After countless youtube videos on resin printing, this is the first that offers coverage that is comprehensive and well demonstrated. Thank you for your efforts!
I agree. This is the first beginner video that didn’t seem to skip any steps in the process and fully explained everything. I’ve been doing a ton of research, so not much was new, but I now feel like there wasn’t anything just completely missing from my understanding, and I feel like I can maybe take the leap into actually getting the 3d printer.
Exactly I been debating getting one and this one was so good I share it with others who have one and don't know much or also like idea of one. As it has every thing a basic intro to them should have, and best part is saftey. I met professor who had one knew about gloves didn't know about ventilation. Makes me think might not know other things so shared this video, and now he has a ventilation system on order for his printer, and wants to use it more. Where before he only used it twice and didn't really understand it.
As someone who just purchased my first 3d printer (which happens to be resin), this is INCRECIBLY helpful. Of all the videos I've watched, nobody has gone so far as to show how to clean the wash bin like you have.
Most printers have a "Tank Clean" option that cures a small amount of resin over the entierty of the FEP. I take a small support and balance it in the corner of the resin tank, allowing it to adhere to the to the cured resin. That way, I have a small "handle" to simply peel the flat sheet from the FEP, trapping all of those potential issues left behind by the failed print.
I'm currently on a binge watch of videos to learn 3D printing and BY FAR this was the most informative out there. A lot of people cycle through the same aspects, yet here not only are they explained in sufficient depth, this one also has new things as well. Thank you, very much. This was the best one so far.
Hello Dorian, I am now (3th of June) where you were when you posted your comment, I used my resin printer for the first time today, using Lychee slicer and a Creality Halot One in combination with Elegoo washable resin. My first print missed its right hand and its tail (a fox-humanoid miniature for DnD)
A small tip to help with removing supports. Use a heat gun or hair dryer set on low/med heat to gently heat up the supports. They will become softer and will peel away VERY easily with minimal damage to your model. However if youre printing very thin parts it will also soften those areas so just be careful and gentle with it. Make sure you do this BEFORE curing. (right after cleaning)
Appreciate the tip. I've only (successfully) used my resin printer a few times (Photon M3, bought it last year), and something that was recommended at the time was soaking it in warm water, which worked great. The problem? Yet ANOTHER thing that's contaminated at that point, and yet ANOTHER thing that now needs to be cleaned. I don't know why I didn't think of using a hair dryer, but that seems like a great way to help remove supports without making the already incredibly cumbersome task of resin printing even more so.
Thank you so much! I printed an expandable katana for my Nephew and peeling away the supports without damaging it was worrying me. This helped so much and the katana came out perfectly
This is THE ONLY video I can find in UA-cam that is detailed as textbook on all potential hazards and mitigation measures for handling resin 3D printing. This video should be included in manual for all resin 3D printer sales !!!. Thanks Micheal to offer us this great video.
I've been eating my resin and suffering with stomach ache and the shits. This guide helped me troubleshoot my problem and now I'm getting great prints!
Even just the slicing section of this video is a god-tier example of the difference between knowledge and the application of that knowledge. So much I wish I had utilized before the oodles of failed prints I had. This is a must-watch before using a resin printer
Thanks a lot for the coherent and detailed guide! My minor additions would be: - Protecting the printer and especially the screen from resin drops and fingerprints! Most touchscreens can be protected by a thin plastic screen or a special screen protector and might be used with a dedicated stylus. - A UV light in the room/cabinet where your print station is located could also be a good measure. You can turn it on from time to time to make sure you don't have any stains that could spread around the room. As cleaning often can't remove everything. (Just make sure that no resin reservoirs etc. are accidentally cured....😅) - In addition having an air purifier (with activated carbon!) in the room where the printer-cabinet (ventilated) is located, if you stay there for long periods of time (in addition to regularly airing the room). - Oh and maybe protect the floor around the cabinet too, because splashes are likely to happen at some point!
Here’s a weird tip. Make sure the table your printer is on is level. When I first started I couldn’t figure out why my prints weren’t working and it was because the table wasn’t even so the printer wasn’t even.
The point you made about tilting the model to ensure that there isn't so much tug is a genuinely good point. I used to just let things auto generate, and didn't realize that a bunch of supports on one spot was actually a bad idea.
On the Dealing with Failures part ( 20:04 ) A "lifehack" of sorts is that you can cure a thin layer or three of resin (Most printers have this feature under different names), and then just use the plastic scraper to remove the thin layer and any bits that might be stuck to the fep. It wastes resin but allows you to clean the fep without using a paint filter.
I'm curently having some problems with a new resin that keeps sticking to the FEP Because I haven't been able to find quite de best settings yet. I've been wondering how much resin does a cleanup like the one you're suggesting uses, not wanting to waste too much resin. I'm working with a phrozen mini 4k btw
@@alexandredancauselapointe8657 Uncle Jessy recommends PTFE lube to prevent prints from sticking to the FEP Sheet. ua-cam.com/video/cx0tpCE-PrQ/v-deo.html
After the initial wash to remove residual resin, run the part under hot water or soak in hot water as you're removing your supports. Even stubborn or thick supports come away from the model like butter, and it makes the process extremely quick and leaves very little, if any pocks or marks.
20:34 don't to scratch against the FEP with the scraper. That's not how you should do it. The Plastic scaper damages the FEP - a lot. Remove the VAT and all resin, than press your finger from the other side of the FEP against the failed part until it comes of. NEVER touch your FEP with any plastic or paper towels (it's abrasive, use microfiber cloth instead). If you need to scratch inside the FEP, use a rubber spatula. It works great I didn't knew this when i bought my first printer, and the first FEP was done after 2 weeks. Now that i have worked the way described, it already lasted for 6 months and looks really good. By the way, these are all tips from "3DPrintingPro".
Thanks for the info, i got me a Anycubic Photon Mono X 6k, and already i got 3 holes in the FEP, had to get a replacement for FEP film, and replacing that, is a pain. Im a beginner in Resin printing. Learning as i go
@@Mr_JFiZZ I bought the same model a couple of days ago. Could you maybe share some of your pro tips for a beginner to get a better experience from the start?
A point for the build sticking to the FEP sheet. If you use a very small amount of PTFE lubricant on the FEP itself, it does not react with the resin and prevents the build from sticking to the sheet and causing that tug of war when the build is lifted. It keeps your FEP cleaner for longer much easier to keep clean and last much longer too.
@@villa89 Spray a tiny bit on a paper towel and use the towel to apply the lube to the FEP. Then use a clean paper towel to wipe the FEP. It will leave a coating to the FEP that greatly reduces the stickiness between resin and FEP. But it has to be the PTFE type of lube, standard WD-40 won't cut it and can react with some resins negatively. PTFE is safe to use. One application will be good for several prints. depends on how often you clean your FEP tray. I would apply after each cleaning.
Your sense of organization is unbelievably awesome. Concise and everything is at the ready. I was just looking at videos to buy my first resin printer, but will definitely take all of this information in to properly set up my work space. Thanks so much!
6:39 "Matte Gary" is my favorite color Cheap jokes aside, though, I do love your channel and am really glad to see you picking up more and more subscribers over the years. Your content is invaluable to people who are new to the community and it's simply astonishing that you continue to provide all this for free.
Thank you for the thorough coverage of getting started in resin printing. It has been instrumental in convincing me that this is a technology that an old hobbyist geezer such as myself has NO business getting into. Thank you. It has raised my appreciation and admiration level for those who operated in the Realm of Resin Printing. 🙂 I'll continue to follow the topic with interest, albeit from a distance.
James...I think you should still give it a try :) the communities are very helpful and welcoming. Full disclosure: I'm considering getting into 3d printing myself and undecided between filament or resin.
Ikwym... but I’ve always appreciated the work of model engineers, even though I’ve never had a desire to get all lathey with a chunk of metal, nor have I built a flying 1/3 scale A-10 with extra brrrrrt only to have it crash during the first video. I’m a plastic wrangler, more or less - but I use a variety of processes and materials. The idea of creating sculpted or engineered pieces to add to a kit is the most appealing. My best take is that we should share tech where possible - I’ll happily supply or request prints and pay for them if I knew a local printer with a good rep.
My Dad learned AutoCad at 78 and designed several homes for a builder etc. Not everything is for everyone but whatever you really like and enjoy Do it! We never stop learning about the pursuit of happiness. I'm an old school sculptor, moldmaking, epoxy casting..learning Cad, 3D printers, laser, scanning to simply pull it all together to make new items others can help make. Truth is many new technologies are Lacking Experienced Old School Artist Talent to bridge the gaps from Design, make, finish, market..sell and pay bills! Your talents and knowledge are just as much needed by the new generation as you may want to know new technologies. Everyone I apprenticed has taught me too. God bless.
I hadnt heard of the solvent you use, however IPA also makes me feel not well with prolonged exposure. I will look into that solvent. My advice for newbies is this: 1. That mini 4k has a vat cleaning feature. I run it for 30ish seconds and then just peel the film off the bottom, it does a great job of removing nibs and failed prints. 2. My method for dealing with the smell and evaporative qualities of IPA is to put the print in a Ziploc sandwich bag with IPA, pull all the air out when you seal it, then drop it into your ultrasonic cleaner full of water. The vibration will travel thru the water and the plastic and the IPA, you'll get a clean part, your IPA usage will go down, and evaporation becomes a thing of the past. 3. Here in the US, Walmart had some cheap serving platters, which are large (2.5ft dia.), have high walls, and very handy for moving things from my printer to my cleaning area, which are in 2 separate rooms. There are a lot of kitchen items that can be good deals for doing things like this, but don't store your IPA in a polycarbonate container. 4. The resin does go bad, both sealed and unsealed. If you only print occasionally, like me, buy the half litre bottles, and always be on the lookout to use up your opened resin. One thing in particular I have found great for using up opened resin is to put it on fdm prints that I want to be smoother or stronger, and curing it with a uv torch.
As an addition, I'd like to find some software that can analyze my model and suggest print orientations that provide the most even average surface area per layer, so if anyone knows of that pls comment
@@Torskel water washable resins are hot trash . first of all it encourages contaminating the waste water system with highly toxic resins and more importantly its less durable , less flexible and more brittle than pretty much every other type of resin.
I'm currently in the market for a resin printer. Years ago I worked in lab that had one of the first SLA printers. In those days a laser would trace the cross section as the bed would lower into the vat. It's amazing how much the technology has evolved and miniaturized! Needless to say I was so impressed with this young man's presentation. Clear, concise, just everything about this video was well done! Thank you so much for taking the time to educated us old guys young man!
This video is phenomenal. Thank you so much for sharing your process. You have managed to achieve in a 23-minute video what hours and hours of searching on UA-cam could not. You've answered virtually all of my questions about getting started with SLA printing. I just bought a Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K, and I feel confident that I can do this now. Thank you, thank you, thank you... Liked and subscribed-THANK YOU.
Coffee Filter for the final filtering! at 20:40 you use a filter which is supposed to filter resin, but especially IPA flows perfectly through a coffee filter which will take out the tiny particles as well. But dont use it until the resin has completely settled on the bottom of the container, otherwise the coffee filter will clog immediately
Wear gloves during the support removal step. As you said, the resin is only partially cured at this moment, meaning you are still exposing yourself to resin monomers which are toxic and carcinogenic.
@@joshuabromen6953 Well, it's known to be the driving factor of ageing, if accident or misfortune doesn't get you, the air you breathe will, eventually.
This video is fantastic. I come from FDM printing and have been considering getting into resin. I watched some other videos, but they would throw around terms like FEP without explaining them, and generally assume some prior knowledge. This video was comprehensive and direct. I especially liked the details about slicing, supports, and drainage holes. That's all new territory for me.
Thanks a lot! I've just ordered my 1st resin printer. Your video was the most helpful I've watched so far. That "resin workshop in a closet" is a great idea! And ResinAway is also a very valuable hint. 👍 (subscription added)
A few year ago, I stumbled on Teaching Tech to learn FDM printing and how to get my Ender 3 to work. It spurred a hobby that led to a setup that includes a Prusa MK3S+, Bambu P1P, and A1 Mini. Now, I'm delving into resin printing, thanks to a new hobby in table top gaming, and once again Teaching Tech comes through with a comprehensive video to aid a beginner. Big thanks!
This was so helpful! I've watched hours of 3D printing videos at this point, and while they all cover resin, slicers, supports, etc. I was still unclea on the cleaning and setting process (when do I clean vs set, how much cleaning liquid do I use, how much resin do I use, etc.) and this answered most of my questions. I feel like I actually understand what's happening and can go attempt my first print finally. Very comprehensive.
I’ve been trying to research Resin Printing for Beginners, and this is the first, and so far only UA-cam video that seemed to me to be properly researched with good information. Thank you.
Very nice! I'm jealous of how organized that work station is! My only small addition would be to stress you need at least 2 (or more) drainage holes per cavity. As resin will have a hard time flowing out, it air cannot flow in a different hole.
Thanks! This was immensely helpful! Much better than other resin printer tutorials. I'm adding SLA to my FDM printers for better quality. This video was fantastic. Thank you for the ideas, links and all information.
I recently printed my first thing on a resin printer. Thanks to this video I felt prepared enough to just try it. The Quality of the (failed) first print is astonishing and the smell is worth a cabinet. Thanks for this video.
G'day Michael, about to use the resin printer I bought almost 2 years ago for the first time so decided I brush up on the process. This clip is by far the most comprehensive, plain language one I've found and I now feel comfortable to proceed with that first print. Particularly like your work station set up and your safety and precaution points, thanks BH from NZ
My tip is listen for the sound of the print releasing from the FEP, it's quite noticeable and sounds like a thack, or pluck or something... this sound is good and you know that each layer of the print is being ripped off of the FEP, if you don't hear this sound and your printer is silent each layer, you probably have a fail and you can check it out by using the pause button, the build platform will rise and you can see the print mid-way thru the job... don't make a habit of this though as it can affect the print.
Excellent video. Covers some of the basic practical steps like handling and disposal, reuse of solvent cleaners, etc. This answered a lot of questions I had not found an answer to elsewhere.
I have been watching videos for over a month and yet to start while I collected all the gear. This video was awesome at showing start to finish so thank you.
Thankyou so much. I had so many questions going into this and this felt like a welcoming video that checked all of my questions in a systematic and easy to follow way
I'm an absulute newbie when it comes to any 3D Printing. I recently purchased 2 printers - 1 FDM and one SLA (only have the SLA printer setup right now). The instructions for my printer only covered setup, but did not cover any of the safety aspects, or give any guidance on how to even really use the printer to make a first print. My first print that I did just 2 days ago failed absolutly miserably - printed the supports but the model was no where to be seen. After reaching out to a few people on some forums they suggested what you said here, which is to drain the vat and clean the fep before starting anything else. I still have a way to go before I have everything dialed in, but hopefully soon I'll be printing some nice models and props. Thanks you so much for this video!!!
When I saw how much equipment you had for resin printing, I began to worry that this was going to be a very expensive hobby. Thankfully you explained everything well and even offered cheaper alternatives for the cleaning and curing processes. I really want to try out 3d printing and was really hesitant on resin, but this guide convinced me that it's not as scary as I thought.
I've found that the largest expenses are for the alcohol, gloves, and paper towels depending on how often you print. I don't do a lot of printing but go through quite a few of those items but its not crazy expensive. Good luck.
I'd only add to use the fep cleaning tool that comes on most 3d printers. It will expose all of the printable area and will stick to every failed part that went to the bottom so it makes it very easy and fast to start again without too much of a hassle. Just use a previous print support and place it in the vat, run the fep cleaning tool and then pull the old support, which will com out with all the exposed layer and that's all to start a new print. Just clean and cure that part to properly dispose of it
I'm just starting resin printing and your excellent video gave me so much pointers to mentally and equipment wise to prep for what's to come when I do my first print.
Thank you. This in-depth description is extremely helpful. Hats off to you for taking the time to explain the safety concerns. Love the set-up by the way!!
I am into FDM and haven't had a use case for resin 3D printing until now. My son has bought himself one for figurines. This video will be great for both him and myself for skilling up in this new Tech. Thank you always for your great content.
Great video! My big tip for beginners would be to make sure you're transferring the contaminated IPA to a container you don't care about when leaving it out in the sun. If you put your nice wash and cure container out in the sun over time it's going to mess up the stirrer when cured resin gets built up.
This video rules. Thank you so much for so much detailed information. This is a detail oriented hobby, and I appreciate the level you provided here. Thank you!
I have been considering a resin printer as I need to make a lot of small parts, about the size of a 2x4 Lego brick. I have a FDM printer, but with the supports it needs, each piece takes 50 minutes to print. I have been contemplating getting a resin set up but haven't really known where to start, this video has helped me a lot. Update: I have shelled out and just bought a resin printer. Ended up getting the Saturn 8k.
@@Aftermath. For my applications, I tried a variety of resin's and all of them failed for my application so I ended up returning the printer. However, I did print some other things with it, and there isn't much wrong with it. I am unsure how it stacks up to a 12k printer, but I personally would say to shell out for the 12k printer.
I've been thinking about getting a resin printer and your video popped up within days after I started considering the purchase. I say it's a sign. Thank you for all of the amazingly useful info. Your channel is by far my favorite when it comes to 3D printing.
Same here spooky right 😁👻 !!! I've also been looking for a video just like this because so many seem to be pushing the expensive tech and not giving you options
@@bcrowie1 no, but Google is. Then UA-cam algorithms recommend you videos. Try carrying a couple hundred active phones in a bucket and walking near a road. Google maps will report it as a traffic jam.
@@BalkanBiker I'm aware how Google works, but I sub to teaching tech. I actively look forward to his videos in my feed. This wasn't an algorithmically targeted effort.
Thanks for this video. I'm new to 3D printing. This looks very interesting to me. Now I know what to expect if I decide to do resin printing. There is a small Elegoo resin Mars 5 Ultra that looks like it would be a good place to start. At least for now FDM printing is working very well for me and very enjoyable. I will stick with FDM for now. Thank you for your time.
Most useful intro video I have found. I have done FDM for years and I can get excellent results for many things, but with the recent release of cheaper resin printers I have been pondering making the leap. I found this video very instructive for tips on how to clean and manage the printers and models. Thank you so much!
Excellent. Thanks for taking time to do this. I have been considering resin printing but knew nothing about it, now you gave me a great overview without making it confusing by spending time on the little details that really don't matter when just considering if I should take it up. Thanks again. Nice job.
Not a total newb but just switched to an MSLA printer after having an entry level Photon Zero for the past 3 years. I love the cabinet, and will have to do a smaller version as I don't have that kind of room. Great vid, I learned a lot thanks.
I was searching lots and lots of info and stumbled upon your channel thinking you were an old middle school friend, you resemble so much to him! But leaving that behind, I must thank you for helping me get through my first resin 3D printing and explaining the impact of just discarding uncured resin/solvent/water/paper towels that were used in the process. Thank you so much, new sub!
Fantastic video, I learned a lot and appreciate the effort you took into articulating the details. Great to see another well produced film from here in Oz too.
I use cotton glove liners as my skin didn't like contact with the nitrile gloves - quite cheap to buy, and are washable. Also purchased spare build plates - levelled, and allows me to drain the finished print on the build plate while starting off the next print.
My tips, 1) double wash. I always run a double wash for my prints. First wash is a tub of ipa and a soft bristle toothbrush. This gets a majority of the resin off. The second wash is a 7 minute bath in the wash and cure station. After that a water rinse to make sure there is no residue left. Then dry and cure. 2) do not dump or throw out I cured resin. Once your water or ipa is too contaminated to keep using, I will uv cure it and then leave it out to evaporate. This might take some time, but the end result is no resin in the wild and you can scrape out and dispose of the cured powder at the bottom
I just ordered my first 3D printer yesterday and this video makes me feel very confident (though I'm still going to be cautious) that I can do this safely and correctly. Thank for putting it together.
One topic i would have liked to see covered is longevity of the prints. I'm brand new to SLA, but I've seen people raise concerns about models becoming overly brittle months afterwards
That can depend on the resin. I’ve even found that colour variations in the same type of resin can have drastically different performance over time. So it’s trial and error. I can recommend Anycubic plant based resin. Seems to hold up really well.
I needed to write a guide for resin printing but I'll simply link this video. You covered everything and quite well, even if I would have written a big warning visually about not using the sink for washing.
Wow, that cabinet is awesome! I just have everything on the counter in my laundry room lol. I'm going to start working on getting a space like this. Pretty cool!
Watching this splendid guide again before deciding if I should sell my unused resin printer I bought half a year ago, or if I should give resin printing a go. 🙂
Thank you so much for this guide. It helped me understand what I was getting myself into with 3D printing. This video is my foundation and I've found myself coming back to your channel. Thank you!!
We just bought our resin printer. I appreciate the thorough guide and I love your work station set up! Your section on failures and structure support set ups for models is really helpful too. Thank you for the guide!
Thank you for this video! I am about to jump into the world of 3d resin printing and you have covered many of the questions I have been wondering about.
Thank you for the video I needed! I have been entertaining the idea of adding a resin printer into the setup but i kept catching tid bits like cleaning the prints and didn't understand. You gave me what i needed to consider if i want to move forward with it and if i do where to start. thank you again!
I'll save money for it and try to aim for a setup like yours before I attempt too much. Thanks for warning me about the dangers before I went and blew my money
A useful video. I ordered a resin printer and have been doing some research while I wait for it to arrive. I can see that proper workflow can make a huge difference in outcomes.
After countless youtube videos on resin printing, this is the first that offers coverage that is comprehensive and well demonstrated. Thank you for your efforts!
I agree. This is the first beginner video that didn’t seem to skip any steps in the process and fully explained everything. I’ve been doing a ton of research, so not much was new, but I now feel like there wasn’t anything just completely missing from my understanding, and I feel like I can maybe take the leap into actually getting the 3d printer.
Exactly I been debating getting one and this one was so good I share it with others who have one and don't know much or also like idea of one. As it has every thing a basic intro to them should have, and best part is saftey. I met professor who had one knew about gloves didn't know about ventilation. Makes me think might not know other things so shared this video, and now he has a ventilation system on order for his printer, and wants to use it more. Where before he only used it twice and didn't really understand it.
Same here so glad I found this video !
Agreed, I've been printing for a little while and I've learned lots still.
It's not quite comprehensive, since it doesn't cover removing and cleaning the leftover resin from the vat.
As someone who just purchased my first 3d printer (which happens to be resin), this is INCRECIBLY helpful. Of all the videos I've watched, nobody has gone so far as to show how to clean the wash bin like you have.
Your usage of limited space is immaculate. Great video.
Most printers have a "Tank Clean" option that cures a small amount of resin over the entierty of the FEP. I take a small support and balance it in the corner of the resin tank, allowing it to adhere to the to the cured resin. That way, I have a small "handle" to simply peel the flat sheet from the FEP, trapping all of those potential issues left behind by the failed print.
Awesome idea! I'm going to start doing that when I have a failed print.
fold a piece of paper in an L shape have one half in the resin and the other half sticking out then cure and pull if you dont have a spare support
@@Mykle514 holy shit these are both amazing ideas to make my clean up process quicker when failing through learning. TY!
I'm currently on a binge watch of videos to learn 3D printing and BY FAR this was the most informative out there. A lot of people cycle through the same aspects, yet here not only are they explained in sufficient depth, this one also has new things as well. Thank you, very much. This was the best one so far.
Hello Dorian, I am now (3th of June) where you were when you posted your comment, I used my resin printer for the first time today, using Lychee slicer and a Creality Halot One in combination with Elegoo washable resin. My first print missed its right hand and its tail (a fox-humanoid miniature for DnD)
A small tip to help with removing supports. Use a heat gun or hair dryer set on low/med heat to gently heat up the supports. They will become softer and will peel away VERY easily with minimal damage to your model. However if youre printing very thin parts it will also soften those areas so just be careful and gentle with it. Make sure you do this BEFORE curing. (right after cleaning)
Appreciate the tip. I've only (successfully) used my resin printer a few times (Photon M3, bought it last year), and something that was recommended at the time was soaking it in warm water, which worked great. The problem? Yet ANOTHER thing that's contaminated at that point, and yet ANOTHER thing that now needs to be cleaned. I don't know why I didn't think of using a hair dryer, but that seems like a great way to help remove supports without making the already incredibly cumbersome task of resin printing even more so.
Thank you so much! I printed an expandable katana for my Nephew and peeling away the supports without damaging it was worrying me. This helped so much and the katana came out perfectly
This is THE ONLY video I can find in UA-cam that is detailed as textbook on all potential hazards and mitigation measures for handling resin 3D printing. This video should be included in manual for all resin 3D printer sales !!!. Thanks Micheal to offer us this great video.
Comment to push the algorithm because this is the most extensive into on resin printing I've seen so far.
I've been eating my resin and suffering with stomach ache and the shits. This guide helped me troubleshoot my problem and now I'm getting great prints!
and shits!
Even just the slicing section of this video is a god-tier example of the difference between knowledge and the application of that knowledge. So much I wish I had utilized before the oodles of failed prints I had. This is a must-watch before using a resin printer
Thanks a lot for the coherent and detailed guide!
My minor additions would be:
- Protecting the printer and especially the screen from resin drops and fingerprints! Most touchscreens can be protected by a thin plastic screen or a special screen protector and might be used with a dedicated stylus.
- A UV light in the room/cabinet where your print station is located could also be a good measure. You can turn it on from time to time to make sure you don't have any stains that could spread around the room. As cleaning often can't remove everything. (Just make sure that no resin reservoirs etc. are accidentally cured....😅)
- In addition having an air purifier (with activated carbon!) in the room where the printer-cabinet (ventilated) is located, if you stay there for long periods of time (in addition to regularly airing the room).
- Oh and maybe protect the floor around the cabinet too, because splashes are likely to happen at some point!
Here’s a weird tip. Make sure the table your printer is on is level. When I first started I couldn’t figure out why my prints weren’t working and it was because the table wasn’t even so the printer wasn’t even.
The resin 3D printer companies don't have guide vids of this level.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
On purpose. It would put buyers off
The point you made about tilting the model to ensure that there isn't so much tug is a genuinely good point. I used to just let things auto generate, and didn't realize that a bunch of supports on one spot was actually a bad idea.
On the Dealing with Failures part ( 20:04 )
A "lifehack" of sorts is that you can cure a thin layer or three of resin (Most printers have this feature under different names), and then just use the plastic scraper to remove the thin layer and any bits that might be stuck to the fep. It wastes resin but allows you to clean the fep without using a paint filter.
I'm curently having some problems with a new resin that keeps sticking to the FEP Because I haven't been able to find quite de best settings yet. I've been wondering how much resin does a cleanup like the one you're suggesting uses, not wanting to waste too much resin. I'm working with a phrozen mini 4k btw
Don't use the scraper. Use old supports, place it in the vat, cure the bottom layer and carefully peel it off using the supports
@@alexandredancauselapointe8657 Uncle Jessy recommends PTFE lube to prevent prints from sticking to the FEP Sheet. ua-cam.com/video/cx0tpCE-PrQ/v-deo.html
Instead of scraping, I saw someone rolling the back of their gloved hand on the underside of the FEP. Tried it myself and it worked very well.
Yeah until you hit that one pointy piece that breaks your damn screen.
One thing I learnt from Uncle Jessie that helped alot, Slightly heat your supports and they come off so much smoother.
Hands down, this is the best video for anyone who wants to get into resin printing, not just idly watching printing videos for kicks.
After the initial wash to remove residual resin, run the part under hot water or soak in hot water as you're removing your supports. Even stubborn or thick supports come away from the model like butter, and it makes the process extremely quick and leaves very little, if any pocks or marks.
Just bought a printer and this video is perfect.
20:34 don't to scratch against the FEP with the scraper. That's not how you should do it. The Plastic scaper damages the FEP - a lot. Remove the VAT and all resin, than press your finger from the other side of the FEP against the failed part until it comes of. NEVER touch your FEP with any plastic or paper towels (it's abrasive, use microfiber cloth instead). If you need to scratch inside the FEP, use a rubber spatula. It works great
I didn't knew this when i bought my first printer, and the first FEP was done after 2 weeks.
Now that i have worked the way described, it already lasted for 6 months and looks really good.
By the way, these are all tips from "3DPrintingPro".
thanks for this comment.
Thanks for the info, i got me a Anycubic Photon Mono X 6k, and already i got 3 holes in the FEP, had to get a replacement for FEP film, and replacing that, is a pain. Im a beginner in Resin printing. Learning as i go
@@Mr_JFiZZ I bought the same model a couple of days ago. Could you maybe share some of your pro tips for a beginner to get a better experience from the start?
A rubber lip?
@@JeronimoStilton14 rubber spatula. In Germany we say rubber lip
A point for the build sticking to the FEP sheet. If you use a very small amount of PTFE lubricant on the FEP itself, it does not react with the resin and prevents the build from sticking to the sheet and causing that tug of war when the build is lifted.
It keeps your FEP cleaner for longer much easier to keep clean and last much longer too.
Do you just spray it with WD-40 before the print?
@@villa89 Spray a tiny bit on a paper towel and use the towel to apply the lube to the FEP. Then use a clean paper towel to wipe the FEP. It will leave a coating to the FEP that greatly reduces the stickiness between resin and FEP.
But it has to be the PTFE type of lube, standard WD-40 won't cut it and can react with some resins negatively. PTFE is safe to use. One application will be good for several prints. depends on how often you clean your FEP tray. I would apply after each cleaning.
@@krampusklaws2238 Thank you this is very informative!
I read that RainX also works, and that's what I've used.
@@ClokworkGremlin If that works too, awesome. If I ever run out of what I have might look into it lol
Your sense of organization is unbelievably awesome. Concise and everything is at the ready. I was just looking at videos to buy my first resin printer, but will definitely take all of this information in to properly set up my work space. Thanks so much!
6:39 "Matte Gary" is my favorite color
Cheap jokes aside, though, I do love your channel and am really glad to see you picking up more and more subscribers over the years. Your content is invaluable to people who are new to the community and it's simply astonishing that you continue to provide all this for free.
Thank you for the thorough coverage of getting started in resin printing. It has been instrumental in convincing me that this is a technology that an old hobbyist geezer such as myself has NO business getting into. Thank you. It has raised my appreciation and admiration level for those who operated in the Realm of Resin Printing. 🙂 I'll continue to follow the topic with interest, albeit from a distance.
LOL! well said James
James...I think you should still give it a try :) the communities are very helpful and welcoming.
Full disclosure: I'm considering getting into 3d printing myself and undecided between filament or resin.
Ikwym... but I’ve always appreciated the work of model engineers, even though I’ve never had a desire to get all lathey with a chunk of metal, nor have I built a flying 1/3 scale A-10 with extra brrrrrt only to have it crash during the first video.
I’m a plastic wrangler, more or less - but I use a variety of processes and materials.
The idea of creating sculpted or engineered pieces to add to a kit is the most appealing.
My best take is that we should share tech where possible - I’ll happily supply or request prints and pay for them if I knew a local printer with a good rep.
My Dad learned AutoCad at 78 and designed several homes for a builder etc. Not everything is for everyone but whatever you really like and enjoy Do it! We never stop learning about the pursuit of happiness. I'm an old school sculptor, moldmaking, epoxy casting..learning Cad, 3D printers, laser, scanning to simply pull it all together to make new items others can help make. Truth is many new technologies are Lacking Experienced Old School Artist Talent to bridge the gaps from Design, make, finish, market..sell and pay bills! Your talents and knowledge are just as much needed by the new generation as you may want to know new technologies. Everyone I apprenticed has taught me too. God bless.
I hadnt heard of the solvent you use, however IPA also makes me feel not well with prolonged exposure. I will look into that solvent.
My advice for newbies is this:
1. That mini 4k has a vat cleaning feature. I run it for 30ish seconds and then just peel the film off the bottom, it does a great job of removing nibs and failed prints.
2. My method for dealing with the smell and evaporative qualities of IPA is to put the print in a Ziploc sandwich bag with IPA, pull all the air out when you seal it, then drop it into your ultrasonic cleaner full of water. The vibration will travel thru the water and the plastic and the IPA, you'll get a clean part, your IPA usage will go down, and evaporation becomes a thing of the past.
3. Here in the US, Walmart had some cheap serving platters, which are large (2.5ft dia.), have high walls, and very handy for moving things from my printer to my cleaning area, which are in 2 separate rooms. There are a lot of kitchen items that can be good deals for doing things like this, but don't store your IPA in a polycarbonate container.
4. The resin does go bad, both sealed and unsealed. If you only print occasionally, like me, buy the half litre bottles, and always be on the lookout to use up your opened resin. One thing in particular I have found great for using up opened resin is to put it on fdm prints that I want to be smoother or stronger, and curing it with a uv torch.
As an addition, I'd like to find some software that can analyze my model and suggest print orientations that provide the most even average surface area per layer, so if anyone knows of that pls comment
Water washable resins is the way to go
I would recommend you use a well ventilated room
I love the smell of IPA
@@Torskel water washable resins are hot trash . first of all it encourages contaminating the waste water system with highly toxic resins and more importantly its less durable , less flexible and more brittle than pretty much every other type of resin.
I'm currently in the market for a resin printer. Years ago I worked in lab that had one of the first SLA printers. In those days a laser would trace the cross section as the bed would lower into the vat. It's amazing how much the technology has evolved and miniaturized! Needless to say I was so impressed with this young man's presentation. Clear, concise, just everything about this video was well done! Thank you so much for taking the time to educated us old guys young man!
mono 4k are on sale on ebay for 80 bucks
This video is phenomenal. Thank you so much for sharing your process. You have managed to achieve in a 23-minute video what hours and hours of searching on UA-cam could not. You've answered virtually all of my questions about getting started with SLA printing. I just bought a Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K, and I feel confident that I can do this now. Thank you, thank you, thank you... Liked and subscribed-THANK YOU.
My phrozen mini 8k arrived two days ago...I'm terrified. How has it been thus far for you?
Coffee Filter for the final filtering! at 20:40 you use a filter which is supposed to filter resin, but especially IPA flows perfectly through a coffee filter which will take out the tiny particles as well. But dont use it until the resin has completely settled on the bottom of the container, otherwise the coffee filter will clog immediately
Wear gloves during the support removal step. As you said, the resin is only partially cured at this moment, meaning you are still exposing yourself to resin monomers which are toxic and carcinogenic.
Also, photoinitiators (The part that causes it to harden under UV) can cause testicular atrophy and fertility issues!
Do you have a link about 3d printing resin ingredients that are carcinogenic?
@@AtomsLab can you share a link about this claim? Would love to know what they are.
You’re from California aren’t you, where oxygen is known to cause cancer
@@joshuabromen6953 Well, it's known to be the driving factor of ageing, if accident or misfortune doesn't get you, the air you breathe will, eventually.
This video is fantastic. I come from FDM printing and have been considering getting into resin. I watched some other videos, but they would throw around terms like FEP without explaining them, and generally assume some prior knowledge. This video was comprehensive and direct. I especially liked the details about slicing, supports, and drainage holes. That's all new territory for me.
Thanks a lot! I've just ordered my 1st resin printer. Your video was the most helpful I've watched so far. That "resin workshop in a closet" is a great idea! And ResinAway is also a very valuable hint. 👍 (subscription added)
Teaching Tech doing a resin video makes me veeeery happy. One of my greatest respurses for FDM is doing an SLA video. Joy!!
A few year ago, I stumbled on Teaching Tech to learn FDM printing and how to get my Ender 3 to work. It spurred a hobby that led to a setup that includes a Prusa MK3S+, Bambu P1P, and A1 Mini. Now, I'm delving into resin printing, thanks to a new hobby in table top gaming, and once again Teaching Tech comes through with a comprehensive video to aid a beginner. Big thanks!
This was so helpful! I've watched hours of 3D printing videos at this point, and while they all cover resin, slicers, supports, etc. I was still unclea on the cleaning and setting process (when do I clean vs set, how much cleaning liquid do I use, how much resin do I use, etc.) and this answered most of my questions.
I feel like I actually understand what's happening and can go attempt my first print finally. Very comprehensive.
I’ve been trying to research Resin Printing for Beginners, and this is the first, and so far only UA-cam video that seemed to me to be properly researched with good information. Thank you.
I have to say it, as I usually don't comment, I love how this guy is presenting all his clips!!!
Very nice! I'm jealous of how organized that work station is! My only small addition would be to stress you need at least 2 (or more) drainage holes per cavity. As resin will have a hard time flowing out, it air cannot flow in a different hole.
Thanks! This was immensely helpful! Much better than other resin printer tutorials. I'm adding SLA to my FDM printers for better quality. This video was fantastic. Thank you for the ideas, links and all information.
I recently printed my first thing on a resin printer. Thanks to this video I felt prepared enough to just try it.
The Quality of the (failed) first print is astonishing and the smell is worth a cabinet.
Thanks for this video.
Easily the best video on 3D printing so far, I feel more ready to start than ever. Thanks mate.
G'day Michael, about to use the resin printer I bought almost 2 years ago for the first time so decided I brush up on the process. This clip is by far the most comprehensive, plain language one I've found and I now feel comfortable to proceed with that first print. Particularly like your work station set up and your safety and precaution points, thanks BH from NZ
My tip is listen for the sound of the print releasing from the FEP, it's quite noticeable and sounds like a thack, or pluck or something... this sound is good and you know that each layer of the print is being ripped off of the FEP, if you don't hear this sound and your printer is silent each layer, you probably have a fail and you can check it out by using the pause button, the build platform will rise and you can see the print mid-way thru the job... don't make a habit of this though as it can affect the print.
Excellent video. Covers some of the basic practical steps like handling and disposal, reuse of solvent cleaners, etc. This answered a lot of questions I had not found an answer to elsewhere.
I have been watching videos for over a month and yet to start while I collected all the gear. This video was awesome at showing start to finish so thank you.
Such a great video, still after 2 years! I still send this to people who are getting into resin printing.
Thankyou so much. I had so many questions going into this and this felt like a welcoming video that checked all of my questions in a systematic and easy to follow way
I'm an absulute newbie when it comes to any 3D Printing. I recently purchased 2 printers - 1 FDM and one SLA (only have the SLA printer setup right now).
The instructions for my printer only covered setup, but did not cover any of the safety aspects, or give any guidance on how to even really use the printer to make a first print.
My first print that I did just 2 days ago failed absolutly miserably - printed the supports but the model was no where to be seen.
After reaching out to a few people on some forums they suggested what you said here, which is to drain the vat and clean the fep before starting anything else.
I still have a way to go before I have everything dialed in, but hopefully soon I'll be printing some nice models and props.
Thanks you so much for this video!!!
When I saw how much equipment you had for resin printing, I began to worry that this was going to be a very expensive hobby. Thankfully you explained everything well and even offered cheaper alternatives for the cleaning and curing processes. I really want to try out 3d printing and was really hesitant on resin, but this guide convinced me that it's not as scary as I thought.
I've found that the largest expenses are for the alcohol, gloves, and paper towels depending on how often you print. I don't do a lot of printing but go through quite a few of those items but its not crazy expensive. Good luck.
This is the best beginner video I have seen so far. Already feeling more confident about going for my first print. Thanks for sharing!😀
I'd only add to use the fep cleaning tool that comes on most 3d printers. It will expose all of the printable area and will stick to every failed part that went to the bottom so it makes it very easy and fast to start again without too much of a hassle. Just use a previous print support and place it in the vat, run the fep cleaning tool and then pull the old support, which will com out with all the exposed layer and that's all to start a new print. Just clean and cure that part to properly dispose of it
I'm just starting resin printing and your excellent video gave me so much pointers to mentally and equipment wise to prep for what's to come when I do my first print.
So incredibly thankful for this video. Told me everything I needed to know to get started with resin printing. Can't thank you enough!
Thank you. This in-depth description is extremely helpful. Hats off to you for taking the time to explain the safety concerns. Love the set-up by the way!!
1 big problem… your poor resin printers are confined to that small cabinet. Bring on the full resin printer room 😬😂🤘
Awesome video mate!
The king!!!!
Thank you for an excellent presentation on MSLA printing for beginners.
I feel better prepared for my first print after watching your video.
Great video. No fluff, very straight forward. Thanks so much!
I am into FDM and haven't had a use case for resin 3D printing until now. My son has bought himself one for figurines.
This video will be great for both him and myself for skilling up in this new Tech.
Thank you always for your great content.
Your comment about having a spare vat is right on point .Have a nice Christmas
Been resin printing for a year, and there are still multiple useful tidbits for me on this video.
Great video! My big tip for beginners would be to make sure you're transferring the contaminated IPA to a container you don't care about when leaving it out in the sun. If you put your nice wash and cure container out in the sun over time it's going to mess up the stirrer when cured resin gets built up.
This video rules. Thank you so much for so much detailed information. This is a detail oriented hobby, and I appreciate the level you provided here. Thank you!
I have been considering a resin printer as I need to make a lot of small parts, about the size of a 2x4 Lego brick. I have a FDM printer, but with the supports it needs, each piece takes 50 minutes to print. I have been contemplating getting a resin set up but haven't really known where to start, this video has helped me a lot.
Update: I have shelled out and just bought a resin printer. Ended up getting the Saturn 8k.
What's your review on the Saturn 8k? I'm debating to get it or shell an extra £40 on "Saturn 3 12K" instead?
@@Aftermath. For my applications, I tried a variety of resin's and all of them failed for my application so I ended up returning the printer.
However, I did print some other things with it, and there isn't much wrong with it. I am unsure how it stacks up to a 12k printer, but I personally would say to shell out for the 12k printer.
What a wonderful video! I feel much less overwhelmed by starting this process now. Cheers!!!
Nothing has convinced me better than this video has that FDM is the way for me.
seriously such a great video. professional, clear, and comprehensive.
An immensely helpful video for someone just starting to look at this hobby. Thanks very much for sharing your experience!
I've been thinking about getting a resin printer and your video popped up within days after I started considering the purchase. I say it's a sign. Thank you for all of the amazingly useful info. Your channel is by far my favorite when it comes to 3D printing.
Same here spooky right 😁👻 !!! I've also been looking for a video just like this because so many seem to be pushing the expensive tech and not giving you options
Not a sign, just you being tracked.
@@BalkanBiker The video was created around the time I was thinking about getting one. I don't think TeachingTech is tracking my search habits.
@@bcrowie1 no, but Google is. Then UA-cam algorithms recommend you videos. Try carrying a couple hundred active phones in a bucket and walking near a road. Google maps will report it as a traffic jam.
@@BalkanBiker I'm aware how Google works, but I sub to teaching tech. I actively look forward to his videos in my feed. This wasn't an algorithmically targeted effort.
Amazing video. The most straightforward overview on resin printing I’ve seen. Thanks!
These are exactly the sort of tutorial videos I hope for in this new Venture that I'm working up to
As an absolute beginner (I don't own a printer yet), I found this very informative and incredibly well presented - thanks.
omg same
man this video was EXTREMELY HELPFUL. thank you for such a clear and concise guide.
Great video! I'm new to this and found many videos miss out really important stuff!! This is the best I've found. Thanks!
Thanks for this video. I'm new to 3D printing. This looks very interesting to me. Now I know what to expect if I decide to do resin printing. There is a small Elegoo resin Mars 5 Ultra that looks like it would be a good place to start. At least for now FDM printing is working very well for me and very enjoyable. I will stick with FDM for now. Thank you for your time.
Most useful intro video I have found. I have done FDM for years and I can get excellent results for many things, but with the recent release of cheaper resin printers I have been pondering making the leap. I found this video very instructive for tips on how to clean and manage the printers and models. Thank you so much!
Excellent. Thanks for taking time to do this. I have been considering resin printing but knew nothing about it, now you gave me a great overview without making it confusing by spending time on the little details that really don't matter when just considering if I should take it up. Thanks again. Nice job.
Very helpful for a newbie - clear & concise - thank you!
Not a total newb but just switched to an MSLA printer after having an entry level Photon Zero for the past 3 years. I love the cabinet, and will have to do a smaller version as I don't have that kind of room. Great vid, I learned a lot thanks.
I was searching lots and lots of info and stumbled upon your channel thinking you were an old middle school friend, you resemble so much to him! But leaving that behind, I must thank you for helping me get through my first resin 3D printing and explaining the impact of just discarding uncured resin/solvent/water/paper towels that were used in the process. Thank you so much, new sub!
Fantastic video, I learned a lot and appreciate the effort you took into articulating the details. Great to see another well produced film from here in Oz too.
I use cotton glove liners as my skin didn't like contact with the nitrile gloves - quite cheap to buy, and are washable. Also purchased spare build plates - levelled, and allows me to drain the finished print on the build plate while starting off the next print.
Bought a resinprinter resently, and is yet to do my first print. Found this guide very useful, and feel much better prepared - Thanks
Wow, your resin workstation is awesome and inspiring
Best intro I've ever seen, thank you so much
My tips,
1) double wash. I always run a double wash for my prints. First wash is a tub of ipa and a soft bristle toothbrush. This gets a majority of the resin off. The second wash is a 7 minute bath in the wash and cure station. After that a water rinse to make sure there is no residue left. Then dry and cure.
2) do not dump or throw out I cured resin. Once your water or ipa is too contaminated to keep using, I will uv cure it and then leave it out to evaporate. This might take some time, but the end result is no resin in the wild and you can scrape out and dispose of the cured powder at the bottom
I just ordered my first 3D printer yesterday and this video makes me feel very confident (though I'm still going to be cautious) that I can do this safely and correctly. Thank for putting it together.
This video is so awesome for me. I am your target audience here, just considering to go from FDM to SLA. Thanks a million!
One topic i would have liked to see covered is longevity of the prints. I'm brand new to SLA, but I've seen people raise concerns about models becoming overly brittle months afterwards
That can depend on the resin. I’ve even found that colour variations in the same type of resin can have drastically different performance over time. So it’s trial and error. I can recommend Anycubic plant based resin. Seems to hold up really well.
I needed to write a guide for resin printing but I'll simply link this video. You covered everything and quite well, even if I would have written a big warning visually about not using the sink for washing.
Wow, that cabinet is awesome! I just have everything on the counter in my laundry room lol. I'm going to start working on getting a space like this. Pretty cool!
Great video, answered all my questions regarding if I should get into resin printing or not.
Watching this splendid guide again before deciding if I should sell my unused resin printer I bought half a year ago, or if I should give resin printing a go. 🙂
Thank you so much for this guide. It helped me understand what I was getting myself into with 3D printing. This video is my foundation and I've found myself coming back to your channel. Thank you!!
We just bought our resin printer. I appreciate the thorough guide and I love your work station set up! Your section on failures and structure support set ups for models is really helpful too. Thank you for the guide!
Perfect job of covering the "basics"!
Thank you for this video! I am about to jump into the world of 3d resin printing and you have covered many of the questions I have been wondering about.
Thank you for the video I needed! I have been entertaining the idea of adding a resin printer into the setup but i kept catching tid bits like cleaning the prints and didn't understand. You gave me what i needed to consider if i want to move forward with it and if i do where to start.
thank you again!
Superb design of your workspace armoire, especially those brackets for printer covers and the trays.
I'll save money for it and try to aim for a setup like yours before I attempt too much. Thanks for warning me about the dangers before I went and blew my money
Bought my FDM last week, ordered my resin yesterday, and saw you uploaded this in between. Great timing!
A useful video. I ordered a resin printer and have been doing some research while I wait for it to arrive. I can see that proper workflow can make a huge difference in outcomes.