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I finally unboxed my Voxelab Proxima and the Elegoo Wash/Cure Mercury setup

I was really annoyed the Proxima didn't have a ready to print file on the USB. Not to mention no directions on how to use/slice to the proper format for the Proxima. That slowed me down!

Using Elegoo Grey Resin, I got this for a first print.

This one Voxelab Proxima

Roberts_Clif wrote: ↑September 6th, 2021, 8:45 am This one Voxelab Proxima

That what I have

Nice first print.

Wish I had time to dedicate to my printers. Just can't free up spare cycles to clean, tune, level, and find something I want to print.

Me too 21 machines and most are ready for upgrades and calibration

Hi Paul
How are did you find the resin printer, I know it was your first attempt.
I prefer mine to the FDM one I have.

Lez

Working in a research lab, I have become accustomed to reading the material and technical data sheets on printing materials

The resins are really quite shockingly dangerous Then you have your cleaning hazards (IPA)

So when I see all of these people using these on YouTube in their house, without googles and so on...my safety side gets very alarmed!

If all I printed was small things, the resin wins every day.

For larger than 6 inch tall, then the tide shifts a bit

I'm noting how brittle my resin printed stuff is. I know they make stronger stuff so I am waiting to try the ABS like stuff too.

I'll need a heated enclosure to keep using mine after October/November

Siraya Tech Blu. Very strong. I mix it with Elegoo ABS-Like if I want a stronger print, but you can use it as it is. The ABS-Like is pretty strong as it is though.
I have 2 spare trays with different materials in so I don't need to mess about when changing resins. Well worth the money.
I take your point on the chemicals, I always wear gloves and glasses and wash my hands with soap afterwards just to be sure.
I have my printer in the garage in it's own spot and the cleaning dishes on a tray to keep everything contained.
I see they are starting to make bigger resin printers at reasonable prices, I think that will be my next purchase.
Lez

I've been wondering about getting a heater lamp, like they use for pet reptiles, to warm things up....maybe build a plastic enclosure for that

I have run mine when it was less than 20°C, possibly 10°C without problems.

I had a blob of resin on the screen.....tried to pry it off....and scratched the screen ahhh

It would be interesting to know if the scratch affected the prints, for future reference.
Lez

I'm having some difficulty getting stared. I think I'm getting a good first layer. but failing on supports. Using the AmeraLabs model for calibration, I think my problem is under exposure. I have upped the exposure from the recommended 2.5 s to 4s, the model is a lot better but probably still under exposed.
Do you think the light is faulty as it seams to be adding a lot to the exposure time.
It's my first resin printer so I have nothing to compare it to .
Proxima 6
Flashforge Standard Grey Resin.

Hi
I don't know if it will help but here is the settings for various resins for the Photon printer.
It will give you an idea for how the first layers go.