After much thought and watching countless hours of videos I have ordered the Mars 3 Pro because I trust your knowledge and honesty. The is my first 3D printer and I'm looking forward diving into this amazing realm of creativity. To be honest, the deciding factor for me in choosing the Mars 3 Pro over other makes and models was the screen protector. I have zero experience with resin printing I'm sure that this will, at the very least, help with confidence while using the machine. I'm not sure that the filter will do much for the toxic fumes but it's a nice little bonus feature. For years I've have been hesitant towards getting a resin printer but after watching your videos it I feel confident that resin printers, the methods of cleaning & curing(thanks to all the hobbyists who pathed the way for newcomers like myself) have come far enough that I will be able to enjoy myself. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and I look forward to learning more.
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Hi Met. Would you mind sharing your user experience here vegoilguy.co.uk/3drp I'm collating data on all makes and model of 3D printer to share with the printing community. Good input should give us all useful data 😁
I think it's not just that Elegoo aren't afraid to face criticism, but see you as a fair reviewer who is uses objectivism and doesn't seem to have any bias towards any product. Sure, if someone watches all the casting and other videos, they can see you have your current preference, but they also notice it change to whatever is working best for you at the time. Whenever I get around to getting my resin printer, I know I'll be coming here to compare products.
That's VERY kind of you to say. I try my best to be honest and impartial. I label my videos as "honest" and have noticed that this started a bit of a trend. Now whilst I can't comment of what others do, with me you can be sure there's no Sponsorship / endorsements going on. Yes, I get a free printer, but I'm NOT running a print farm, I don't sell my printers or prints, and quite honestly I don't need extra printers. However, local schools benefit as, after an appropriate period, I give printers to them. In short, other than the tiny revenue generated by my views, I don't profit from the arrangement. 😁
Great overview as always! I just purchased the Mars 3 Pro to add to my growing stable of resin printers. Unlike my Mars 3 I needed to shim the Mars 3 Pro's homing tab to make it longer. Without doing this the plate would push extremely hard onto the glass bending the Z axis support to the rear. I was very concerned that it might crack the glass. For those wondering, yes the Z axis was calibrated according to the instructions and the plate would still crash into the glass plate. Maybe mine was a fluke. However, I recommend if you decide to purchase one leave the build plate off the machine and push the home button. Once it's in the home position, with the build plate screws loose, see if you can slide the build plate onto the mount but don't force it. Also be sure there is a sheet of paper on the screen to prevent scratches. If it fits then you should be ok to run the setup according to the manual. If not, you will need to make some adjustments to the tab on the z axis... Cheers, Greg
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I bought a formlabs form 2 a few years ago but looking at their business model and pricing as well as the short product life cycle I think I will jump ship to Elegoo. The Elegoo ecosystem with a reasonably priced wash/cure system is looking really great!
Thanks for sharing! Your data input would be extremely valuable here vegoilguy.co.uk/3drp where I'm collating information on user experiences with various makes and models 😁
I just ordered a Mars 3 Pro as my first 3D printer. I am so grateful that the cheaper Mars 3 isn't available in the EU, or I would have had a hard decision to make.
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3 weeks ago I got my first resin printer the ELEGOO Mars 3 Pro (as first order 290$) and I'm quite impressed of my first printed results. The USB air cleaner works perfect here, I use the ELEGOO water washing resin white and black. By the way I trust the better cooling and lifetime.
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Random question; how well does the square lid for the Mars 1/ 2 fit the Mars 3? I know it's a little more... curvy, but considering it's a pain in the backside as you state regarding the mini heater/ temperature device i'm curious regarding a fix.
I don't understand the part of the anti scratch screen replacement. I've tried to look for it online but all i can find is full replacement LCD screens. What is this glass layer you are talking about and where can i buy that if i need it?
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Any real engineer knows that valid outside critique, is really free product testing and possibly good PR if received correctly! I'm leaning heavily towards buying one of these as my first resin printer, i've heard nothing but good things so far.
I was pretty rough on the Mars 3 in its original form (the 4K ultra) but Elegoo stepped up and sorted the wobble issue, leaving the Mars 3 a very capable printer 😁
The advantage of collimating the light with a Fresnel lens doesn't have anything to do with the uniformity of the light. It has to do with the direction the light is traveling when it hits the screen and passes into the vat. Ideally you want it to be perpendicular to the screen, so only the volume of resin directly above an un-masked pixel will get exposed. With the COB lens, the angle varies for each point on the screen; the UV is perpendicular to the screen directly above the lens, but the further you get on the screen from that point, the steeper the UV's angle will be. It can lead to less accurate prints. Not in a way you'd be likely to notice printing single-part objects (miniatures, jewelry), but when keys don't fit together on multi-part models that otherwise look like perfect prints, this is often why. Parallel lens LED arrays (as opposed to a single COB lens) are used in many printers to collimate the light, but if they aren't precisely calibrated with quality optics they run into uniformity issues. Good arrays are more expensive to produce, but they give incredibly sharp and accurate prints. Whether or not a Fresnel lens is a good solution for collimating the UV, I couldn't say (first I'd heard of it in an MSLA printer was the Saturn 2). They aren't typically great for imaging purposes, but I imagine it depends on the quality of the lens. In any case, it's not there to improve uniformity. The 2% increase is incidental.
Hi, thanks for sharing your honest review, I have a few concerns about the comparisions, however. The Photon M3 just released not long ago, actually the same time as the Mars 3 pro, but the mars 3 pro is a light refresh of the older printer, mars 3 (a year and a bit old now!). I was wondering if you could give any insights between these two printers and how they might compare (print quality and ease of replacement parts wise). I'm expecting that the M3 is straight up better than the Mars 3 from the age, but I am honestly not certain as I can't find comparisions online. Thanks!
its been driving me nuts, 13 tries, mars 3 pro I followed instructions to a T, and I get nothing but coin sized unfished left on my plate tank. I tested the uv logo, leveled my plate, I shook and poured elegoo resin properly, set the settings right for the model rook , did it in 77-88 degree environment. what am I missing here.... fail fail fail , do you have any advice? thanks for video
This is usually caused by insufficient supports or the resin not being dialled in properly. This should help you with exposure settings. ua-cam.com/video/jOjB3Fr-0no/v-deo.html As for supports, initially try printing something that doesn't need supports, like this rook www.thingiverse.com/thing:99028 If you need help with supports, this video should help ua-cam.com/video/MU0Cq_bjhy4/v-deo.html
As with a few other viewers, I've taken the plunge on the Mars 3 Pro. Unfortunately buying the printer has wiped me out of hobby £wedge£, so will have to wait for next payday to get other essentials. It's going to be hard with it sitting on the desk, assembled 😅 Look forward to getting to grips with Resin Printing, predominantly wargaming figs, & busts. Thanks for the review, tippped the scales 😉
Hi, Thank you for sharing your honest review, I think that in the end it is what we are all looking for, honest comments, tests and analyzes of a product. Now that you have been able to analyze the Mars 3 Pro, and before you had tried the Photon Mono 4K, is it honestly worth paying the price difference for the Mars 3 Pro? Or is the Anycubic Photon Mono 4K a better quality-price option? Thanks.
These printers are equally matched in my mind. Everyone know I've raved about the Mono 4K, but that was mainly because it was a forgotten printer and certainly didn't deserve to be. It does a great job, as does the Mars 3 Pro. The only difference in terms of printing is size - i.e. print volume. The Mars will give you a little more. It doesn't look much but it could mean the difference between fitting something on the plate or not (especially with pre-supported models). So you need to have in your mind the sort of things you're going to be printing and go from there 😁
Thank you very much for your response, I hope you can continue sharing your experience, your reviews, and all the great work you do with your subscribers. @@vogman
Im glad you have just posted this. I am thinking about selling my mars 2 pro to upgrade and looking at what the next step up would be between this and a sonic mini 4k
Greetings VOG, I have enjoyed your HONEST review videos, I want to buy my first 3D resin printer, I have no experience in 3D printing, although I work with CAD/CAM programs to make designs and parts with a CNC milling machine. I am going to buy a 3D printer to print models of some parts that I have designed, before machining them. My options are the ELEGOO Mars 3 Pro, the ANYCUBIC Photon M3 and the Photon Mono X 6K (due to my budget, it is a personal project), I wanted to know if you could tell me which of those options is better in terms of print quality, I have never seen one personally, what interests me the most is that the layers are hardly noticeable and that it is precise in terms of the final measurements of the printed piece. I hope you can help me choose one. Thank you very much, I look forward to your next videos.
I already got the mini air purifiers that i can just put inside the shell, so only the tempered glass would matter to me. That said I never had any Z wobble. I had a loose screw with blue glue on it when it was first delivered which belonged to the printbed. I imagine that could have been the cause for the Z-Wobble for many, as not having it could mess with the leveling.
hello i buy this printer yesterday thks for review i have a question please i have rsin castable photocentric purple dlp can help me to set in chitubox i am novice on this printer thks in advance best regard
Another great and honest review!! Could you please put few detailed jewellery pieces as test prints, im sure many followers like me are dying to see some 😍 Love form India ❤
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According to their pages, you can run the mars 3 pro prints a LOT faster.. Give them an email and ask them what settings to use in order to get that speed boost xD
That's a decision you need to make for yourself. I laid out the facts as I see them, listing the upgrades. If you feel those extra features are worth the extra spend, you have your answer. If not, you'll discover that the print quality is the same 😁
Are there plans to do a comparison between the Elegoo and Anycubic larger resin printers? I know you did a review on both individual printers but a comparison would be great!
I'll be honest Peter, I've done comparison videos and they never really benefit me. It's double the work and it seems half the number of viewers watch. I'm NOT all about the views, but it's nice to feel that you're not talking to yourself 😁
Thanks for your honest review, as always 👍🏻 Could you please give more details on fan noise? My regular Mars 3 is pretty noisy measuring up to 60 dB all time printer is on, even when the model is already printed. In Pro model Elegoo advertised new fan - is there a real difference? Could you please measure the noise level when printer is on - there are plenty of apps available for that task. Thank you!
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I might do a little casting from this one, but it's unlikely. I'm pretty sure I casted from the Mars 3 Ultra and in terms of printing, nothing has changed.
Genuinely? Watch my series on Resin printing. By the time you've watched the next two videos, I'm confident you'll be able to make that choice for yourself. And if you can't, I'll be here 😁 ua-cam.com/video/87Xk9CF7bhY/v-deo.html
I'm still a DLP fan, so I'm biased here. The 3 Pro is NOT an improvement on the 3 Ultra in terms of print quality and personally I always favoured the DLP, but of course others may think differently 😁
I literally got his 3d printer on Saturday(my 1st printer) and if not the fact that I struggle with finding good settings for my elegoo abs resin that would actually print a space marine like miniature(had few fails not sure why) but some other stuff came out pretty nice. Tho setting 30 sec for bottom exposure when i was printing that test tower chess thing made my cry. I had to put it in the freezer as I was not able to remove it from the plate. Other than that I am happy with that purchase as long as I manage to get the settings right and stop wasting time on failed prints :/ Also, shame it doesnt come with Chitu pro(I believe Mars 3 does) but I just started working with free lychee slicer, tho cant tell if this one is more noob friendly or free chitu.
Show me someone who hasn't had a print failure and I'll show you someone that's never printed. We ALL fail at the start 😁 Exposure is a tricky business so don't beat yourself up. Try this video. It may help. ua-cam.com/video/jOjB3Fr-0no/v-deo.html Supports are your next problem. ua-cam.com/video/MU0Cq_bjhy4/v-deo.html Now, you're pre-empting me about Slicers. I love Lychee but when I get around to covering slicers in my Beginners Guide Series (I hope you're watching it), I'll be saying ChiTuBox Free is better for newbies. Watch the Support video and you'll see what I mean. There's no "pink" areas in Lychee 😁
Sorry to hear that buddy. Genuinely I hear from lots of folks raving about Elegoo and rarely those with complaints. That doesn't mean anything factually of course - it's just what I've heard. 😁
Personally, I'm happy to see that not every printer that comes out is allocating its budget to higher and higher pixel resolutions. I own an original Elegoo Saturn as well as a Mars 3, and when I print at .03 layer height, I honestly cannot see a difference in prints coming off the machines. I honestly think that 50 microns is good enough for most applications. Of course, I still want to see higher-resolution printers made, but I'm happy to see a broader variety of improvements rather than a race to the most impressive number by the big 3 MSLA printer manufacturers.
@@vogman ok good cuz i bought some lol...but i know its for satisfaction purposes but why do ppl remove the protective plastic already installed? Isn't it like a built in screen protector?
Not mad at you Mr. VOG. You tell it like is. But I call shenanigan's on Elegoo. My pre-order Mars 3 Ultra I got last year has the z-wobble. Elegoo's presales support assured me there is no problem as pre-order units z-wobble was fixed before units were shipped. That was not the case and aftersales support brushed it off and said not to worry as it's not a problem. LOL. Then they silently upgrade the Mars 3 Ultra and then try to offer the new Mars 3 Pro as an upgrade. Seems kind of shady to me. IMHO they need make good and offer a repair or replacement for those of us who basically got inferior units.
Thank you for that Tony. I'm a little upset by it (not by you, but to hear your news). I have no power or influence over Elegoo. They don't sponsor my videos as they do other channels. I have to take as being true what they tell me, and they assured me the matter was resolved. Hand on heart I heard from people singing the praises of Elegoo support, yet nothing from a fellow Wobbler. This situation was made more difficult by other channels essentially saying "what wobble?" It's possible of course that you and I were the only unlucky ones, but if so, why did Elegoo change the Z Arm? I can't say... I just don't know. If Elegoo KNOW there was an issue and they HAVEN'T fixed it, then I agree, they owe it to those that bought the faulty models to rectify the situation. This is disappointing news to hear.
@@vogman This is pretty much the same as the last. And the one before that. It just seems if you write "Pro" on it to help it sell. Plain and simple. Apple and Samsung are both guiltily of the same.
I hear you Tony, I do. And I believe I said that. Do you not think I did? I maintain that there are precious few updates between any of the Mars models when they go Pro, and this one is no different. But there are changes... Fresnel whopping 2%, air filter, new UI, but mostly the screen protection. Now personally if I think "Pro," I'm thinking "Professional." So I want bigger, faster, better than standard. Maybe Mars 3.1 would be a better name 😁😁😁
After much thought and watching countless hours of videos I have ordered the Mars 3 Pro because I trust your knowledge and honesty. The is my first 3D printer and I'm looking forward diving into this amazing realm of creativity. To be honest, the deciding factor for me in choosing the Mars 3 Pro over other makes and models was the screen protector. I have zero experience with resin printing I'm sure that this will, at the very least, help with confidence while using the machine. I'm not sure that the filter will do much for the toxic fumes but it's a nice little bonus feature. For years I've have been hesitant towards getting a resin printer but after watching your videos it I feel confident that resin printers, the methods of cleaning & curing(thanks to all the hobbyists who pathed the way for newcomers like myself) have come far enough that I will be able to enjoy myself. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and I look forward to learning more.
That's really good to hear, many thanks. If you have any issues, feel free to ask 😁
Just got my elegoo Mar 3 Pro today😊
@@ariyotimileyin3862 how are you liking it
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I think it's not just that Elegoo aren't afraid to face criticism, but see you as a fair reviewer who is uses objectivism and doesn't seem to have any bias towards any product. Sure, if someone watches all the casting and other videos, they can see you have your current preference, but they also notice it change to whatever is working best for you at the time.
Whenever I get around to getting my resin printer, I know I'll be coming here to compare products.
That's VERY kind of you to say. I try my best to be honest and impartial. I label my videos as "honest" and have noticed that this started a bit of a trend. Now whilst I can't comment of what others do, with me you can be sure there's no Sponsorship / endorsements going on. Yes, I get a free printer, but I'm NOT running a print farm, I don't sell my printers or prints, and quite honestly I don't need extra printers. However, local schools benefit as, after an appropriate period, I give printers to them. In short, other than the tiny revenue generated by my views, I don't profit from the arrangement. 😁
Great overview as always! I just purchased the Mars 3 Pro to add to my growing stable of resin printers. Unlike my Mars 3 I needed to shim the Mars 3 Pro's homing tab to make it longer. Without doing this the plate would push extremely hard onto the glass bending the Z axis support to the rear. I was very concerned that it might crack the glass. For those wondering, yes the Z axis was calibrated according to the instructions and the plate would still crash into the glass plate. Maybe mine was a fluke. However, I recommend if you decide to purchase one leave the build plate off the machine and push the home button. Once it's in the home position, with the build plate screws loose, see if you can slide the build plate onto the mount but don't force it. Also be sure there is a sheet of paper on the screen to prevent scratches. If it fits then you should be ok to run the setup according to the manual. If not, you will need to make some adjustments to the tab on the z axis...
Cheers,
Greg
Thanks for the share Greg. Thanks something for folks to look out for.
@@vogman I sent a message to Elegoo so that they are aware of the issue. :)
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@@vogman Done! 🙂
"she's my wife and I'm used to her now" 😂
Looking at getting my first 3d printer and really appreciate your video. Thanks!
My pleasure!
Finally a reviewer who tells me the negatives !!! Awesome! Thank you! Also well well well in quality.
Glad I could help! 😁
I bought a formlabs form 2 a few years ago but looking at their business model and pricing as well as the short product life cycle I think I will jump ship to Elegoo. The Elegoo ecosystem with a reasonably priced wash/cure system is looking really great!
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Is the Mars 3 pro better than the Anycubic M3? Or should I just go for the Phrozen mini 8K?
I just ordered a Mars 3 Pro as my first 3D printer.
I am so grateful that the cheaper Mars 3 isn't available in the EU, or I would have had a hard decision to make.
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3 weeks ago I got my first resin printer the ELEGOO Mars 3 Pro (as first order 290$) and I'm quite impressed of my first printed results. The USB air cleaner works perfect here, I use the ELEGOO water washing resin white and black. By the way I trust the better cooling and lifetime.
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This is the one I'm thinking of getting for my business. Thanks for the review.
Any time!
which printer would you recommend for jewellery casting right now in terms of best usability and sharpness?
Random question; how well does the square lid for the Mars 1/ 2 fit the Mars 3? I know it's a little more... curvy, but considering it's a pain in the backside as you state regarding the mini heater/ temperature device i'm curious regarding a fix.
I don't understand the part of the anti scratch screen replacement. I've tried to look for it online but all i can find is full replacement LCD screens. What is this glass layer you are talking about and where can i buy that if i need it?
Mars 3 or pay $100 more and get Saturn S? Mars 3 pro seems like the sweet spot but it is $80 with than the base at current prices. Very much torn
Hi dude. Great video as always. And yes, that new z-axis IS on the regular mars 3.
Thanks for confirming that buddy 😉😁😁😁
I’m glad that’s confirmed, all the pics I see online (elegoo website and Amazon) still have the old Z arm shown.
I just ordered one of these little beauties, thanks for your honest review it was just so ell explained. :)
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Any real engineer knows that valid outside critique, is really free product testing and possibly good PR if received correctly! I'm leaning heavily towards buying one of these as my first resin printer, i've heard nothing but good things so far.
I was pretty rough on the Mars 3 in its original form (the 4K ultra) but Elegoo stepped up and sorted the wobble issue, leaving the Mars 3 a very capable printer 😁
The advantage of collimating the light with a Fresnel lens doesn't have anything to do with the uniformity of the light. It has to do with the direction the light is traveling when it hits the screen and passes into the vat. Ideally you want it to be perpendicular to the screen, so only the volume of resin directly above an un-masked pixel will get exposed. With the COB lens, the angle varies for each point on the screen; the UV is perpendicular to the screen directly above the lens, but the further you get on the screen from that point, the steeper the UV's angle will be. It can lead to less accurate prints. Not in a way you'd be likely to notice printing single-part objects (miniatures, jewelry), but when keys don't fit together on multi-part models that otherwise look like perfect prints, this is often why.
Parallel lens LED arrays (as opposed to a single COB lens) are used in many printers to collimate the light, but if they aren't precisely calibrated with quality optics they run into uniformity issues. Good arrays are more expensive to produce, but they give incredibly sharp and accurate prints.
Whether or not a Fresnel lens is a good solution for collimating the UV, I couldn't say (first I'd heard of it in an MSLA printer was the Saturn 2). They aren't typically great for imaging purposes, but I imagine it depends on the quality of the lens. In any case, it's not there to improve uniformity. The 2% increase is incidental.
Excelent video. I always keep waiting for your videos. Thanks-
Thanks Yury 😁😁😁
Hi, thanks for sharing your honest review, I have a few concerns about the comparisions, however.
The Photon M3 just released not long ago, actually the same time as the Mars 3 pro, but the mars 3 pro is a light refresh of the older printer, mars 3 (a year and a bit old now!).
I was wondering if you could give any insights between these two printers and how they might compare (print quality and ease of replacement parts wise). I'm expecting that the M3 is straight up better than the Mars 3 from the age, but I am honestly not certain as I can't find comparisions online.
Thanks!
can you tell me genuinly did you like better the prints on the - phrozen mini 8k or the elegoo saturn 2
its been driving me nuts, 13 tries, mars 3 pro I followed instructions to a T, and I get nothing but coin sized unfished left on my plate tank. I tested the uv logo, leveled my plate, I shook and poured elegoo resin properly, set the settings right for the model rook , did it in 77-88 degree environment. what am I missing here.... fail fail fail , do you have any advice? thanks for video
This is usually caused by insufficient supports or the resin not being dialled in properly. This should help you with exposure settings. ua-cam.com/video/jOjB3Fr-0no/v-deo.html
As for supports, initially try printing something that doesn't need supports, like this rook
www.thingiverse.com/thing:99028
If you need help with supports, this video should help ua-cam.com/video/MU0Cq_bjhy4/v-deo.html
@@vogman thank you so much!!
Great review.
Thanks for the video 🇺🇸
As with a few other viewers, I've taken the plunge on the Mars 3 Pro. Unfortunately buying the printer has wiped me out of hobby £wedge£, so will have to wait for next payday to get other essentials. It's going to be hard with it sitting on the desk, assembled 😅
Look forward to getting to grips with Resin Printing, predominantly wargaming figs, & busts. Thanks for the review, tippped the scales 😉
Well done. You'll love it and the bug will bite hard 😁
Don't rush it. It's a hobby that takes time, so relax and enjoy it.
Do you think Mars 3 pro 4k beats Phrozen 8k in quality on prints?
Hi, Thank you for sharing your honest review, I think that in the end it is what we are all looking for, honest comments, tests and analyzes of a product.
Now that you have been able to analyze the Mars 3 Pro, and before you had tried the Photon Mono 4K, is it honestly worth paying the price difference for the Mars 3 Pro? Or is the Anycubic Photon Mono 4K a better quality-price option?
Thanks.
These printers are equally matched in my mind. Everyone know I've raved about the Mono 4K, but that was mainly because it was a forgotten printer and certainly didn't deserve to be. It does a great job, as does the Mars 3 Pro. The only difference in terms of printing is size - i.e. print volume. The Mars will give you a little more. It doesn't look much but it could mean the difference between fitting something on the plate or not (especially with pre-supported models). So you need to have in your mind the sort of things you're going to be printing and go from there 😁
Thank you very much for your response, I hope you can continue sharing your experience, your reviews, and all the great work you do with your subscribers. @@vogman
Many thanks 😁
Your reviews are the best
Glad you like them!
Im glad you have just posted this. I am thinking about selling my mars 2 pro to upgrade and looking at what the next step up would be between this and a sonic mini 4k
Well, if I didn't like the Mars 3 Pro, from my review of the of the original 3, you can be sure I'd say something. 😁
Greetings VOG,
I have enjoyed your HONEST review videos, I want to buy my first 3D resin printer, I have no experience in 3D printing, although I work with CAD/CAM programs to make designs and parts with a CNC milling machine.
I am going to buy a 3D printer to print models of some parts that I have designed, before machining them. My options are the ELEGOO Mars 3 Pro, the ANYCUBIC Photon M3 and the Photon Mono X 6K (due to my budget,
it is a personal project), I wanted to know if you could tell me which of those options is better in terms of print quality, I have never seen one personally, what interests me the most is that the layers are hardly noticeable and that it is precise in terms of the final measurements of the printed piece. I hope you can help me choose one.
Thank you very much, I look forward to your next videos.
i have a question about the filter, do u have to buy another one from time to time or u can just use the same one forever?
These have to be replaced periodically. I'm not sure of the timeframe.
I already got the mini air purifiers that i can just put inside the shell, so only the tempered glass would matter to me. That said I never had any Z wobble. I had a loose screw with blue glue on it when it was first delivered which belonged to the printbed. I imagine that could have been the cause for the Z-Wobble for many, as not having it could mess with the leveling.
hello i buy this printer yesterday thks for review i have a question please i have rsin castable photocentric purple dlp can help me to set in chitubox i am novice on this printer
thks in advance best regard
Another great and honest review!!
Could you please put few detailed jewellery pieces as test prints, im sure many followers like me are dying to see some 😍
Love form India ❤
I plan to have a go with that very soon 😁
I'm debating getting either this of the anycubic photon m3. I can get them both for the same price, so which would you recommend?
Have a look ua-cam.com/video/sQ-mLzoaEFE/v-deo.html
Cheers.
No reviewer has mentioned the air purifier. Wow I'm ordering them now!
Glad it was helpful 😁
Would you mind sharing your user experience here vegoilguy.co.uk/3drp
I'm collating data on all makes and model of 3D printer to share with the printing community. Good input should give us all useful data 😁
Very informative!
I will say, you sound like Winnie the Pooh and it makes you seem trustworthy AF
Can't find the pro on international sellers, guess non pro and anycubic 4k are my options 🤷
According to their pages, you can run the mars 3 pro prints a LOT faster.. Give them an email and ask them what settings to use in order to get that speed boost xD
Can't tell if printer review or comedy routine! 😁
I'm going for both 😁😁😁
This one is like $100 more than the Ultra. Is it worth spending that much more money (+50%) for the pro?
That's a decision you need to make for yourself. I laid out the facts as I see them, listing the upgrades. If you feel those extra features are worth the extra spend, you have your answer. If not, you'll discover that the print quality is the same 😁
wait till your wife sees your ball and chain reference!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Too late 😮😮😮
Another great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😁😁😁
Are there plans to do a comparison between the Elegoo and Anycubic larger resin printers? I know you did a review on both individual printers but a comparison would be great!
I'll be honest Peter, I've done comparison videos and they never really benefit me. It's double the work and it seems half the number of viewers watch. I'm NOT all about the views, but it's nice to feel that you're not talking to yourself 😁
Thanks for your honest review, as always 👍🏻
Could you please give more details on fan noise?
My regular Mars 3 is pretty noisy measuring up to 60 dB all time printer is on, even when the model is already printed.
In Pro model Elegoo advertised new fan - is there a real difference?
Could you please measure the noise level when printer is on - there are plenty of apps available for that task.
Thank you!
I'd need a quiet environment to test that and my home is never quiet 😁
Sorry, all I can say is that I didn't notice any unusual fan noise.
@@vogman
I guess my environment is too quiet to hear fan noise 😬
Thanks for replying anyway!
Would you mind sharing your user experience here vegoilguy.co.uk/3drp
I'm collating data on all makes and model of 3D printer to share with the printing community. Good input should give us all useful data 😁
Great video, saves me some loot. Will you be testing a casting with this printer? Thanks for the information as always, kisses! 😘
I might do a little casting from this one, but it's unlikely. I'm pretty sure I casted from the Mars 3 Ultra and in terms of printing, nothing has changed.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you too 😁
What would you recommend for someone going from fdm printing to sla printing? Great video as always!
Genuinely? Watch my series on Resin printing. By the time you've watched the next two videos, I'm confident you'll be able to make that choice for yourself. And if you can't, I'll be here 😁
ua-cam.com/video/87Xk9CF7bhY/v-deo.html
How does it compare to your Anycubic DLP?
I'm still a DLP fan, so I'm biased here. The 3 Pro is NOT an improvement on the 3 Ultra in terms of print quality and personally I always favoured the DLP, but of course others may think differently 😁
I literally got his 3d printer on Saturday(my 1st printer) and if not the fact that I struggle with finding good settings for my elegoo abs resin that would actually print a space marine like miniature(had few fails not sure why) but some other stuff came out pretty nice. Tho setting 30 sec for bottom exposure when i was printing that test tower chess thing made my cry. I had to put it in the freezer as I was not able to remove it from the plate. Other than that I am happy with that purchase as long as I manage to get the settings right and stop wasting time on failed prints :/ Also, shame it doesnt come with Chitu pro(I believe Mars 3 does) but I just started working with free lychee slicer, tho cant tell if this one is more noob friendly or free chitu.
Show me someone who hasn't had a print failure and I'll show you someone that's never printed. We ALL fail at the start 😁
Exposure is a tricky business so don't beat yourself up. Try this video. It may help. ua-cam.com/video/jOjB3Fr-0no/v-deo.html
Supports are your next problem. ua-cam.com/video/MU0Cq_bjhy4/v-deo.html
Now, you're pre-empting me about Slicers. I love Lychee but when I get around to covering slicers in my Beginners Guide Series (I hope you're watching it), I'll be saying ChiTuBox Free is better for newbies. Watch the Support video and you'll see what I mean. There's no "pink" areas in Lychee 😁
As for the sticking issues, a flex plate works great ua-cam.com/video/fRs6tjE3KhQ/v-deo.html
Afraid I'm the dissenting opinion of Elegoo's after purchase support. The Saturn was the first and last Elegoo I'll own
Sorry to hear that buddy. Genuinely I hear from lots of folks raving about Elegoo and rarely those with complaints. That doesn't mean anything factually of course - it's just what I've heard. 😁
Personally, I'm happy to see that not every printer that comes out is allocating its budget to higher and higher pixel resolutions. I own an original Elegoo Saturn as well as a Mars 3, and when I print at .03 layer height, I honestly cannot see a difference in prints coming off the machines. I honestly think that 50 microns is good enough for most applications. Of course, I still want to see higher-resolution printers made, but I'm happy to see a broader variety of improvements rather than a race to the most impressive number by the big 3 MSLA printer manufacturers.
Can u put a screen protector still?
In theory you don't need to, but there's nothing stopping you from fitting one. A little extra protection won't hurt 😁
@@vogman ok good cuz i bought some lol...but i know its for satisfaction purposes but why do ppl remove the protective plastic already installed? Isn't it like a built in screen protector?
yesssssssss
You must have a hundred resin printers by now.
I love my Mars3 but I don’t own a pro 😭
why do you slightly sound like yoda
The Mars 3 isn't worth it compared to the Mars 2 Pro. That price difference is insanely bad.
In terms of print quality, there's no difference... but watch the video and see if you think it's worth the extra 😁
Why does the guy in the thumbnail look so heartbroken?
He's having a bad day 😁
Not mad at you Mr. VOG. You tell it like is. But I call shenanigan's on Elegoo. My pre-order Mars 3 Ultra I got last year has the z-wobble. Elegoo's presales support assured me there is no problem as pre-order units z-wobble was fixed before units were shipped. That was not the case and aftersales support brushed it off and said not to worry as it's not a problem. LOL. Then they silently upgrade the Mars 3 Ultra and then try to offer the new Mars 3 Pro as an upgrade. Seems kind of shady to me. IMHO they need make good and offer a repair or replacement for those of us who basically got inferior units.
Thank you for that Tony. I'm a little upset by it (not by you, but to hear your news).
I have no power or influence over Elegoo. They don't sponsor my videos as they do other channels. I have to take as being true what they tell me, and they assured me the matter was resolved. Hand on heart I heard from people singing the praises of Elegoo support, yet nothing from a fellow Wobbler.
This situation was made more difficult by other channels essentially saying "what wobble?" It's possible of course that you and I were the only unlucky ones, but if so, why did Elegoo change the Z Arm? I can't say... I just don't know.
If Elegoo KNOW there was an issue and they HAVEN'T fixed it, then I agree, they owe it to those that bought the faulty models to rectify the situation. This is disappointing news to hear.
Love your vids and uhmmm..... FIRST COMMENT!!!!! WOO-HOO!!!!!
Yay! Thank you! 😁
I'm not sure about this marketing scam to be honest Mr VOG.
It's like the iPhone of the printing world.
You've lost me Tony. Market scam?
@@vogman This is pretty much the same as the last. And the one before that. It just seems if you write "Pro" on it to help it sell. Plain and simple. Apple and Samsung are both guiltily of the same.
I hear you Tony, I do. And I believe I said that. Do you not think I did?
I maintain that there are precious few updates between any of the Mars models when they go Pro, and this one is no different. But there are changes... Fresnel whopping 2%, air filter, new UI, but mostly the screen protection.
Now personally if I think "Pro," I'm thinking "Professional." So I want bigger, faster, better than standard.
Maybe Mars 3.1 would be a better name 😁😁😁
@@vogman Cheers VOG.
I still believe that they are very high quality to price ratio.
your poor wife hahaha
She's used to me 😁😁😁
You know, just for fun, explore what it would be like to give a dishonest review.
The things I'm tempted to say... 😄🤣😂
Ew boomer spouse jokes