Resin Printers

High accuracy, variable speed, high smellz.

Overview

MakeIt Labs currently has two Resin printers available for high detail prints beyond the level of detail possible with FDM

• Anycubic Photon. Our "training wheels" Resin printer, for small items

• Phrozen Sonic Mega 8k. Our Giant resin printer for printing nearly full size helmets, figurines, props, etc.

Training is available via scheduled classes from the Resource Managers. If you have already used a Resin printer before you can request a printer-specific mini-training in order to use the printers.

The slides used as a reference during the training can be downloaded here (with a MakeIt Labs login):

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-zgFFNUslaLrtnxVmxg6ulkJfTXka_jaFCxtmBR1khE/edit?usp=sharing

Exposure tests for Resin (aka "Resin Benchy"

When using a new resin there will be changes to slicer settings. To get the best results an "Exposure test" is used to optimize those with minimal wasted resin.

The following three files are available for exposure testing:

• Photonsters XP2 Validation Matrix (Guide: https://3dprinterly.com/how-to-calibrate-resin-3d-prints-testing-for-resin-exposure/)

• Phrozen XP Finder (Guide: https://helpcenter.phrozen3d.com/en/content/how-do-i-dial-in-any-resin)

• AmeraLabs Town (Use ONLY AFTER calibrating with one of the above, Guide: https://ameralabs.com/blog/town-calibration-part/)

BYO Equipment

All Resin printers  require you to bring your own Resin. For ease of purchasing reference, here are some _example_ products.. this is not an endorsement of a specific product, but rather an example to help if your search-foo is failing you:

Example Resins:

• Phrozen Aqua 4k High Detail resin

• Phrozen Functional High Temp resin

• Elegoo Resin

Example Resin cleanup tools:

• Complete toolkit with silicone mat, gloves spatulas, resin funnel, resin filters, scrapers, etc

• Resin filters and silicone funnel

• Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

Grow tents and Air Filters:

• Grow Tent

• Duct Fan and Filter combo