Howdy Gang -
Seems most of the talk here is for FDM, but does anyone have a SLA in their stable? Thinking of picking up a smaller budget SLA printer. Will be printing mostly small D&D mini-figures for game play, and I have my CR10 if I need to go big.
Currently looking at the usual suspects, Creality, AnyCubic, EGLOO, and Phrozen.
Currently debating -
2k, 4k, or 8k? I know, more is better, but even a 2k will out-print my CR10, and last years "greatest printer evar!!1!" are selling for dirt cheap now that 8k models are starting to drop. 4k seem like the new default, as they are still pretty cheap(+-$300). 8k is tempting, but $600... I could get a 4k mid size SLA for money...
Debate #2 - Lychee or Chitubox? I hear good thing about Chitubox, but I hate the idea of a printer that forces me to use a slicer that cost $150/yr. I have not heard much feedback on Lychee (have not gone looking) any issue with it I should know? FWIW, for my CR10, I use the free Cura, and like it. I have thought about trying a paid slicer, but Cura does everything that I need and has never given me issues so, money saved... Edit - Reserching a bit this morning I see that Chitubox has unlocked their boards, so now Lychee works with the Egloo printers. hum.
Thoughts, suggestions? Any brands / printers I should look at before making a decision? Also, wash/cure stations, those seem pretty basic, but any input good or bad on what you have is appreciated...
Thanks,
Jerry
Seems most of the talk here is for FDM, but does anyone have a SLA in their stable? Thinking of picking up a smaller budget SLA printer. Will be printing mostly small D&D mini-figures for game play, and I have my CR10 if I need to go big.
Currently looking at the usual suspects, Creality, AnyCubic, EGLOO, and Phrozen.
Currently debating -
2k, 4k, or 8k? I know, more is better, but even a 2k will out-print my CR10, and last years "greatest printer evar!!1!" are selling for dirt cheap now that 8k models are starting to drop. 4k seem like the new default, as they are still pretty cheap(+-$300). 8k is tempting, but $600... I could get a 4k mid size SLA for money...
Debate #2 - Lychee or Chitubox? I hear good thing about Chitubox, but I hate the idea of a printer that forces me to use a slicer that cost $150/yr. I have not heard much feedback on Lychee (have not gone looking) any issue with it I should know? FWIW, for my CR10, I use the free Cura, and like it. I have thought about trying a paid slicer, but Cura does everything that I need and has never given me issues so, money saved... Edit - Reserching a bit this morning I see that Chitubox has unlocked their boards, so now Lychee works with the Egloo printers. hum.
Thoughts, suggestions? Any brands / printers I should look at before making a decision? Also, wash/cure stations, those seem pretty basic, but any input good or bad on what you have is appreciated...
Thanks,
Jerry
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