There is a thin piece of protective tempered glass on top of the actual LCD screen. You can use soft tissues and a lil spray of IPA to remove dust. If there is dried resin on the screen, you can carefully scrape it off with a razor, but be careful with that.
There is a thin piece of protective tempered glass on top of the actual LCD screen.
You can use soft tissues and a lil spray of IPA to remove dust. If there is dried resin on the screen, you can carefully scrape it off with a razor, but be careful with that.
For as little time as possible to get your prints cleaned of uncured resin. IPA can and does affect the final quality of your prints. Inner and outer parts of your 3D printed object can be significantly affected. If you keep your printed objects submerged in IPA for prolonged periods of time, damageRead more
For as little time as possible to get your prints cleaned of uncured resin. IPA can and does affect the final quality of your prints. Inner and outer parts of your 3D printed object can be significantly affected. If you keep your printed objects submerged in IPA for prolonged periods of time, damage to your prints is usually unavoidable.
The recommended process is the two tub system. Fill both containers with 91% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) or other solvents such as 95% Ethanol. Also you can (but not necessary) heat the first tub to around 45°C helps dissolve the resin faster. Drop the print into the first tub and swirl for several secoRead more
The recommended process is the two tub system. Fill both containers with 91% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) or other solvents such as 95% Ethanol. Also you can (but not necessary) heat the first tub to around 45°C helps dissolve the resin faster.
Drop the print into the first tub and swirl for several seconds. Use a soft brush to reach parts, crevices, etc. Then dip the part in the second tub of solvent and rinse clean. Do not leave your prints soaking too long in the tubs. Remove then dry thoroughly (blow drying with compressed air works best) before UV curing.
Check the LCD settings in your slicer program. There should be a tab where you can select between LCD_mirror, DLP_normal or Normal. Please choose - LCD_mirror.
Check the LCD settings in your slicer program. There should be a tab where you can select between LCD_mirror, DLP_normal or Normal. Please choose – LCD_mirror.
The less you remove the vat the less likely something will go wrong. I leave the resin in the vat unless I am changing resins. Quick stir with the spatula to make sure there's nothing in there, as well give the resin a quick mix.
The less you remove the vat the less likely something will go wrong. I leave the resin in the vat unless I am changing resins. Quick stir with the spatula to make sure there’s nothing in there, as well give the resin a quick mix.
It can be due to incorrect exposure setting for your normal layers. Try to increase exposure time. You may need to increase support tip size and depth in your slicer settings. Also you can increase support density or to use medium and heavy supports. It can also be due to the orientation of your modRead more
It can be due to incorrect exposure setting for your normal layers. Try to increase exposure time.
You may need to increase support tip size and depth in your slicer settings.
Also you can increase support density or to use medium and heavy supports.
It can also be due to the orientation of your model. Try to angle your model and minimize large surface sections.
If your model is large, then hollowing the model is essential.
Probably it is a build plate leveling issue, make sure your leveling is 100% correct before attempting other solutions. Also you can try: - Check if Z=0? - There may be cured resin in your vat. - The FEP film may be too tight or too loose. Adjust to the correct tension, or replace. - Clean the buildRead more
Probably it is a build plate leveling issue, make sure your leveling is 100% correct before attempting other solutions.
Also you can try:
– Check if Z=0?
– There may be cured resin in your vat.
– The FEP film may be too tight or too loose. Adjust to the correct tension, or replace.
– Clean the build plate carefully with IPA or other solvents. Dry before use.
– You may be using resin formulated for SLA laser or DLP printers. Try using a known resin.
– Shake your resin in bottle well before using. Also stir resin in the vat.
– Preheat the build plate, also the resin. You can use a hair dryer.
– The build plate may have shifted, too high or too low. Try and level it again, make sure to tighten well.
– The build plate may be defective. Check if the plate surface is flat.
Yes, you can pause at anytime during your print. Resume as quickly as you can to ensure that your print will continue safely. However it is generally not recommended as it will most likely leave a line at the layer where you paused.
Yes, you can pause at anytime during your print. Resume as quickly as you can to ensure that your print will continue safely. However it is generally not recommended as it will most likely leave a line at the layer where you paused.
Can I clean my 3D printer LCD screen?
There is a thin piece of protective tempered glass on top of the actual LCD screen. You can use soft tissues and a lil spray of IPA to remove dust. If there is dried resin on the screen, you can carefully scrape it off with a razor, but be careful with that.
There is a thin piece of protective tempered glass on top of the actual LCD screen.
See lessYou can use soft tissues and a lil spray of IPA to remove dust. If there is dried resin on the screen, you can carefully scrape it off with a razor, but be careful with that.
How long do I clean my prints in solvents?
For as little time as possible to get your prints cleaned of uncured resin. IPA can and does affect the final quality of your prints. Inner and outer parts of your 3D printed object can be significantly affected. If you keep your printed objects submerged in IPA for prolonged periods of time, damageRead more
For as little time as possible to get your prints cleaned of uncured resin. IPA can and does affect the final quality of your prints. Inner and outer parts of your 3D printed object can be significantly affected. If you keep your printed objects submerged in IPA for prolonged periods of time, damage to your prints is usually unavoidable.
You can find experiment and interesting article here – https://ameralabs.com/blog/can-ipa-cause-cracks-sla-3d-prints/
See lessWhat to use to clean the resin prints?
Denatured alcohol or Acetone. Denatured alcohol is the best though. Better than even high 90s IPA.
Denatured alcohol or Acetone. Denatured alcohol is the best though. Better than even high 90s IPA.
See lessHow should I clean my 3D prints?
The recommended process is the two tub system. Fill both containers with 91% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) or other solvents such as 95% Ethanol. Also you can (but not necessary) heat the first tub to around 45°C helps dissolve the resin faster. Drop the print into the first tub and swirl for several secoRead more
The recommended process is the two tub system. Fill both containers with 91% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) or other solvents such as 95% Ethanol. Also you can (but not necessary) heat the first tub to around 45°C helps dissolve the resin faster.
See lessDrop the print into the first tub and swirl for several seconds. Use a soft brush to reach parts, crevices, etc. Then dip the part in the second tub of solvent and rinse clean. Do not leave your prints soaking too long in the tubs. Remove then dry thoroughly (blow drying with compressed air works best) before UV curing.
Why are my prints mirrored?
Check the LCD settings in your slicer program. There should be a tab where you can select between LCD_mirror, DLP_normal or Normal. Please choose - LCD_mirror.
Check the LCD settings in your slicer program. There should be a tab where you can select between LCD_mirror, DLP_normal or Normal. Please choose – LCD_mirror.
See lessDo you all drain and clean your vat between every print or just keep going?
The less you remove the vat the less likely something will go wrong. I leave the resin in the vat unless I am changing resins. Quick stir with the spatula to make sure there's nothing in there, as well give the resin a quick mix.
The less you remove the vat the less likely something will go wrong. I leave the resin in the vat unless I am changing resins. Quick stir with the spatula to make sure there’s nothing in there, as well give the resin a quick mix.
See lessThe bottom layers stick but my prints didn’t form/fell off at the supports?
It can be due to incorrect exposure setting for your normal layers. Try to increase exposure time. You may need to increase support tip size and depth in your slicer settings. Also you can increase support density or to use medium and heavy supports. It can also be due to the orientation of your modRead more
It can be due to incorrect exposure setting for your normal layers. Try to increase exposure time.
You may need to increase support tip size and depth in your slicer settings.
Also you can increase support density or to use medium and heavy supports.
It can also be due to the orientation of your model. Try to angle your model and minimize large surface sections.
If your model is large, then hollowing the model is essential.
Very useful tips in this article:
See lesshttps://ameralabs.com/blog/6-tips-3d-printing-supports/
Why my prints won’t stick?
Probably it is a build plate leveling issue, make sure your leveling is 100% correct before attempting other solutions. Also you can try: - Check if Z=0? - There may be cured resin in your vat. - The FEP film may be too tight or too loose. Adjust to the correct tension, or replace. - Clean the buildRead more
Probably it is a build plate leveling issue, make sure your leveling is 100% correct before attempting other solutions.
See lessAlso you can try:
– Check if Z=0?
– There may be cured resin in your vat.
– The FEP film may be too tight or too loose. Adjust to the correct tension, or replace.
– Clean the build plate carefully with IPA or other solvents. Dry before use.
– You may be using resin formulated for SLA laser or DLP printers. Try using a known resin.
– Shake your resin in bottle well before using. Also stir resin in the vat.
– Preheat the build plate, also the resin. You can use a hair dryer.
– The build plate may have shifted, too high or too low. Try and level it again, make sure to tighten well.
– The build plate may be defective. Check if the plate surface is flat.
Can I leave my finished prints hanging on the build plate in the printer overnight?
You can leave your prints for as long as you need before removing and post processing.
You can leave your prints for as long as you need before removing and post processing.
See lessCan I pause while printing on Photon?
Yes, you can pause at anytime during your print. Resume as quickly as you can to ensure that your print will continue safely. However it is generally not recommended as it will most likely leave a line at the layer where you paused.
Yes, you can pause at anytime during your print. Resume as quickly as you can to ensure that your print will continue safely. However it is generally not recommended as it will most likely leave a line at the layer where you paused.
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