer Machine but some people is been having some issue with the printer ,can you please give me some advice ? I like this elegoo printer too and it has a lot of support regarding with tutorials and reviews compared to the other one. Thanks man for your help and videos

[@watchesandjewelry]

Stay tuned. I’ll be doing a video on ifun jewelry resin having great luck with it. Tricky but works real well

[@chadvoller]

The thing with resin. The sensitivity can happen over time. The only time the smell bothered me, is when I put the printer into my basement bathroom where I have a powerful exhaust fan. I forgot to turn the fan on, within seconds of walking into the room, I knew I didn't feel right. Similarly, my boss became sensitive to CA glue after years of making model planes; he'll break out in a rash if near curing CA. I'd side on caution, as you don't want to become sensitive to it. It'll ruin the joy in it.

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

Very true - exposure can be cumulative. When I worked with composites I stopped using a respirator when switching from polyester to epoxy resins, as the epoxy barely had a smell at all. After a while I developed an anaphylactic type reaction to it. Now, years later, I just need to get a whiff of the stuff and you'd think I was hit in the face with bear spray. Protect your eyes, lungs, and skin.

[@tilleul6917]

@@JohnJones-oy3md Sure, epoxy is tricky because it doesn't stink like polyester resin. But the fumes are stille there...

[@sirrober126]

you sir have encouraged me to finally get my own. I have 2 fdms. and I am giving 1 to a co worker for the space.

[@Dracusmage]

There is apparently a Pro version coming out next month with some upgrades, like the usb port on the front, and a different milling pattern on the build plate to aid in adhesion. The Elgoo Mars channel has a video on it.

[@helicopterdriver]

Some people coat the build plate with 4 thin layers of the castable resin, curing between layers for positive adhesion during the printing process.

[@pumapsn9981]

I appreciate you talking about consumables. Thank you

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

Thanks for the update. If you're looking for video ideas, I'd love to learn more about the dimensional accuracy of resin prints. It seems most people use these printers for figures and such where that isn't terribly important, but someone in your line of work relies on accuracy. I've heard of people having issues with warping/shrinkage when curing. Some of the resin specification mention up to 6% shrinkage. Wondering if it's really possible to make parts that are very accurate in size, especially if they have to mate with existing parts (parts with threads, jigs, etc). Thanks again for these updates. When I pull the trigger on the Elegoo/supplies, I'll be sure to use your links.

[@vasili1207]

As far as i am aware all resin shrinks slightly. Just increase model size by the percentage of shrinkage... its really a non issue with 3d printing.

[@craigkniffin4948]

Buying one this week have been watching review videos and so far ive only herd good things....looking foward to printing....thanks for the video....much help

[@AppaTalks]

Thank you for the review! I've been thinking about switching to resin printing for casting lately :)

[@valent_t]

Awesome video, thanks for that! Just make sure you buy nitrile gloves because ones you used seam to be latex and they leak resin...

[@michaelwilson5114]

Definitely looking into getting one - just gotta wait for the funds.

[@santiagolozoya4940]

bro its like 2$

[@AquaticSCP]

Tic-Tac 1106 2

[@sdunca4864]

Peter! What is the Rain X for on the resin bench??? Just now getting a MARS- I know 3 years late to the party... but like your presentations!

[@kyleniedermeier6651]

Thorough review! I appreciate your input!

[@jowingsze1981]

Very helpful for starter!

[@fladder1]

Never ever use paper to clean lenses or other stuff that needs to be scratch free and clear. However tiny, the wood cells paper is made off are still hard enough to scratch. That's why you get a cleaning cloth with a pair off glasses.

[@watchesandjewelry]

Yes. I get that. Here has been my experience. After spending a month cleaning with non abrasive clothes, I found no difference in fep film scratching as the fep film slowed discolored due to resin and uv exposure. With that in mind, I consider fep just another consumable to be replaced as needed. I’m sure you are correct that paper products are not good for the fep film however for me it just means adding a supply to my order. With the longer exposure times required for castable resins it will degrade anyhow. Let me know your methods and if it works for me, that would be wonderful.

[@julianmangan9752]

Thanks for the video. What type of sander should I use to help smooth the prints? I'm looking to make jewelry and I imagine shaving some rough edges off saves you money before casting and then getting it polished off

[@watchesandjewelry]

400 grit and 600 grit sand paper. You can also use fine needle files. You are correct. It will save time after casting

[@ZahirKhan-gs1jo]

Thanks for all efforts, It helps a lot.

[@absolutegenerique]

I'm wondering what the difference is between Silver-Orange model and Black-Red model ?

[@sinformant]

When you say your build plate was smooth do you mean like a finely machined anodized surface? I ask because mine seems like a media blasted anodized finish. Not super rough, but not machined smooth. I haven't used any castable resins, but I have used elegoo grey and syria tech blue in the clear and it adheres to the bed so well I need a razor blade scraper to get under them to get them.off.

[@FenderBender503]

Im speaking for myself... I have an elegoo mars and the build plate has matte finish, but very smooth

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

Great review !

[@elmiguelito1984]

Hi Peter...what do you do about ventilation?

[@mystamo]

You and VOG both rock.. But I think i disagree on a few points.. Watch his last video on casting a coin

[@watchesandjewelry]

Thanks

[@kevinaldcroft6291]

I noticed you did not have any tape under the bath. I have watched some people who advise that you place some tape under the bath of these printers so there is a small clearance between the bath and the screen plate. This is supposed to allow air out from under the plate as the build plate comes down while printing.

[@Zeriel00]

1.) How does air come out from under the plate if there's FEP and resin blocking the way? 2.) How does this help exactly? Not critizising I'm just curious.

[@watchesandjewelry]

Pressure and leverage. The build plate leaves a gap of resin between the plate and fep film. All done electronically

[@craigo9101]

Would these parts you make stand up to a plating deburring such as what you use to recondition brass casings for ammunition? I've been watching the resin/FDM machines and of course the resin always come out better, but I would think either process would benefit from a deburring shaker machine. Great video. Thinking of getting one

[@watchesandjewelry]

Depends on the detail you wish to get. Casting results however depend greatly on the proper burnout of your model within the investment. Since I prefer the detail of resin printers I will stick with them. If you cast brass, lead or other soft metals than you could even get away with cheaper investment plaster however I don’t recommend it.

[@watchesandjewelry]

Because I didn’t answer your question. Oops. Yes. You can file, sand and de-burr all these once they are cured (resin) or printed with abs fdm.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Thanks for this video

[@robinmorritt7493]

Thanks. Just what I wanted to know. And quality video skills.

[@FerocarTutorials]

Hi Peter how you doing great videos, i got a question what's the best resin you have use for casting and which resin you would recommend for direct rubber molds. Best regards.

[@watchesandjewelry]

So far, the best castable resin I’ve used is “Fun To Do” Red, castable. However, I have to clarify that by saying, for these home based under $400.00 resin printers. I’m editing a video now, that breaks this out in detail.

[@KyleTO7]

How do you make castings if you don't use castable 3D printer resin and are you able to make a vulcanized or cold rubber mold from your 3d printed Jewellery made with standard 3d printer ink/liquid? Awesome video to, I'm learning so much. I was afraid of investing into 3d printing and cad software until I found you and a few other channels

[@watchesandjewelry]

There are a lot of videos to watch.

[@jjjkkjjjkkkjjk]

Hey..i noticed that the UV curing lamp is rated at 365nm, while all of the resins and printer outputs seem to be aimed for 405nm..is this slight difference noticeably effective in curing results?

[@watchesandjewelry]

The lamp I use works fine. You will have to leave prints in longer. I keep my regular resin prints in for 10 minutes and castable prints for 15 to 20

[@sjm4306]

LEDs have a spectrum with the rated wavelength being the peak. So even a 365nm LED will have some emission at 405nm. Likewise the resin will cure outside of it's rated wavelength, just possibly not as quickly.

[@angrypug9841]

Iv got one coming in the mail today. How do you know which resins work with UV? I don't want to be limited with just elegoo brand. But I also want to be sure it will work.

[@watchesandjewelry]

Here is a quick link for UV Resin on Amazon! amzn.to/2W849qp Elegoo Resin: amzn.to/39P85jD elegoo Resin is VERY good resin, and if you're looking for castable resin, let me know...

[@ZappyOh]

Question: How about dimensional accuracy? ... shrinking/expanding x-y-z?

[@watchesandjewelry]

I’m not getting much shrinkage. I’ll do a video on that!

[@ZappyOh]

@@watchesandjewelry Perfect ... I'll look forward to that ... Thank you :)

[@hob976]

@Peter Grande Is there a danger in printing UV curing resins next to a window, in a room with so much reflecting outdoor sun light...?

[@watchesandjewelry]

Good question. My printers are located in a room with a window. To be honest I have not seen a difference in printing next to that window. However I tend to cover my mars printer. My epax has a solid cover. I would say that you would probably be fine but cover with a towel if you are worried about it. My windows do not get direct sun light. If your do, then I would suggest moving the printer to a place where it does not get direct sunlight.

[@watchesandjewelry]

One more thought. If you have an elegoo Mars and set the test pattern on, can you see the pattern with the Mars lid on? If not then up light is not likely to get to your printed model.

[@240dbprisms5]

Hey, have you tried using regular resin for casting metal with lost wax process, of course, instead of castable resin or wax, one would be using the regular resin. Any thoughts, best practices or alternatives in mind?

[@watchesandjewelry]

Regular resin will not burn away like castable resin. It actually burns more like plastic then melting as wax would

[@watchesandjewelry]

Additionally. You can print with regular resin. Make a rubber mold and do wax injections. That would work. Time consuming and defeats the purpose of castable resin parts. You may however get better results depending on your models

[@240dbprisms5]

@@watchesandjewelry Thanks very much for your response! Yes, in fact, I am going towards the latter as it can allow me to be a little more flexible and perhaps learn a little bit about true lost wax process

[@Zeriel00]

@@watchesandjewelry I'm trying to make figures with very fine detail made of PVC and not metal. Would this work??

[@watchesandjewelry]

Resin is not the same as pvc. However if you use abs like-resin or extra strength resin you will be close to the same durability

[@AndrewAHayes]

I have seen a video of a chap using castable resins and he primed the build plate with resin and cured it before printing, does scuffing the surface negate having to prime the plate?

[@watchesandjewelry]

It worked for me. I have a video covering that topic briefly in a video on ifun castable resin. I used 80 grit sand paper and used heavy support posts. Also, ifun resin has a wax content in it and requires longer layer cure times as do most jewelry castable resins. So I’ve never pre-primes the build plate. Note have I had any issues removing the print.

[@leoeduarte1173]

Can this printer be used to print dental surgical guides?

[@dav3447]

Is the castable resin is working well ? Do you have pictures ?

[@watchesandjewelry]

Yes. I’ll be doing several more videos on the resins coming up. Lots of considerations when working with them.

[@FenderBender503]

We have the same UV Lamp. Do you have any issues with the lamp discoloring your prints? I print with white resin and it's staining them brown slightly

[@watchesandjewelry]

Yes. I find that I’d I let them just sit for a day then put them in the uv light I have less discoloring

[@robertbowes7054]

Yea, I wish I could buy IPA by the gallon. NOT in CA! No, there is a dozen sizes of acetone on the shelves, but they don't stock IPA anymore at big box hardware stores or paint stores... go figure.

[@watchesandjewelry]

I left NY because of similar problems... LOL Just getting too restrictive some places...

[@kaiminamoto]

Would it be better to buy this instead of the Pro and save $70?

[@ricoreyna3781]

what have you used as an alternative to the ipa for cleaning your prints?

[@watchesandjewelry]

On some of my prints, I will use mineral spirits, but the best luck I’ve had was with either a good de-greaser or fantastic. They work well.

[@Zeriel00]

You don't have to use Alcohol. You can use cleaners like Simple Green, Mean Green and Mr Clean Summer Citrus (It's bright yellow/green also and the one I use)

[@GeorgeC.bladesmith]

Is it possible to casting with normal ressin or I need to buy 100$ resin ?

[@watchesandjewelry]

You cannot cast standard resins. You can use them to make a silicone or rubber mold for wax injections however. You will get better results and much better detail that way.

[@g.s.3389]

it would be nice if you cover your cleaning process. thx

[@watchesandjewelry]

Thanks for the suggestion. I will!

[@watchesandjewelry]

First I’m working on a video of the firmware update. Let’s hope I don’t blow it up.

[@g.s.3389]

@@watchesandjewelry I already did and everything went fine ;)

[@Steger13]

When you say casteble resin, you mean for casting jewelery? Like gold and silver? But can i use regular resin to make selicon casting? Thanks

[@MrTsukurou]

You can certainly use regular resin and make a silicone mold off of that. The castable resin just skips the need of making the silicon mold and allows you to go directly to making a mold for metal casting.

[@watchesandjewelry]

Exactly

[@joaocosta6697]

To be clear, you don't 3d print a mold. you use the 3d printed part as you would use a wax part ina alost wax process. Castable resins don't leave residue behind hen burnt.

[@dumbcat]

if you leave resin in the tray will the cover block sunlight from curing the resin?

[@watchesandjewelry]

Not enough

[@dumbcat]

@@watchesandjewelry ok. thank you

[@AquaticSCP]

Hans Zarkov just use like a thick blanket

[@OriginThoma]

Can i clean it with bioethanol?

[@watchesandjewelry]

Actually. I’m not sure. Anyone else have an answer?

[@Zeriel00]

Just use Mean Green or Mr Clean. It's avaiable anywhere, cheap, doesn't smell bad, won't burn your house down and it works.

[@archangel20031]

Jewelry or gun parts, it's just small parts. I'd rather design an Iver Johnson trigger than have to scour the internet to try and find a used one priced as if it were made of gold!

[@elidari60]

Hi the UV light you mention it's $40 not $22

[@watchesandjewelry]

I think I made that video about six months ago... While I may have paid less, remember that anything coming from China has probably had a price increase since the pandemic started

[@jacksteel6014]

what about the V2? ;)

[@watchesandjewelry]

I didn’t buy one.

[@iviaverick52]

Folks who are hyper cautious about getting resin on their skin have clearly never worked with industrial paint stripper...

[@xCCflierx]

I guess "better safe than sorry" doesn't cut it here

[@davidberserker6625]

11 dollars for 8 sheets?? that sounds good price but unfortunately the link is 2 sheets for 19 dollars, 8 dollars a sheet! Are you sure it was that price?

[@watchesandjewelry]

I’ll update it

[@davidberserker6625]

@@watchesandjewelry What you will update the video or the link? Please let us know if find a place to buy sheets cheaper than 5 dollars ;)

[@AquaticSCP]

david berserker sheets? Wym, the FEP film, or what

[@AquaticSCP]

david berserker and no he will not edit the video because YOU CANT EVEN DO THAT

[@ttonAb2]

Do you have any videos on ring design and what programs to use? Great content! I think I will get one of these to make my partner a ring but I need to figure everything else out as well before I buy one.

[@watchesandjewelry]

Yes. I’ve done a few videos on using blender. Working on two today. Will be out shortly for viewing.

[@ttonAb2]

@@watchesandjewelry Thank you, just did a search and will be browsing through those videos!

[@ilygold]

Is this printer suitable for jewelry gauges like 0.3mm?

[@watchesandjewelry]

Yes. It does have its limits but it works. Stay tuned for the next comparison video

[@ilygold]

@@watchesandjewelry thanks

[@pigeon_muffin]

You shouldn't be using latex gloves. You should be using Nitrile gloves.

[@watchesandjewelry]

I do. Lol. Wish I could find more right now

[@avarainie27]

video title suggests a 3 month review of the printer. actual video. peddling products with amazon links. im expecting a 3 month reliability review. not all the shit u bought from amazon

[@watchesandjewelry]

If you watched the video you would have seen my three month review. I also did a more recent long term review. Amazon is the only place you could have purchased the printer at the time. Nearly a year ago. Your choice to purchase your shit anyplace you want to buy it. Thanks for the comment though and have a great weekend. BTW. Most people on KZbin to sell products from all sorts of vendors. When you watch their videos they make a tiny amount of money. From which helps to support their time and effort for you to enjoy or not. 😊

[@pazymgtow]

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