"Which Printer? - Anycubic Photon S or Elegoo Mars" Topic
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| stu808 | 16 Feb 2020 10:20 p.m. PST |
I'm thinking of investing in a 3D Printer, but which one…
Ok I've watched all videos I can find, read Reddit to death and bothered all the 3D printer people I know, still can't decide between the two. Any thoughts from other members here which way to go?
The things I plan on printing are nothing specific; Naval from 1/300 to 1/2400, random 25/28mm Fantasy figures, micro scale 2/6mm for basic fun "beer and pretzel" games… and 15/18mm, both vehicles for Team Yankee and 15/18mm figures for those weird armies I keep dreaming up (Napoleonic Chinese anyone?) that don't have much in the way of figure options/support from the traditional figure makers.
I'm already aware that a 3D Resin printed figure does not have same detail as traditionally cast pewter figure, but the samples I have seen I'm more than happy with. Many thanks,
Stu |
| Royal Air Force | 17 Feb 2020 5:27 a.m. PST |
I think either is a good choice. I went with the Mars just on price and have had no issues that were not user caused. I've printed a lot of 1/300 for Cruel Seas, weapons and such for Gaslands and a few figures for Star Wars Legion. On a tabletop, its hard to tell the difference from traditional resin/plastic/metal. Check out this link for a comparative review link |
 McKinstry   | 17 Feb 2020 10:12 a.m. PST |
The only real difference I've encountered between my Mars and a friends Anycubic is the resin itself. The Elegoo resin I've used (gray) seems to have no real problematic smell whereas apparently some other brands can be quite smelly. |
John Leahy  | 17 Feb 2020 3:05 p.m. PST |
I have a Mars and use Anycubic resin. Low smell resin Imo. Love the Mars. Printed up some Mandolorians to scale with my Wotc figs. |
| Don Perrin | 17 Feb 2020 3:48 p.m. PST |
Either is fine, but the Elegoo Mars has a higher wattage UV light source, and thus is a little faster per layer. I have an AnyCubic Photon, but if I were to do it again, I think I'd go with the Elegoo Mars. I like the fully removable lid, too, so I could get at the mechanism if I needed to. The hatch opening for the AnyCubic Photon is sturdy, but I can see issues in the future when I need to switch out the screen.
Here's my recommended gear page on my site for 3d printers. It may help with all the other bits and bobs you may need.
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| Albus Malum | 23 Mar 2020 10:04 p.m. PST |
I want a EPAX x1 but due to the virus issues, cant get them right now. The upgraded Elegoo Mar pro, cant get either. |
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