An hour long video explaining 3D-printing from one of the channels I’ve best seen explain 3D-printing, just as I’m looking to take the plunge. I suspect this video will become a holy grail to a lot of new printers on RUclips I can’t not comment on that for the algorithm, can I? Thank you, this is incredible
This is my holy grail for printing!!! I am a first-time user of a resin printer and this video has set me up for success! Thank you so much for this in-depth guide and it has been very detailed! Also having the same printer made this so much more easy!
Discovered your channel like a week ago currently in the process of upgrading to whatever bamboo puts out next February (hopefully fingers crossed). Now, because of you, I'm planning on picking up a GKTwo and going down the resin rabbit hole and learning how to paint miniatures as it looks like a lot of fun. Hopefully in a few months Ill be learning how to paint on some Turnip28 minis. This video for me was perfect timing couldn't have asked for a better coincidence. Hopefully RUclips starts spinning up the algorithm for you, your art is everything the algorithm loves so fingers crossed.
I got a mars 4 max just before Christmas using sunlu plant based resin and its been absolutely flawless, really surprised at how well it's gone. Much of this is due to watching videos like yours helping get the setup pretty much right out of the box. Plug and play I'd give it an 8/10
Saturn 3 ultra. Hooking up was 5 minutes. Wifi? 5 minutes. Zeroing the plate was 5 minutes. I printed 3 Cones of calibration to dial in exposure time. took me about 10 minutes to get the stl through lychee slicer, 1 minute to upload it to my Saturn 3 ultra, 50 minutes to print. Altogether 3:30 hours to dial it in and understand. Been happily printing perfect pre-supported minis since. Cure and dry is super simple. My bigger issue was I could only set it up in my living room. Bought a walk-in hydroponics tent 4x4 feet, an in-line fan + hoses, and one of those cheap airco window adapter kits, propper half face mask with propper rated filters, nitril gloves and for laughs a lab coat. I do all my resin handling inside the test until it's clean and cured. Keep everything contained in there. Ease of use? 10/10. Safety? 8/10.
How is this setup doing a month later? Have the same printer in the living room with a grow tent + ventilation all set up yesterday and wondering if you've felt any ill effects since posting this comment
Sure man, i'll feed the algorithm. Started printing in November 23, so 2 months ago. I'm in the UK, so had a bit of a blip with failures due to low temperature, but even with that I've not found the learning curve too bad. Not quite plug and play, but probably comparable to getting an airbrush. Certainly not a hobby by itself, but with some depth if you get into it. I've had to learn some things, but I've enjoyed doing it and it's been well worth my time. And thanks for all the super helpful info. Channels like this have made it way easier to get up to speed and you've definitely saved me some headaches and nightmares
I recently got into printing after christmas and I kept looking for a coprehensive video like this! Killer work and your videos inspired me to make the leap to start!
you are a beacon in the dark. Guiding lost souls to redemption and knowledge. Your content is gold and if I weren't a poverty stricken student I would donate to you
Phenomenally helpful video. I am that guy that gave up yesterday, luckily the RUclips algorithm finally threw me a solid and presented this to me this morning, I've got my Mars 3d Pro setup and printing and the hobby suddenly does feel quite so intimidating, so thank you for sharing this!
There is a reason I have this video saved in my watch later section on RUclips. This is by far the best explanation on how to get into resin 3D printing. It is the only reason I’m able to 3D print, because all of the steps are clear and cover all the important points to get up and running. I’ve only been printing for a few months and have only had 1 print fail and I’m fairly sure it was because I either didn’t have enough resin in the vat or I didn’t stir the resin before I started printing, but either way these steps perfectly set me up to properly, safely and successfully print any miniature I find. Thanks so much and I hope your videos help many others get into this hobby just like it did for me!
I want to send out a heartfelt thank you. I have limited funds and picked up a saturn s like a year and a half ago. It printed 4 prints then shat upon me heavily. This video got me back in the saddle after multiple major repairs/fails. Your teaching style is fabulous, the bunnies are adorable and I have made it to calibration phase (round 4 atm) and am excited yo print some minis for the new table I am DMing. Thanks so much. You're a gem, and this is an amazing resource.
This is most defiantly the highest quality masterpiece of a video that I have seen on RUclips EVER! The amount of detail and care put into this is immense, the fact that you go through multiple different software and multiple printers is amazing. This is the best way to get into the hobby, I felt so comfortable doing my first print after this. Thank you so much!
I’ve had an anycubic mono x for about a year and it has been churning along nicely. I’ve been following your pre print checks for a few months and it’s made a difference in many prints. Keep it up bud. I’m liking the more free form audio. Makes it feel like your shooting the shot with your buddy
I have been 3D printing for almost a year now. I spent about 3 hours setting up my printer one evening and i have maybe spent 2 hours since then cleaning and calibrating my printer. I have printed almost an entire army and a half. It has been smooth sailing. It's so close to plug´n´play as it can be. I have an Elegoo Mars 3 pro, and i love it. Great videos - keep them comming
What a brilliant and engaging video. It’s a nice refresher course as I’ve been away from my resin printing for a bit. I have the Elegoo Saturn Ultra 12K and really like its features and capabilities. I enjoy the editing and pace of your narration.
This video came out at the perfect time for me! After the holiday backorder, I finally received my UniFormation GKTwo yesterday. This video is the thing I was just telling myself I should find online as there isn't a comprehensive video (that I've found) on RUclips that explains in depth the workflow to 3D printing from set up to printing. Thank you so much for giving me the information I was hoping to find and then some that I didn't know to be aware of. So excited for my journey into 3D printing after going through a large part of your online catalogue.
Coming from an FDM printer (Ender 3), this is a whole new skill to learn. New programs, different calibrations to make, etc. Thanks in advance for the advice.
If I could like this video 100 times, I absolutely would! In lieu of that I'm going to be directing anyone and everyone I know who's involved in resin printing to this video. So much fantastic info that I didn't know I needed! Thank you!
Absolutely great video for sure. Spoiler Alert: The air filtration device they provide is not remotely enough to scrub the nasty molecules from prints. Smell doesn’t equate to toxicity, just because it doesn’t smell doesn’t mean it’s not taking your lungs to Pound Town. Sorry to be a Negative Nancy, I just don’t want you folks getting hurt by these companies not making you aware because it would hurt their sales model and profits. Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation!
EDIT: just past the 1hour mark and this video is full of great info for pretty much any level of hobbyist. I especially loved the section around the 1:11:00 mark where you discuss tips for how to actually arrange the build plate. So many videos focus on orientation and completely gloss over strategies to put the most models on a plate while maintaining good printing practices like FEP health and easy post processing. Thank you! This is perfect for my brother who just got a new printer. I know I can give him the key details but this is a perfect video to share
This is a fantastic guide for the 'new to printing' like me :D just got a elegoo mars 4 max as my first printer. I really appreciate the time and effort you have taken to break every step down and fully explained the whys and why nots on each element of 3d printing setups. Personally i think this is the best guide out there for first time printing!
I've been watching this video over and over in anticipation. And i finally made the move and bought a Saturn 3. Huge thanks for all the tips in this video 🤘
Six you are a blessing! I’ve been watching your videos for fun for awhile now and I am picking up my first resin printer today! Can’t wait to buy you a coffee and hop in the discord and share all the awesome prints that you’ve taught me how to print! Keep up all the great work you do!
Thanks for the fun contest! My daughters and I really enjoyed participating and watching all the cool designs come in. Thank you for taking the time to walk through them all. It was great to get your thoughts on them!
Hi. Thank you SO MUCH for making this video. It was, in all respects, an epic production. I designed and built my own FDM 3D printers and have just decided to take the plunge, so to speak, into resin. I have never owned a resin printer so I am a rank newbie at it. Your video has told me pretty much everything I will need to know in just one video. I cannot thank you enough.
Love it, man. I managed to get the settings right pretty quickly. For me it's been a 6 or 7. I underestimated the time it takes to manage the STLs in Chitu/Lychee. To everyone out there, plate management in software takes more time than you think.
Easily the worst aspect of the hobby is finding time to slice, support and plan out plates. Having the machine go brrrr is top loaded and bottom loaded with time at the PC or time post processing time. It's fine if for what ever reason life/work etc keeps you near your operating space as you can jump on and off as needed the model's don't care if they're STLS or resin. But if life takes you elsewhere throughout the day and you didn't get that plate printing you need to account for this extra time before anything is going brrrrr.
A really great get starter video. Should be essential viewing for all new resin printer owners. Also perfect timing for me as I've moved my printer, had a couple of fails, so wanted to re level and check my settings were correct. Very helpful to remind me what to do, picked it dome tips, and cleared up nagging doubts. Thanks.
Another great vid! Enjoy your content. Keep it up! Been fdm printing for 8 years and resin printing for about a year and a half. Was interesting watching your beginner vid and see the way you do things. Most things I agree with, some gave me a laugh. The way you removed the resin sheet after doing a vat clean. Just plop an support and raft from a previous print in a corner of the vat, run the vat clean and peel the resin sheet out using the supports sticking out of the resin. No need to touch the resin or remove the vat. Although you probably need to remove the vat anyway to filter the resin if you need to do a vat clean. Those rafts you used are not ideal either. They are a massive suction cup. My 6k does not like them at all. Best to use the raft with the angled sides and flat top. Easy to get the scraper under and no suction cup. I used to use hot water to remove supports as well. However, the water will make the resin brittle. Best to remove supports immediately after washing while the resin is still soft. If the supports are hard to remove at this stage then your layer time is to high, model is over supported or your resin is crap. Supports should come away with very little effort. Fat tips may need more if a wiggle but I generally prefer to use more smaller tips than large tips. Depends in the model and limitation of orientation vs detail preservation. Supports are probably the most complex part of resin printing. The most un fun but absolutley necessary skills to learn. I find supporting to be an absolute chore. However, there is no substitute for supports you have done yourself with a process you have developed for your printer with the resin your using in the conditions your printing in. On that note, a resin mix I highly recommend is 80% sunlu abs like grey resin with 20% sunlu toughness resin. By weight. Magic for minatures and resonably cheap. Also you forgot to cover leveling the printer itself. This can cause issues as well. Cheers for the vid.
Interesting those rafts have been a sticky point for you! Yeah flat top/angled sides is good too. I just prefer that extra lip. This video covers levelling in two different ways, as well as vat clean in a couple of different ways (including the method you mentioned). It's fully chapterized so should be easy to find. Thanks for your comment!
Really enjoy all your video's, looking forward to your different video formats you have been talking about and really hope your Patreon takes off! You deserve it!
I popped this on to listen in the background while supporting and slicing files, and hoo boy - when you were talking about the settings on your Wash+Cure station I was *staring* at that LED next to "WASH" just waiting for the inevitable... I haven't had such a good belly laugh in a long time! I'm so glad you kept that in the video. I... may have done that once or twice... XD
Thaaaank you so so much! I've just purchased my first 3d printer and I'm sure I'm going to find this invaluable. Can't wait to watch more of your videos.
The most simply explained and comprehensive “starter guide”. I’m looking to get into resin printing and have no idea !! Watched a few other bits of other users content. Still don’t get it. Watched this …. Now I got it !!!
Once I just wanted to say thanks for all you do! Just bought the Any cubic M5 on their back to school sale via your referral link! Thanks for all you do!🤘🏻
Thank you, after finding some tutorials here and there for starting 3d printing I've found you through this video. I've learned a lot thanks to you! Gonna check the supporting guide
Just want to say thank you for this comprehensive tutorial and reference. I just got my Photon Mono M5 (these were on special, and so am I), and I managed to follow this video and get a super cool adhesion plate test print. Going to do the exposure test next.
Resin 3d printing has been a 7/10 on a plug and play for me. I've been printing for a while and done everything from mounting magnetic build plates, swapping out my FEP, and changing resin a ton of times. RUclips and Reddit have solved any issues I've had with simple searches and without any need to ask for specific help I use the space of 2 IKEA 14 by 14 in lack tables. The setup lives in my living room with a ceiling fan and I mostly print in good weather when I can open a window. It's a 3/10 on the mess factor which is unfortunate but not the end of the world with silicone mats and newsprint and gloves.
This video is amazing! I've been printing for a couple of years now and this still gave me a few little tricks. When i was just starting i would have absolutely benefited from this.
Yo I'm also saying this is super useful and commenting to feed the comment Gods. I am saving this video as I plan to buy a 3D printer with my next pay check. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise.
I bought my first 3d printer back in 2012 or so for an exorbitant amount of money. Really enjoyed it, until it came time to clean the bed and realign everything. Then troubleshooting settings for what type of material and brand.. the list kept going and I printed less and less. Then a few years ago I bought a cheaper elegoo mars and wow. Resin printing with this just worked.. minor issues with exposure times depending on brand of material but wow. I have been recommending resin printers to everyone and my old one sits in a corner until I could be bothered to tighten belts and realign everything. Separate note, your channel has been great. I have used your recommendations on who to get models from and even for purchases. I wish you luck making a go of this after your recent life changes.
Very informative video, thanks! Using the pause button to check the print is good information. I was tempted to try it but was afraid I would ruin my print. Waiting a few hours to see if the model was on the plate wasted time. I will use the pause button now. Thanks
Thanks for this comprehensive guide, it helped me a lot when configuring my first printer and I still come back here when troubleshooting. Keep up the good work 👏
I'm not even finished with this video. I have had my printer for couple of weeks and have had some issues right out the gate. Don't get me wrong I learned a lot from other content creators before I started but I still wasn't really prepared for the problems. Once in a Six goes over the things that no one really talks about. Explains it like I'm 5 because I don't have the time to learn a new instrument I just want some new miniatures for my game. THANK YOU for sharing all the things you have mentioned thus far. I just needed to comment while I have a moment to process my thoughts. Going over the key exposure settings and understanding how to calibrate the printer along with Resin temperature in this video is probably some of the best I have seen yet. Only thing I can say from my own experience is adding a magnetic plate was well worth all the scraping trouble. Thanks again Once in a Six, i'll be following for my tips as I go through learning my new favorite hobby!!!
This video is very good. It would have been better a year ago when I was so disgusted with print failure it took almost a year to get back into printing ....
This is a complete guide you provided that can help a lot of people. However, to improve the method for removal of printed parts from the build plate, once can use a razor sharp blade, it won't damage the printed parts. I usually print without any support, that is how important this method of not damaging any part of the printed object. All that is needed to start removing the printed part is to insert some air between the bottom layer and the build plate, a sharp edge tool can help more than the provided blunt edge tool by the printer manufacturer. It is not by chance it is challenging removing printed parts from the build plate using the provided tool, it is very thick.
Wow what a crazy video. Very well done. Wealth of knowledge in here. You're other videos you talked about having to make each video beter and better. This one surely is but please done get burnt out. I really enjoy your vids and don't want you to not enjoy it anymore.
Glad you enjoyed it! For me this video was the quickest I've made in a long time actually haha. I removed all pressure from myself to cram every second with B roll, clever transitions and sound effects, and focused on just getting information across and it was very refreshing 😁
58:08 just to point out, anycubic has it set correct. the reason it's confusing is because while you're expecting the light to show up on the screen in the spot you chose in the slicer, you're placing items on the build plate in the slicer, not on the screen. so mirror it horizontally and boom, there it is, in the lower right. we're basically worm's eye viewing build plates lmao. literally just looking at it from a different point of view. otherwise, been a good video so far.
B R I L L I A N T!!! I am SO grateful for your experience and straightforward way of expressing it!! I will be using this as my 'bible' from here on out, as I'm sure others will as well. Thank you so much - Cheers!!!
So, after watching several of your videos over the past couple days, I was excited to hear about the Anycubic RERF. I got a new resin in today and decided to try and emulate your success and make my own RERF file using the latest Cones of Calibration. What should have been a really quick and easy print.... for some reason is taking several minutes per layer. The original ETA when I started the print on my Anycubic Photon D2.... 46 Hours! I've tried slicing it in Lychee and Chitubox. Both provided a file with the same results. I wish this weren't so complicated.
Just picked up at anycubic m3, and have successfully printed 5 things, 2 miniatures for D&D , and I have found it way easier than I expected. Wish I would have got into it much sooner!
Exactly what I was talking about when I mentioned "evergreen content". If this video had been out when I was still just considering resin printing, I'd have watched it two or three times, and then at least once more as I was setting my printer up.
I'll be honest . . . I will probably never jump into resin printing due to the potential mess that I could nay! will, create with resin, the odors/fumes combined with my lack of ventilation options (in my particular space and climate). HOWEVER, I'll say this video was fantastic just walking through and showing how the basics of the whole process works. I really didn't get how things practically worked (and some of your best practices of handling things). I just wanted to let you know this was some really good work and thank you.
This is a hell of a video! I expect you'll get lots of people referring to it when people are getting their first resin printer. Question for you (and everyone): Any downsides to removing models from supports before prying from the build plate? Seems like it'd save IPA and lessen wrecks from cracked rafts...
You want to wash and cure the supports too, because if you just dump them into the trash post-printing, they are highly, highly toxic. Yes they're going to the dump, but that doesn't meant they need to be even more damaging to the environment.
Really useful video. I’ve gone down the rabbit hole with an FDM printer - Bambu A1 Mini using print profiles May by far dragon minis. I love the ease of use - and whilst the minis I print aren’t resin quality they are “good enough” when one takes into account the savings. It’s like when you do DIY - you have to accept things may not be perfect… I may make the jump to resin in the future but for now FDM does enough for me.
I too, use Esun filament for my FDM printer. Because of your channel, i bought an anyubic Photon Mono x2 (it was on sale for 149 USD), and will be supporting your channel to get the random miniatures and them bases.
A good alternative for newspaper is those water basins you put under pot plants. They're cheap and UV resistant so you can leave them in the sun(along with leftover supports) to cure where the resin can be scraped of easily. I made a lid for one out of wood and fly screen so i can leave the dirty water for water washable resin to evaporate without bugs and stuff getting in.
I jumped in with no prior knowledge this past weekend. With some free models and auto-support, I was able to make a bunch of decent miniatures. There have been some printing errors due to rookie mistakes, but being able to make a good tabletop mini the same day the printer arrived makes it pretty accessible in my opinion. Edit: I picked up a Saturn 3 Ultra and some water-washable resin, with a washing and curing station.
5:31 on the left side (as we look at it) it seems that the resumed printing may have caused some errors? (about level with the jaw line) Not having a stop at the top is bizarre 1:31:38 I was waiting for that 🤣 I love the multi-shell minis from Anvil ☺
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what about large builds that should be hollow?
Whatever happened to Part 2? ;)
An hour long video explaining 3D-printing from one of the channels I’ve best seen explain 3D-printing, just as I’m looking to take the plunge. I suspect this video will become a holy grail to a lot of new printers on RUclips
I can’t not comment on that for the algorithm, can I? Thank you, this is incredible
This is my holy grail for printing!!! I am a first-time user of a resin printer and this video has set me up for success! Thank you so much for this in-depth guide and it has been very detailed! Also having the same printer made this so much more easy!
Here’s your engagement comment. You’ve gotten me into resin printing and I love the stuff you do. Wish you luck with RUclips.
Another suckered. Please feel free to chime in on your new love or are u just buying cleaning supplies and paper towels to clean up the mess they make
Discovered your channel like a week ago currently in the process of upgrading to whatever bamboo puts out next February (hopefully fingers crossed). Now, because of you, I'm planning on picking up a GKTwo and going down the resin rabbit hole and learning how to paint miniatures as it looks like a lot of fun. Hopefully in a few months Ill be learning how to paint on some Turnip28 minis. This video for me was perfect timing couldn't have asked for a better coincidence. Hopefully RUclips starts spinning up the algorithm for you, your art is everything the algorithm loves so fingers crossed.
You won't regret the GKTwo. I've had a few different printers and it's been my favorite so far.
I got a mars 4 max just before Christmas using sunlu plant based resin and its been absolutely flawless, really surprised at how well it's gone. Much of this is due to watching videos like yours helping get the setup pretty much right out of the box.
Plug and play I'd give it an 8/10
Buying a flex plate for my printer was probably the best thing I've ever done for this hobby. It's such a game changer.
Ho yes. Big game changer😊
Ordering my first printer and accessories this week. Any other things you recommend the change the game I can get out the gate?
Saturn 3 ultra. Hooking up was 5 minutes. Wifi? 5 minutes. Zeroing the plate was 5 minutes. I printed 3 Cones of calibration to dial in exposure time. took me about 10 minutes to get the stl through lychee slicer, 1 minute to upload it to my Saturn 3 ultra, 50 minutes to print. Altogether 3:30 hours to dial it in and understand. Been happily printing perfect pre-supported minis since. Cure and dry is super simple.
My bigger issue was I could only set it up in my living room. Bought a walk-in hydroponics tent 4x4 feet, an in-line fan + hoses, and one of those cheap airco window adapter kits, propper half face mask with propper rated filters, nitril gloves and for laughs a lab coat. I do all my resin handling inside the test until it's clean and cured. Keep everything contained in there.
Ease of use? 10/10. Safety? 8/10.
How is this setup doing a month later? Have the same printer in the living room with a grow tent + ventilation all set up yesterday and wondering if you've felt any ill effects since posting this comment
The Lab Coat was a brilliant touch. XD Heinz would approve.
For me it became a hobby as it lead me down the rabbit hole of making my own terrain and miniatures.
Sure man, i'll feed the algorithm. Started printing in November 23, so 2 months ago. I'm in the UK, so had a bit of a blip with failures due to low temperature, but even with that I've not found the learning curve too bad. Not quite plug and play, but probably comparable to getting an airbrush. Certainly not a hobby by itself, but with some depth if you get into it. I've had to learn some things, but I've enjoyed doing it and it's been well worth my time.
And thanks for all the super helpful info. Channels like this have made it way easier to get up to speed and you've definitely saved me some headaches and nightmares
I recently got into printing after christmas and I kept looking for a coprehensive video like this! Killer work and your videos inspired me to make the leap to start!
you are a beacon in the dark. Guiding lost souls to redemption and knowledge. Your content is gold and if I weren't a poverty stricken student I would donate to you
Phenomenally helpful video. I am that guy that gave up yesterday, luckily the RUclips algorithm finally threw me a solid and presented this to me this morning, I've got my Mars 3d Pro setup and printing and the hobby suddenly does feel quite so intimidating, so thank you for sharing this!
There is a reason I have this video saved in my watch later section on RUclips. This is by far the best explanation on how to get into resin 3D printing. It is the only reason I’m able to 3D print, because all of the steps are clear and cover all the important points to get up and running. I’ve only been printing for a few months and have only had 1 print fail and I’m fairly sure it was because I either didn’t have enough resin in the vat or I didn’t stir the resin before I started printing, but either way these steps perfectly set me up to properly, safely and successfully print any miniature I find. Thanks so much and I hope your videos help many others get into this hobby just like it did for me!
I want to send out a heartfelt thank you. I have limited funds and picked up a saturn s like a year and a half ago. It printed 4 prints then shat upon me heavily.
This video got me back in the saddle after multiple major repairs/fails.
Your teaching style is fabulous, the bunnies are adorable and I have made it to calibration phase (round 4 atm) and am excited yo print some minis for the new table I am DMing.
Thanks so much. You're a gem, and this is an amazing resource.
You're very welcome! Glad you got a lot out of this one 🤘
Already 3D print but had this going in the background. Good video for starters and I still picked up a few tips.
This is most defiantly the highest quality masterpiece of a video that I have seen on RUclips EVER! The amount of detail and care put into this is immense, the fact that you go through multiple different software and multiple printers is amazing. This is the best way to get into the hobby, I felt so comfortable doing my first print after this. Thank you so much!
This channel is a goddamn gold mine, answers all the questions I could not easily find condensed before.
I’ve had an anycubic mono x for about a year and it has been churning along nicely. I’ve been following your pre print checks for a few months and it’s made a difference in many prints. Keep it up bud. I’m liking the more free form audio. Makes it feel like your shooting the shot with your buddy
Absolutely amazing content! I'll come back to this video again and again! Really great job and what the community needed.
I have been 3D printing for almost a year now. I spent about 3 hours setting up my printer one evening and i have maybe spent 2 hours since then cleaning and calibrating my printer. I have printed almost an entire army and a half. It has been smooth sailing. It's so close to plug´n´play as it can be. I have an Elegoo Mars 3 pro, and i love it. Great videos - keep them comming
Amazing guide. My first 5 Prints have not failed so far - Thank you mate.
Just jumped into 3D Resin printing, with an Anycubic M7 Max.
I've found this video extremely helpful, so thank you.
What a brilliant and engaging video. It’s a nice refresher course as I’ve been away from my resin printing for a bit. I have the Elegoo Saturn Ultra 12K and really like its features and capabilities.
I enjoy the editing and pace of your narration.
This video came out at the perfect time for me! After the holiday backorder, I finally received my UniFormation GKTwo yesterday. This video is the thing I was just telling myself I should find online as there isn't a comprehensive video (that I've found) on RUclips that explains in depth the workflow to 3D printing from set up to printing. Thank you so much for giving me the information I was hoping to find and then some that I didn't know to be aware of. So excited for my journey into 3D printing after going through a large part of your online catalogue.
Jesus mate, this is the best 3d printing video I've ever come across! Thanks very much for tips!
Even as an experienced printer-er, this video is absolutely invaluable.
Coming from an FDM printer (Ender 3), this is a whole new skill to learn. New programs, different calibrations to make, etc. Thanks in advance for the advice.
If I could like this video 100 times, I absolutely would! In lieu of that I'm going to be directing anyone and everyone I know who's involved in resin printing to this video. So much fantastic info that I didn't know I needed! Thank you!
You're a bloody legend, going start to finish explaining pretty much every step applicable (with bookmarks no less) is a massive undertaking :)
Absolutely great video for sure. Spoiler Alert: The air filtration device they provide is not remotely enough to scrub the nasty molecules from prints. Smell doesn’t equate to toxicity, just because it doesn’t smell doesn’t mean it’s not taking your lungs to Pound Town. Sorry to be a Negative Nancy, I just don’t want you folks getting hurt by these companies not making you aware because it would hurt their sales model and profits. Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation!
Thank you for covering the settings on all the different slicers! It's nice not having to jump through 6 different videos to see that.
Dude, this literally could not have come out at a better time.
EDIT: just past the 1hour mark and this video is full of great info for pretty much any level of hobbyist. I especially loved the section around the 1:11:00 mark where you discuss tips for how to actually arrange the build plate. So many videos focus on orientation and completely gloss over strategies to put the most models on a plate while maintaining good printing practices like FEP health and easy post processing. Thank you!
This is perfect for my brother who just got a new printer. I know I can give him the key details but this is a perfect video to share
This is a fantastic guide for the 'new to printing' like me :D just got a elegoo mars 4 max as my first printer.
I really appreciate the time and effort you have taken to break every step down and fully explained the whys and why nots on each element of 3d printing setups.
Personally i think this is the best guide out there for first time printing!
I've been watching this video over and over in anticipation. And i finally made the move and bought a Saturn 3. Huge thanks for all the tips in this video 🤘
I've been moderately successful printing to date, this video has filled the gaps, answered a load of my outstanding questions so thank you.
Six you are a blessing! I’ve been watching your videos for fun for awhile now and I am picking up my first resin printer today! Can’t wait to buy you a coffee and hop in the discord and share all the awesome prints that you’ve taught me how to print! Keep up all the great work you do!
Awesome!! Stoked for you :D
Thanks for the fun contest! My daughters and I really enjoyed participating and watching all the cool designs come in. Thank you for taking the time to walk through them all. It was great to get your thoughts on them!
This is such an amazing video. There’s so much misinformation and bull in 3D printing and everything here is mostly on point. Amazing work!
This is hands, down, the very best beginner resource for 3D resin printing. Loved the detail and your methodical approach. Liked and subscribed 🎉
Hi. Thank you SO MUCH for making this video. It was, in all respects, an epic production. I designed and built my own FDM 3D printers and have just decided to take the plunge, so to speak, into resin.
I have never owned a resin printer so I am a rank newbie at it. Your video has told me pretty much everything I will need to know in just one video. I cannot thank you enough.
The handheld camera and diligent editing made the non-script a non-issue, congratulations :D
Love it, man. I managed to get the settings right pretty quickly. For me it's been a 6 or 7.
I underestimated the time it takes to manage the STLs in Chitu/Lychee. To everyone out there, plate management in software takes more time than you think.
100%
Easily the worst aspect of the hobby is finding time to slice, support and plan out plates.
Having the machine go brrrr is top loaded and bottom loaded with time at the PC or time post processing time.
It's fine if for what ever reason life/work etc keeps you near your operating space as you can jump on and off as needed the model's don't care if they're STLS or resin.
But if life takes you elsewhere throughout the day and you didn't get that plate printing you need to account for this extra time before anything is going brrrrr.
A really great get starter video. Should be essential viewing for all new resin printer owners. Also perfect timing for me as I've moved my printer, had a couple of fails, so wanted to re level and check my settings were correct. Very helpful to remind me what to do, picked it dome tips, and cleared up nagging doubts. Thanks.
Another great vid!
Enjoy your content. Keep it up!
Been fdm printing for 8 years and resin printing for about a year and a half.
Was interesting watching your beginner vid and see the way you do things. Most things I agree with, some gave me a laugh. The way you removed the resin sheet after doing a vat clean. Just plop an support and raft from a previous print in a corner of the vat, run the vat clean and peel the resin sheet out using the supports sticking out of the resin. No need to touch the resin or remove the vat. Although you probably need to remove the vat anyway to filter the resin if you need to do a vat clean.
Those rafts you used are not ideal either. They are a massive suction cup. My 6k does not like them at all. Best to use the raft with the angled sides and flat top. Easy to get the scraper under and no suction cup.
I used to use hot water to remove supports as well. However, the water will make the resin brittle. Best to remove supports immediately after washing while the resin is still soft. If the supports are hard to remove at this stage then your layer time is to high, model is over supported or your resin is crap. Supports should come away with very little effort. Fat tips may need more if a wiggle but I generally prefer to use more smaller tips than large tips. Depends in the model and limitation of orientation vs detail preservation.
Supports are probably the most complex part of resin printing. The most un fun but absolutley necessary skills to learn. I find supporting to be an absolute chore. However, there is no substitute for supports you have done yourself with a process you have developed for your printer with the resin your using in the conditions your printing in.
On that note, a resin mix I highly recommend is 80% sunlu abs like grey resin with 20% sunlu toughness resin. By weight. Magic for minatures and resonably cheap.
Also you forgot to cover leveling the printer itself. This can cause issues as well.
Cheers for the vid.
Interesting those rafts have been a sticky point for you! Yeah flat top/angled sides is good too. I just prefer that extra lip.
This video covers levelling in two different ways, as well as vat clean in a couple of different ways (including the method you mentioned).
It's fully chapterized so should be easy to find.
Thanks for your comment!
This was an awesome tutorial on resin printing. Like an actual tutorial showing all the steps and possible issues. Amazing work!
Fantastic Guide! Thanks a lot for making it!
You're very welcome!
Really enjoy all your video's, looking forward to your different video formats you have been talking about and really hope your Patreon takes off! You deserve it!
I popped this on to listen in the background while supporting and slicing files, and hoo boy - when you were talking about the settings on your Wash+Cure station I was *staring* at that LED next to "WASH" just waiting for the inevitable... I haven't had such a good belly laugh in a long time! I'm so glad you kept that in the video. I... may have done that once or twice... XD
Thaaaank you so so much! I've just purchased my first 3d printer and I'm sure I'm going to find this invaluable. Can't wait to watch more of your videos.
Amazing content, please keep up with this serie!
You brought me back to resin printing! Thanks so much. Can I wait for part 2? Greetings from Germany, Ralf
The most simply explained and comprehensive “starter guide”. I’m looking to get into resin printing and have no idea !! Watched a few other bits of other users content. Still don’t get it.
Watched this …. Now I got it !!!
Yeah I didn't buy a 3d printer for ages because I thought it was too complex you videos were the thing that changed my mind
Once I just wanted to say thanks for all you do! Just bought the Any cubic M5 on their back to school sale via your referral link! Thanks for all you do!🤘🏻
Just wanted to say you have downright the best videos on 3d printing. Thank you for producing great content, and a great resource!
A comprehensive guide to what is needed for successful 3d printing. Not got my printer yet but will do soon.
Thank you, after finding some tutorials here and there for starting 3d printing I've found you through this video. I've learned a lot thanks to you! Gonna check the supporting guide
Just want to say thank you for this comprehensive tutorial and reference. I just got my Photon Mono M5 (these were on special, and so am I), and I managed to follow this video and get a super cool adhesion plate test print. Going to do the exposure test next.
One of the best videos on resin printing I've watched, thanks a lot!
Thank you for all of the useful information. You have made my printing experience so much better.
I'm working through some pain printing in a cold garage, these tips are gold!
Quite literally the best title for a video. Thanks for the info.
Suspect I'll be coming back to this one time and time again, thanks for putting in the effort to put this video together.
Resin 3d printing has been a 7/10 on a plug and play for me.
I've been printing for a while and done everything from mounting magnetic build plates, swapping out my FEP, and changing resin a ton of times. RUclips and Reddit have solved any issues I've had with simple searches and without any need to ask for specific help
I use the space of 2 IKEA 14 by 14 in lack tables. The setup lives in my living room with a ceiling fan and I mostly print in good weather when I can open a window.
It's a 3/10 on the mess factor which is unfortunate but not the end of the world with silicone mats and newsprint and gloves.
This video is amazing! I've been printing for a couple of years now and this still gave me a few little tricks. When i was just starting i would have absolutely benefited from this.
Bro your channel kicks ass just wanted to let ya know!
Yo I'm also saying this is super useful and commenting to feed the comment Gods. I am saving this video as I plan to buy a 3D printer with my next pay check.
Really appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise.
I bought my first 3d printer back in 2012 or so for an exorbitant amount of money. Really enjoyed it, until it came time to clean the bed and realign everything. Then troubleshooting settings for what type of material and brand.. the list kept going and I printed less and less. Then a few years ago I bought a cheaper elegoo mars and wow. Resin printing with this just worked.. minor issues with exposure times depending on brand of material but wow. I have been recommending resin printers to everyone and my old one sits in a corner until I could be bothered to tighten belts and realign everything.
Separate note, your channel has been great. I have used your recommendations on who to get models from and even for purchases. I wish you luck making a go of this after your recent life changes.
I just got my first printer today. Your videos are a god send
Very informative video, thanks! Using the pause button to check the print is good information. I was tempted to try it but was afraid I would ruin my print. Waiting a few hours to see if the model was on the plate wasted time. I will use the pause button now. Thanks
Thanks for this comprehensive guide, it helped me a lot when configuring my first printer and I still come back here when troubleshooting. Keep up the good work 👏
I'm not even finished with this video. I have had my printer for couple of weeks and have had some issues right out the gate. Don't get me wrong I learned a lot from other content creators before I started but I still wasn't really prepared for the problems.
Once in a Six goes over the things that no one really talks about. Explains it like I'm 5 because I don't have the time to learn a new instrument I just want some new miniatures for my game. THANK YOU for sharing all the things you have mentioned thus far. I just needed to comment while I have a moment to process my thoughts.
Going over the key exposure settings and understanding how to calibrate the printer along with Resin temperature in this video is probably some of the best I have seen yet. Only thing I can say from my own experience is adding a magnetic plate was well worth all the scraping trouble.
Thanks again Once in a Six, i'll be following for my tips as I go through learning my new favorite hobby!!!
I only regret that I can't give you enough thumbs up for part 1!!
This video is very good. It would have been better a year ago when I was so disgusted with print failure it took almost a year to get back into printing ....
This is a complete guide you provided that can help a lot of people. However, to improve the method for removal of printed parts from the build plate, once can use a razor sharp blade, it won't damage the printed parts. I usually print without any support, that is how important this method of not damaging any part of the printed object. All that is needed to start removing the printed part is to insert some air between the bottom layer and the build plate, a sharp edge tool can help more than the provided blunt edge tool by the printer manufacturer. It is not by chance it is challenging removing printed parts from the build plate using the provided tool, it is very thick.
Wow what a crazy video. Very well done. Wealth of knowledge in here. You're other videos you talked about having to make each video beter and better. This one surely is but please done get burnt out. I really enjoy your vids and don't want you to not enjoy it anymore.
Glad you enjoyed it! For me this video was the quickest I've made in a long time actually haha. I removed all pressure from myself to cram every second with B roll, clever transitions and sound effects, and focused on just getting information across and it was very refreshing 😁
58:08 just to point out, anycubic has it set correct. the reason it's confusing is because while you're expecting the light to show up on the screen in the spot you chose in the slicer, you're placing items on the build plate in the slicer, not on the screen. so mirror it horizontally and boom, there it is, in the lower right. we're basically worm's eye viewing build plates lmao.
literally just looking at it from a different point of view.
otherwise, been a good video so far.
B R I L L I A N T!!! I am SO grateful for your experience and straightforward way of expressing it!! I will be using this as my 'bible' from here on out, as I'm sure others will as well. Thank you so much - Cheers!!!
Bro I subscribed the SECOND he showed the desk pile and with the ughhhhh. 😂 biggest reality of it
So, after watching several of your videos over the past couple days, I was excited to hear about the Anycubic RERF. I got a new resin in today and decided to try and emulate your success and make my own RERF file using the latest Cones of Calibration. What should have been a really quick and easy print.... for some reason is taking several minutes per layer. The original ETA when I started the print on my Anycubic Photon D2.... 46 Hours!
I've tried slicing it in Lychee and Chitubox. Both provided a file with the same results. I wish this weren't so complicated.
Just picked up at anycubic m3, and have successfully printed 5 things, 2 miniatures for D&D , and I have found it way easier than I expected. Wish I would have got into it much sooner!
Exactly what I was talking about when I mentioned "evergreen content". If this video had been out when I was still just considering resin printing, I'd have watched it two or three times, and then at least once more as I was setting my printer up.
I'll be honest . . . I will probably never jump into resin printing due to the potential mess that I could nay! will, create with resin, the odors/fumes combined with my lack of ventilation options (in my particular space and climate). HOWEVER, I'll say this video was fantastic just walking through and showing how the basics of the whole process works. I really didn't get how things practically worked (and some of your best practices of handling things). I just wanted to let you know this was some really good work and thank you.
just getting into 3d printing and this video answered so many questions in a really entertaining fashion! instant follow
This got me from thinking "I can't get into resin printing" to having a printer and printing some lovely Legion figures. Thank you!
Can’t wait for part 2. Thanks for all you do.
Finished the video. Wow it is a lot of info. Well done! This is definitely a resource to come back to again and again
This is a hell of a video! I expect you'll get lots of people referring to it when people are getting their first resin printer.
Question for you (and everyone): Any downsides to removing models from supports before prying from the build plate? Seems like it'd save IPA and lessen wrecks from cracked rafts...
You want to wash and cure the supports too, because if you just dump them into the trash post-printing, they are highly, highly toxic. Yes they're going to the dump, but that doesn't meant they need to be even more damaging to the environment.
You posted this video like you knew I was just getting into this.
Really useful video. I’ve gone down the rabbit hole with an FDM printer - Bambu A1 Mini using print profiles May by far dragon minis. I love the ease of use - and whilst the minis I print aren’t resin quality they are “good enough” when one takes into account the savings. It’s like when you do DIY - you have to accept things may not be perfect… I may make the jump to resin in the future but for now FDM does enough for me.
this is a long and great detailed video, thanks for putting your heart and soul in this.
I don’t comment very often for anything but you deserve it mate.
I too, use Esun filament for my FDM printer. Because of your channel, i bought an anyubic Photon Mono x2 (it was on sale for 149 USD), and will be supporting your channel to get the random miniatures and them bases.
Happy printing! 🍻
AYYY!!!! Thank you for the shoutout for the Cones! :D :D Im so happy to see you're still using it!
No worries! Hope my teaching for it doesn't cause you too many headaches over on your server haha
THIS IS ABSOULUTLEY AMAZING VIDEO I AM ABSOULUTLEY SO THANKFUL!!!
A good alternative for newspaper is those water basins you put under pot plants. They're cheap and UV resistant so you can leave them in the sun(along with leftover supports) to cure where the resin can be scraped of easily. I made a lid for one out of wood and fly screen so i can leave the dirty water for water washable resin to evaporate without bugs and stuff getting in.
I jumped in with no prior knowledge this past weekend. With some free models and auto-support, I was able to make a bunch of decent miniatures. There have been some printing errors due to rookie mistakes, but being able to make a good tabletop mini the same day the printer arrived makes it pretty accessible in my opinion.
Edit: I picked up a Saturn 3 Ultra and some water-washable resin, with a washing and curing station.
supportive comment here, love the content brah.
You should do a quick print and paint video on your lil bunny pal
5:31 on the left side (as we look at it) it seems that the resumed printing may have caused some errors? (about level with the jaw line)
Not having a stop at the top is bizarre
1:31:38 I was waiting for that 🤣
I love the multi-shell minis from Anvil ☺
Thanks. Totally inexperienced and you've enlightened me enough I'm willing to give it a try.