ELEGOO Resin 3D Printer, Mars 3 MSLA 3D Printer with 6.66 inches Ultra 4K Monochrome LCD and Ultra-high Printing Accuracy, Print Size 143×89×175mm/5.62×3.5×6.8i
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| Product type | Resin 3D Printer | Resin 3D Printer | Resin 3D Printer | Resin 3D Printer | Resin 3D Printer | Wash and Curing Resin Model |
| LCD | 6.08 inch | 6.08inch | 6.6 inch | 8.9 inch | 9.1 inch | |
| Build volume | 129×80×150mm | 129×80×160mm | 143×89×175mm | 192×120×200mm | 196×122×210mm | |
| Layer thickness | 0.01mm | 0.01-0.2mm | 0.01-0.2mm | 0.01-0.15mm | 0.01-0.15mm | |
| Z Axis Accuracy | 0.00125mm | 0.00125mm | 0.00125mm | 0.00125mm | 0.00125mm | |
| XY Precision | 0.05mm (1620*2560) | 0.05mm (1620*2560) | 0.035mm (4098*2560) | 0.05mm (3840*2400) | 0.048mm（4098*2560） | |
| Printing Speed | 30-50mm/h | 30-50mm/h | 30-50mm/h | 30-40mm/h | 30-70mm/h | |
| LCD Resolution | 2K | 2K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Weight: | 7 kg |
| Dimensions: | 28 x 30 x 57 cm; 7 Kilograms |
| Part: | EL-3D-M3 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Manufacture: | ELEGOO |
| Dimensions: | 28 x 30 x 57 cm; 7 Kilograms |
| Reference: | EL-3D-M3 |
I thought about buying for an age, wish I had bought sooner.
I bought this for my son and he’s over the moon with it. He says the print quality and detail are incredible and he is enjoying making very detailed models with a superb finish.
Honestly my first resin printer but with a bit of YouTube research it was really easy to set up and get going! The build quality seems nice, the aluminium vat feels really nice and decently weighted. The lcd display is responsive and simply laid out. Big chunky power button (no accidental switch offs) fans run whenever the machine is on but honestly it’s pretty quiet during operation. The z axis adjustment is stupidly simple, if you’re coming from fdm printers then this will be a breath of fresh air (not literally as suitable PPE is essential when working with resin!). There’s just so few moving parts! The print quality is incredible!!! If you’re a beginner I would highly recommend the Mercury X wash and cure bundle just for ease of use!
Everything has come out great straight out of the box. It took me a couple of tries to level and tighten the build plate, but it is worth taking your time to get it right. I’ve had no problems at all since. Love this little printer.
This product was my second attempt at getting into resin printing, after trying a different brand product that was sent out faulty. Very happy with this printer:
The detail and quality is very high.
It consistently manages to read my sliced files with few exceptions.
Cleaning and levelling is a manageable process.
You will benefit from reading up on the resin printing process before purchase. Look up a few guides and videos to get a handle on the process before attempting yourself, especially if you are new to additive manufacturing.
You receive the printer along with a nice little toolkit including a plastic and metal scraper, cutters, resin filters, some facemasks (theatre only, see below), USB preloaded with software and necessary tools to assemble and operate. Everything is packed neat and well.
The preloaded USB comes with a test print of a pair of rooks. Unfortunately the print is set up to not use a raft or supports, so the bases of the rooks will practially weld themselves to the buildplate. The metal scraper and an uncomfortable amount of force had to be used to remove, which risked damage to the plate. Do yourself a favour and print a different model to test, or slice the STL yourself with a raft.
After this near disaster, I have run several prints and am very pleased with the results. It is a very capable machine for its size.
That said, the kit is incomplete. Do not expect to buy this, switch it on and start printing immediately. Here is a suggested shopping list with Amazon references (just put them in search!):
– Lots of Isopropl Alcohol (IPA) <> B082XQ4W4R
– A set of containers (airtight lunchboxes ideal) <> B09RW6XVHS
– A UV curing light & turntable <> B089N8LNHC
– Resin to print with <> B09FPK6RVQ & B09FPHVGVD
– Funnels <> B09WLL9VMV
– Nitrile gloves <> B00D8Z8L3C
– If you don’t have it, a nice sturdy surface to put it on <> B01FO9YUES
– Plenty of kitchen towels/filters
– Brushes
Finally, get yourself a VOC rated mask (B013EBJPPM works for me) to go with the gloves. This is IMPORTANT. You don’t want to be breathing or directly touching IPA or uncured resin. The masks included are simple coverings that do absolutely nothing in terms of dealing with the fumes from the resin and IPA. It will make working with this product safer and far more comfortable.
Overall, it’s a winner and reasonably priced to boot!
You will benefit from reading up on the resin printing process before purchase. Look up a few guides and videos to get a handle on the process before attempting yourself, especially if you are new to additive manufacturing.
You receive the printer along with a nice little toolkit including a plastic and metal scraper, cutters, resin filters, some facemasks (theatre only, see below), USB preloaded with software and necessary tools to assemble and operate. Everything is packed neat and well.
The preloaded USB comes with a test print of a pair of rooks. Unfortunately the print is set up to not use a raft or supports, so the bases of the rooks will practially weld themselves to the buildplate. The metal scraper and an uncomfortable amount of force had to be used to remove, which risked damage to the plate. Do yourself a favour and print a different model to test, or slice the STL yourself with a raft.
After this near disaster, I have run several prints and am very pleased with the results. It is a very capable machine for its size.
That said, the kit is incomplete. Do not expect to buy this, switch it on and start printing immediately. Here is a suggested shopping list with Amazon references (just put them in search!):
– Lots of Isopropl Alcohol (IPA) <> B082XQ4W4R
– A set of containers (airtight lunchboxes ideal) <> B09RW6XVHS
– A UV curing light & turntable <> B089N8LNHC
– Resin to print with <> B09FPK6RVQ & B09FPHVGVD
– Funnels <> B09WLL9VMV
– Nitrile gloves <> B00D8Z8L3C
– If you don’t have it, a nice sturdy surface to put it on <> B01FO9YUES
– Plenty of kitchen towels/filters
– Brushes
Finally, get yourself a VOC rated mask (B013EBJPPM works for me) to go with the gloves. This is IMPORTANT. You don’t want to be breathing or directly touching IPA or uncured resin. The masks included are simple coverings that do absolutely nothing in terms of dealing with the fumes from the resin and IPA. It will make working with this product safer and far more comfortable.
Overall, it’s a winner and reasonably priced to boot!
You will benefit from reading up on the resin printing process before purchase. Look up a few guides and videos to get a handle on the process before attempting yourself, especially if you are new to additive manufacturing.
You receive the printer along with a nice little toolkit including a plastic and metal scraper, cutters, resin filters, some facemasks (theatre only, see below), USB preloaded with software and necessary tools to assemble and operate. Everything is packed neat and well.
The preloaded USB comes with a test print of a pair of rooks. Unfortunately the print is set up to not use a raft or supports, so the bases of the rooks will practially weld themselves to the buildplate. The metal scraper and an uncomfortable amount of force had to be used to remove, which risked damage to the plate. Do yourself a favour and print a different model to test, or slice the STL yourself with a raft.
After this near disaster, I have run several prints and am very pleased with the results. It is a very capable machine for its size.
That said, the kit is incomplete. Do not expect to buy this, switch it on and start printing immediately. Here is a suggested shopping list with Amazon references (just put them in search!):
– Lots of Isopropl Alcohol (IPA) <> B082XQ4W4R
– A set of containers (airtight lunchboxes ideal) <> B09RW6XVHS
– A UV curing light & turntable <> B089N8LNHC
– Resin to print with <> B09FPK6RVQ & B09FPHVGVD
– Funnels <> B09WLL9VMV
– Nitrile gloves <> B00D8Z8L3C
– If you don’t have it, a nice sturdy surface to put it on <> B01FO9YUES
– Plenty of kitchen towels/filters
– Brushes
Finally, get yourself a VOC rated mask (B013EBJPPM works for me) to go with the gloves. This is IMPORTANT. You don’t want to be breathing or directly touching IPA or uncured resin. The masks included are simple coverings that do absolutely nothing in terms of dealing with the fumes from the resin and IPA. It will make working with this product safer and far more comfortable.
Overall, it’s a winner and reasonably priced to boot!
You will benefit from reading up on the resin printing process before purchase. Look up a few guides and videos to get a handle on the process before attempting yourself, especially if you are new to additive manufacturing.
You receive the printer along with a nice little toolkit including a plastic and metal scraper, cutters, resin filters, some facemasks (theatre only, see below), USB preloaded with software and necessary tools to assemble and operate. Everything is packed neat and well.
The preloaded USB comes with a test print of a pair of rooks. Unfortunately the print is set up to not use a raft or supports, so the bases of the rooks will practially weld themselves to the buildplate. The metal scraper and an uncomfortable amount of force had to be used to remove, which risked damage to the plate. Do yourself a favour and print a different model to test, or slice the STL yourself with a raft.
After this near disaster, I have run several prints and am very pleased with the results. It is a very capable machine for its size.
That said, the kit is incomplete. Do not expect to buy this, switch it on and start printing immediately. Here is a suggested shopping list with Amazon references (just put them in search!):
– Lots of Isopropl Alcohol (IPA) <> B082XQ4W4R
– A set of containers (airtight lunchboxes ideal) <> B09RW6XVHS
– A UV curing light & turntable <> B089N8LNHC
– Resin to print with <> B09FPK6RVQ & B09FPHVGVD
– Funnels <> B09WLL9VMV
– Nitrile gloves <> B00D8Z8L3C
– If you don’t have it, a nice sturdy surface to put it on <> B01FO9YUES
– Plenty of kitchen towels/filters
– Brushes
Finally, get yourself a VOC rated mask (B013EBJPPM works for me) to go with the gloves. This is IMPORTANT. You don’t want to be breathing or directly touching IPA or uncured resin. The masks included are simple coverings that do absolutely nothing in terms of dealing with the fumes from the resin and IPA. It will make working with this product safer and far more comfortable.
Overall, it’s a winner and reasonably priced to boot!
It has a very simple to use UI and the slicing software (Chitubox) is also incredibly simple to use. Sure there are other things you will need to learn such as how to properly support each model for printing. How your settings change based on the type of resin you are using (grey resin vs translucent resin) but Elegoo have two Excel sheets available via their website which documents the best settings to use for each resin on each of their machines (Elegoo branded resin).
This printer has been a blast and can make some very awesome intricate display pieces for painting.
Instructions are not the best for setting up and configuring. The test files kept failing but once I set up my own files they started working, still don’t understand why.
Bought this after a few days of research. The printer was pretty easy to set up. I would recommend watching some videos as there are a few details that could be missed if you are only using the included instructions. My prints have mostly been successful. Any fails have been mistakes by me. All in a great first SLA printer.
I have a few mars 2 machines. A lot of printers around this price point are the exact same thing with a different company behind them and design. The reason i love Elegoo so much is that their customer service is amazing. I had one product that was running into a couple of hiccups and they sent me replacement parts no questions asked. 1 day response times with troubleshooting even 4 months after purchase.
I got this as a gimmick and an introduction to 3d printing. It take a few goes to get adhesion when starting out but then you get the knack of it. The print quality it absolutely amazing. The detail is superb and the laser lines are virtually invisible. The prints are also really strong. Now I’ve played with it I’m going to use it for prototyping some industrial machine parts much cheaper than cnc
Most amazing company ever, they are very friendly and helpful, whenever I have an issue with my printer I get a very quick response and they always help me to resolve the issue.
Printer is great, prints the highest quality prints and is easy to maintain, very highly recommend
Outstanding.
The machine is so simple,so easy,so logical to use. The term plug in and play is so appropriate here. So little needed to understand and set up, I was printing within 20 minutes of opening the box.
The machine and it’s parts are expertly and professionally made and assembled. It feels expensive while being within the lower to mid range of price for a printer.
The software to help you make a print, best I’ve seen. So intuitive and easy to learn. Helps you along the way and almost knows what you want to do next in making the file ready .
Printing, easy as everything else. Plug in, press a few buttons and go watch a movie. No need to watch it print as you used to on a old filament printer. Prints come out with exact details as the file that makes them. I’ve made tabletop miniatures that have more details that the “big” names in the business, the “big” names that charge a mortgage payment to get a few items that now cost me a few cups of coffee.
I had a issue with the screen. I wasn’t sure how to word or search for the issue so I emailed Elegoo in the off chance of help.
Got my response back within a day and even then, I had a apology for a late reply. I’m getting all the help I need, a free replacement part jsit incase it’s the issue and I’m getting a non copy paste response each time.
Elegoo is the company we wish all others would be. Great product, customer friendly product, well made, affordable and outstanding customer service .
TLDR – Buy Elegoo and be assured knowing that you are getting quality and support throughout your 3D printing journey.
Outstanding.
The machine is so simple,so easy,so logical to use. The term plug in and play is so appropriate here. So little needed to understand and set up, I was printing within 20 minutes of opening the box.
The machine and it’s parts are expertly and professionally made and assembled. It feels expensive while being within the lower to mid range of price for a printer.
The software to help you make a print, best I’ve seen. So intuitive and easy to learn. Helps you along the way and almost knows what you want to do next in making the file ready .
Printing, easy as everything else. Plug in, press a few buttons and go watch a movie. No need to watch it print as you used to on a old filament printer. Prints come out with exact details as the file that makes them. I’ve made tabletop miniatures that have more details that the “big” names in the business, the “big” names that charge a mortgage payment to get a few items that now cost me a few cups of coffee.
I had a issue with the screen. I wasn’t sure how to word or search for the issue so I emailed Elegoo in the off chance of help.
Got my response back within a day and even then, I had a apology for a late reply. I’m getting all the help I need, a free replacement part jsit incase it’s the issue and I’m getting a non copy paste response each time.
Elegoo is the company we wish all others would be. Great product, customer friendly product, well made, affordable and outstanding customer service .
TLDR – Buy Elegoo and be assured knowing that you are getting quality and support throughout your 3D printing journey.
As an avid wargamer of 30+ years – I had toyed with the idea of a 3D printer for a long time before deciding to purchase the Elegoo Mars 2. I was not disappointed!
The Elegoo Mars was very easy to assemble and use even for a complete novice. The Printer comes with test prints and clear instructions to perfect process before attempting your own prints. The software and printer is so easy to use ANYBODY could do this regardless of experience.
As a gamer I use a variety of different scales and styles from 28mm down to 6mm and the detail of the printing is beyond my wildest dreams. I’ve printed individual models, model ships and entire units.
Be warned that this is addictive! – 6 days later I purchased the Elegoo Mercury washer to speed up my cleaning process!
After printing everyday for 2 months. The printer is excelent. The datail the printer produces once tuned to the resin is could not be any better for the price.
I have had a few failed prints but due to my own fault with settings or the room temperature dropping.
The only downside I have is the mess can be made with the resin. I filled the vat up a little to much once as it does not have markings on the plasic one that comes with the printer and it overflowed and even flowed under the vat onto the screen. (if the metal ones I purcahsed seprately have a max marker on them).
The quality of the prints is nothing but excelent the detail can’t be faulted
Manual not too clear but plenty of YouTube vids to show what to do. Printer robust , well made producing exceptional results. I used the Elegoo resin which performs well and is already calibrated to the printer. It comes with free slicing software with takes a little time to get to grips with, but ultimately does its job very well. I’m a first timer regarding anything to do with 3D printing, and to say I am very happy with the outcome of what has been printed would be an understatement. Points to watch are temperature, happy between 20 -25 centigrade and make sure it is all levelled. Isopropyl Alcohol, cleans models and printer very well. Myminifactory and cults3d.com have a huge range of stl file to choose from, free and otherwise.
I have had this printer for over 6 months now, and it has worked fantasically, producing some really good quality miniatures. Its been a fantastic first printer, although they seem daunting, its very easy to get set up on the mars 2 pro, and not too difficult to recover from mistakes – I’m on my third LCD screen now, purely from my own inaccuracies, but Elegoo sell all the parts you need to service your machine quiet cheaply, so it was no problem getting back up and running.
I would reccomend this printer to anyone.
Makes some really nice prints when you eventually get it working as the first few attempts the resin prints didn’t actually stick to the plate but after some googling for some answers to the issue, we finally managed it.
print quality was great straight out the box but the smell!!! really bad and read somewhere the fumes can kill you??! bought the carbon filters which barely do anything. looks like when we gets better weather I’m going have to electrify the shed and get proper extractor fans……
Ok so I’ll just summarise. It’s a very good printer, the detail level is excellent, Chittu is a very easy to work with although I had to stay on V1.8 it’s compatible with most pdf 3D files. The printing Itself is not for beginners though and if you are buying this as a first printer be prepared and take it easy. Resin printing can be very hazardous so have everything laid out or risk having a very big problem.
Tips. Read the manual very carefully and take it step by step. Buy a quality mask by 3M, some nitrile gloves, safety goggles and invest in some quality isopropyl around 4-5 litres should do you. do a practice print and don’t be disheartened if it doesn’t work out, it took me 3 prints to get it down. Finally do a thorough clean up after printing and do it in a extractor or outside even the low odour still whiffs.
A great entry into resin 3d printers. I ordered a bottle of elegoos abs like resin to go with and was printing straight from the box. A few failures but many more successful prints. I recommend down loading a calibration print to dial in your settings. Oh and a half decent pc/laptop set up to use the slicing software included on the usb helps. Quality of prints is amazing, with some crazy levels of detail possible. The only downside is that if your using it to print minis like me … it’s so easy to use your likely to end up with an endless mountain of grey waiting for pai
Have to say very impressed. I’ve done alot of Fdm 3d printing but needed additional accuracy for gears and mating components and this has proved to be just what I needed. Like many 1st time printers with this sort of machine due to setup I had an initial 1st print failure and just ended up with a flat disc but since then it’s all been good. So for everyone who’s just starting here’s a few tips… set up, following the basic setup instructions if +/- 0.1mm leaves the paper really tight or a bit loose, go with the bit loose option. Get yourself a flexible magnetic build plate, makes life so much easier and keeps the setup reliable, as others have mentioned flex build plate tab goes at the back. Very lightly via some kitchen roll rub some ptfe I.e something like gt85 on the inside of the fep film to help the resin not stick. Make sure your room is 20 degrees C. Get a decent mask, when the machine is running if you hear a noise as it lifts like its pulling off a sticky surface that’s a good sign as it’s your plastic separating from the Fep film. That’s it happy printing
We went through difficult times at first getting prints to adhere to the build plate despite careful calibration of the plate and exposure settings etc. but we’re starting to get successful prints now. From what I’ve read the test print (chess pieces) that comes with the printer can be tricky, which is probably not ideal for beginners. We fully expect there to be a learning curve and some trial and error to get things dialled in and printing reliably so we turned to some other designs and are now getting nice results.
If I have one criticism so far it’s that the resin vat could really do with a “pouring spout” in one corner to makes things easier when returning unused resin to the bottle via a funnel and filter. I notice there are 3rd party alternative vats which feature a spout and also offer top and bottom covers to fit over the vat. I would imagine they’re advantageous if you intend to swap to different colours and types of resin fairly regularly.
We went through difficult times at first getting prints to adhere to the build plate despite careful calibration of the plate and exposure settings etc. but we’re starting to get successful prints now. From what I’ve read the test print (chess pieces) that comes with the printer can be tricky, which is probably not ideal for beginners. We fully expect there to be a learning curve and some trial and error to get things dialled in and printing reliably so we turned to some other designs and are now getting nice results.
If I have one criticism so far it’s that the resin vat could really do with a “pouring spout” in one corner to makes things easier when returning unused resin to the bottle via a funnel and filter. I notice there are 3rd party alternative vats which feature a spout and also offer top and bottom covers to fit over the vat. I would imagine they’re advantageous if you intend to swap to different colours and types of resin fairly regularly.
After waiting for ages, out of trepidation., I finally opened the box ans set it up… Bingo bango first print worked out of the box. Did find the touch screen a bit difficult didn’t seem to want to consistently recognise my finger touch. Seems a firm tap rather than a touch. It’s a bit cold in the shed. Maybe that’s the cause I shall see later on when it warms up… Amazing for a first print. There isn’t a strong smell but one can tell when it’s in action. Not bad tho but not for the sitting room. And a low hum. I put Mine in the passage with a good airflow. Just bought a uv currer on special offer as it may not be sunny.. Washing in iso alcohol in a tupperware mug worked fine. ..
Prior to purchasing I watched many videos on YouTube so I was ready to assemble and get going when it arrived. I downloaded and installed Chitubox and set it up for my printer and the resin I’d ordered, and downloaded a few supported models.
When the printer arrived it was pretty much plug and play. The printer is sturdy and all the parts seem high quality. I leveled and calibrated it and was ready to go. I added the resin and set it in motion. An hour later I had 2 high quality test Rookes.
I then grabbed my Flash Drive and put it in ready to do my own print. Only for the files not to display on the printer. After a quick Reddit search I realised I was using the newest Chitubox version and my Elegoo Firmware needed updated. I downloaded a patch from the Chitubox site, followed their instructions. This involved putting the flash drive in, turning on for it to install then turning off the printer and taking out the card and turning back on. Worked a treat!
I soon had a bed of 9 fantasy miniatures I got from Archvillain Games. The quality was fantastic. Since then I have become print mad, I have worked through a 1l bottle of resin and so far I’ve not had any failed prints.
One thing that will massively help is the addition of a flexible build plate. I found my first 2 prints very difficult to remove and was scratching up the build plate. I tried reducing the curing time for layer 1 butthe models still stuck firm. I invested 8 in a magnetic flexible build plate. It is a game changer.
Happy printing.
Sadly the new screen didn’t fix the problem, but a quick email to Elegoo Support saw a new motherboard on its way this has now been fitted and I can get on with my printing with which I am more than happy with.
A great little resin printer, quality is lovely which makes the Mars 2P well suited for models and small components. The print area is small! but some creative turning of your print can maximise the area. Go to YouTube for some good advice and download MeshMixer to help chop up bigger files to make bigger prints possible. Resin printers are messy to clean (they all are) you’ll need the Elegoo UV cure/wash station too, it’ll improve your prints greatly and order plenty isopropyl alcohol wash.
This product is phenomenal! There is nothing else to say. It feels sturdy and solid, the simple set up instructions when followed ensure the printer delivers first class prints every time. The system is simple to get to grips with and your imagination is simply the only limit. The build plate is relatively small but is capable of printing mini figures with no issues and larger prints are easy to produce with a little thought and planning by splitting models down and getting the supports right. Simply cannot fault this as a beginner resin printer.
This is often taunted an entry level printer, and it’s true to a point, except when things go wrong, which they invariably do. I consider myself a competent DIYer and put in hours of research into learning the dos and don’t of resin printers, but the hardware here, despite the great print quality, lets the product down and it wasn’t long until I was losing my patience with the device and its quirks.
It’s my first resin printer, and it’s been an exhilarating and frustrating experience in equal measure. The rook test print which is supplied with the machine adhered so well to the metal build plate, I had to use the steel spatula to remove it. 2 hours in to owning it and I gouged the build plate before. No big deal however as rafts still adhere well… Well 10 prints later, the FEP failed and resin seeped onto the LCD screen and cured. Using only alcohol and soft microfiber cloth, the LCD got scratched but the resin didn’t budge, so I had to resort to a razor. Sadly this led to taking a chunk of the LCD screen protector with it. I had no choice but to replace the FEP and the LCD. The Lcd is described as user servicable, however the original LCD in my unit was firmly glued down to the glass bed, so it was not as straight forward as elegoo would have you believe. In the process of taking it apart and reassembling it, a couple of the really soft screws in the casing have gotten rounded, so the next time I have to open up the external panels I’ll have that to deal with. This may be a cheap printer but please don’t skimp on bolts on a user servicable unit.
This is often taunted an entry level printer, and it’s true to a point, except when things go wrong, which they invariably do. I consider myself a competent DIYer and put in hours of research into learning the dos and don’t of resin printers, but the hardware here, despite the great print quality, lets the product down and it wasn’t long until I was losing my patience with the device and its quirks.
It’s my first resin printer, and it’s been an exhilarating and frustrating experience in equal measure. The rook test print which is supplied with the machine adhered so well to the metal build plate, I had to use the steel spatula to remove it. 2 hours in to owning it and I gouged the build plate before. No big deal however as rafts still adhere well… Well 10 prints later, the FEP failed and resin seeped onto the LCD screen and cured. Using only alcohol and soft microfiber cloth, the LCD got scratched but the resin didn’t budge, so I had to resort to a razor. Sadly this led to taking a chunk of the LCD screen protector with it. I had no choice but to replace the FEP and the LCD. The Lcd is described as user servicable, however the original LCD in my unit was firmly glued down to the glass bed, so it was not as straight forward as elegoo would have you believe. In the process of taking it apart and reassembling it, a couple of the really soft screws in the casing have gotten rounded, so the next time I have to open up the external panels I’ll have that to deal with. This may be a cheap printer but please don’t skimp on bolts on a user servicable unit.
Where do I start on the Mars 2? I absolutely love it. I run a professional 3D printing business and now have a number of Elegoo printers, they are really great bits of kit and at a price that offers fantastic value. Somehow Elegoo manages to cut corners in all the right places to bring the price down without affecting the quality of the experience or the printing.
The Mars 2 is fast to print, easy to use, produces really high-quality prints, is on the quieter side and is simple to maintain. Most importantly though (as a business owner) it’s RELIABLE. Once you get to know this machine it will work and work and work. I use it everyday for customer orders and it’s probably my most trusted piece of kit. When it comes to resin printing this is a big deal because the clean-up from failed prints is at best a faff, and at worst an expensive and time-consuming issue.
The print quality is great and if you’re tempted to go for the more expensive 4k printers at this size I’d say it’s not the jump in quality you’d think. It’s really hard to tell the difference between a model printed on a 2k or 4k screen. You’d need some high-res photos to even notice it. It’s also worth noting that we’re only talking XY resolution here. All resin printers can go to the same Z resolution (layer height).
I’d really recommend buying the additional resin vats that Elegoo sell so you can quickly swap in different resins or be able to carry on printing if you have a print fail (all of the fails I’ve had with this machine have been my fault).
If you’ve never 3D printed or just need a bit of extra capacity – this is the printer for you.
This is often taunted an entry level printer, and it’s true to a point, except when things go wrong, which they invariably do. I consider myself a competent DIYer and put in hours of research into learning the dos and don’t of resin printers, but the hardware here, despite the great print quality, lets the product down and it wasn’t long until I was losing my patience with the device and its quirks.
It’s my first resin printer, and it’s been an exhilarating and frustrating experience in equal measure. The rook test print which is supplied with the machine adhered so well to the metal build plate, I had to use the steel spatula to remove it. 2 hours in to owning it and I gouged the build plate before. No big deal however as rafts still adhere well… Well 10 prints later, the FEP failed and resin seeped onto the LCD screen and cured. Using only alcohol and soft microfiber cloth, the LCD got scratched but the resin didn’t budge, so I had to resort to a razor. Sadly this led to taking a chunk of the LCD screen protector with it. I had no choice but to replace the FEP and the LCD. The Lcd is described as user servicable, however the original LCD in my unit was firmly glued down to the glass bed, so it was not as straight forward as elegoo would have you believe. In the process of taking it apart and reassembling it, a couple of the really soft screws in the casing have gotten rounded, so the next time I have to open up the external panels I’ll have that to deal with. This may be a cheap printer but please don’t skimp on bolts on a user servicable unit.
I was looking for a new hobby and as an engineer I love to design and create. 3d printing seemed the right direction for me.
After careful consideration I chose the elegoo mars 2 and I’m so glad I did. The system is completely idiot proof and the quality of prints is incredible, I’ve been none stop designing and printing.
The system looks great on my desk and it’s quiet and sturdy. I love the simple to use touch screen control interface.
There were a few quality issues with one of the parts but elegoo were fast to send out replacement parts which were easy to fit and worked as intended. I couldn’t have asked for better customer service to be honest!
Anyone looking to take up 3d printing look no further. I would happily use elegoo products when I can afford to upgrade to a bigger system! I’ll be getting the Saturn next I think or even the new one they plan to release on Kickstarter.
Got it out of the box, put the base on. Levelled it once. Poured water washable gloop in. Printed stuff. I have a ye olde FLSUN cube (heavily modified) but just wanted a small printer which I can just turn on and print. This did it. Washed the models in water and left them in the sun for a bit. The quality of small models is stunning. Only downside is it’s a bit smelly but no less smelly than a 12v PSU and heated bed melting plastic on a failed print. Love it. Got it for 180, still can’t quite believe it.
I bought this 3printer to print miniatures for table top games, like Dungeons and Dragons. The model details are great and the printer is very friendly to beginners. Comes with all the tools needed and the software included is very easy to use and user friendly. The printer is easy to maintain, doesn’t produce fumes and it’s noise levels are not that high, so it’s good for a regular apartment use.
The support from the manufacturer is excellent and they are fast to reply to your questions.
Strongly recommend this printer.
This was my first resin printer to work alongside my CR10. I found it very easy to set up and use and the print quality is very impressive.
I have used a number of different resins on this printer and the Elegoo mars handled them like a champ.
The user support from Elegoo itself is very impressive and the community surrounding the printer itself was able to help me with questions I had.
My only wish was that the build volume was bigger but I guess this means I should upgrade!
Anyone looking to get into printing I’d highly suggest the following.
– Water cure station by elegoo
– Water washable resin
– Wam Bam flexible sheet. The main plate is awful to get prints off. I even stabbed myself with the putty knife getting a piece off.. the flexi sheet is genius. It magnetically sticks to the plate and the you can remove easily and bend. Prints pop right off.
– Nomad sculpt (app) to fix stl files or cut them down.
The Alien you can see is 1/6th scale. Took about 40-50 hours of printing. About 1.5l of resin (but I used alot of supports). Alot of pieces fit (torso, Head, arms) but the base i had to cut into pieces with Nomad first to get it to fit in the tray. I then stuck together with gorilla glue and resin putty.
All in all fantastic machine with a few flaws (resin plate is hard to get prints off) fem film can be delicate.
If youre starting out. Go for this machine. I’ll probably get tjr Saturn next time around.
Anyone looking to get into printing I’d highly suggest the following.
– Water cure station by elegoo
– Water washable resin
– Wam Bam flexible sheet. The main plate is awful to get prints off. I even stabbed myself with the putty knife getting a piece off.. the flexi sheet is genius. It magnetically sticks to the plate and the you can remove easily and bend. Prints pop right off.
– Nomad sculpt (app) to fix stl files or cut them down.
The Alien you can see is 1/6th scale. Took about 40-50 hours of printing. About 1.5l of resin (but I used alot of supports). Alot of pieces fit (torso, Head, arms) but the base i had to cut into pieces with Nomad first to get it to fit in the tray. I then stuck together with gorilla glue and resin putty.
All in all fantastic machine with a few flaws (resin plate is hard to get prints off) fem film can be delicate.
If youre starting out. Go for this machine. I’ll probably get tjr Saturn next time around.
Anyone looking to get into printing I’d highly suggest the following.
– Water cure station by elegoo
– Water washable resin
– Wam Bam flexible sheet. The main plate is awful to get prints off. I even stabbed myself with the putty knife getting a piece off.. the flexi sheet is genius. It magnetically sticks to the plate and the you can remove easily and bend. Prints pop right off.
– Nomad sculpt (app) to fix stl files or cut them down.
The Alien you can see is 1/6th scale. Took about 40-50 hours of printing. About 1.5l of resin (but I used alot of supports). Alot of pieces fit (torso, Head, arms) but the base i had to cut into pieces with Nomad first to get it to fit in the tray. I then stuck together with gorilla glue and resin putty.
All in all fantastic machine with a few flaws (resin plate is hard to get prints off) fem film can be delicate.
If youre starting out. Go for this machine. I’ll probably get tjr Saturn next time around.
When I ordered this product I was sceptical as I had no previous experience in 3d printing. This printer Is incredibly easy to use and I was getting fantastic results straight away. After about a week I began having problems with some of my prints (they would not print fully) so I got in contact with ELEGOO’s customer service and it turned out to be one of the best customer services I have ever been in contact with. They replied quickly, and sorted my problem by sending me an LCD screen to replace my current faulty one. This was an easy replacement and now my printer is printing perfectly. I will definately be ordering more products by ELEGOO in the future. Thanks 🙂
Amazon prime day is a great way for you to explore more of your interests and hobbies (at least that’s what I think) and this year was no exception with the purchase of the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro and the Elegoo Mercury 2 in 1 wash station.
I’ve previously been using an FDM 3D printer for the last year and with it has come a lot of frustration and learning, but after having recently viewed a number of reviews on resin 3D printing on YouTube I thought why not give it a try. And so far I have not been disappointed. Resin printing has a totally new workflow to it compared to normal filament printing but once you get used to it, its worth the extra steps. The Elegoo products are well made and so far (touch wood) I have had no major issues, so would recommend their products to anyone wanting to get in to this new world of 3D printing.
Key Points –
– I purchased the Elegoo water wash resin to save money on IPA and so far the print quality has been great
– Purchase and install a flex plate it makes removal of the print so much easier
Customer Service – Exceptional service and quick turn around – plus a bottle of resin as compensation
Since being delivered there has only been one fault which was a large scratch on the yellow shroud which comes with the Mercury wash and cure station. While this doesn’t affect the operation of the machine, I was slightly disappointed that it was sent out like this. After having contacted Elegoo customer services I can say that they offer exceptional service and have now offered to replace the shroud and also send me a bottle of resin as compensation. All I can say is that this is great customer service and would recommend them to anyone looking to buy their product.
I bought this after returning a different printer owing to the machine having physical problems. it’s slightly more detail than others in its price range and just as easy to use, 100% perfect for any beginner that wants a machine that will last them a while, although I haven’t put that theory to the test yet, having only been 3d modelling and printing for a few months. haven’t had to contact tech support for anything involving this printer so you can go ahead and ignore that rating.
I’ve had problems related to the resin of the same brand, namely the yellow, but nothing wrong that can be attributed to the machine except one small issue, the stop function of the printer doesn’t stop it right away it delays, so if you need ot rush and stop something because you’ve dropped something in your resin before putting the lid back on, you may have to reallign the build plate, which can be frustrating, but not enough to deduct a star, just because it’s only ever caused by user error.
I bought this enticed by “2 seconds per layer” and the promise of incredible detail, what I didn’t know about was the massive amount of clean up required for resin printing. I knew going in to it that prints required cleaning with a fluid of some sort (resin dependant), what I didn’t know, is that afterwards that cleaning fluid is considered worse than nuclear waste by some people. The resin is toxic, you’re not supposed to breath the fumes, touch it, look at it or think about it. So some would have you believe, anyway. It is toxic, so just be careful.
Here are some other observations.
1) The plastic sheet you print on (the FEP) wears out so you have to replace them intermittently.
2) Some resins really stink, the Elegoo water washable has a strong smell that leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. In contrast the Anycubic basic is fine.
3) Prints take ages. Layer height is probably going to be around the 0.025mm mark so you need 40 layers per mm, with each layer taking 8 – 20 seconds (the exposure time is only part of each layer) most reasonable pints run into multiple hours.
4) Unlike an FDM print which you can see has failed in the first few seconds, your resin print needs to run for an hour or more before enough of it is exposed for you to inspect and see that it’s failed.
5) You really have to pay attention to how you print the object, the number of supports and their location is really important.
6) Chitubox, the slicer software is not the nicest app I’ve ever used.
7) Clean up. I mentioned this already but if you’re used to just tearing your print off the build plate of your Prusa Mk2 and using it straight away, be prepared. You’ll first need to let the resin drip off the model, then put it in your cleaning fluid (generally IPA but water in some cases), rinse it thoroughly trying not to splash or spill anything, then carefully remove the supports. Now you need to cure the model under a UV light (or the sun), and after that it’s finally ready for you to tidy up any little pinholes left by the supports. While it’s curing you’ll need to clean up all your tools, you’ll probably need to decant the unused resin from the vat back into the container which will require a paint strainer, then clean the vat out, then tidy up and store all the fluids, as mentioned they’re pretty toxic so you can’t just pour them down the sink, plus, the uncured resin in the waste will blob up and block all your plumbing.
If you’re happy doing all that then you probably only care about one thing, how good is the detail? It’s amazing, so if you’re looking at printing your own Miniatures, model kit extras or custom LEGO blocks, the printer will do exactly that.
If you’ve already got a “standard” FDM extruder type printer and have decided to give resin a go, be prepared for a very different process.
I bought this enticed by “2 seconds per layer” and the promise of incredible detail, what I didn’t know about was the massive amount of clean up required for resin printing. I knew going in to it that prints required cleaning with a fluid of some sort (resin dependant), what I didn’t know, is that afterwards that cleaning fluid is considered worse than nuclear waste by some people. The resin is toxic, you’re not supposed to breath the fumes, touch it, look at it or think about it. So some would have you believe, anyway. It is toxic, so just be careful.
Here are some other observations.
1) The plastic sheet you print on (the FEP) wears out so you have to replace them intermittently.
2) Some resins really stink, the Elegoo water washable has a strong smell that leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. In contrast the Anycubic basic is fine.
3) Prints take ages. Layer height is probably going to be around the 0.025mm mark so you need 40 layers per mm, with each layer taking 8 – 20 seconds (the exposure time is only part of each layer) most reasonable pints run into multiple hours.
4) Unlike an FDM print which you can see has failed in the first few seconds, your resin print needs to run for an hour or more before enough of it is exposed for you to inspect and see that it’s failed.
5) You really have to pay attention to how you print the object, the number of supports and their location is really important.
6) Chitubox, the slicer software is not the nicest app I’ve ever used.
7) Clean up. I mentioned this already but if you’re used to just tearing your print off the build plate of your Prusa Mk2 and using it straight away, be prepared. You’ll first need to let the resin drip off the model, then put it in your cleaning fluid (generally IPA but water in some cases), rinse it thoroughly trying not to splash or spill anything, then carefully remove the supports. Now you need to cure the model under a UV light (or the sun), and after that it’s finally ready for you to tidy up any little pinholes left by the supports. While it’s curing you’ll need to clean up all your tools, you’ll probably need to decant the unused resin from the vat back into the container which will require a paint strainer, then clean the vat out, then tidy up and store all the fluids, as mentioned they’re pretty toxic so you can’t just pour them down the sink, plus, the uncured resin in the waste will blob up and block all your plumbing.
If you’re happy doing all that then you probably only care about one thing, how good is the detail? It’s amazing, so if you’re looking at printing your own Miniatures, model kit extras or custom LEGO blocks, the printer will do exactly that.
If you’ve already got a “standard” FDM extruder type printer and have decided to give resin a go, be prepared for a very different process.
I bought this enticed by “2 seconds per layer” and the promise of incredible detail, what I didn’t know about was the massive amount of clean up required for resin printing. I knew going in to it that prints required cleaning with a fluid of some sort (resin dependant), what I didn’t know, is that afterwards that cleaning fluid is considered worse than nuclear waste by some people. The resin is toxic, you’re not supposed to breath the fumes, touch it, look at it or think about it. So some would have you believe, anyway. It is toxic, so just be careful.
Here are some other observations.
1) The plastic sheet you print on (the FEP) wears out so you have to replace them intermittently.
2) Some resins really stink, the Elegoo water washable has a strong smell that leaves a nasty taste in my mouth. In contrast the Anycubic basic is fine.
3) Prints take ages. Layer height is probably going to be around the 0.025mm mark so you need 40 layers per mm, with each layer taking 8 – 20 seconds (the exposure time is only part of each layer) most reasonable pints run into multiple hours.
4) Unlike an FDM print which you can see has failed in the first few seconds, your resin print needs to run for an hour or more before enough of it is exposed for you to inspect and see that it’s failed.
5) You really have to pay attention to how you print the object, the number of supports and their location is really important.
6) Chitubox, the slicer software is not the nicest app I’ve ever used.
7) Clean up. I mentioned this already but if you’re used to just tearing your print off the build plate of your Prusa Mk2 and using it straight away, be prepared. You’ll first need to let the resin drip off the model, then put it in your cleaning fluid (generally IPA but water in some cases), rinse it thoroughly trying not to splash or spill anything, then carefully remove the supports. Now you need to cure the model under a UV light (or the sun), and after that it’s finally ready for you to tidy up any little pinholes left by the supports. While it’s curing you’ll need to clean up all your tools, you’ll probably need to decant the unused resin from the vat back into the container which will require a paint strainer, then clean the vat out, then tidy up and store all the fluids, as mentioned they’re pretty toxic so you can’t just pour them down the sink, plus, the uncured resin in the waste will blob up and block all your plumbing.
If you’re happy doing all that then you probably only care about one thing, how good is the detail? It’s amazing, so if you’re looking at printing your own Miniatures, model kit extras or custom LEGO blocks, the printer will do exactly that.
elegoo mars 2 is brilliant perfect for beginners, simple to use and amazing quality. It comes with slicing software which you need a laptop or pc for. the slicing software is chiterbox when selecting your printer look for marspro2 ( even tho its not the pro the plate size is the same) a helpful sites for files to use ( but NOT to sell) is thingiverse.
we find water base resin best. But its all trial and error
Overall very simple and fast printer, amazing value for money and wished i had bought it for my hubby soone
Super easy to use, the build plate doesn’t really need much to level out as it does it itself. Prints are extremely high quality and detail, and very fast, i typically print at 2.5 seconds per layer with no issues.
Well until recently, I’d had the printer for nearly 8 months before i’d had to change the FEP film because i’d had so few failures, the resin finally leaked through and ruined the polarising layer on lcd screen. However, elegoo have agreed to send me a free replacement! Excellent customer service.
My previous experience was with an anycubic photon, it failed 60% of the time, took forever to print anything and the details just weren’t there compared to this. Their customer service sucked and eventually the printer just became unusable so i got this as a replacement and i’m extremely happy with it.
My first foray into resin printing was with an Epax X1, for something built like a tank it lasted just over a year. One day it made a grinding noise and promptly died and the only way to get it running again according to Epax was to spend a few hundred to upgrade it as Epax didn’t make the components for the X1 anymore.
Enter Elegoo. I was a bit pensive at first of buying the Elegoo, BUT wow, it is half the price of the Epax, miles better print quality and faster too (z axis is still 0.005mm.)
The photo’s I’ve put up where my first print a 1/12 cyberpunk biker, using a mix of Elegoo ABS like clear and grey resin. I’m astonished with this printer. Prints that used to take 6/8 hours get done in 2.5/3 hours and as I said at a better quality.
It’s worked great for this larger sized figure and it works fantastic for 32mm minis too.
If you want a decent relatively cheap MSLA printer, you can’t gowrong with the mars pro 2
This little printer is amazing, for sub 200 for a beginner to be able to turn out quality work straight out of the box, this thing is spot on. I’ve printed things that will fit on a 20p and things that fill the entire print plate, both have been super quality and super detailed.
Read the setup guide, level your plate properly, make sure you’re adding files in ctb. Format and off you go.
Chitubox can be a pain in the rear but persevere if you’re new.
The machine isn’t too noisey, it’s well built and solid. I’ve been using elegoo resins without any issues at all, haven’t had to adjust any settings either.
I only have one slight blip and that is that I cant get elegoo fep sheets for the pro anywhere so had to go aftermarket. These are a consumable so Elegoo really need to get on and remedy this.
Been printing with an Ender 3 for some years now but been desperate to get in to resin printing. Finally caved and bought myself this Mars 2, have to say it’s fantastic. Been printing some very detailed models with brilliant results using Elegoo’s Clear Blue Water Washable Resin. Only gripe is I had a fault on the LCD screen after numerous hours of printing but Elegoo support have been brilliant, quick to reply and sending out a new one without any fuss. Would thoroughly recommend this printer if you are looking to get in to Resin Printing without spending a fortune.
I had been looking at 3d printers for several years and after some friends picked up Elegoo printers I thought it was time to take the plunge and purchase one for myself. Everyone I spoke to recommended Elegoo to me for their ease of use and quality of prints.
The printer was packed in completely secure packaging and came with a tool kit containing pretty much everything you needed to print models. The printer came with a quick start guide which explained simply how to level the printer and how to get started printing.
The printer is easy to use and easy to clean and the support from Elegoo with advice is excellent. Overall the printer is quiet and simple to use.
Prints in incredible detail, very quickly. If you’re looking to print miniatures (as opposed to prototype pieces that would be better suited to FDM), this is the perfect purchase. I had some issues with resin curing to the screen but this was sorted by customer service rapidly, and they even sent a replacement screen!
Couple of notes:
– Make sure you have good ventilation in the room the printer is in
– Doesn’t come with resin so make sure to order your own, along with isopropyl for cleaning
– Research what print settings to use before printing with a new resin, this will save you some failed prints
– If you’re paranoid about resin leaking onto the screen, use a tablet screen protector to protect the LCD screen (just make sure it’s adhesive and has no blue light filter, etc…). I’ve not noticed a quality drop since installing, though it may cause a minor one.
– A plastic razor will help with getting bits of cured resin of either LCD or tablet protecto
Despite this being my first foray into MSLA printing, I was able to get started printing almost immediately, and was blown away by the quality of prints, as well as the print speed, thanks to the mono LCD. The machine feels solid, with great build quality, and setting up the test print was straightforward.
If this is your first printer of any kind, there will be a learning curve (especially in the slicing software, and model optimisation), but there are plenty of helpful videos and discussion threads that will very likely answer most if not all of your questions. I highly recommend doing some light research (perhaps while you wait for delivery!), as it will certainly help in the long run. Another personal recommendation would be thorough resin tank cleaning after printing, which may sound tedious, but its a great habit to form, and will prevent print failures and damage.
Overall, a great printer, for a great price. Useful for printing mechanical prototypes, miniatures, jewelry, you name it.
Truly amazing piece of equipment. Seeing an object slowly emerge from a bath of grey goo is quite fantastic. Easy to set up, and print off the chessman test piece. It’s worth watching a few 3D printer demo videos on YouTube to learn about some of the tricks of the 3D printing trade, such as rafts and supports which make printing much easier and more reliable. They’ll also give you tips on the upkeep and maintenance of your printer. You can also pick up thousands of free (and paid for) printer files ready made. Sheer genius.
Having never used a 3D Printer before, but being aware of the potential challenges, especially when you are needing to be careful with chemicals that are in liquid resin, I was somewhat scared. However I took my time, read the instructions carefully, looked at a few guides on YouTube, and successfully printed the test models. I have done loads in my first month of owning it.
One minor grumble, is there is no guide to how you use the software (Chitubox) – I got there in end with some help from other users.
Love my 3D printer!
This is one of the cheaper 3D resin printers on the market. While we often associate cheap with poor quality, this printer is an exception to this way of thinking. The build quality is superb, and the setup is straight forward. Other than fitting the gasket to the cover, there is no additional assembly required. Even the firmware was up to date. The instructions are easy to read and understand. Calibrating the build plate was simple and straight forward. As a complete novice, I had this printer working on a test print in 30 minutes.
A copy of the Chitubox slicing software came packaged on the included USB stick. Installing this on your computer opens up a whole world of 3D files that you can print and enjoy. The possibilities are endless and only limited by your own imagination.
I believe that the best way to judge a product is how well the manufacture respond when things go wrong. I managed to damage a part of the printer by accident. I contacted the support team at ELEGOO who responded to my email extremely quickly. With no fuss whatsoever they dispatched a new part immediately. It is on its way as we speak. I am very impressed with the service team in how well they respond, own and deal with any problems.
I like how this printer and the customer is well supported by ELEGOO. I also like the fact that it is repairable. Spare parts are available and ELEGOO has a range of instructional videos showing the user how to make repairs. I can see that I am going to enjoy my adventure into 3D printing with the ELEGOO Mars 2 Pro. I therefore highly recommend this printer.
This is one of the cheaper 3D resin printers on the market. While we often associate cheap with poor quality, this printer is an exception to this way of thinking. The build quality is superb, and the setup is straight forward. Other than fitting the gasket to the cover, there is no additional assembly required. Even the firmware was up to date. The instructions are easy to read and understand. Calibrating the build plate was simple and straight forward. As a complete novice, I had this printer working on a test print in 30 minutes.
A copy of the Chitubox slicing software came packaged on the included USB stick. Installing this on your computer opens up a whole world of 3D files that you can print and enjoy. The possibilities are endless and only limited by your own imagination.
I believe that the best way to judge a product is how well the manufacture respond when things go wrong. I managed to damage a part of the printer by accident. I contacted the support team at ELEGOO who responded to my email extremely quickly. With no fuss whatsoever they dispatched a new part immediately. It is on its way as we speak. I am very impressed with the service team in how well they respond, own and deal with any problems.
I like how this printer and the customer is well supported by ELEGOO. I also like the fact that it is repairable. Spare parts are available and ELEGOO has a range of instructional videos showing the user how to make repairs. I can see that I am going to enjoy my adventure into 3D printing with the ELEGOO Mars 2 Pro. I therefore highly recommend this printer.
This is one of the cheaper 3D resin printers on the market. While we often associate cheap with poor quality, this printer is an exception to this way of thinking. The build quality is superb, and the setup is straight forward. Other than fitting the gasket to the cover, there is no additional assembly required. Even the firmware was up to date. The instructions are easy to read and understand. Calibrating the build plate was simple and straight forward. As a complete novice, I had this printer working on a test print in 30 minutes.
A copy of the Chitubox slicing software came packaged on the included USB stick. Installing this on your computer opens up a whole world of 3D files that you can print and enjoy. The possibilities are endless and only limited by your own imagination.
I believe that the best way to judge a product is how well the manufacture respond when things go wrong. I managed to damage a part of the printer by accident. I contacted the support team at ELEGOO who responded to my email extremely quickly. With no fuss whatsoever they dispatched a new part immediately. It is on its way as we speak. I am very impressed with the service team in how well they respond, own and deal with any problems.
I like how this printer and the customer is well supported by ELEGOO. I also like the fact that it is repairable. Spare parts are available and ELEGOO has a range of instructional videos showing the user how to make repairs. I can see that I am going to enjoy my adventure into 3D printing with the ELEGOO Mars 2 Pro. I therefore highly recommend this printer.
he vast majority of my prints are for miniatures, specifically the 40k universe. The level of detail this machine can produce is astounding easily matching and on occasion exceeding that produced by large companies. Pic of some included, my painting skill doesn’t do them full justice.
The machine is easy to setup and clean, I use Elegoo Water Washable resin which has been great although slight learning curve from colour to colour as properties change a little.
Every electrical item has a risk of problems and for me and the reason I leave this review is because its how a company handles your issue. Elegoo are top class.
My screen went within the first 100 hours of printing. Now I was disappointed and expected to be told that screens are a consumable part and will need replaced and jog on. At the time writing Mars 2 Pro screens are out of stock everywhere. Elegoo apologised for the shorter than expected life, and arranged to have a screen sent from China, tracked to the UK, and as a gesture also a fresh bottle of resin.
Thanks Macey at Elegoo for your help. Had you handled it differently this would be a very different review.
Spent way to much on 3D prints and I’ve ummed and ahhhed for ages missed out on the Saturn both times pre order. Amazon had 15% off in a flash sale and I pulled the trigger. Glad I did. Quality out the box and I’ve no prior experience. Print quality is superb. Only problem I have it needing a bigger build plate – hence after the Saturn initially. Can’t fault this at all, touch noisy but no more than a gaming PC fan. Build plate east to set and barely any odour using elegoo grey resin no more than the pile of plastic sprues and glue I’ve used after a heavy build sesh.
This machine is just brilliant. Straight out the box, very easy to set up and start printing. The Elegoo facebook page is full of help, hints and tips should you get stuck or need help with anything. But you will be an accomplished resin 3D printer in a short space of time. Just make sure you have your cleaning products to hand and routine down as clean up can be a little messy until you find your flow, but that is down to resin printing in general. This machine just makes the who process so much easier. For the price it is mind blowing and i am already saving for the Elegoo Saturn.
As for the customer service…… If only all companies had Elegoo’s customer service the world would be a happier place. After over 19 months of use i had worn the screw heads on teh resin tank when replacing the FEP sheet. I contacted Elegoo just to ask what screws i need to look for to buy replacements. Not only did i get a response within 24hrs and my question answered, but they then asked for my postal address and told me they would send me replacements screws free of charge…. WOW! Not something i expected for having owned the machine for nearly 2 years. But other than the the screw heads wearing out (which isn’t that suprising) this machine is still working and pumping out prints as reliable and as good as the day it first printed. Thank you Elegoo for making resin printing fun and affordable. Can’t wait to get the Saturn.
1)Turned up VERY fast and very well packaged
2)once you figure out the set up which isn’t hard and if need be there is all ways trusty YouTube your ready to print in less than 30 mins
3)fantastic for beginners and a good price
The only thing I would like to see is a tweek to the design and have a door on the front rather than the bucket style lid as it would take up less space then
It would also be nice to have a sample bottle of resin say maybe 100gram bottle just enough to be able to print the test model
I did have a major problem as my fep film burst while printing I contacted elegoo and I was STUNNED the response was fantastic and very fast I can not fault elegoo when I upgrade my printer I will be getting another elegoo product for sure
Out of the box, my printer fired up fine. Went through the motions of levelling bed and checking the lcd etc. Installed the tank, filled it with resin and plugged in the USB stick ready to print the rook test piece. This is where it started to go wrong.
The stick was fine – read perfectly well on my laptop. But clicking on the file icon on the printer failed to open any file structure from the stick. Wiggling the stick around and applying upward pressure would – occasionally) give me some access and the sticks led would flash. Obviously there was something amiss with the printers USB socket. No bent pins inside… Loose internal connector? I took the front part of the printer off, and saw that there is a small daughter card attached to the front of the printer. It is attached to the main main board by a standard usb lead, with a bit of hot glue on it to stop it from creeping out.
This was fine, no issue there. Looking more closely at the socket the memory sticks plug into revealed the issue. Half of the surface mount pads on the socket hadn’t been soldered… how did this pass quality control?! Rather than go through the pain of getting a return sorted out, I fixed it myself as I had the tools to do so. But I wonder how many more printers have had this issue and have been returned as dead on arrival?
Once fixed, printer reads memory sticks fine, and the test print worked fine. More than fine – it came out incredibly well. So what would have been a 5 star review is marked down due to a niggly issue that shouldn’t have seen the outside of the factory.
As a beginner to 3D printing I did a lot of background research into the best printer for learning with. I have a friend who runs a business and he suggested the Mars 2 as a great starter and he wasn’t wrong.
There is a wealth of support and tutorials online aswell as a great community on discord and Facebook.
The Elegoo Facebook group is also extremely helpful and often run competitions to win great prizes.
I would also recommend looking at Patreon for a wealth of companies that supply high quality high resolution stl files. This printer is more than capable of printing high quality.
The only downside is the size, but that’s what makes it perfect to learn with, once you’ve become more competent I would suggest moving up in size which is what I plan to do.
This is a brilliant entry level priced Resin Printer with excellent print quality. I dont recommend this for anyone expecting something that works just using auto settings and a press of a button. This pretty much goes for all resin printers I think but something that needs to be considered before making a purchase.
If you dont know much about them, do your research (as I did) and make sure your happy with the workflow required to make a successful print. You need more than just resin. Nitrile gloves, a resin wash of some description (IPA, Meths or water depending on availability and resin used) and a Curing solution. I have a IPA wash bath, water bath and a curing station. This works for me as a cheaper option.
If a print fails to adhere to the build plate chances are it will be stuck to the FEP and that really is a PITA. Best solution is to soak VAT in IPA for atleast 1hr but longer if you can to release the print from FEP. This would get frustrating after a short while so I cant stress enough the importance of researching the right settings for your print. Its not like a FDM where you see a print fail immediately with a resin, you normally have to wait a good 30mins before you either see a print on the build plate or not.
Things to help maintain print success – longer bottom exposure times for larger prints (70-75s), dry ptfe lube film on fep film and a film of resin spread over the build plate.
Aside from that and after my first couple of failed prints. (due to improper slicer settings for size of print) Its working very reliably.
Overall, this resin printer is excellent value with no real faults for its price. I am very happy with this printer, great no nonsense touch screen works great, solid build with inclusion of Z Axis linear rail.. It could do with the internal fan being a bit quieter and in hindsight a cabinet style enclosure instead of the over top hood would have been better for me personally. Then the only other thing which I felt was worthwhile doing as a mod (20-30 on top) was to install a Flexi plate. If you do this you will also need the spacer to modify the z height to make this work. Thingiverse part #4609740
If you dont mind the potential challenges/workflow of using a resin printer you cant go far wrong with the Mars 2 mono.
This is so easy to level and use compared to a filament printer. The quality is amazing!
If you have never used a 3d printer before then there will be a learning curve. You will need to learn how to slice and hollow your models. It’s not that hard and you can download the software before you buy to get some practice in.
The Resin smells! No avoiding it even with the filter. It is not as strong smelling as epoxy Resin, but it’s not great. I have moved it to the loft. Problem solved.
Format the USB stick. I have had one failed print so far due to that messing up, but since formatting it I have had no issues.
If you need small highly detailed prints buy this printer.
This is so easy to level and use compared to a filament printer. The quality is amazing!
If you have never used a 3d printer before then there will be a learning curve. You will need to learn how to slice and hollow your models. It’s not that hard and you can download the software before you buy to get some practice in.
The Resin smells! No avoiding it even with the filter. It is not as strong smelling as epoxy Resin, but it’s not great. I have moved it to the loft. Problem solved.
Format the USB stick. I have had one failed print so far due to that messing up, but since formatting it I have had no issues.
If you need small highly detailed prints buy this printer.
This is so easy to level and use compared to a filament printer. The quality is amazing!
If you have never used a 3d printer before then there will be a learning curve. You will need to learn how to slice and hollow your models. It’s not that hard and you can download the software before you buy to get some practice in.
The Resin smells! No avoiding it even with the filter. It is not as strong smelling as epoxy Resin, but it’s not great. I have moved it to the loft. Problem solved.
Format the USB stick. I have had one failed print so far due to that messing up, but since formatting it I have had no issues.
If you need small highly detailed prints buy this printer.
This is so easy to level and use compared to a filament printer. The quality is amazing!
If you have never used a 3d printer before then there will be a learning curve. You will need to learn how to slice and hollow your models. It’s not that hard and you can download the software before you buy to get some practice in.
The Resin smells! No avoiding it even with the filter. It is not as strong smelling as epoxy Resin, but it’s not great. I have moved it to the loft. Problem solved.
Format the USB stick. I have had one failed print so far due to that messing up, but since formatting it I have had no issues.
If you need small highly detailed prints buy this printer.
This is so easy to level and use compared to a filament printer. The quality is amazing!
If you have never used a 3d printer before then there will be a learning curve. You will need to learn how to slice and hollow your models. It’s not that hard and you can download the software before you buy to get some practice in.
The Resin smells! No avoiding it even with the filter. It is not as strong smelling as epoxy Resin, but it’s not great. I have moved it to the loft. Problem solved.
Format the USB stick. I have had one failed print so far due to that messing up, but since formatting it I have had no issues.
If you need small highly detailed prints buy this printer.
This is so easy to level and use compared to a filament printer. The quality is amazing!
If you have never used a 3d printer before then there will be a learning curve. You will need to learn how to slice and hollow your models. It’s not that hard and you can download the software before you buy to get some practice in.
The Resin smells! No avoiding it even with the filter. It is not as strong smelling as epoxy Resin, but it’s not great. I have moved it to the loft. Problem solved.
Format the USB stick. I have had one failed print so far due to that messing up, but since formatting it I have had no issues.
If you need small highly detailed prints buy this printer.
I bought this with some of the water washable resin and a mylee UV nail cureing station. I’ve never used a 3d printer in my life but set up as per instructions did’nt even bother with the test print and grabbed a file from thingiverse. It just worked, seen reviews with people having multiple failed prints wich I can only assume meant they did’nt set it up properly. The first print was great at 0.04 and scaled to 30mm, the only problem was I used supports that were to thick for the models I printed so I lost a few fingertips, but lesson learnt. For less than 300 for the whole setup its excellent value and can’t wait to bang some more creations out and hopefully be able to get into designing my own.
After the first test print I was like “what, can 3D printer actually do that?”
Print quality is really good, speed is fair.
I’d also like to share my doubts, that were not all about this specific printer, but in general about resin 3D print.
I was afraid of the smell.
This printer has filters and you can barely feel any smell while it prints. When you remove the cover, the resin does smell, but it’s absolutely acceptable.
Dimensions.
This printer only occupies a small surface. It’s about 40cm tall, and 20×20 width/height. I live in a small apartment and I found a spot very easily.
Curing process.
It’s easy.
I bought a washable resin so I could use tap water: results are great and I found very little residue in the water.
I am also using a small uv torch, and so far I am happy with speed and quality of results.
Washing the machine.
No big deal. First, you can put back basically all the residual resin in the bottle (which is a good thing as it’s quite expensive). Second, I could clean tank, head and accessories very easily with soapy water.
Overall
Very happy with this printer. Great value for money!
After the first test print I was like “what, can 3D printer actually do that?”
Print quality is really good, speed is fair.
I’d also like to share my doubts, that were not all about this specific printer, but in general about resin 3D print.
I was afraid of the smell.
This printer has filters and you can barely feel any smell while it prints. When you remove the cover, the resin does smell, but it’s absolutely acceptable.
Dimensions.
This printer only occupies a small surface. It’s about 40cm tall, and 20×20 width/height. I live in a small apartment and I found a spot very easily.
Curing process.
It’s easy.
I bought a washable resin so I could use tap water: results are great and I found very little residue in the water.
I am also using a small uv torch, and so far I am happy with speed and quality of results.
Washing the machine.
No big deal. First, you can put back basically all the residual resin in the bottle (which is a good thing as it’s quite expensive). Second, I could clean tank, head and accessories very easily with soapy water.
Overall
Very happy with this printer. Great value for money!
This means I have no comparison but also it means if I say this has been a good experience then as a first printer is is likely to be a good one.
I read may reviews and went down many directions of research before I took the plunge into this printer.
My decision making was based on cost, as I didn’t know if I would be able to get into this and if it was a fail I was afraid of spending a fortune and losing too much. Another factor was either make it easy, FDM or more complex, resin. I don’t know what filament printing is like but the attraction to resin, due to it’s very detailed and smooth finish lured me this way.
The Mars 2 had no reviews at the time of purchase, so I was taking a big risk but the Mars and Mars 2 pro were well received so I hoped Elegoo made the Mars 2 somewhere in between. I have no comparison but I can say I am not disappointed.
My test print was perfect, the rook. I then tried another print which I downloaded the .stl file for and that went well. I did have to realise (learn) that .stl files needed to be put through the slicer in the Chitubox software to convert them to .ctb files before they could print 🙂 but all went well once I head read the support forums and realised my lack of understanding.
In terms of resin printing., I was concerned about all the talk of cleaning, disposal, filtering of IPS cleaner and the consumables which would be required to use resin rather than filament. I have to say it has not been anything like I had imagined after watching many YouTube videos on resin printing. Yes there is more to think about but it is as simple as print, clean it and then cure it.
Don’t throw the IPS (Alcohol cleaner) down the drain, filter it and re-use it. It’s not that hard to be honest.
You do need a lot of paper towels and gloves though, that’s for sure.
All in all the printer has been a great introduction to resin printing. I am very happy with the results and not anywhere near as worried about handling the prints, cleaner and resins as I was from watching YouTube. Common sense a lot of it.
In summary, as I said I have no comparison but my experience with this and considering the price range it is in has been a great one and I am now well into 3D printing.
I also bought the Mercury clean and cure unit. This is perfect although I have mostly used it just to cure as I have printed quite small prints up to now, so brush and metal tray was enough.
I highly recommend buying additional resin trays as you can then keep the different coloured resin in these trays and simply swap them around according to the colour you want. Of course this costs but worth it when you can. I can have clear resin in one tray and grey in another and simply swap out the trays. This lessens the resin cleaning and mess which comes with it :).
If you can’t do this then the paint filters to pour the resin back in the bottle works fine.
Pro’s; Quiet, easy, USB at the front, good forum support with Q&A’s and not a bad start point price.
Con’s; Not having anything to compare too this is hard. Power switch at the back.
Recommendations; Get lot’s of paper towels, nitrile gloves, Alcohol (IPA) cleaner, a cleaning tray, paint brushes to brush down the prints when cleaning, a UV curing light or cleaning station, additional resin trays with lids.
Well I think that is about it. I’m happy and I hope this helps others make the leap.
This means I have no comparison but also it means if I say this has been a good experience then as a first printer is is likely to be a good one.
I read may reviews and went down many directions of research before I took the plunge into this printer.
My decision making was based on cost, as I didn’t know if I would be able to get into this and if it was a fail I was afraid of spending a fortune and losing too much. Another factor was either make it easy, FDM or more complex, resin. I don’t know what filament printing is like but the attraction to resin, due to it’s very detailed and smooth finish lured me this way.
The Mars 2 had no reviews at the time of purchase, so I was taking a big risk but the Mars and Mars 2 pro were well received so I hoped Elegoo made the Mars 2 somewhere in between. I have no comparison but I can say I am not disappointed.
My test print was perfect, the rook. I then tried another print which I downloaded the .stl file for and that went well. I did have to realise (learn) that .stl files needed to be put through the slicer in the Chitubox software to convert them to .ctb files before they could print 🙂 but all went well once I head read the support forums and realised my lack of understanding.
In terms of resin printing., I was concerned about all the talk of cleaning, disposal, filtering of IPS cleaner and the consumables which would be required to use resin rather than filament. I have to say it has not been anything like I had imagined after watching many YouTube videos on resin printing. Yes there is more to think about but it is as simple as print, clean it and then cure it.
Don’t throw the IPS (Alcohol cleaner) down the drain, filter it and re-use it. It’s not that hard to be honest.
You do need a lot of paper towels and gloves though, that’s for sure.
All in all the printer has been a great introduction to resin printing. I am very happy with the results and not anywhere near as worried about handling the prints, cleaner and resins as I was from watching YouTube. Common sense a lot of it.
In summary, as I said I have no comparison but my experience with this and considering the price range it is in has been a great one and I am now well into 3D printing.
I also bought the Mercury clean and cure unit. This is perfect although I have mostly used it just to cure as I have printed quite small prints up to now, so brush and metal tray was enough.
I highly recommend buying additional resin trays as you can then keep the different coloured resin in these trays and simply swap them around according to the colour you want. Of course this costs but worth it when you can. I can have clear resin in one tray and grey in another and simply swap out the trays. This lessens the resin cleaning and mess which comes with it :).
If you can’t do this then the paint filters to pour the resin back in the bottle works fine.
Pro’s; Quiet, easy, USB at the front, good forum support with Q&A’s and not a bad start point price.
Con’s; Not having anything to compare too this is hard. Power switch at the back.
Recommendations; Get lot’s of paper towels, nitrile gloves, Alcohol (IPA) cleaner, a cleaning tray, paint brushes to brush down the prints when cleaning, a UV curing light or cleaning station, additional resin trays with lids.
Well I think that is about it. I’m happy and I hope this helps others make the leap.
I simply cannot fault the printer itself, its solidly built and the output is of very very high quality the objects are very close to plastic moulded quality.
The problem I have is with the SLA printing process itself. Be prepared to have to do additional time consuming tasks to get the object to print properly, the numerous failures until you get the supports set properly and the time consuming cleaning and curing post process. Do not get into SLA printing if you want ease of use, stick to a FDM printer.
This is a hobby in itself and it will take time and effort to get a successful and good quality print.
I have been using FDM printers for years but finally ventured into the DLP printers. This isn’t a DLP printer as such, it uses Digital Light projection but not via the TI chip. It is an array of UV lights that shine through or are blocked by a LCD screen.
The print quality is amazing but clean up is a little messy and a little costly in comparison to an FDM printer. I think I have paid out nearly as much as the printer in Gloves, Filters, Resin, IPA, Containers, Air purifier, Kitchen roll, Spare screen, Spare Vat, Spare plate. You don’t need all of those but they will come in handy.
Not regretting the purchase one little bit although I still favour my FDM Delta Plus for non ornamental prints. Prints are amazing and it will print detail that an FDM could never do. Setup was very simple as it was just a case of move the plate to a peice of paper and hit save when the paper is hard to pull out. Since then I have not had to level it. Clean up of prints is a little time consuming and can be a bit messy with the various cleaning stages and the UV curing, but worth it for some impressive prints.
I have been using FDM printers for years but finally ventured into the DLP printers. This isn’t a DLP printer as such, it uses Digital Light projection but not via the TI chip. It is an array of UV lights that shine through or are blocked by a LCD screen.
The print quality is amazing but clean up is a little messy and a little costly in comparison to an FDM printer. I think I have paid out nearly as much as the printer in Gloves, Filters, Resin, IPA, Containers, Air purifier, Kitchen roll, Spare screen, Spare Vat, Spare plate. You don’t need all of those but they will come in handy.
Not regretting the purchase one little bit although I still favour my FDM Delta Plus for non ornamental prints. Prints are amazing and it will print detail that an FDM could never do. Setup was very simple as it was just a case of move the plate to a peice of paper and hit save when the paper is hard to pull out. Since then I have not had to level it. Clean up of prints is a little time consuming and can be a bit messy with the various cleaning stages and the UV curing, but worth it for some impressive prints.
I will contact amazon for a replacement, as I’ve heard great things about the machine.
Update – I ordered a new printer of the same model and am very pleased to say, its excellent. The only failures I have encountered are due to different curing times for different resins, so be sure to do your homework. If I had recieved this machine instead of the initial machine, I would have delivered a five star review. Nice save!
I will contact amazon for a replacement, as I’ve heard great things about the machine.
Update – I ordered a new printer of the same model and am very pleased to say, its excellent. The only failures I have encountered are due to different curing times for different resins, so be sure to do your homework. If I had recieved this machine instead of the initial machine, I would have delivered a five star review. Nice save!
I will contact amazon for a replacement, as I’ve heard great things about the machine.
Update – I ordered a new printer of the same model and am very pleased to say, its excellent. The only failures I have encountered are due to different curing times for different resins, so be sure to do your homework. If I had recieved this machine instead of the initial machine, I would have delivered a five star review. Nice save!
I will contact amazon for a replacement, as I’ve heard great things about the machine.
Update – I ordered a new printer of the same model and am very pleased to say, its excellent. The only failures I have encountered are due to different curing times for different resins, so be sure to do your homework. If I had recieved this machine instead of the initial machine, I would have delivered a five star review. Nice save!
I will contact amazon for a replacement, as I’ve heard great things about the machine.
Update – I ordered a new printer of the same model and am very pleased to say, its excellent. The only failures I have encountered are due to different curing times for different resins, so be sure to do your homework. If I had recieved this machine instead of the initial machine, I would have delivered a five star review. Nice save!
I will contact amazon for a replacement, as I’ve heard great things about the machine.
Update – I ordered a new printer of the same model and am very pleased to say, its excellent. The only failures I have encountered are due to different curing times for different resins, so be sure to do your homework. If I had recieved this machine instead of the initial machine, I would have delivered a five star review. Nice save!
I will contact amazon for a replacement, as I’ve heard great things about the machine.
Update – I ordered a new printer of the same model and am very pleased to say, its excellent. The only failures I have encountered are due to different curing times for different resins, so be sure to do your homework. If I had recieved this machine instead of the initial machine, I would have delivered a five star review. Nice save!
PRO:
– very fast, i got 3s @ 0.05mm layer height on the Resin XP2 Validation Matrix for Elegoo ABS Like Gray
– easy to level, easier than the Mars and more precise
– if you are used with printing full plates on a 5.5″ dispaly you will be very gratefull for the bump to 6.1″
– no layer lines on the prints that had layer lines on my clasic Mars printers
– INSANE print bed adhesion, be carefull with bottom exposure time, i regreted everytime i went above 25s for 0.05mm layer height
– shaper than my simple Mars printers even though they have the same pixel density
– MAX level written on the vat
– way less smell than with the simple Mars
CONS
– the drops of resin that fall from the front margin of the build plate land on the margin of the vat and splash the hood
– when you lift the hood, the rubber that attatches to itd bottom will get stuck in the legs that hold the vat, a bit annoying when it falls in a vat full o resin
Nobody wants to be in need of technical support but when you print non stop, inevitably something will break. Rest assurred that the Elegoo service team will do everything they can to troubleshoot and solve your problem, in my case they even sent me a new build plate which i broke while i was leveling it.
PRO:
– very fast, i got 3s @ 0.05mm layer height on the Resin XP2 Validation Matrix for Elegoo ABS Like Gray
– easy to level, easier than the Mars and more precise
– if you are used with printing full plates on a 5.5″ dispaly you will be very gratefull for the bump to 6.1″
– no layer lines on the prints that had layer lines on my clasic Mars printers
– INSANE print bed adhesion, be carefull with bottom exposure time, i regreted everytime i went above 25s for 0.05mm layer height
– shaper than my simple Mars printers even though they have the same pixel density
– MAX level written on the vat
– way less smell than with the simple Mars
CONS
– the drops of resin that fall from the front margin of the build plate land on the margin of the vat and splash the hood
– when you lift the hood, the rubber that attatches to itd bottom will get stuck in the legs that hold the vat, a bit annoying when it falls in a vat full o resin
Nobody wants to be in need of technical support but when you print non stop, inevitably something will break. Rest assurred that the Elegoo service team will do everything they can to troubleshoot and solve your problem, in my case they even sent me a new build plate which i broke while i was leveling it.
PRO:
– very fast, i got 3s @ 0.05mm layer height on the Resin XP2 Validation Matrix for Elegoo ABS Like Gray
– easy to level, easier than the Mars and more precise
– if you are used with printing full plates on a 5.5″ dispaly you will be very gratefull for the bump to 6.1″
– no layer lines on the prints that had layer lines on my clasic Mars printers
– INSANE print bed adhesion, be carefull with bottom exposure time, i regreted everytime i went above 25s for 0.05mm layer height
– shaper than my simple Mars printers even though they have the same pixel density
– MAX level written on the vat
– way less smell than with the simple Mars
CONS
– the drops of resin that fall from the front margin of the build plate land on the margin of the vat and splash the hood
– when you lift the hood, the rubber that attatches to itd bottom will get stuck in the legs that hold the vat, a bit annoying when it falls in a vat full o resin
Nobody wants to be in need of technical support but when you print non stop, inevitably something will break. Rest assurred that the Elegoo service team will do everything they can to troubleshoot and solve your problem, in my case they even sent me a new build plate which i broke while i was leveling it.