How does a Resin Printer Work? - Before you begin Resin 3D Printing (Part 1)

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Hey guys, after my last video got a lot of feedback regarding it;s length, I wanted to let you all know that this is another video that may not resonate with many of you who have followed for a while. I have about 4 videos aimed at absolute beginners coming out.
The point of this one is for new people to watch before they even consider looking for a resin printer. This is an overview of the whole process, with a few handy tips and is a general guide on how printing works.
The next video will be more about the post-processing stage.
I wanted to go back and do these beginner videos before I move on to more advanced stuff, which is coming soon, including a video on how to dial in your printer perfectly and what all the settings mean (which is a long/boring video) that many people may find benefit from.
Whilst this may not be the video for you. I'd still love it if you could watch it, to help boost it to more people out there, Even if you just click play and leave it on Mute.
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[@MidwinterMinis]

I absolutely couldn't have done this without your awesome guidance, thank you for being so generous with your time and patient with my stupid questions. ... but you're absolutely wrong about that HeroQuest rule ;)

[@CHlustanec]

I just conviced my wife, that we really need a 3d resin printer in my...I mean in our lives. Now I need to learn how to use it, because I really want to avoid "I told you its nonsense" situation :D

[@hannuhanhi183]

I have both a resin printer and an fdm printer. In my experience resin printing has been far easier than fdm printing. FDM has trillion variables to fiddle with try to find the optimum result, clogged nozzles, overextrusion, underextrusion, blobs, bed adhesion and numerous other problems. Resin, so simple and fast too. The print quality is super smooth, not achievable with a fdm printer.

[@GameUpOG]

I've been printing since the pandemic started, and this video still taught me things I didn't know about, like increasing the lift height on printers with larger build areas.

[@FauxHammer]

Thank you

[@fede4819]

What i want for ALL future 3d printers is to have a heater by default, it's criminal to not have it in 2024 as it's such an essential part to ensure good printing.

[@rustyshaklford9557]

It's not like it's difficult or expensive either; I doubt integrating a vat heater would add more than $10 in manufacturing cost per unit.

[@Kiddeth]

if you can't afford an external heater, how did you buy the printer. so no its a lame idea and just an added expense and something else to go wrong

[@fede4819]

@@Kiddeth That's an hilariously bad take and dumb reasoning, it's better to have an essential feature already builtin instead of having to spend extra time, troubleshooting and money to add it anyways to get an acceptable experience, especially when it doesn't add much cost to begin with.

[@BisphamTangerine]

@@Kiddeth 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@erdsim4248]

When I watched to video, I realized that we only need one thing that is the heater. In fact, all the other parts are added for nothing, you dont even need the screen for resin printing. Just heater, heater and heater. Since GKTWO is the only model on the market with a heater, this makes it perfect :)

[@reprinted3D]

I have a friend in Discord who I just sent my old Anycubic Photon that had been collecting dust since it got replaced with an Elegoo Saturn. He's new to resin printing so this video will definitely help him!

[@dk292]

The heater looks like such a great quality of life upgrade, wish all printers had it

[@wolfiere6825]

As someone who uses FDM almost daily now, I have always wanted to get into resin just for the quality you can get in prints both for busts and minis. This video has been super informative.

[@josephhalfacre1584]

Great video with lots of great info. I think a big help for people who don't like "long videos" is to have time stamps that help impatient people move on to the info they actually need or want.

[@Mr.MightyGaming]

Your videos have been a huge help with helping me decide if I want to get into resin printing. I already have a FDM printer, but it wasn't printing at the quality I wanted for miniatures. I ended up buying the GKTWO set as my first one today based on yours and some of the other reviewers! It's great content and really helps to inform us newbies trying to get into the space so thanks a lot!

[@lucaclerici1858]

Thanks for shedding light on resin 3D printing! As someone familiar with FDM, this is my first dive into resin printing. Your video provides invaluable insights for better understanding this world. 🙌

[@DerekGuder]

It was great to see you & MidWinter do a collaboration. Love both of y’all’s work.

[@hamthomas4715]

I'm so very thankful I found your content BEFORE I fully invested in resin printing! The process has been sooo easy compared to the horror stories I've heard others have gone through, and that's all thanks to you!

[@nm72510]

Knowing more about resin printing would have helped me substantially. I came from FDM printing terrain. I bought my first resin printer without realizing how frustrating and expensive it could be. I literally gave up after my first attempt and returned my printer. About two months ago, I bought a GKTwo and my experience has been significantly better.

[@PereMorata]

Since I discovered your channel, I do not miss any of your videos. Uniform GK two was a blast when you first reviewed it

[@Baleandor]

That heater is such a game changer! Printer on the balcony here we go!

[@Lingsais]

I work with 3D printers at work, but don't own a resin printer myself, I do recommend this hobby to anybody who has time and a safe space for resin. A resin printer at home would be great though!

[@JosephPalma]

Been 3d printing two weeks and I'm just finding all the best KZbinrs. I'm only doing fdm for now but do plan to add resin eventually. But I've watched a bunch of your videos and especially love you not blowing smoke about the differences between resolution and similar.

[@punchboardchampion9266]

I'm currently saving to get a resin print. So much info on all the different print it's easy to get overwhelmed but your videos have been a great resource.

[@afo5924]

that man had exactly the same journey as me with the Anycubic, thanks to all the videos you make I am now thinking to give resin another try with the GK-TWO.

[@tcunero]

So nice to have a miniatures printing channel. Honest fair and open. Thanks!

[@RocktCityTim]

Great job on that animation. The sliced veggie is a good verbal representation, but that animation is perfection in getting across the build process. The GKTwo is an amazing update to the options.

[@garolish]

As always, nice and informative video. Even though I am not a beginner I can only appreciate you helping out everyone who is starting

[@tonyanaya8540]

Thank you. You have made the dive into resin 3d printing less stressful compared to jumping in blind. Your videos are extremely enlightening

[@jon007agent]

3d printing is such a fun hobby. This video will definetly help anyone who is just getting started

[@AlberichKupferbart]

Coming from FDM printing, theres so much more to learn. I think I need to dial in my Settings from start. Thank you verry much for your very informativ videos.

[@balrogonacid]

I wish something this concise and well put together had existed when I first turned to KZbin for 3D printing info.

[@colinrice9302]

After finding out about 3d printing, trying it on a cheap fdm, failing, then finding out about resin and not wanting to fail again, I started watching many many vids. I finally found a trustworthy voice of guidance. If I don’t win, I’ll probably save up and buy one anyway. Thanks for your honest reviews.

[@TheRealDanji]

That heated resin vat is such a blessing. Nice to see all this info available to curious hobbyists starting out.

[@susand8816]

Thank you for doing this video series. I have friends and family who want to know about how to get started. Now I can add this series to my recommended list.

[@Mikepaintsred]

I've been umming and arring about getting into 3D printing the last few weeks and your videos have definitely steered me in a direction which is making it look more likely I will be confident in starting!

[@egoncalo]

This was incredibly helpful already even in one part. I've been hemorrhaging money on Warhammer and started looking into 3d printing for terrain. I was about to fall off the deep end on this stuff and your video let me slow down and learn before making a decision. I'm looking forward to future videos!

[@_ethereal_astro]

You’re absolutely correct, the treasure etc… only goes to the character that found it.

[@michaeljames0204]

Ive been considering a 3d printer to augment my 40k addiction for some time now. The Uniformation GK2 seems like a good setup to future proof my printing goals. Thanks for all your wonderful content, it all makes learning about this hobby a whole lot easier!

[@theo._.5593]

Always great to cover the how to to beginner to expert, there's always new ppl jumping in and new tips to discover so I salute you for doing this :)

[@Tarok-2316]

I do love 3d printing, I had a Prusa mini and a Anycubic mono X both destroyed in a fire in my basement 😢 ( caused by a washing machine not them). One day I would like to purchase a Gktwo and a P1S, but those 2 will always remain in my memory and my heart ❤️

[@oniaeon]

Thanks for all the great content spreading the good word of 3D printing and how it's not as horrid to get into as people think

[@Aztechnology.]

Heated vat to 30c/86F is just so crucial to me for getting consistent prints, with high accuracy. Plus it's so much easier to work with warm resin. Heated Vats and Self Leveling beds really should be on every resin printer.

[@wesleyd5315]

I love the fact that I've watched that video from midwinter minis about three times and when I started looking into 3D printing I just so happened to find your channel, the one he had brought in for that video, completely by happenstance. Happy accidents.

[@FauxHammer]

nice to see you back then. Yeah Guy is a great bloke and a fantastic host. it was a pleasure to meet him and help out! He's done plenty for me

[@ThomasHentschelLund]

Trying to restart this hobby, and been watching your video for the last days (a lot)! Huge thanks for being so direct and transparent. Super well done! Especially the videos of screen resolution being irrelevant were a bit of an eye opener. Well done!

[@predator837]

Alot of great tips for someone who have researched the trials of a 3d resin printer. I will come back too this video when I get my first printer

[@theborgster8497]

This is the channel I needed to find before flogging my first resin printer. Going to have to start over again.

[@Tetsant]

When I first started resin printing, it was terrible, I am glad the hobby has grown so much

[@cbytenski]

I have to say I was interested in resin printing for a few years now, but didn't dive in till I found your channel. Your videos gave me the confidence to give it a go and have loved every moment of it. I'm now looking at getting a second printer. Thank You!

[@Yhutubman]

If I remember correctly, my friends and I had to kill all the enemies in a room to search it. We could all search it, but the first one would get the special item if there was one. Of course... the argument of ... "that's the way it's played in my house" always applies. Even if they are videos aimed at beginners, it's always good to review well explained concepts. Thanks for your work.

[@joelfeliciano6230]

I have quite a few friends who I have sent your videos to to help them get started with resin printing ans understand how much of an art it is to prepare, support, and slice a file for a resin printer. That sequence of events is just as important as the model itself, if not more important

[@gkillsblast]

Been wanting to get back into the hobby because of the gk2. So im glad you our running through the basics while giving people the chance to get such a great machine.

[@pwgreene]

I've had my resin printer for about 6 months now, so I have a pretty good grasp on the basics, but this video is invaluable for anyone who is brand new. I'm very much looking forward to part 2, as well as any videos about slicer settings.

[@SirDarkWonka]

cool video man, we need more videos with technical information shown in a more palatable way for the general public, if there is too much technical information people get scared and start to consider something impossible for them.

[@HamsterChew]

It was your channel that got me interested in printing in the first place. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@RobertKappes]

I learning about 3d printing and wanted a FDM for minitures, but watching several of your videos I am now leaning to resin one.

[@Spetz83]

Been watching your reviews for a while now. Getting super close to pulling the trigger on a printer. New to the painting hobby and think it would be really fun to start printing models and painting instead of ONLY buying from GW. Anyways, this kind of content is exactly what I need to figure out if I am going to be biting off more than I can chew. Thanks!

[@InKevITrust]

Will always start my resin 3d printing research here before going anywhere else when I finally get into it.

[@karljackson9523]

I've always shied away from Resin printing, the process and mess has put me off. But the improvements in resin printers nowadays and the convenience of self filling resin bottles as certainly made it more attractive. Great video and explanation! Thanks

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

I am sooo glad I found your channel, because even tho you yammer on at 100 kph, I can find soooo much information and instructions. Got friends who are edging into printing and I keep refering them to your channel as they can get actual Answers! Never heard of these printers but nice to add another "Hmmm! Maybe this one?" to my list of possibilities.

[@originalbeavisbob]

I started my adventure with 3D printing at the beginning of COVID and bought a Creality FDM printer. I had ok results but ended up wanting a larger build plate and turned around to get an Ender 3 Max. Had much better results and have printed a number of projects that I still use. I’ve been wanting to get a resin printer to print higher detail models, like a model of the Black Knight from Monty Python’s Holy Grail with spaces to place magnets for the removable arms. Love your video and I now have a new rabbit hole to watch the rest of them!

[@minky_tv1807]

I only have FDM printed so far, but looking into resin printing I've always found your video's and reviews informative and entertaining. This beginner / series guide is definitely helpful for deciding whether to finally making the jump into resin printing.

[@robk5094]

Your set up any printer video was a life saver!

[@KevinJernigan]

Thank you for these. Not only are your videos are my goto when I want unbiased opinions and reviews. They are always helpful.

[@Jerrie-Lenore]

Nice! Honestly, I like the long meandering style that keeps it interesting to the end. Distractible has its upsides!

[@Grind86]

Recently had to quit my job for medical reasons after over a decade. Passionless experience. Trying to start over with something that I can truly sink my teeth into and be happy with. Hobby and gaming 3d printing is path I have chosen. Thank you for your educational videos, they have helped immensely in getting through the learning pangs.

[@pekekang2939]

I have an FDM printer but I wasn't satisfied with the level of details I get with some figures. I love my FDM printer but I have been on the look-out for the best resin printer on the market. Living in the UK, I feel like the GK 2 will be a great option for resin printing with its built-in heater. This video is exactly what I need to start my 3d resin printing journey.

[@Ezacu]

Decided to look into resin printing and one of your videos on the GK TWO came up. Really makes it seem like an approachable way to print models.

[@hifischlp712]

listened to this video while I was cleaning and curing my last 3d print. I love to freshen up my knowledge on the hobby and especially the safety issues. Gladly am still doing everything right up to now ^^

[@raycreveling1583]

I'm getting ready to dip my tow into 3d printing. Thank you for the intro to resin printing.

[@Rayo6o6]

I think I have watched the best of 2023 lineup video about 10 times still deciding on a purchase, to the point the person sitting nest to me at work actually commented asking if thats the same video I watched before lol. Thanks for everything. Keep up the great content.

[@CAPEDM]

I’m extremely grateful that I discovered your content prior to fully diving into resin printing! The procedure has been incredibly straightforward, unlike the daunting experiences others have shared. All credit goes to you!

[@donnell9238]

Going to make my first purchase, one of the Phrozen Sonics mini or mighty idk yet.

[@GCheung55]

I like the overview. As someone who’s been deep into FDM, resin is interesting with the difference in surface quality.

[@nicolasannawn5715]

That printer looks awesome.It's true temperature is important. On groups, people tend to often forget the temp and level their plate to no end. I really enjoy your channel. The tests are not biased.

[@manuelgaertner6834]

Combining two channels I really like, awesome! I went through the same as Guy. I had a anycubic mono and I really just had a few successful prints by accident. I even built a heater for it to help me. Now I want to upgrade to a more modern printer, which will hopefully make things easier

[@clauberalex]

Since I've been researching resin 3d printing myself for the last few weeks, this video is just what I need! Thanks!

[@barrymcbruce]

Couldn't agree more about the benefits of the chamber heater controlling the ambient temperature for the resin.

[@Johan-is4nz]

I recently started 3d printing and I'm really into warhammer so your videos are just perfect to learn everything there is to know about 3d printing, thank you !

[@DFDragoon]

Great vid to help new folks out. Was just talking about resin printers with my brother as he expressed some interest and asked me about them. Will make sure he gets a look at these vids. Thanks again!

[@avantasiaftw]

Of all the 3D printing content creators I have watched, I have most likely learned much more from your video's, so thanks for that.

[@Captn_Grumpy]

A couple of the most important points you reference that are often overlooked are temperature, the number of debates I have had with people on this amazes me considering it is written on the bottle usually, and flex in the PTFE sheet being variable. To add to this it can also significantly vary and impact prints depending on location on the build plate, for example lift speed with low flex in the extreme corners may fail compared to success in the middle.

[@swaslaukinonome]

Thanks for saving my, and, I'm sure, many other people's time with all this clear and organized information. If only I realized how much temperature matters earlier! I knew I was missing something. Next printer I get will be heated, ideally as a built in option like the GKTwo.

[@jamesambrous]

Thanks for all the great resin content. Currently using an ender 3 but really want to upgrade to a resin printer. This process still feels like magic to me just watching the prints rise from the liquid. Just wild.

[@winjones4255]

I love the sharpness of resin printing seems like a lot of fun too

[@JonnielConCarne]

I’m looking to get into 3D printing as a hobby and finally decided that a resin printer checks a lot of boxes for me, but the biggest issue I have is that I live in an area that has very cold winters. I’m glad I saw your video on the GKTWO because a heated reservoir is exactly what I need for the area I live!

[@harryatkins]

Even to someone who is already familiar to printing, I found it quite helpful to relearn things. Also there's settings that I avoid changing because I don't really understand the implications of changing them - so I look forward to the next video explaining them.

[@stevemitchell5269]

I picked up the Geeetech ALKAID about 6 months ago and have been happily printing little things with that, but seeing all the fine detailed larger models available I've been eyeing up a larger printer, I've watched a lot of review videos from different places on many of the available options and it was your video on the GKtwo and the Printer of the year 2023 that set me on course to get one, now it's just about saving up and making more room in my work sapce!

[@davidbradshaw3118]

Well I probably equate to a few 100 watches for this as I decide on my first printer! Thanks for all the help so far Ross you're a gent and a scholar!

[@JustinRose11]

I love your content no matter the length! Also you are very responsive to your community which is quite rare. I'm still waiting to be able to get your table top resin here in the US.

[@ChrisHowker]

it's weird seeing this AFTER the MidWinter vid but I appreciate you tryin to give back to the community outside of all this info ;)

[@IsaacJohnson2]

Just got into printing, this was very informative. I'm looking forward to the next in the series. Glad someone linked to this in grimdark.

[@affroking]

Literally just watched this after I setup my new GKTwo, was invaluable, thanks for the run down of the fundamentals

[@MrLightmass]

GKTWO would be a massive, life altering upgrade from my current setup, getting it from the channel that got me into this hobby would be mind blowing. Sign me up!

[@Graloth]

Very informative, I had already done a lot of reading up on resin printing, as I'm currently looking to move into resin printing, have been printing on FDM printers for many years now, and with the GKTWO it seems there finally is a resin printer that suits me.

[@mfenninger056]

The quality of a resin printer is amazing. This printer seems to be one of the best out there. Thank you for the video.

[@jamtea573]

A refreshingly understandable beginner oriented video with a good amount of coverage over the process! Hope part 2 lives up to the first part :)

[@michaelpurvis2387]

This video is very helpful for people like me, who are thinking about shifting from FDM to resin printing.

[@hdtpick]

Love all of your videos. Your videos got me into 3D printing and I can't get enough of it. A GKTWO would be an amazing addition to my 3D printing set up. Thank you FauxHammer

[@Moah333]

You are correct, you only need to be in the room and be the first to search, you don't need to be adjacent to the furniture.

[@Laprak098]

The heating element is what’s selling this resin printer to me much more innovate then some other brands

[@msamyweber]

When I started 3D printing, I was for minis. And not to fine a point on it, D&D style minis. I grew up on D&D and 3D printing then painting my own was like Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Then of course came all the cosplay and everything else. But my first printers were resin, solely for the detail! Resin remains my go to, I say I print 80/20 resin to FDM. The mess and effort, worth it to me, solely for that detail. I live alone, I am home-bound disabled, my apartment is basically my 3D printing & painting studio that I happen to live in. The majority of room is taken with machines, workbench, painting area and so on. While the kitchen & bedroom is where I live. Many may shake their heads at this, go ahead, but this is my zen. This is what brings joy and zen to me. This is what helps me forget, at least for moments, the pain I endure all day.

[@spawncalibur1022]

As a new resin user.This is perfect!

[@ChitosVids]

To answer your hq question, the first hero to search the room gets the special treasure. When searching for treasure it says in the current rules that its assumed the hero searches the whole room. Sometimes the special rules for a room/treasure even states the first hero. Also of note is that in the original release of the game different regions had different rules and in some regions the rules were more difficult.

[@johnrandecker8063]

I've been using FDM printers since before the Ender 3 was first released but have never taken the plunge into resin printing. It's nice to see honest videos about what the pitfalls and issues are. Keep up the great work.

[@software_eng]

Even for those of us that have been at it for a year or 2 this was still a great refresher