Phrozen Sonic Mini 8k S Unboxing, Set up, and Review

This is my unboxing and review of the new Phrozen Sonic Mini 8k S 3D resin printer.
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[@tanukiworkshop]

Thanks for the very informative video! Pre-ordered it yesterday as my first resin printer, feeling like we reached a point in printing quality that won't give me buyer's regret whenever a new model comes out 😂

[@pgabrieli]

if you look at dennys wang's review, he actually tested how the green fluo cover blocks UV and apparently it blocks 100%. to the point he though his equipment was faulty. but it wasn't

[@warkingminiatures]

Yes indeed! I think I mentioned that in this video briefly. Haha, I saw his video just before I wrapped up the voice dubbing on this video.

[@beansworks1417]

Thanks for your insight, this is just the review I need. I already pre-ordered and can't wait to get mine and try this out.

[@FauxHammer]

Great video - good details in here.

[@jeremiahembs5343]

Good review. Even though I prefer some disassembly to lubricate the threaded rod it's not necessary for people who aren't so mechanically inclined to remove those screws to do it. You can just remove the build plate and cover the printer's screen with a towel to keep it clean and then use you use a small toothbrush or rough paint brush and use mineral oil soften and remove the old grease wiping the brush on a paper towel occasionally as you are removing the old grease. You can move the platform up and down with the controls on the printer so that you can clean the whole rod and the grease will be transferred onto the clean areas of the rod from threaded hole in the build plate arm too and the rod cleaned again until most of the old grease is all gone. Of course the rails can be cleaned the same way. And then new grease can be apply as necessary with the brush again. While mineral oil or crisco vegetable shortening will work as a lubricant in a pinch clear grease or white lithium like you use is best as it stays where you put it and it doesn't melt.

[@warkingminiatures]

I prefer to remove the arm completely, as I did with my Mini 8k printers. Good idea though for those that don't have the tools or experience to remove the arm.

[@johneutube1975]

Nice job! Thanks for this. I really like how you get to it wihtout a bunch of lookie here stuff.

[@warkingminiatures]

Thanks, that means a lot. My videos aren't flashy by any means, just want to get the info out there so everyone else can make the best decision for their needs.

[@FauxHammer]

hey. I resemble that remark! ;)

[@ecommasters3847]

Thankyou for this.. very helpful

[@Felix.Wingfield]

I'd be interested in seeing some low-poly 10mm figures.

[@warkingminiatures]

I'd be happy to print an example for you if you want to send me a file.

[@enigmaticreverieproduction5169]

Thank you for the video, just ordered this printer. It’s my first resin printer, if you can find the time in your busy schedule can you print a spiderman or some kind of bust figurine with the largest size this printer can print? Would like to see the largest it can do with inches and in your hands for an idea, but everyone is making miniatures

[@warkingminiatures]

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[@enigmaticreverieproduction5169]

@@warkingminiatures will do!

[@enigmaticreverieproduction5169]

@@warkingminiatures can’t find you on discord

[@warkingminiatures]

@@enigmaticreverieproduction5169 what's your discord name? I'll see if I can find you.

[@enigmaticreverieproduction5169]

@@warkingminiatures DiarrheaBurnz :) lol and yes my kids love my username haha

[@jeremiahembs5343]

No side vent holes at all? Very concerning. No doubt the system will overheat and shorten the lifespan of the components especially in warm environments. If anything these companies need to be improving the cooling system of these printers, not eliminating them. A heads up too: Another reviewer had a problem with the receptacle for the power source as it wiggled and so the printer wouldn't stay on, so obviously it had a short. So that's a safety issue the company needs to address. They need to support the receptacle and reinforce the soldering there better.

[@warkingminiatures]

I have the same concern as far as venting. Time will tell.

[@Konradius001]

I have this printer in an enclosure, and you might think that that USB port is in an awkward position... Until you buy a cheap 1m USB-extension cable. The cable is always attached to the printer, and I can swap the USB drive outside the enclosure so there is no chance at all to get resin on it.

[@warkingminiatures]

Awesome, great idea!

[@1337FLINT.]

Hello, what type of enclosure did you use? I think i'm gonna buy this printer soon

[@Konradius001]

@@1337FLINT. I used the biggest creality enclosure. But I also DIYed a lot of additional stuff, like building a ventilator in the enclosure and a vent to the outside. I used the biggest one because it houses a wash & cure machine as well. Both have a cap that can be lifted off the machines while completely inside the enclosure. And of course it is during that action that the ventilator is most important. While the caps are on the machines the resin fumes stay mostly inside. I have actually been toying with the idea of making some youtube videos about building this. Most of the elements I designed to be printed on my FDM 3d printer. I think the option to have that enclosure with an air filter inside it might be viable.

[@1337FLINT.]

@@Konradius001 Noted, maybe i'll try to find it on you tube, since it's my first printer. Also i have a question, is that okay to print in a room that don't have air conditioner? i think i will put the printer in my living room, near the window. Thanks for advance

[@Konradius001]

@@1337FLINT. Well, already you are putting more thought into this than others who print with potentially hazardous materials. There are people who just use such a printer in their living room and cope with the funny smell. The real problem there is that the fumes might have adverse long term effects. I think you might be fine with an enclosure and an air purifier, but don't make health decisions based on a random comment by a random internet user like me. I like my own setup (and I cannot show you as I have not made a video and might never do so), and I do not smell the stuff outside the enclosure and actually not even in the enclosure in between printing. If I check the enclosure during printing I have a mask with good filters.

[@S.A.S.H.]

What in the world happened to that box? It looks like they floated it to your house in an inner tube.

[@warkingminiatures]

🤣 might as well have, it was raining the day it was delivered. I tried to orient the box so the saturated side wasn't as visible in the video. Obviously you can see the mess it left on the table. 😆