Which Elegoo Printer for 1st Timer

welshdragon said:
I think I might get a filament printer as my first go, will try larger models and scenery. Once im up to speed might evolve to resin.
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They are different beasts and really different hobbies.
Resin is _best_ for models and smaller scenery. FDM is better for larger stuff.
Bolerus said:
To be honest I don't mind paying more if they don't break so easily. Any suggestions?
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Siraya Tech ABS or Tough apparently is good.
Once in a six side reviewed some in the middle of one of his other videos (maybe the one responding to play on tabletop)
 
Bolerus said:
To be honest I don't mind paying more if they don't break so easily. Any suggestions?
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If money is no object then Amera labs TGM-7, if you don't mind losing a bit of detail you can go full ABS like resin from like of Siraya Tech or SUNLU.

Best balance is probably mixing ABS like with a high quality regular resin. Gives the mini more durability while retaining the high pigments of the more detailed resins.

Phrozen Aqua 4k/8K with 10-15% Phrozen Onyx Impact - probably 2nd best but still expensive.

Phrozen Aqua 4K/8K with Sunlu ABS Grey 50:50 or maybe 30:70


Most standard resins are like glass although highly detailed they are only good for something that is on display.
 
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Toasty said:
If money is no object then Amera labs TGM-7, if you don't mind losing a bit of detail you can go full ABS like resin from like of Siraya Tech or SUNLU.

Best balance is probably mixing ABS like with a high quality regular resin. Gives the mini more durability while retaining the high pigments of the more detailed resins.

Phrozen Aqua 4k/8K with 10-15% Phrozen Onyx Impact - probably 2nd best but still expensive.

Phrozen Aqua 4K/8K with Sunlu ABS Grey 50:50 or maybe 30:70


Most standard resins are like glass although highly detailed they are only good for something that is on display.
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Thanks. Perfect )
 
I bought a Mars 3 Pro on the black friday sale, really happy with the results.
Honestly not as bad as people make resin out to be although I do have a spare room I set it up in and keep the door closed with a window open while printing.

can highly recommend dabbling into it although there is a lot more you need to buy to run one (ISO alcohol, gloves/ppe, spares, resin, wipes etc)

Also own an Elegoo neptune 4 pro for FDM needs and its a brilliant printer if you don't want to go resin
 
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Bolerus said:
resin 3d printing is great for minis, but they are so damn fragile, drop them once and something will break off

has anybody found a resin that is more durable?
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I've not found that to be the case and I have butter fingers! got some brilliant resins too currently using a clear red that is beautiful
 
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