Elegoo Mars

The Elegoo Mars is an SLA Printer which prints from a vat of liquid resin versus using a hot end and plastic filament. 

Thank you to Elegoo for donating our cool new Mars printer.

This is the printer we are using - https://amzn.to/3fcxhUr

YouTube video for how to use is here: 

Elegoo has a couple other NEW models that are really cool:

It works out like this:

• Mars - Standard version with color screen - https://amzn.to/38CQIEb or at https://elegoo.com/mars - 4.72*2.68*6.1 inches
• Mars Pro - Pro version of the color screen - https://amzn.to/3cwXDA7 or at https://elegoo.com/marspro - 4.53in (L) * 2.56in (W) * 5.9in (H)
• Mars 2 - Standard version Monochrome screen - https://amzn.to/2NebliA or at https://elegoo.com/mars2 - 5.08in(L)*3.15in(W)*5.90in(H) - Current favorite. Ask JC why not to get the Pro
• Mars 2 Pro - Pro version of the Monochrome screen - https://amzn.to/2OmKW2S or at https://elegoo.com/mars2pro - 5.08in(L)*3.15in(W)*6.30in(H)
• And the MEGA SLA printer, the SATURN - https://elegoo.com

Some of the basic Items you will need for using the Elegoo Mars

• Resin - Comes in three types
  • ABS Like
    • https://amzn.to/35tfu7c - Elegoo - Lots of colors
    • https://amzn.to/3gTSsvw -  Siraya Tech - Tenacious - Add about 15% of this to your other resin to make it really strong
    • https://amzn.to/3gMvmXm - Siraya Tech - Fast - a fast curing resin with ABS like properties
  • New Plant Based Resin - (??? for those who like to eat their resin? NO NO NO, Don't do that!!)
    • https://amzn.to/3B3Lqy5 - Elegoo - Black, Translucent, Clear Green, White 
  • Standard
    • https://amzn.to/2YskHuu - Elegoo - Lots of Colors
    • https://amzn.to/31jT32V - ANYCUBIC 
  • Water Washable
    • https://amzn.to/35o5Anf - Elegoo - A Few Colors
  • High Resolution
    • https://amzn.to/2zKrhTc - Siraya Tech - Blu - High resolution transparent blue color - Needs a higher ambient temperature 77^o or higher.
    • https://amzn.to/3cnkuiD - ANYCUBIC High Precision Resin - Gray
    • https://amzn.to/3tSHj3G - ANYCUBIC High Precision Resin - Green
  • Jewelry Castling - These will burnout and leave no ash.
    • https://powerresins.com/ - Burn
• Washing
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol - https://amzn.to/3gJqIc5
• Filters and Funnel
  • To get the resin back in the bottle 
  • https://amzn.to/3d9B4zY
• Resin Tank
  • It's easiest if you have your own tank(s) You simply close them up and swap them out.
  • Two Pack of Resin Tanks -  https://amzn.to/2YpOxj3
  • Two pack in Gray and Black - https://amzn.to/3tawKZk
• FEP Film Sheets
  • This is the clear plastic on the bottom of the tanks, they do wear out or get scratched and need to be replaced.
  • FEP Sheets, Pack of 5 - https://amzn.to/3bXUFTK
• Build Plate
  • It's nice to have your own, so you can just swap and go if there is a print waiting for someone to take it off.
  • Build Plate - https://amzn.to/2VTWCLo
• Standard set of tools for 3D prints
  • precision wire cutters - https://amzn.to/2ycxcQa
    • or narrow tip type - https://amzn.to/2KRDwz5
  • scraper - https://amzn.to/3aZMhlc
    • or razor blade since it's a solid metal bed - https://amzn.to/35tfap0
  • USB Drive - MicroCenter in Fairfax
• Some tips from Anthony Lesnik
  • UV Curing - Small nail hardening station - https://amzn.to/2C6Trst
  • Ultrasonic cleaning - Put water in the unit, Put a small zip-lock bag of alcohol with your part in it. Put the zip lock in the unit. - https://amzn.to/3iTQE6B