Find the Perfect Exposure Time for Resin 3D Printing With UVTools!

Find the Perfect Exposure for Resin 3D Printing With UVTools!
In this video, I'll show you how to find the perfect resin exposure using an amazing program called UVTools!
In the past trying to find the best exposure settings for any resin on your 3D printer was a long and frustrating process. You needed to print multiple resin Validation Matrix tests one after another and then compare the results.
Now with the Exposure Time Finder function in UVTools, you can find the perfect resin exposure setting for almost any resin in about 90 minutes!
Use the link below to download UVTools and follow along with the video to create an Exposure Time Finder for your printer!
I want to thank Tiago Conceição for creating and constantly updating UVTools with so many great features.
I'd also like to thank Khalil Nurullah and Vinicius Silva for helping me learn how to use UVTools so that I could make the best tutorial video for this feature.
#sliceprintroleplay #UVTools #resin3dprinting #3dprinting
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Chapters
0:25 Start of tutorial
0:47 Compatible printer list
1:04 What is UVTools
1:20 How to create an Exposure Time Finder test
7:21 How to save an Exposure Time Finder test on your USB drive.
8:08 How to read the Exposure Time Finder test results
12:01 How to check if your printer is compatible with the Exposure Time Finder test
13:05 Thank you
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Download UVTools Here:
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Find the Printer compatibility list here:
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*Attention*
If you don't see the "Multiple Exposures." window when using the Exposure Time Finder function.
Please slice a new file for your model of printer using Chitubox. Then use that file to begin this process.
There have been some issues with older pre-sliced tests and some files sliced with Lychee .
General guideline for creating your test
Layer Height:
I print at 0.05 because I get great detail with a shorter print time than with thinner layer heights.
Remember that smaller layers = more layers which = longer print time.
Same for both Mono and RGB screen printers.
Bottom Layer count:
I recommend 4 bottom layers on most prints, but I do use 5 on larger prints.
Same for both Mono and RGB screen printers.
Bottom Layer Exposure time:
For Mono screen printers I use 20s - 30s.
For RGB screen printers I use 45s - 55s.
Positive Pins and Negative Holes:
This setting can be used on both mono and RGB screen printers.
Custom Text:
This setting can be used on both mono and RGB screen printers.
Normal Step Increments:
For Mono screen printers use increments of 0.25s, 0.5s, or 0.75s.
For RGB screen printers use increments of 0.5s, 1s, or 1.5s.
Number of Generations:
I've found that 4 to 6 gives a good range of tests.
Same for both Mono and RGB screen printers.
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If you need help with installing UVTools here is an install tutorial video:
• How to Download and In...
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If your printer is not compatible with this feature of UVTools then you can use this video to help find the best exposure on your printer.
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[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

**Attention** If you don't see the "Multiple Exposures." window when using the Exposure Time Finder function. Please slice a new file for your model of printer using Chitubox. Then use that file to begin this process. There have been some issues with older pre-sliced tests and some files sliced with Lychee .

[@daxliniere]

I believe Elegoo Mars 2 Pro (for example), does not support multiple exposures, at least that was the case before they released ChituBox 1.9.0 which required a firmware update for all CTB-based printers. Perhaps the latest firmware for CTB printers supports this now? (I believe that this firmware blocks you from using any slicer other than ChituBox 1.9.0 free or paid.)

[@enrilopez]

Sorry I'm very new to this ,could you please explain this new step a little more or can you do a updated version of this video with just the chitu part explaining that extra step!?thank you

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@enrilopez no need to be sorry. Have you sliced a file for your 3D printer yet?

[@enrilopez]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay yes I'm still new to resin printing chitu and lychee slicers but I done fdm for a few years already

[@enrilopez]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay BTW you have help me lots so far with some of your videos

[@Rustmonger]

Best custom test out there. Thanks for the clear explanation.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Glad to hear you found it helpful. Thanks for the awesome feedback I really appreciate it!

[@huyphan2005]

Hey man, you are doing a bloody good job, found your channel yesterday and your videos helped me tremendously. Thanks for the good work!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

My favorite comments are the ones where someone says my videos helped them. Thank you!

[@Jonas_Fox]

This video is HUGE. Thank you for exposing us to this wonderful tool and showing us all how to use it!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

You are very welcome! Ps, amazing choice of words! 😊

[@theboregasms]

My man. You have changed lives with this video. King's to you.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Your praise is greatly appreciated my friend! ❤️

[@ninjahackerferret]

I appreciated the clear explanation of how to get this setup! Probably never would have figured this out on my own with UVTools, and hope this saves me some time down the road. Cheers!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Glad to hear that you found it helpful! You are very welcome.

[@nated2951]

Incredibly helpful video! This helped me get my LD-0002H dialed in faster and more accurately than I thought possible. I finally feel like this machine is pritning the way it was meant to. This is quite possibly the most helpful and useful 3D printing video (for me) that I have ever watched. Thank you!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

That's so incredibly great to hear, I'm glad this video was so helpful for you! Great printer by the way. I've found it to be a reliable printer that gives good results.

[@Nick-xe2hu]

I'm brand new to SLA and this is slick and saves time testing. Awesome.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@LoveMakeShareTV]

This is a phenomenal tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Oh wow thank you so much for the positive feedback!

[@ajlbeer]

This is great. I really appreciate the look inside of UV tools.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! There will definitely be more UVTools videos like this soon!

[@darkseidgames5274]

I used this with the Dennys wang exposure test and it worked so perfect. Thank you!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I'm really glad to hear that! You are very welcome.

[@SergeCruso]

Thank you so much for explaining this! I went from trying to do a single amerlab test and judging it on that! but now with my printers I know exactly what my settings should be dialed in to!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

That's exactly what I hoped this video would allow people to do. Thanks for the awesome feedback! 💚

[@Shifteeer]

every time I go to test a new resin, I find myself going back to this video. Thank you very much, since the video has been such a big help

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Oh I'm really glad to hear that. I'm always happy to hear that my videos have continued value. Thanks for the comment. 😊

[@brentcox6201]

I have been resin printing for a little over a year now and in one video you explained uvtools in a very clear and concise manner, making it easy to understand. I did the my first test using your instructions and turns out, I was way under exposing my prints, so I thank you for this.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Comments like this make my freaking day! Thank you! 💚

[@TheMistikeSoul]

Great video, I am starting to print with resin this week, and I really needed this insight on the matter!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Really glad you found it helpful! Good luck with your resin printing adventures!

[@wolfking1985]

You are an absolute legend!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Oh wow, thanks for the compliment! 😊

[@jonnymue6869]

Thank you, so much for the tutorial, was excellent! Just on the way to try it out. This will finally give some results with 1 Print. A lifesaver!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

You are very welcome. 😊

[@dmcf1975]

This video was a revelation - really well presented and some great and useful information. I love the text tips given throughout as well. Nicely done.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback!

[@Io_Wreck]

Absolutely wonderful video. Had great success with the Anycubic Eco on my Saturn at 2s but out of personal curiosity wanted a side-by-side snapshot of multiple exposures to be sure I'm printing optimally. My first test was 2-3s with 0.2s jumps at 0.03 layer height, with the results I am more than satisfied with my 2s exposure and could, possibly, push it even lower. Thank you for another great video.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I really appreciate the kind words and the detailed description of why you were testing. I love using this feature to test multiple exposures quickly! Glad you found the video helpful and that you were able to further refine your settings!

[@gotjumps1]

This is amazingly helpful, thanks!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

You are very welcome!

[@LazorzPewPew]

Amazing Tutorial. Thank you so much

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@ricardocoronel45]

a really useful video. please make more videos about UVTools I would be eternally grateful

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I definitely plan to make more. There is just SO MUCH it can do!

[@Becvar80]

So happy to have found this. Was having a hell of a time dialing in my Nova3D Whale 2, but this got me there in no time.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

That's awesome I'm really glad to hear that this video helped you out! 💚

[@Becvar80]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay I actually went from barely getting prints to using vroom settings, on two different printers, in one evening after learning how to do this.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@Becvar80 that's really great to hear! Thanks for that awesome feedback! 💚

[@g.h.c855]

Awesome, don't understand why you don't have more likes and subs, this video helped me a huge amount

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Aww I really appreciate that! And I'm glad you found the video helpful. 💚

[@tristonm37]

You folks just became my new best friend!!!! OMG at the capabilities and possibilities of this tool!!!! It has already confirmed something I needed to know about the sliced file, but was unable to read the gibberish when trying to view the code from a text editor with it being unlike the gcode I am used for for FDM, Laser, or CNC files.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Well hello new best friend! I totally agree UVTools is such an amazing program with so many incredibly useful features! I'm currently working on a tutorial for another one of its helpful features and I have many others planned. Really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@johngladin9382]

As a beginner at 3D resin printing, I've got to say your video is one of the best KZbin tutorials out there - no exaggeration. The audio was spot on, the pace was just right and the explanations were thorough. Kudos. I've been impressed with UVtools and I've tried to pass the word on it. And super impressed with Tiago's willingness to answer question no matter how basic. Keep up the good work.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I really appreciate hearing that my videos are helping and easy to follow! I totally agree. UVTools is an incredible program and Tiago is doing a fantastic job developing and supporting it!

[@leco78]

You are the best bro! Thank you very much!!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

So glad you found the video helpful!

[@Rob-Heaston]

Awesome video. You just earned another subscriber. Thank you

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Much appreciated! I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@andypodmore6721]

Excellent video. I'm getting my 1st resin printer today after using FDM for the past 6 years

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Oh that's awesome! If you run into any issues feel free to join and ask for help in my Facebook group. It's a great place to get troubleshooting help and meet other cool people in this hobby. 😊

[@n0rbie]

awesome video. helped me a lot!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I'm really glad to hear that!

[@hargabyte]

Thanks, Best video for finding exposure time. Everyone else is just mostly guessing. Im glad I have a printer on the list that can do this. Knowing this now I dont think i would buy a printer that cant run this test.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you hear that you found the video so helpful! And yeah I totally agree, I'm more interested in a printer when I know it's supported in UVTools. 😊

[@TalonGaming_YT]

Excellent explanation on getting the most for you resin! Thanks for sharing.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback! ❤️

[@TalonGaming_YT]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay Anytime buddy, you're videos are clear, concise and well presented. We should all strive to keep up with you!!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@TalonGaming_YT that's some serious praise coming from you my friend. Very much appreciated!

[@TalonGaming_YT]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay It's well deserved! We pour our hearts into this stuff, so when praise is due, you're getting it!!

[@Watanyayaidam]

Thank you for sharing

[@frankdearr2772]

Great, thanks for sharing 👍

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

You are very welcome.

[@Spirited282]

I have decided to try water washable and non Elegoo brand (Polyjuice) and have struggled to get proper settings on my Mars 2 Pro. This has helped,, thank you very much

[@ChevalDoreBerlin]

You are a legend!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Much appreciated! 😊

[@ChevalDoreBerlin]

Seriously thank you so much - this is so helpfull !!! Fuck the Matrix Card haha

[@owenaero]

very helpful thank you

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@thatguyownzz1481]

You my guy are the real GOAT! I've wasted so much time and resin doing the cones and cubes of calibration it hurts. This is a simple you want basics here you go. Uses barely any resin and does the job. This should be documented more!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I'm so glad to hear that's this saved you time. It's hands down my favorite way to calibrate resin exposure time. I desperately want to create more videos on different features in UVTools. Unfortunately though my time is so limited currently.... But hopefully soon!

[@thatguyownzz1481]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay I entirely agree this has saved me a ton of time and will be my go to now I've only just got into resin from fdm and getting exposures right seems like a right pain. Printed this off under and over exposed and I got my values. 😂

[@MarroquinDr]

Muchas gracias por excelente video

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

You are very welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@TheDronzDr]

Great video my friend

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Really glad you enjoyed it, thank you for checking it out!

[@markferrick10]

Excellent video. I would love to see more tutorials on using UV Tools. Thank you

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Thanks so much! I'm definitely working on more tutorials to cover all the incredible stuff UVTools can do. If you haven't seen it yet, I do have another video explaining how to use the Island Detection and Repair Feature in UVTools.

[@markferrick10]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay Funny, just watched and commented on it. Great video.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@markferrick10 much appreciated!

[@markferrick10]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay I really appreciate the videos. Thanks.

[@hugo_bart]

thank you for this video - take my subscription :)

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

You support is very much appreciated!

[@terryclifford4110]

I have been struggling with the setting for my Mono X! I use Monocure Rapid resin and the print settings they provide don't work well. This video has saved me a lot of time in testing and failed resin prints. mainly printed supports and no model!!! Thankyou for this valuable insight in how to test exposure!!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I'm so glad to hear that this video helped you! Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@noxix7641]

The mono x isn't compatible tho?

[@MmohammedALSheikhly]

many thanks

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

You are very welcome.

[@noelchinatrade]

Just what the doctor ordered 🙏 thank you so much ☀️

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

You are very welcome! 💚

[@CorneliuTicu]

Awsome!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

It really is!

[@AI.ImaGen]

Thanks! It's work perfectly with the Voxelab Proxima. A video for "redraw model/supports" will be great. Don't understand how is work...

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Thanks so much for confirming that! I've been wondering if it was compatible with Voxelab stuff.... More videos on UVTools are definitely coming!

[@muraded1]

huge thank for the video, helped me a lot ! quick question tho : is there an option to just scale the entire test bigger ? on my saturn it is coming very tiny. as well, how do you get the 2x3 layout ? mine come in a line of 6

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I'm so glad to hear that the video helped you! I know another viewer asked this a few days ago. I had encouraged them to ask this question in the UVTools Facebook group. However, I just looked through the group and couldn't find their question. So I'd definitely recommend you join that group and ask about scaling the test there. They will have the best advice/input. As for how the tests are organized, I believe it just depends on build plate size. If the plate is pretty large then it will put them in a line like what you're seeing. However, on smaller build plates it will stack them to save space.

[@Zeno_Evil]

Thanks for the helpful video. Can you fix the resolution of the video however (it's out of focus) and re-post???

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Glad you found it helpful! The reason the video is fuzzy and out of focus for you is probably because you're watching it in low quality/480p mode. It seems to be KZbin's default quality settings.

[@forrestegan]

Great to know there’s an easy way to test your printer to see if it’s compatible. Now I need to find out if UV Tools is available for Mac.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

It absolutely is. Unfortunately, I do not have a Mac so I can't give you any input on the install process.

[@forrestegan]

@@SlicePrintRoleplaygot it installed, re-watching the video now. Thanks!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@forrestegan awesome I'm glad to hear that! You are very welcome. 😊

[@forrestegan]

@@SlicePrintRoleplayso a quick question…when I ‘test’ to see if my Mars 4 Ultra is compatible it exposes the bottom layer, lifts and retracts, exposes the first block, then lifts and retracts, then exposes the second, third and fourth blocks before lifting and retracting again.. I think since it’s lifting and retracting between the first and second block that I’m going to have issues. Planning to check the documentation to see if my printer is on the list…if that extra lift/retract wasn’t in there I think it would work. I just don’t know if I can trust it, yet.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@forrestegan hmm I agree that sounds odd. However, the only thing that matters (for the test at least) is that each block is exposed for a slightly longer time than the one before it. As long as that's happening (even if it's lifting at odd times) then the test is likely working correctly.

[@user-ys2um2mq4p]

hi, Great Video! I'm using the Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K printer. My question is it possible to change the layer settings individually? (ie. layer 1: exposure time 10sec, layer 2: exp time 15sec, layer 3: exp time 20sec...) with UVtools? I Can save slicer file in type of zip then extracting so editing g code file and change exposure times but my printer is not compatible with zip file. Thank you for your guidance.

[@3DJapan]

Convenient that I'm currently using an Epax E6.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

It's a fantastic printer! 👍

[@miricoleciona]

love this video and when straight to get the tool to see why I'm having so many failures with my esun resin, even though my Elegoo Mars is on the list when i saved the file the printer could not read it.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Glad you enjoyed the video! What Mars Printer do you have? What was the error message you get when you tried to print the UVTools test file?

[@miricoleciona]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay very first gen. no message just didn’t show on flash drive, and not just on the printer I could not find it using explorer, but for some reason it saved to file on my computer and then I was able to copy to the drive and print it. I’m guessing from what’s been happening is that I’m having problems with things that are not perfectly centred on the build plate it gets a failure if it’s to the sides, I’ve tried levelling the plate time and time again but I don’t know what else to do, aside from trying to buy a new build plate.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@miricoleciona ah that's likely the issue. The Mars 2 Pro and Saturn are listed, but I don't see the Mars or Mars Pro. So they may not be compatible. However, it's definitely worth testing. After you create the test how are you saving it? I just added a new timestamp to the video. I talk about saving the file directory to your USB drive at the 7:21 mark in this video.

[@miricoleciona]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay I did it that way you show on the video and it just would not create the file. I think I’ll just use the file you made for test from your other video and place in different positions on the plate and then print at different configurations like in your video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX2QanyXZbicmLM but thank you for making this kind of content.

[@kiwinesss]

You are just so good at explaining stuff! You are not a school teacher are you?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Aww thank you!.. Nope not a teacher, but I really appreciate that's how my videos across! ❤️

[@Kwintt]

Hi! Thank you for the video it helps a lot. I have an issue though, my test are always quite small and centered in the plate. I print 6 and they are so small I'm having difficulties to read them. How do you manage to have your test taking the whole plate everytime. Is there a setting for this? THank you

[@AlohaBob]

I'm having the same issue. Did you ever solve this?

[@chuckanderson7954]

Hopefully this will help me with my Epax E10 nothing but problems and bad prints

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I'm sorry to hear that. I've been really happy with my E10 so far... Definitely give this a shot and if you need help then reach out to me on Facebook.

[@aaronbridgewood-3050]

I have just tried this printing as I type thanks. Any chance you can do a video on UVtools lift speed testing

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I desperately want to complete a full video series covering all the futures of UVTools. Unfortunately my time is limited right now. But in the future I definitely will!

[@aaronbridgewood-3050]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay can I ask do I need to add my own print in the lift speed test like this test

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@aaronbridgewood-3050 that I do not know. But if you want to reach out to me on any social media platform where you can direct message me I'll try to look into it for you.

[@sarahbaldwin8165]

do you have any videos on how to use this software especially for resin traps

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I do yes. This video covers how to use the island detection and repair features. I also touch on the resin traps feature. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joO9eq2toduJodU

[@aespid]

Quick question, The exposure section seem to have changed and I can only control the brightness. I am setting it up for an Anycubic Mono M5S. Is that why the interface is different? I tried to slice a model using 3 different slicers (Anycubic slicer, Chitubox and Lychee)

[@EvilMP5]

Hey Slice Print Roleplay, should I concern myself with the testing? Because what I typically do is get the resin settings by model from the resin manufacturer and they have worked out pretty good for me with no issues. Well except me screwing up the casual supports here and there. LOL.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

So the answer to that 100% depends on you. If you're happy with the results you're seeing then that's all that matters. I will never be so "Elite" as to say that you have to calibrate your settings. However, if you're having failures, your models are lacking details, or you're just curious then calibrating your exposure time is a great diagnostic step.

[@frollard]

Is there any danger to running the multiple exposure 'without z lift for same height'?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Not at all. There are SO many options that I just couldn't cover them all. Basically that setting just makes the test go faster if your printer firmware will allow it. If not it will simply print as though it wasn't on.

[@tonimorato2749]

Thank you very much for this magnificent tutorial, I don't know how beginners would do it. I have a Photon M5 and I use lychee, I have installed UV Tools, version 4.3.2, but the multiple exposures section is different, it modifies the brightness and the %. I don't see how to configure according to your instructions, it's different. Any suggestions? Thanks again

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

You are very welcome. 💚 Hmm I unfortunately don't have any Anycubic printers. Let me add one to Lychee later and run through the process. I'll see if I can give you some info.

[@tonimorato2749]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay Thanks

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@tonimorato2749 have you tried using the function that Anycubic has built into their printers? If not check out this tutorial, kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3eQaWqKoq2tpcksi=_yoczR4mz8J8QVh_

[@tonimorato2749]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay Thanks, Thanks and more Thanks. I'll try it tomorrow

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@tonimorato2749 you are very welcome!

[@nosalis]

multi exposure test just wow ! this sounds amazing, I have to give this a try , that would be realyl amazing to print these tests all in one go, rather then keep swapping although, as you mentioned, you might get different results becasue the light / fep might not behave the same way on the edgees vs center I will be testing new exposure test, going with more thinner layer ( I have pretty good setup - I think - for 0,03 , but I want to try printing 0.02 now ) btw I wonder why you suggest to not cure these?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

It is an incredible tool! I now I'm a bit less interested in a printer if I find out it's not fully compatible with UVTools. It's just such a great program!

[@nosalis]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay if the multi exposure works on Saturn2, I will let them know so that they can add it to the list of supported multi exposure and variable layer thickness can be quite a game changer, especially if the slicer will be able to auto-calculate it

[@nosalis]

I'm happy to report that multi exposure works on Saturn2 , i haven't run the actual print yet, only the test , but already exited , so great to run the various exposures all at once Although of course for best possible result it should be in the same position

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@nosalis that's fantastic news! If you'd like to post about this compatibility in the UVTools Facebook group I'm sure the creator will update the compatibility list. Thanks for updating!

[@nosalis]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay so I've printed the test and one thing surprised me, all the text is flippped ( read right > left, not left to right ) is it becasue of the orientation ? or was there something in the settings I haven't checked correctly? In the UV tools I atually see my image same as yours

[@davec1]

I'm not sure if I missed it, but do you evaluate the results before the final curing or after?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

That's a great question! It's been a bit since I recorded this video so I'm not 100% sure if I coved that. In any case, you would read the results without curing. In my experience all exposure calibration tests should be read before/without curing.

[@alexanderdubz]

HEY SPR, Allow me to begin by saying that I love your videos and have just about gone through and watched every video you've put out for Resin and most of the FFM vids, and I have a very serious question. Would you "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do an Updated video about setting up multiple test prints with various Exposure Times in the New/Updated Version of UVTools. I had used UVTools many times now to dial in multiple resins I've been purchasing but with the new updates I am just so lost... I'm sure I can't be the only person in the world with these issues, and there's no other videos on KZbin that have acknowledged this. Not to mention that I get the most out of YOUR tutorial videos. The way you set up the videos and explain everything with images/videos/clips/etc. just work for me and obviously many others. If you would be willing to do an Update to UVTools, the community would be very appreciative. Thank you in advance, now let's go print something! **EDIT** I have been resin printing on my Elegoo Saturn 8K, and the multiple exposure capability has worked up until UVTools had this recent update.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement, thank you! I'm really glad that my teaching style seems to be so easy for people to pick up on. I didn't realize the process had changed recently. Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I'll try to take a look soon and see if I can do an update video.

[@meubanco]

Great Video, does the program work on mac os? I couldn't make it work.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

It is compatible with Mac. I will be doing another video explaining how to install it. Sorry I didn't include that in this video, but I didn't want it to be super long.... I'll get the install video out ASAP!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

If you're still having trouble with it, here is an install tutorial video. Sorry it took a little bit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p324lWV5Zbxrprc

[@meubanco]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay Thx!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@meubanco happy to help!

[@israelandrade4747]

I am a beginner. I have a mono LCD resin printer. I also use Chitubox for the slicer. Recently I was happily printing and the printer stopped at layer 791 out of 1000 As an example. No messages or errors. Just stopped with the print sunerged in the resin tray. Is there a way to "resume" a print? Or just print the remainder of the print. and I could simply apply a touch of resin and the cure the two pieces in to one piece? Also, there are supports and the model is tilted.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Ugh that's such a bummer! Unfortunately, I don't know of an easy way to restart a print that's stopped like what you're seeing. Like you mentioned, your best bet is to measure and print what's missing. Also, I'd consider using a different flash drive. It's possible your drive is going bad and that's what caused the issue.

[@ramaigori2210]

Hey man sorry to bother you but do you happen to know if UVTools tests is compatible with the anycubic photon mono x?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Not a bother at all. I believe that it is compatible, but I don't have a Mono X so I don't know the exact process for it. I'd recommend looking for this question in the UVTools Facebook group. I know it's been asked and answered there a few times so you should be able to find the info pretty easily.

[@thatguyownzz1481]

Considering this test is god tier what is your opinion on the test also being dimensionally accurate? I ask this as I've done this test and in well happy with results yet printing a articulating hinge is errm well no Bueno 🤣 any tips

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

To be completely honest I've not tested this to see how dimensionally accurate the results are. I believe they are pretty close. However, you can confirm with a fantastic test from J3D Tech. Check out their video below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGfCapiKmZyEn8k

[@PizzaHandhelds]

got a saturn 3 ultra. I can load up the rook and get exposure settings. But i have another problem. How can i scale up the size of these prints? They print out so tiny where i can barely read any of the text even with a microscope.

[@linjeff185]

I have the same issue, even I increase the sxposure time but it still comes with a super tiny prints.

[@tonyppalmer]

Thanks for the guide but when I print the tests on my Saturn 2 they are tiny, about 1 x 1.5" for each test. I'm not sure they're meant to be this small as I can't even read the test summary in the bottom left. Do you know why this might be happening?

[@audiorazor]

I'm having this same issue and cant get an answer on how to fix it.

[@timroach5898]

Just a note to other Saturn users, I loaded the default rook file off the usb stick and it did not show the multi exposure stuff at the bottom. But I opened a CTB file from the latest Chitubox that was sliced for my Saturn and it DOES show the multi exposure stuff. I have yet to open a bottle of resin for my new Saturn until I learn all I can about what I see if I have any problems. Plus my work keeps me to busy to do any printing while not home during the week.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I really appreciate that input! Perhaps something about the file format has changed since the original test rook was created. 🤔 Thanks for watching and thanks again for the heads up!

[@sn4k3PT]

Test files prior to ctb v3 will not work with this. You need at least ctb v3 file. Rooks at saturn are ctb v2. That's why your recent sliced file worked and rook don't. Most of the times UVtools hides things that are not supported by the file format.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@sn4k3PT thanks for clearing that up! I'll make a note about it above.

[@nathanryan8699]

Magic, thanks for the info - saved me a ton of trouble shooting!

[@PizzaHandhelds]

got a saturn 3 ultra. I can load up the rook and get exposure settings. But i have another problem. How can i scale up the size of these prints? They print out so tiny where i can barely read any of the text even with a microscope.

[@Leighszar]

Can you make the test print bigger?

[@slimjim7411]

Looks useful but it doesn't work with FlashDLPrint and my Flashforge 9.25 6k printer doesn't work with anything else currently. I've tried making custom Chitubox settings but chitubox doesn't seem to like it when I try to add a printer cfg manually.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I'm sorry to hear that. 😞

[@SombrAzteca]

is possible use this test with the creality halot one?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Sadly no. The firmware on the Halot series is not compatible.

[@user-dv9uz1rg7h]

"Multiple Exposures" seems to have been removed sometime between v2.13.3 (used in the video) and the current version. I downgraded to 2.13.3 and the option appeared.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I've had a few people say something similar. I actually just tested this and it works for me in the newest version. So I'd recommend posting about this in the UVTools Facebook group. The creator is very quick to respond and very helpful. It may be that the file type for your printer changed in the newer version, but I can't say for sure. Definitely tag me in your post because I'd like to know the answer as well. Thanks!

[@thermoshok]

do you have a tutorial video on elephant foot tool?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I am definitely working on that!

[@pinabad]

Hi in the new version of UV Tools there is only multiple brightness test

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

What printer are you using?

[@hyperionhelios190]

Hi There, do you know if this is possible in any way on the new Chitu boards? I have a mars 3.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I am not sure. I would ask this question in the UVTools Facebook group. The creator is usually very good about responding to questions.

[@hyperionhelios190]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay thank you. The answer is no. When chits decided not to let their boards interface with open source UV stopped supporting

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@hyperionhelios190 ah I see. Thanks for for the update!

[@ehonod]

Do I understand correctly that AnyCubic does not use ChituBox, so this calibration option is not suitable for Mono X?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I believe the Mono X is compatible, but I don't have that printer so I don't know the exact details. Look in the UVTools group on Facebook, I believe the creator just helped someone with this exact question.

[@jmelwak3]

i cant get these to fill the build plate i have an e10 but they print so small i can barely see the test results.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I can definitely understand wanting the test blocks to be a bit bigger. Once you open up the Exposure Time Finder menu look at the options under the header, "Object configuration." there you will find tons of different settings you can use to change the size of the test features.

[@fw_uke_ha]

Question, does the printer lift up Z after every single tile or does it the exposures for all the tiles in one layer from left to right and then lift in Z?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

That's a fantastic question. So this used to be an option you could toggle on and off called, "Do not preformed the lifting sequence for layers with the same Z positioning." However, I believe that this option is now always enabled, but some printers do not support this feature.

[@fw_uke_ha]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay That's what I found on my Mono X. Maybe the Mono X is not supported for multiple exposures on one layer...At least a 0.01 Z lift should reduce the print time instead of regular full layer Z liftings.

[@williamgois6575]

I tried performing it on the Mars 4 Ultra, and the time keeps increasing, but it lifts at Z 0.05, resulting in printing a monstrosity@@SlicePrintRoleplay

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@williamgois6575 oh interesting! Did you post about your experience with that printer on the UVTools Gethub or Facebook group? I'm sure the creator will want to hear what new gen printers are compatible.

[@marknolasco8358]

I think I've missed a setting or something isn't right! When I print this (renamed R_E_R_F, formatted and tested on both Mono & Mono X) it gets to the multi exposure part it does each test & time increase on a different layer. 14 tests on the build plate (going up at 0.05 seconds from 2 seconds) it does 1 test per layer for 14 layers, rather than one layer and 14 tests at the varying times. Any ideas on what I've missed or stuffed up? Cheers

[@thejdi]

Did you ever get an answer to this. I've got the same...

[@marknolasco8358]

@@thejdi nope

[@bathtubanarchy]

I'm going to run this later tonight on my mono X for the first time tonight. I suspect you can't use the name R_E_R_F for your test file, because it triggers a built in multiple exposure test. edit: test failed, it's not just the name R_E_R_F. Not sure.

[@andymiddleton6431]

Hey man! Can you resume how to do this test with the latest software? There is now only "Multiple Brightness" in the Exposure Time finder, and not sure how to fill in the table there, it does not seem to square with the info in the video anymore..?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Let me look into this. Thanks for the heads up.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Okay so I updated to the latest version and tested it. Everything looks normal to me. So a few things could be going on. First, the file you're using, did you slice it with Lychee, Chitubox, or something else? For an unknown reason, files sliced with Lychee won't show the Exposure Time Finder function. However, files sliced with Chitubox work fine... Still no idea why. Second, what file type are you using? It's possible it's a file type that's not compatible with this function.

[@andymiddleton6431]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay One that came with the USB, and one with Chitubox.. and then an Expo Finder file one sliced by UVTools.. all do not have the same interface in latest version.. do you have a place I can send you screenshots..?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@andymiddleton6431 you are welcome to join my Facebook group (link in the description). However, the best place to get help would be in the UVTools Facebook group. The creator usually responds pretty quickly. facebook.com/groups/uvtools/?ref=share

[@sasalito]

Hello all, I have an LD-006 and when I first got my unit the usb lost its format and well I need a test file to move forward. I understand my printer is supported so not sure if this is an issue or what I should do. I can't seem to fine the presliced Efile tower etc can someone point me in the rifght direction? Edit: FB group helped me out!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Sorry for the delay, but I'm glad you got it figured out! However, for this process you can use any file. I just recommend using the pre-sliced test file that comes with your printer since it will have decent settings. But there's no reason you can't get your slicer configured for your printer, slice a file, then use that file in UVTools.

[@bradandteinacook3506]

multi exposure tab is not there for me I just down loaded the latest version

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Hmm that's odd. Can you reach out to me on Facebook and send me a screenshot? I can help you a bit faster that way.

[@amirkbry9244]

Help! Help!! Why in my creality ld-002r the print stick to the moving plate but the numbers sticks to fep? What should I do?

[@amirkbry9244]

My mistake, forgot to define my printer in UVtools.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Sorry I missed this, but I'm glad to hear that you resolved the issue!

[@kenpachizero]

well just got my new 3d printer(mono 6k) and the squares came out(right size) but the squares had no details and it looks like the last layer was peeling, off, have you seen this before

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Congratulations that sounds like an awesome printer! I haven't seen that before. I would recommend posting in the UVTools Facebook group or on the UVTools Wiki. Make sure to explain what model your printer is. Also, if possible, post pictures of how the test come out.

[@jzziloho]

When I generate the Exosure Time finder, it only generates 4 of these plates. I loaded the standard rook model from my Elegoo Mars 2 Pro. What can I do, that 6 will come up?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

The setting you're looking for is called "Maximum Generation." if you set that to 5 you should have 6 test blocks. However, the size of the LCD on your printer will determine how many test blocks you can print at once.

[@jzziloho]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay thanks for the fast response! It must be the lcd size then :)

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@jzziloho happy to help.

[@stelonous]

is there a trick to use if the file doesn't show up in the print window on the printer? I have a mono x 6k and the file doesn't show up.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Hmm. Double check and make sure that the exported file is the same format as the file you started with. I don't know off the top of my hand what file type the Mono 6k uses. However, if the exported file isn't in the correct format then that would definitely explain why it's not showing up. I'd also recommend asking about this on the UVTools Facebook group. The creator is very quick to respond to requests like this.

[@audiorazor]

how did you get yours to print in a grid? Mine wants to print in a straight line and very small

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

What printer are you using?

[@audiorazor]

Saturn 2

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@audiorazor okay the reason yours in in a line is likely because your build plate is much bigger then the printer I was using. As for the size of the tests, I don't believe you can adjust the size of the test details. But you can definitely ask in the UVTools Facebook group.

[@audiorazor]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay Thanks for the response. I find this test hard to use purely for the fact that it's so tiny. Shame really.

[@NoMercyFtw]

How do u change the size and layout of the test

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I don't believe that you can. But ask in the UVTools Facebook group to be sure.

[@DocHogan]

Does this work with the new CTB file format (Chitu1.9+, Epax E10 5k)?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I believe it's something that the creator is working on, but I'm not sure if it's compatible with the Chitubox locked boards yet. I don't have one or else I'd check.

[@DocHogan]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay I haven’t upgraded my 4K to the 5k+board, yet, but I did unfortunately upgrade the firmware on the 4K board. So…I think I’m screwed for now 😭

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@DocHogan oh that's a tough one!... Try this though. Delete everything off the flash drive and put on the correct files for the 4k board you have. Plug the USB drive into your printer and turn it on... It "Might" automatically load the files. It's happened to others. If it works just remember to get the files off the drive before you use it in the printer again.. Best of luck to you my friend!

[@DocHogan]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay I'll work on it, see what happens. My takeaway from this while Chitu debacle, though, is that its time to stick to open-source and find/build a nanoDLP machine

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@DocHogan I certainly understand that state of mind. It's Chitubox choice to lock their product to only work with their program. However, it robs owners of printers with their boards of some really helpful programs like UVTools. I know of at least one open source alternative in development so hopefully this situation will grow some healthy competition.

[@MegaTarre]

I have updated mono x firmware and I get a failed print with this, only the first 6 layers prints, I can get the stock RERF file to print everytime.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I apologize, but I don't have a Mono X so I can't test this and help figure out the issue. But you can post this in the UVTools Facebook group. The creator of UVTools is really active there.

[@MegaTarre]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay I posted and already getting support from the creator! Thanks!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

@@MegaTarre awesome I'm really glad to hear it!

[@saulwiscovich3920]

How did you get it to print in two rows? UVtools doesnt do this for me.

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I believe it depends on the size of the printer you're using. Also, how many iterations of the test you're running.

[@BasilHerb]

Unfortunately it seems surface tension for this tester seems too much for the Photon Mono. So far only ended up with a handful of failed prints of the resin just adhering to the FEP rather than the bed after the bottomlayers were done. Which meant a lot of cleanup trying to cleanly remove the cured resin from the FEP without damaging it...

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I believe Anycubic printers require a different process than what I show in the video. If you check in the UVTools Facebook group there are posts explaining the process.

[@icewolfO8]

So, I am trying to create a test, I installed the latest version of UVTools, (I think only one release newer than in your video) but when I am in the Exposure time finder window, the option for multiple exposures doesn't seems to exist. I have tried using the release from your video, but the same thing. Not sure what I am doing wrong.

[@sn4k3PT]

If not there, mean your printer not compatible. Which is?

[@lupus247]

@@sn4k3PT I'm geting the same thing. The tab isn't there as it is in the video.

[@MagosMirka]

Same here, the tab isn't there on a Phrozen Sonic Mini

[@sn4k3PT]

@@MagosMirka Sonic Mini not supported

[@ragulian]

@@sn4k3PT is the Qidi Tech Shadow 5.5s supported?

[@samsadati704]

When uploading the test file into UV Tools, I get an error message : " System Overflow Exception" and it closed the program. Any help about why I am getting this error?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Hmm I've not encountered that error yet. Are you using the newest version of UVTools? What slicer did you use to slice the file you're importing into UVTools? If you haven't, yet I'd highly recommend posting about this error in the UVTools Facebook group. Or on the UVTools GitHub page.

[@orlandogonzalez6462]

i wanna say you did an excelent job creating this tutorial. i did what you said and at the time of saving the test it gives me an error message "system.NotSupportedException: Currently we don't allow file save/encode/recreation on purpose on this encrypted file format. We are against not permitted user data encryption, locks, constrains, restrictions, monopolization and non-sense policies that prevents others from create and lead-forward solutions around technology. Full supporting this file format would be step-back for 3D technology and the community overall. Still, we allow to read the file for review, recover data and detect problems to make you a bit more covered from mistakes. Please make your shift from this products and help the 3D technology go forward and open!

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

I really appreciate the positive feedback on my video! I'm sorry I know that's frustrating. However, the creator of UVTools feels very strongly about the way some companies are now encrypting their hardware. I fully support the creator's right to not integrate the encrypted file type. But I do hope (one way or another) the situation gets resolved and it's integrated in the near future.

[@orlandogonzalez6462]

@@SlicePrintRoleplay no worries, the idea of that program is really good. We just have to find a really good file to pull the settings from lol. I just love the idea of creating multiple tests at the same time with some preset values. easy to recreate just takes a bit more time lol

[@mjyates119]

so I clicked that link that you said was good but it just give me a bunch of random files and a bunch of numbers I do not understand

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

Are you talking about links in the video description or within Github?

[@SlicePrintRoleplay]

This video may help clear things up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpOoqop_frmAepI