The Easiest Resin 3D Printer! Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra $399

Checking out the brand new Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra Resin 3D Printer for $399 that has a tilting vat for faster prints!
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[@jordangage3677]

Wow, this is making me want to get back into resin printing. This fixes 90% of the issues I had with using my Saturn 2. Thanks for the video!

[@UncleJessy]

No joke this takes away a lot of the headaches people have with it.

[@theromeog]

I am in the same boat - Have a S2 - Just preordered the S4U

[@djngnear]

Same here! Looks awesome

[@Nightmarenightmarenightmare69]

What problems did yall have. Been using my Saturn 2 since release and could not be happier

[@VandalBee]

Huge opportunity missed by not adding a heated vat. It would have been perfect...

[@theaviestofcados6017]

It's been about 3 or 4 years since I've looked at resin printers (I landed on getting the Mars 2), and the leaps and bounds that the Saturn 4 has done at that price point is incredible. I am truly amazed.

[@coder543]

It would be cool if you showed a more detailed guide of how you clean and postprocess your prints, since the whole tray can't fit into the wash and cure station.

[@Anthonym_323]

Look at his previous videos, he’s done a few already

[@lanzer22]

My only hesitation is the build plate. If resin gets inside the hollow portion and the spring mechanism start getting stuck, having to take it apart and cleaning it will be a pain. This build plate is a great candidate for a magnetic build plate. Too bad they generally don't work well for large format printers.

[@newmonengineering]

​@lanzer22 because of the plate design I think you can squeeze several strong magnets in between the plates and make it work. If you get strong enough magnets it will probably hold the metal plate, because the tilting bed will have way less suction resistance.. if anything you could probably design a plate with holes for magnets and glue them into a small thin retainer upper resin print. I plan on using my cnc and making an additional plate hopefully that will have some sunken magnets. Can't wait for them to ship it!

[@lanzer22]

@@newmonengineering true that there will be less pull force on the plate. Will definitely experiment with different magnets to see what works. There is a lot of room above the plate for resin clearance so we can put some hefty magnets in there. Though cleaning in between resins would be nasty if I put too many magnets everywhere

[@rrwholloway]

This looks like the one to buy. The amount of fiddling and settings adjustments I've seen with these various printers has been what's been holding me back. Never underestimate the pull of something that 'just works'

[@Resonant_Cosplay]

Bed leveling has always been my main issue (that and resin spilling)😅 This is amazing and I'll definitely have to grab this printer! Uncle Jessy never disappoints with these videos!

[@jimhavoc]

I preordered mine and can't wait to get back into the hobby. Thanks for the info!

[@shredsnotdead]

Saving money to order one of these soon. This looks amazing for the price range and features.

[@photoboyjet]

I got started resin printing with the original Saturn. Now I have a pair of Saturn 2 printers that have performed almost flawlessly. Looking forward to getting the Saturn 4 Ultra.

[@lenahackworth566]

Really liked having the tilting vat in the Prusa SL1, glad to see it's in more affordable printers now

[@NimVim]

Yo Jessy! I Appreciate this video, man!

[@david_dor]

I am new to 3D Resin printing. However, I've watched many videos on many different 3D resin printers. This is my top pick if I decide to purchase. Thank you.

[@Drakonaut]

Definitely excited for the print settings from this one, as I do a TON of batch printing, and the faster that can happen the better.

[@UncleJessy]

A bunch of profiles going up today! Saturn 4 Ultra, Update to my Saturn 3 Ultra, a bunch of FDM Printer profile updates

[@SADeviant]

@@UncleJessy Did this ever go up? I grabbed your patreon just for these and they don't appear to be updated.

[@poodlescone9700]

I am excited to see the resin tray has a pour spout corner. Such a simple yet significant addition.

[@aarondavalon8985]

Yet again you have created a great review.

[@Raytenecks]

I literally *just* sold my resin printer because I hated the mess, but if I hadn't already tried resin printing, this would definitely convince me to try it. *So* much easier than mine was... Except that you still have to deal with all the mess and fumes. I don't imagine they'll ever "fix" that, though.

[@lanzer22]

Resin printing is definitely a "garage" hobby. I can't imagine doing it in the house.

[@JJModelMaking]

Really interesting!! I'm still using my trusty original Saturn, would be interested in seeing a comparison between the 1 and 4, is it time to upgrade?

[@Cyrilcynder1]

Yes!! You're the ONLY person doing who's gonna be doing a video on the standard Saturn 4. It's kinda a bummer no one else is doing videos on the regular Saturn 4. I'm a bit worried about the tilting vat breaking and the cost that will incur so I opted for the regular Saturn 4 (and the green is so nice) and I just wanna know

[@Atmatan_Kabbaher]

A quick search shows over 60 videos as old as 11 months. Did you even look?

[@clanggedin]

@@Atmatan_Kabbaher Um. The Saturn 4 isn't even out yet bro. How could there be 60 videos on it and 11 months old? Did you even look?

[@Atmatan_Kabbaher]

@@clanggedin Did you know that it is a common occurrence for companies to sell advertisers, such as KZbinrs, early launch versions of their products? It's as if you don't even know how the Internet works, champ...

[@welshpiper62]

The venom and skull look awesome I'm new to resin printing looking 4 my 1st printer was looking at a GKTWO but think this is a better choise thank you 👍

[@coreymartin9630]

This looks awesome, maybe I should get into resin printing

[@FauxHammer]

The speeds on this are insane and it doesn't look like much compared to the Saturn 3 Ultra, but as you said, when you consider this is using PFA film rather than ACF, you don't loose detail, so WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW!

[@nobirdsnomasters]

"fox hammer" lol. Jesse, say it like "foe".

[@FauxHammer]

@@nobirdsnomasters he knows, he's doing it on purpose!

[@theromeog]

@@FauxHammer We pronounce it as Dolphin not Porpoise - LUL

[@ResinForge]

😂😂

[@GeekDetour]

FoeHammer for the win 😂

[@justsomeguy471]

that was a pretty cool intro where it cycles through the different iterations

[@PulsefiredGaming]

Jessy. The video was awesome. I've got 4 Saturn 2s and I might need to replace them with these. Do you have a contact at chitu that you could put an ear worm in? The lack of windows snap in chitubox makes me want to use lychee slicer over it

[@Staryanuke]

Jessy, is tilting mechanism more reliable printing wise, overall, compared to traditional up and down printer ? could you get away with using less supports ?

[@g0mikese]

I'm really curious how well the mini-heater add on works. Does it talk to the printer, so that the printer will turn it on/off and only start when at temp? How easy is installation? does it sit in the chamber with the vat like their carbon filter things? Or is it in the bottom under the screen?

[@spencerkapp8034]

Love your videos, but Jessy, what resin are you using that you feel comfortable no mask? 😮

[@WintersailMiniatures]

As a seller of models I was a bit iffy on the lower build height limit as I have a few models which are exceptionally tall. But hearing all of this this sounds like a brilliant addition to my fleet. Now if only I had more space.

[@TripodsGarage]

Great video!!I have to say this is one simple to use resin printer! Pretty much just slice and print. Yeah, I might have overlooked where the drip tray was in the packaging 🤔. I might have had someone in this video help me locate it during my unboxing 😂

[@cotyplays2122]

Looking to buy a resin printer and have been waiting for the S4U to release and see some reviews and I gotta say I might finally take the plunge!

[@BryanBalak]

Ordered mine, can't wait for it to arrive. Should be a nice upgrade from my OG Saturn. What size is the vent circle in the back of the printer? I want to set up an exhaust system for it.

[@jasonburnside3626]

And that vent port is not built into the lid so no issues at all with detaching the hose. So nice!

[@fluxcapacitor]

I am in the exact same case and excitation state! I'm currently designing a custom exhaust system too. I managed to run a ⌀40mm PVC pipe vertically down the inside of the drywall of my workshop, as the air extraction unit happens to be located in the attic just vertically from this non-load-bearing wall. The pipe inlet emerges into the room next to where the printer will be, via a 90° elbow passing through a dummy socket cover. It connects through a custom iris shutter mechanism that I'm currently designing, that will allow me to control the amount of air being sucked in, or totally stop the extraction. I decided to use a cheap Chinese replica of a Dyson vacuum hose to connect the printer to this wall "air socket" due to the convenient quick release mechanism. I might add a small activated carbon filter (easy to replace) in order to keep the pipe and the extractor fan in the attic as clean as possible over time (I dunno it this is overkill or not? wrt resin VOCs). If I like the final setup, I'll share it on Printables :)

[@DevilsBrushGaming]

Ordered our ultra via your link can't wait to print it. The camera does it work in a dark room amd still film in a time-lapse or do you need to get a light in the printer some how.

[@TheNataliaReyes]

Did it tell you when you will receive it? I want to place my order but not sure when it will arrive, need it before July.

[@weaponcx]

Hi Jesse thanks for the review, can you share with us the VROOM settings for the Saturn 3 Ultra please? Thanks ❤

[@stringztoo]

Hey UJ, is there a video for the S3U vroom settings? I just upgraded from an S to a 4 Ultra and I'm intrigued about the vrooom settings, thanks!

[@SteveMichael]

I have a Saturn 2 and really like it. I am not ready to upgrade as it works and I have other things I can spend $400 on. However after seeing this I was tempted. They addressed almost all my issues I had to overcome with the Saturn 2, short of making the build plate even bigger.

[@aberodriguez4149]

Hmmm a self leveling resin printer ??? Sounds awesome and the price looks just about my budget. My only question is does those mini heaters provide the required heat output to keep the resin at desired temps and since there are more moving parts is the build plate actually leveled every time ? Thanks for the review and your time.

[@deaallen9]

Will the build plate fit into anycubic's Wash & Cure 3 Plus? A compatible wash & cure is essential for me!

[@erikcederb]

So mSLA have finally catched up with the tilting VAT that Formlabs introduced on the Form 1 back in 2014! Nice to see some progress! 😄

[@cfeduke]

Vat tilt during print (and the bib) is a feature of the Prusa SL1S, surprised to see it here, wonder who owns the patent and if it was leased or if Prusa had kept it available for the industry.

[@markwhickman351]

What about screen protection? Included? Will it fit under the tilt?

[@transmutedelf7453]

Questions: Air Filtration of any kind? What is the Drip tray made out of? Thinking of how easy/hard that will be to clean over time. With the tilt feature seems like an issue could crop up for the FEP to fail and have resin leak into the printer, how easy is it to get into the printer itself to fix this?

[@jkutz88]

Two part question, Have you had a chance to test out a wham bam setup on this yet? And when first setting up im guessing dial the printer exposure as is, then readjust after adding the plate?

[@vizionct1]

Sure glad I ordered mine day one release. I’ll be upgrading from my Saturn gen 1 😅 looking forward to more ultra videos!

[@codycummings92]

Just got on your patreon to look at the Vroom settings you have for the Saturn 3 Ultra. Kinda suprised that you didn't have TSMC enabled. Is that something you looked at and just found that it wasn't faster?

[@daydreamerdesigns3D]

Crazy how quickly new machines are coming out. I bought the Saturn 2 around this time last year and that was the latest machine out - now it's deemed 'old'!

[@UncleJessy]

At this point every spring elegoo is releasing some form of an update to the Saturns

[@ronin942]

i have pre order this printer, i'm so hype i want it right now to start my journey printing resin

[@TheNataliaReyes]

How long will it take to arrive? I am considering pre-ordering it, but want to know if it will take long for it to arrive

[@ronin942]

​@@TheNataliaReyes they said I will get it in June / July, but I receive a mail saying me that I'll have it before the 20 of June

[@jasonburnside3626]

I think the tilting Vat is gonna solve so much with print release issues and I wouldn’t be surprised if it extends FEP life between replacements as well

[@MasterQuatre]

Would the tilting vat also help reduce issues with suction cups? It seems like it would.

[@UncleJessy]

I believe it would since it’s peeling away vs lifting straight up

[@wizkidme]

solid looking printer. still a little concerned about leakage around the tilting bed though. Would love to see how that end of things foes long term Heck, even just how it survives a fep puncture

[@JoeyBonzo]

Every new feature about this printer is an improvement on something that users had complained about with the Saturn 3 line. I'm so glad that Elegoo is not only listening to the feedback that they recieve, but also copying from competitors who are doing the things that printers love.

[@rodrigotm1461]

Uncle Jessy have you tried the Uniformation resin printers by any chance?

[@stefanhaupt4947]

best review so far!!!

[@gingerdog8203]

Did you ever finish the magneto lifesize statue?

[@fredm6303]

Great vid! Thanks

[@user-rl4ix5xz9t]

Okay uncle Jesse, so I've been debating between getting that one but in the cleaning kit what's the cleaner for the print after your done?

[@Geeko170]

I want to see that heater review before I decide if I want to get back into resin printing with this. My Saturn 2 broke me and I haven't looked at it in almost a year. But before I decide anything, I want to see if that heater works.

[@giftforgeeks]

Thanks for the uploads. I'm building a resin farm to make miniatures for my shop. Which machine would you choose on a reliability standpoint? Does the Sarurn 4 Ultra stand up to the Uniformation GkTwo?

[@bluelotuslandscapes]

GK2 is probably a better machine overall - heating, overall build quality, and reliability. But the cost per machine (esp with the higher res LCD) is multiple times the cost of a Saturn. For a one-off if money's not a concern then the GK2 wins hands down every day, but for a farm where you need multiple machines and are more dependent on the manufacturer's Customer Service and you want the devices at a lower price, the Saturn's a pretty compelling solution - assuming the tilting vat is durable, which is very much an open question right now. My biggest worry with investing in multiple Saturns for a business Print Farm, is if the tilt vat proves problematic, you'll be in strife.

[@tinkeranime]

Please do the saturn 4 review soon 😭 Deciding which one to get and I like the color of the saturn 4 better

[@ippaku]

Commenting to support the video and the channel thank you for the update. I am still conflicted and thinking about waiting for something a little bit bigger be well be you

[@Londubh]

The only question I have for you is what the different heights are for the various models. You give us time, but I want to know the realistic mm/h numbers

[@bluelotuslandscapes]

Hopefully you can still go in and adjust the speed, lift and lower settings in the slicer? Auto calibration is nice and all, but different resins and even different models can require different settings and you need to be able to adjust those on a print-by-print basis. Excited to see the power resume function. That actually seems like something new that Elegoo figured out on their own, instead of just copying the competition. I wonder if it would work better with the heater installed, so the resin isn't cooling while idle? There are questions though. What's with the plate design with the long standoffs allowing resin to pool on top of the plate in an inaccessible space? And a hollow build plate that collects liquid inside and drips it out at random, seems like a recipe for disaster. The portrait orientation touch screen? Why? And it's great that the error calibration detects cured resin floating in the vat but if it still ends up puncturing the FEP, it sounds like they need to calibrate that feature better.

[@xXPhanillaXx]

Great video, bought one right after watching this video.Great pricing $399 for printer itself but I went for combo with the Mercury XS wash and cure stations for $579. Would have went for the combo with the air purifier but there was not a lot of information on the air purifier and as this is my first resin printer I need the wash and cure. Would love to see a video on the Air purifier and heater from you.

[@TheNataliaReyes]

Did they give you a delivery date? I want to order one but am concerned with arrival time, need it before July

[@xXPhanillaXx]

@@TheNataliaReyes Same told me June/July. They said they are coming by boat to the states and then will be sent by air to be delivered

[@GreenbrookMedia]

what would i need to make the saturn 4 safe to use in my home in terms of ventilation?

[@rodrigoalvarez1712]

WOW! These have come so far. Can you use magnetic build plates with this new design? Or, is this no longer 'necessary/super conveneint' for some other reason.

[@andresaguilar723]

If the settings for speed are no longer important, then how do you set up this printer in your slicer? Like lychee for instance? Does the printer ignores those settings and asks you to select fast mode or slow mode locally before every print?

[@zxys001]

Green cover kicks arse! (do not like the charcoal translucent at all) I wonder how much the green cover is.. or of you can order the 4 Ultra with a green cover? Definitely needs a heater!

[@GeekDetour]

Hi there Clayton! OMG, I wish the Ultra had the green lid - it looks stunning! So much cooler! And…. bib bib bib! Yeah! I love the Bib 🤣 Please, forgive us who started bibbbing in your Live Stream - which always feel like a fun party to be in 🤷‍♂️ You’re the man!

[@3DPrintedProps]

Nice printer morph effect man!

[@Arc-Props3D]

Hey do this printer work exactly like the. Saturn 4 not the ultra the one with the green cover

[@Mock10]

Does it need a air purifier? I have a big Dyson hot cold one with carbon and hepa but do I need more

[@theromeog]

Wish the Ultra had the Green Cover - it Looks like it would let more light in for timelapse videos.

[@loganmacneil3424]

Do you think you'll review the new Anycubic M7 Pro when it launches?

[@ternocimadh5863]

wait u mean the same stl files are also printible with a resin printer instead of an fdm printer right ?

[@zZ-Wipeout-Zz]

the space i have is very limited, but i really want a resin printer for my 3D models i make, but im wondering how bad are the fumes from a resin printer, like can i have it sitting in my bedroom and it will stink out the place with fumes or can i use it the same as a FDM printer with a little more clean up effort ?

[@gamingwithjacobi8757]

Hey, I own a saturn and I am thinking about maybe upgrading to this, i just want to know if elegoo has a way I can allow them to resell my old printer so I don’t have to try to find a buyer to take the old one away or how can I get it to work?

[@GameUpOG]

I was looking into a new resin printer. This might just be the one. I'm still using the original mars and hope the new build room will allow more creativity

[@Rob741741]

So how do you clean the resin off the top of the build plate?

[@thecyberhobbit]

You should make merch that says "Run off and Print!" 😄

[@carlosserious]

I currently own a Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8k. Is the Ultra worth the upgrade in print speed/quality?

[@netnoob77]

If the FEP punctures, will the tilting vat cause resin to drip into the insides of the printer?

[@strfabrication]

If the fep breaks mid print - what would happen with the resin and the tilting vat?

[@ClockMonsterLA]

Are there any slicers that allow me to insert a PAUSE PRINT command on any layer I want so that I can switch resin colors mid-print? I hate having to sit there and wait for the correct layer to finish and then pause the print manually.

[@getjinxed7354]

what do you think about this compared to the m7 recently announced?

[@hoosegowindustries9047]

How’s the auto leveling? I recently bought the anycubic m5s and the auto leveling went out after only a month 😢

[@RocketMagnetUK]

Do you have control over updates ?

[@ariefputraart]

I think the separate heater is a nice strategy because I don't think people in warm country want to buy the printer with heater that they'll never use.

[@TheOctabreaker]

I can't wait to get my saturn 4 ultra, my only wish is that it came with the green lid lol.

[@darkusvintivol9960]

I was super curious about this printer, i would love to have it but the overall size of it makes it difficult to have in my room space. As soon as i have space i Will consider it. Just what about the smells leaking of the shield? I'm in an apartment with other 3 people, and i would like to not have them on my throat as soon as i start printing ahahah i know it's much of a deal on the side of the resin you use, but as far as i know ther are no "smell free" option, and having it into my bedroom makes it even more of a problem.

[@KlunkersKustoms]

i pre ordered it, and ordered a Mars 4 ultra

[@netnoob77]

The tilting vat is certainly interesting innovation but i suppose only time will tell if the tilting motor will lasts as long as the usual motor as well as any other potential issues that may crop up. I would wait until the next iteration before buying into this new tech.

[@OldSkullSoldier]

When doing review of Saturn 4, can you compare it to Saturn 3 (non-Ultra) and discuss differences? Price difference is only like 3$, but S3 has bigger print volume, and very very similar parameters.

[@abstractfate6104]

As of 2024 what is the best resin printer with speed quality and size all in one?

[@fearlessgamesofficial]

Does the printer come with a screen protector already installed?

[@Theguys1212]

I know this question is not about the Saturn but I have been thinking about getting the Neptune 4 Plus or Max but I have been hearing people talk a lot about several problems they have (dragging on prints, blowouts on the nozzle, after power loss it deletes all settings so you basically have to restart the print, and after you run out of filament and swap it that has issues) and I am wondering if that is true or if a recent update has fixed that even though this KZbinr posted this video last week

[@BryanBalak]

I have a 4 Plus. Works great. Keep in mind you're not going to hear from the people who aren't having issues on help forums, only the people who aren't setting their z-offset correctly, not leveling, calibrating their filament profiles, etc. It's a great printer. Level the bed with Bed Leveler 5000, set the z-offset and do a layer test. Orca Slicer has a great testing process for setting flow and pressure built into the calibration. Clean your bed with Dawn soap and you should be fine.

[@Zimpo79]

How does this compare the new Anycubic M7 pro? Both just released, both right around same price.

[@petercallison5765]

M7 has heater and auto refill.

[@apoclaydon]

Sortta gutted getting the 3 ultra last year but still nice to see

[@Albert_zz]

I have the phenom l and I would like to know if it can be muted, it is super noisy.

[@fluxcapacitor]

Once they add a heated vat (Saturn 5 Ultra maybe?) it will be close to perfection. And even now without it, at $399 this is a superb machine.

[@plasticarcade]

that skull looks like a groot skull... Im gonna have to get one of these Im still running an original Saturn

[@Rmilyard]

How does the heater get powered? From what I see no USB ports inside this. So guessing cable but they put hole in to run it out of printer?

[@warwolf54]

I believe it's battery powered

[@wingtipsworld5909]

ive only ever done fdm printing, not resin. What does the optional heater block thing do for resin printing?

[@dandurocher993]

Resin needs to be a certain temperature so it flows freely in the vat. If you're printing in a cooler space like a garage or basement, the heater will keep the chamber temps consistent.

[@TheGuardianofAzarath]

I'd honestly love to get into 3d printing, but considering how dangerous and messy resin is, that sadly wouldn't be an option, and don't really have anywhere i could put a fdm printer. This new printer does look impressive though.