haldir Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/13/2023 at 7:41 PM, Olaf the Stout said: Saturn 2 owners, what did you use as a spacer when changing your FEP? My original FEP got a hole last night, so I need to swap mine over. Like @Pezler the Polychromatic when I had my Photon Z, I just used a Gatorade cap I kept with my fep changing tool. 4k mini, it just tightens while you tighten the screws. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumbloke Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/16/2023 at 10:08 PM, haldir said: Oh I know what to print with clear resin, just nothing I immediately need right now. IIRC, Phrozen just tells you to use a piece of sheet paper (aka printer paper) to do the leveling. I cut mine down so it would fit between the vat screws but overall it's the same thing. Nice thing about resin printers is once you've got the plate leveled & set, you're done with it. About the only time you'll need to re-level is when you change out the LCD panel & when you're trying to diagnose a problem that might be related to leveling. Or if you get a Wham Bam system... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf the Stout Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 5 hours ago, TheAuldGrump said: A sheet of printer paper. The cardstock that they included with the Saturn was way too thick, and caused print failures. The Auld Grump I think you’re thinking of build plate levelling, not FEP changeover. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/16/2023 at 11:13 PM, haldir said: So I took a peek at my printer, 87% on the print & it appears I've got minis coming, as I can see it through the cover. Now I wonder why that print didn't print. I got to thinking, would not mixing the resin before printing prevent it from working? I remember I didn't stir the liquid before re-attaching the plate this morning. Either way I re-sliced the file & I'll attempt it later today or tomorrow. I shake the bottle before I fill the VAT, if it's been in the VAT too long without printing anything a slight stir might do the trick. Resin also has an expiration date, maybe something to look for? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 8 hours ago, Glitterwolf said: I shake the bottle before I fill the VAT, if it's been in the VAT too long without printing anything a slight stir might do the trick. Resin also has an expiration date, maybe something to look for? Yup, I do all that as well (well 95% of the time....). Doubt it's the exp date as I just picked this bottle up last month off Amazon. It's the newer style bottle that Sunlu uses now (kinda looks like brand name motor oil bottle now). I guess it'll remain a mystery for now, as every print after has printed. I do have it re-sliced with just the mini & the base that came with it (AG's feral Asfar druid form aka owlbear with horns). I guess we'll see once I go print it. 13 hours ago, sumbloke said: Or if you get a Wham Bam system... I wasn't including any add-ons to the existing plate, but yah that too. Really thou, with my friend's settings, no need for a WB plate here. Just a plastic razor & less then 5 secs later prints are off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlylowlycook Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Hmmmm, my Starhost from OPR only came with plain bases instead of textured ones. Do those only go to Patreon members? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuldGrump Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 22 hours ago, Olaf the Stout said: I think you’re thinking of build plate levelling, not FEP changeover. You are quite correct. The Auld Grump 7 hours ago, lowlylowlycook said: Hmmmm, my Starhost from OPR only came with plain bases instead of textured ones. Do those only go to Patreon members? Pretty much - though they are available separately. We've actually started printing and using the 'official' faction game aids - measuring widgets, objective counters, everything but the dice. The Auld Grump 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Free from Dragon Trapper Lodge on MMF: 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWulfe Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 So, seems my Trident has been down for a month not for a wire break, but because of a slightly loose connector on the 14 pin toolhead connector. I'm not going to complain, as this means I can get the ball rolling on printed parts tomorrow. Did some basic moving around and it didn't seem to misbehave, so now it's just a case of seeing if me reseating three pins that had been tugged back somewhat solved the issue. If so, that'll make me a rather happy fox to say the least! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezler the Polychromatic Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Urgh, just did a print and just found out that there's a small leak in the nFEP somewhere. Doing the water test to confirm. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Went ahead & bought the Fat Dragon Lost Dungeon Starter & the first expansion. Thanks to being a previous backer of FDG Kickstarters I got some pretty good discount codes for them as well. I think both were like 8 bucks total. I'm not sure when I'll ever print anything from them, but eh if I do I'll have it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlylowlycook Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Besides One Page Rules are there any other sculptors I should loot at for bases? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezler the Polychromatic Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Alright, did the water test and didn't find any leaks, I didn't like how there was still resin underneath. When I get time I'm going to have to replace it as a precaution. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 10 hours ago, lowlylowlycook said: Besides One Page Rules are there any other sculptors I should loot at for bases? There are a bunch of free bases available. Just search the size you need & take your pick. One, I really like is Claudio Casini Art. He has a freebie pack, but I think it's the bases he uses for his sculpts. While not free, Twin Goddess has some great one as well. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) Titanforge has some nice bases as well and Asgard Miniatures. Txarli Factory! They had a base KS last year, lots of good bases. Edited March 21 by Glitterwolf 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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