Alternative title Suggestion: "Climbing the 'for just 40 Dollar more...' ladder".

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Hahah, it was almost something like that

@Gregatron13

5 ай бұрын

But wait, there's more!!

@magicalsleeper

4 ай бұрын

For just 40 dollars more you can take the escalator.

@sl-lin0bi529

3 ай бұрын

I just want a printer for building my very own terrain for my matches w friends. Do you think a complete nooby like me can do it w easy w one of these?

@HannesMrg

3 ай бұрын

@@sl-lin0bi529 For Terrain any Resin printer will do I think. (just choose a size and price you like) But keep in mind that it's really messy and not just 'Hit print and have Terrain ready'.

I hardly ever comment on videos, but I watch all your updates and you are by far my favorite resin printer reviewer. This is clearly the culmination of all your hard work for the viewers, and I can see this video blowing up in an absolutely huge way. Thank you for all your effort in making the terrifyingly difficult choice of buying a resin printer, into an easy and enjoyable one!

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so kindly and I really do appreciate you taking the time to comment

@kamalzaveri4089

6 ай бұрын

Hello sir, Pls advise me which one is the best for jewellery manufacturer for best and mirror surface in best minimum micron in XY ? Your study in this kind of CAM machine is really extra ordinary, i really appreciate you for this kind of work for your viewer .So pls suggest me which model is best for best smooth surfaces.

@lanzer22

5 ай бұрын

@@kamalzaveri4089 You asked for the best, which means the answer will be something like a Flashforge Waxjet that cost 70,000 dollars. That's for results that doesn't require any processing, otherwise just grab a Mars DLP printer for its sharpness and start there but you'll be dealing with scan lines that need post processing.

I have been preparing myself for this black friday the whole year, and i am 100% new at this printing gig, so, looking for enlightment here on youtube, i found your video. This has been the most clarifying and helpful video about 3D printers that i have watched so far, thank you so much for the effort you have put here, i will be looking for more videos on your channel, as i am about to buy an Elegoo printer.

@artkiko4460

3 ай бұрын

which one did you get?

I started with any Anycubic S which has been a good starter and it was a gift. I want my next resin printer to be my last … or at least my last for a long time, so my mum always taught me to save up and buy the better quality. Thanks for making me aware of the best. $850 is honestly not bad if it lasts me for years and allows me to finally create the larger characters that I’ve always wanted to build and paint.

@starxrox

3 ай бұрын

I wish I knew... I'm even more confused on what to buy

Bought GKTwo on your recommendation just two weeks ago -- it's an awesome beast. Definitely designed with "it's a tool not a hobby" mindset.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more! And thanks

I'm sticking with the D2 I got earlier this year. After pairing it with Craftsman Resin, upgrading the vat to a metal one lined with ACF film, and using a 25c heater; I've been getting decent prints with it that I'm pretty happy with. That said I'll keep an eye on GKTwo and Elegoo if they ever make vastly improved DLP printers. I've ruined a few printers due to user error (cracked screens from forgetting to remove hardened resin from a failed print, leaks damaging glass and boards...) and having a thick plate of glass instead of an LCD/Mono screen has given me lots of peace of mind.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

D2 is a great printer, lots of benefits to DLP

Thanks for all the advice in your videos. I'm upgrading from a Creality Ld-002r and based on your recommendations I've gone for the Saturn 3 Ultra.

I got a Anycubic photon mono 4k as a Christmas gift, and finally opened it up this week. I admit I went from hero to zero when the sample file printed great, but then was exposed to the whole world of slicing (gulp). I really appreciate your content as it has really helped me these last few days. I think, for the time being, I'm going to focus on learning via this unit, but I'm excited to see what options are out there.

@fauxhammer Just wanted to say thank you for helping my new 3d printer paralysis! I ended up going for the GK2 and definitely put your name on it in checkout so you get the kickback! Thanks so much for making these videos!

Picked up the gktwo based on your earlier review and love it. Thank you.

@FauxHammer

8 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Enjoy it!

@twisteddane

2 ай бұрын

Me and my roomie are total beginners, we talked about buying it as a set, with the wash and cure stations. Just over 1400 Dollars seems like a decent price. Would you recommend it for complete beginners?

Thank you for doing this video. I have been looking for my first 3D resin printer for awhile now to print miniatures. I tend to do a lot of research before buying things as a lot of things sound great on the outside, but after doing research on the item, they end up not being what they seemed. All that to say, I almost bought a Phrozen Sonic Mini 8ks, but now I think I am definitely going with the Uniformation GKTWO. Wish I had caught the $230 off sale for the Printer + Wash Station + Curing Box bundle. Ohwell. At least I know what printer I want now. Thanks again for the review and insight. It is very much appreciated.

It's a relief that Elegoo is so far out in front this generation. The one vitally important aspect of these printers that nobody takes into account until they've already made their purchase is customer service, and that's where elegoo takes the cake and runs off with it. I've had Elegoo replace parts that were out of warranty just because the failure was clearly not user error. I've also had them send me out multiple parts at once because they were unsure which part had broken, with no expectation of me sending the extra part back. I've heard horror stories about trying to resolve shipping issues with printers bought directly from Phrozen.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately it’s the one thing I can’t review. My contacts at Elegoo are not the customer services team

@AverageMrFox

7 ай бұрын

This a thousand times. I'm in the UK and made the mistake of ordering a Phrozen Sonic Mini 8k from a retailer in Holland thinking I'd saved myself a hundred-odd quid due to currency conversions etc.; took almost 3 weeks for it to arrive despite estimated (and paid for) express 2 day shipping, and was dead on arrival. Figured I'd just reach out to Phrozen customer support as it was a brand new machine, and hopefully they could just send me out a new LED module and all would be well - went through almost a week of back & forth with the customer service rep due to timezones, which was fine, only for it to turn out that they couldn't help me and I'd have to reach out to the retailer to get the replacement part. Did that, only to have the replacement LED module die on me a week later once I'd installed it through no fault of my own... I highly rate the quality of the prints from the Sonic Mini 8k but that experience was enough to put me off Phrozen unless I can get it from a well known retailer in the UK who provides warranty & free shipping. Elegoo, however, was an entirely different experience. I ordered a Saturn 12k Ultra on pre-order back in June/July this year and not only was shipping free and there was no customs, but I've had absolutely zero issues with the machine from the day it arrived, and I'm continually impressed by their shipping speeds & communication when buying either other printers (Neptune 3 Pro) or resin/filament directly from them - there's been times where it's actually arrived faster than orders placed on Amazon. I imagine when you get a machine that actually works, they're all much of a muchness at that price point & resolution, but Elegoo absolutely smashes it out of the park with their customer support and to be honest I think that's probably enough to have secured me as a long term customer. I've used AnyCubic & Phrozen machines from just about every generation in the past as well and never had anything near the level of satisfaction I've had from the Saturn 12 Ultra

@BabyJesus66

7 ай бұрын

100% confirm your experience... Elegoo is AWESOME when it comes to customer service. They responded to my emails quick and got me the parts I needed for very CHEAP on a few year old printers... got my printers working in no time. As long as they don't change, I'll be buying all my 3D printers from Elegoo. Awesome printers, awesome prices, great service... their stuff just works well and is priced extremely good for what you get. *edit - I should also add my Mars printers (very first Mars model) still work perfectly prob 4 years after buying them. I have zero complaints other than I want to upgrade but no real point when these damn things won't break lol. 😂 Elegoo 👍

@brendanarmstrong7802

7 ай бұрын

@@FauxHammer Yeah, and it's not something that can ever be more than anecdotal. That's why I'm glad they're also leading in hardware right now at most price points.

@SeanyBgood

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I've really been on the fence between brands and your comment about customer service really sealed the deal for me. I'll be going with Elegoo. Now to decide which printer I want. I'm upgrading from the Anycubic Photon S so I'm pretty sure anything I choose will be a huge improvement.

Making the UniFormation GKTwo my first printer purchase in large part because of this channel's reviews. Thank you for being a resource for those of us looking to get into the resin printing hobby.

@ozzy1887

7 ай бұрын

I just pulled the trigger on a GK2. Seems like the best option ATM.

@Terren82

7 ай бұрын

@@ozzy1887 I'm glad to hear that; the Amazon review are pretty widely varied. Either people love it or they can't get it to work at all.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Congratulations

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@benkonczal4584

7 ай бұрын

It was my first printer and I’ve been running it just about non stop. Fantastic machine.

I have a photon mono right now as my "starter" that i bought before i'd really even done any homework on printing as a whole, but I'm definitely going for the GKTwo when i upgrade, specifically for the extra features like the heater. I've got my little photon dialed in and singing about as well as i can, but overnight temperature swings in the 50 or 60 degrees fahrenheit range are not uncommon in my area, and that's the culprit in an overwhelming majority of my failed prints

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

That will be one hell of a jump in lrinters

I got a GKtwo as my first resin printer in large part because of your original review. I liked it a lot but had some growing pains with it coming from using a Bambu x1c for FDM printing, but I keep realizing how many things the GKtwo does right that I take for granted. It just has so many small (and large) things that make it so much more user friendly and while I could handle a different printer now, there is no way I would have had the focus or time to learn on most of the other printers out there without pulling my hair out. It was totally worth it.

After amazon informed me of the existence of 3d resin printers "on sale" in the form of the M5S and watching this I bought the Elegoo saturn 3 ultra. Since you asked, personally I wanted the absolute maximum detail I could get, it may not matter but making whatever my heart desires out of a liquid turned hard plastic is the coolest thing ever imo. I now have everything I need for medium-high grade post processing and painting for what I consider to be only a small dent in my savings overall and I'm absolutely hooked, 3 weeks in, 15 bottles of 1000g in 12 varieties/colors, and a ton of noob mistakes later .-. this is my new favorite hobby even considering the safety steps for ventilation/contamination.

Your reviews have been a huge benefot to my decision making efforts on my newest printer. Thanks m8.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

Great summary. Awesome that Gktwo is pushing the envelope as far as feature. Elegoo really needs to take notice and incorporate heating into the printer. This is by far and away the biggest bane to my printing hobby.

@Manlio.Cipullo

7 ай бұрын

900 euros for a home printer is a bit too much...

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Yep, shocked they haven’t done a solution already

@forouza1

7 ай бұрын

@@Manlio.Cipullo , that's true. Hence why throwing $50 in additional parts/labor could net Elegoo a huge level up.

@DifferentAverage

7 ай бұрын

Ended up buying a Chitu-Systems heater for My Saturn 3U and designed/printed a mount for it. Ready for winter, and was only $50 👍

@Weaver_Games

7 ай бұрын

I've been looking to start doing it but needing to basically build a heated cabinet in my cold Canadian basement for it has been a huge roadblock

12:40, as a long-time follower of the channel, and someone who works in optics. I was very happy to see you pronounce Fresnel correctly. Keep up the good work.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Between you and I, I’ve know all along 😉. Been a photographer for years

This is a fantastic guide, I will be linking people to this when I get asked what printer they should buy from now on.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

Ive been using the gktwo since may when I found your video about the gktwo and its hands down the best price to headache of any printer in existence. out of the probably 100+ prints I've done I've only had one to 2 failures and it was due to user error. They have the best tech support (James is hands down the best tech support guy). Honestly yes your spending alot to get the printer but your not gonna waste your time trying to get it to work like other printers it will just function from the get go.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

I love it when everyone can name James first hand as support guy, we all know him and he is awesome

@MrKiaserS

7 ай бұрын

@@FauxHammer James the real mvp at uniformation!!

I've been using an Epax 3d x1 Mono for the last 4 years and technology sure has improved a lot. Thanks for the video review, it helped me narrow down what I'd like to upgrade to. I was already leaning towards a larger printer from Elegoo and now you've gotten me interested in the Uniformation GkTwo. The amount of convenience features it has built in for the price (still not cheap) may be worth it at the "beginner" range.

Thanks for all the reviews and comparisons…as a first time buyer it’s a lot to take in and understand, then decide which way to go. I enjoy painting miniatures and am looking for a way to produce my own miniatures rather than purchasing them retail.

I can appreciate the time and work involved with going into all these videos and see that it's been super helpful to a lot of folks. Unfortunately, I feel more confused than before, so I'll have to do some more research into the previous singular videos. I'm not sure I'll need something like the higher end stuff, but I just don't know.

@FauxHammer

3 ай бұрын

Sorry that was the case, where is teh confusion? start with your busget then, but the best one you can afford. So if your budget is around £$300, have a look at the printers in that price range, then watch those individual reviews, should be a maximum of 2-3 printers in your budget range. The Saturn 2 still seems like the sweet spot for most people.

@jaket8947

3 ай бұрын

@FauxHammer Probably just the sheer amount of the things, haha. But, yeah, I'm going back and watching reviews for the ones around my budget. I want to print mostly just minis, but occasionally, some things are bigger than others. Probably just be a fun hobby thing to do, unless my sons take to it. That may warrant a revisiting.

lol i keep jumping back and forth between amazon and youtube with each pick. this video got me on the edge of my seat

This was a great review especially for those on the bench on trying to decide which resin printer to chose and why, plus the budget factor being taken into account right off the start was helpful. That being said those that have limited space and have physical body moving and balancing limitations, I can really see the Uniformation GK2 resin printer a great choice even though the price may seem a little steep the fact that it offers so much convenience it would be a great choice.... just save a little harder make your own coffee at home see where else you can cut down on expenses.... what am I saying? This is what I need to do. XD Thanks FauxHammer for your time and work and sharing.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and glad you found it helpful

Darn it Ross! just bought the UniFormation GKTwo! Was pleasantly surprised by the price with discount, £635, used your link so you can feed your family more than bread and water! I do appreciate all you do for us and i honestly do admire the fact that you are honest with your reviews! Thanks agian for all you do!

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much mate, where did you grab it at that price? Amazon?

@captainamiga6813

7 ай бұрын

@scottybruce4302 did you have to pay taxes?

I'm completely new to 3D printing and was first looking on the internet about what printer is best or better. Elegoo was coming out on most sites. Then I went on KZread to look there for reviews and comparisons and liked your content the most. Watched almost all the printer videos the last 5 days and was waiting for this one when I saw yesterday that this video was coming out in the evening. I had decided to go for the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra instead of the Mars 3 Pro (bigger and better). But with this video I'm again thinking of changing and going for the Uniformation GKTwo. Only the price difference is holding me back. But my workspace is certainly in the winter cold (no heating), so the heater in the GKTwo is very interesting. (Don't just wanna print in the summer 😉) So if I can convince my wife, its probably going to be the GKTwo. Thanks for the informative videos.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Good luck with the wife, I know your plight.

Great video! super informative, thank you very much for putting in the time for people like me!

Just bought an Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra this morning very excited as this is my first printer. I bought it because of our conversation - used your link so hopefully you get your little kickback :)

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks kindly, great printer

Just picked up a Saturn S "used" for $65 it was a heck of a deal and for the build volume I think it's a pretty good size for most things. Plus the resolution is really good. Parts are still readily available and they aren't all too expensive. Elegoo still supports it. I had to snag it at the price it was at.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Wow, that’s insanely good!!! What a price

@emal2170

7 ай бұрын

Mine a year old, leveled 1 time, still holding. Prints great, wifi would be a plus though.

@MemelordSupreme

7 ай бұрын

@@emal2170 I think I would like a heated chamber too just because mine is out in my workshop and it's going to start getting cold here soon, going to be a pain to print on it without warming up the vat haha.

After i bought the Uniformation printer. I have never spend so little time fixing things with my printer. Im now 250 hours into the printer, and i have had a single issue, which was me who leveled it wrong. Its fantastic in everyway!

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

I hear so many comments like this

@BabyJesus66

7 ай бұрын

My original elegoo mars 1 printer is still working fine many years later, and I've done almost nothing to it... worked perfectly out of the box. Pretty sure most resin printers aren't too finicky

I chose the Saturn 3 Ultra, and so far I have been thrilled with it. It's my sixth since the original Mars and the first one I've really enjoyed using.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

It is an awesome printer

I went with the Anycubic D2. Easy of getting solid prints for both my wife and I was the number 1 factor. DLP produces excellent results, reliably, and so sharp even with 8x aa and blur. I know DLP is definitely a different tech, but for us it was the one that made sense and we are very happy. Your videos helped us understand the why's. Thanks!

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, took me forever to work out why. There were no videos explaining it And yeah, DLP is super reliable

Idk if you'll read this but thanks so much for putting this together. Even though you said it was a shorter "conversational" overview, it felt like you were REALLY comprehensive with giving reasons for everything in your ratings and I enjoyed how you compared cost to value rather than just defaulting to a more expensive option being superior or something like that.

@lonjennings2112

2 ай бұрын

I read it friend, I read it ........

Thank you for this! Super excited to get into miniature printing with resin! Based on what you said: I’m gonna shoot for the Saturn 3 Ultra.

Great video. Ordered the UniFormation GK Two with cure and washer. No brainer really, after reading a lot and seeing video after video stating it is one of the best. Had a cheaper resin printer before but sold it. Have my printers in a workshop outside my house, and it is too cold for resin printing during say okt-march. I sell Formlabs to pro customers, and I know firsthand how much those added features means in real day use. And a halloween $150 rebate for the kit made the decision easy. Looking forward to printing resin again 💪

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

So great to hear this from someone with Firm 3 experience…. Wanna sell me one?

i bought the UniFormation one after alot of looking around, reading and watching youtube videos. and i can say that i am glad that a bought that one. i got to print almost straight away no problems and sooooo easy to use!

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Fantastic, I just got my second and was printing with it within an hour of unboxing

Ended up going with the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra, have absolutely no regrets so far. Thought I wasn't going to need the additional build space, but didn't even make it a month before I was using the max Z height at 260mm. It's also insanely fast with the ACF film, I'm not printing miniatures so the ACF benefits are huge. It's often faster than my Bambu P1P depending on the print. Greatly appreciated the insightful reviews, likely wouldn't have gotten mine otherwise. I told Elegoo that but they said they wouldn't give you the credit since I forgot to go through the affiliate link 🤦‍♂. Thought that was kind of petty of them, but it's been a good printer and their customer service has been pretty great. Thanks again

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks and don’t worry, they need it through the link and there’s no manual way to adjust it. So long as you hit a good printer, that’s what matters, plenty of others will click the link. But I do appreciate your efforts

@ashouaxiong1404

3 ай бұрын

I'm browsing around and I figured the saturn 3 ultra is a good pick too. Would you recommend it, and have you had any annoyances with the unit so far?

I picked the Mars 3 as my entry point last year. It has been amazing once I figured out all the things I did wrong. The temperature control is definitely a big hurdle to get over, so I get the GKTwo for the ease of use as the top spot.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

You could get a plant grow tent or sommat

@nyverdaletabletop1674

7 ай бұрын

I simply bought myself a FDM printer tent added a small heater in there connected to a termostat let me know if you want more info :) @@FauxHammer

I would absolutely watch a 2 hour video. I really appreciate your reviews' focus on simplicity of the device at hand instead of listing out a spec sheet. Especially since most modern affordable printers are hitting a ceiling of quality so QOL becomes that much more of a differentiator.

Went for the GKTwo, based off of yours and VOGMans reviews. Loving it so far, waiting to see the reviews come through for the 12k upgrade before pulling the trigger on that

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Good call, will send it out ASAP

Thanks for the video! This past year I upgraded my FDM from an Ender 3 Pro to a Bambu P1P, and next year I'm looking to upgrade from my Photon Mono SE (which itself was an upgrade from the original Phonton) and this video helps a ton! As someone who still has the OG Anycubic wash & cure station, and who wants to upgrade that as well, is there one of those your recommend? I have lights going out and instead of replacing I think it may just be time to update my station.

It's been a few years since I got into the resin game (I was an original Saturn backer) and decided it was time to look into it again. I'd not heard of you before and thought "Oh this is probably some dude just touting the best affiliate options they can find", but I watched your "Ultimate 3D printer wishlist" video and went, nope, you know what you're talking about - and this video sells it. I'll be buying 5 GKTWO's in the next week, and I already know I am not going to regret the purchase. Thank you so much.

@FauxHammer

17 күн бұрын

OMG wow! thanks for the kudos!!! and I'd love it if you used my affiliate link before your purchase. But I hope you love those printers!

Great video. Been looking for something like this for a while.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

I’m saving for the Uniformation GKTwo… will prob purchase around Thanksgiving/Christmas looking for a good price, but I’ve made up my mind on the specific one. I would prefer easy entry and repairability and easy upgradability after battling with FDM printing for the past 5 years. I’ve tried everything that I can think of to print mini’s and I have a few positives but a LOT of negatives. I would like to print a lot of mini’s as I DM for two vastly different kinds of DND groups. I will still use and love my fdm printer, but I’m ready to love an easy to use out of the box resin printer too. Wishing you the best, how long do your links stay good? Post more vids, I love watching them :)

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, what a kind comment!

Thanks for the video, I eventually got myself a elegoo mars 4 dlp because it was on sale for 275 euro's (302$ usd) (instead of 459 euro's (505$ usd)). I really like it, also I am printing a lot of dnd mini's right now and its perfect for the job. Cant wait for when they eventually release higher res dlp printers or bigger ones :D. Also I am kind of a sucker when it comes to new technology so that is also why I went for the dlp style printer.

Just got my GKTwo and I'm in love with It. I've had ONE failure in it and that was my fault from under supporting an area. Also, the vat is super light weight which made draining and straining it a BREEZE.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Love reading comments like this

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Got an Mars 4 Max 6K for 230€, probably for me the best price/size/quality combination :) Thanks for your review, which really helped to slim it down!

Thank you for comparing the actual results of the 12k printers! I have seen so many reviews where people just said "it's the same screen, they will print the same".

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, yeah it’s the same screen, it should print the same. It doesn’t and that’s sad

Thank you for the video breaking down all of these resin printers. I was stuck between the Mars 4 Ultra and the Saturn 2 8K, but after watching your review on both of them, I decided to go with the Saturn 2 8K as I felt that what you said about the Mars 4 Ultra's 18 micron resolution essentially becoming redundant due to the ACF film made a lot of sense. Also the larger build plate means I can print larger miniatures/statues in the future, and the fact that the cover comes with an exhaust hole that I can hook up to my ventilation setup is a huge bonus for me from a health and safety standpoint.

@FauxHammer

4 ай бұрын

yep, you hit the nail on the head and I've recommended the Saturn 2 to so many people because it's that good!

Mate, really appreciate the hard work, dedication, and clarity you put into EVERY SINGLE video you produce. I hope your audience understands what goes into making videos like this. Unquestionably, the amount of work is off the charts. The research alone is a full-time job. Well done and THANK YOU for helping me pick my next printer! I've been using the Creality 3 (a NIGHTMARE) and a Mars 2 (a joy!) for a few years now and love what I've created with them. Your research has improved my understanding and my enjoyment of the hobby significantly. Using your reference link for my early Xmas present, the Mars 3 Ultra!

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kudos and support, I hope you love your Mars 3 Ultra, it is a kickass machine

Been telling myself I will buy myself a printer this coming Christmas. Had a couple of contenders on my mind but hopefully this video nails it. Cheers!

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Go for it! Which one?

@Rhyds86

7 ай бұрын

@@FauxHammer I was going to go for something within the £300-500 price range but I'm really wanting the Uniformation GK two after seeing all the positive reviews it's getting and being a total beginner in 3d printing. Looks like I'll have to wait a bit longer or hope for a good Christmas deal. Fingers crossed hehe. Many thanks ^_^

Just got the Uniformation GKtwo for 760 via amazon (was able to get a 10% off discount) and decided to just go for it due to this video! Thanks for your helpfull video! Time to get back to designing! And now I can finally start sculpting some big monsters! Also a question, what resin should I use with the GKtwo? I'm in the Netherlands and can't seem to acquire your brand here.

after watching this, I decided on the elegoo mars 4 max about 2 weeks ago. It has been an absolute workhorse and I'm already churning out prints I never would have been able to imagine before this purchase. I pierced my fep 4 days in through a series of extreme mistakes and idiocy, and I got a reply from elegoo within 12 hours of my email advising me on what I did wrong and new films sent to me for free. I had already ordered new films, but the customer service legitimately is top notch and I couldn't have chosen better.

It's insane to see the progress and how insane cheap these are getting. As someone who has been planning to buy one of these for a long time I gotta say a very good overview. Also as constructive feedback: the stock footage actually make for a worse video than just static shots of the printer or even its box. Please consider.

This video was extremely helpful. I've been using an Anycubic Photon Mono 4k for over a year now, and I was ready to take a step up in size and quality. After watching this (and multiple other of your reviews), I have gone with the Saturn 2. I would have probably opted for the 8k, but it's not on Amazon, and the Elegoo site won't ship to where I live in Alaska.

@FauxHammer

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! and yeah the Saturn 2 is a great printer, now at bargain prices. People are turning their nose up to it because its a 2, not a 3. but the difference in quality is not worth the difference in price to me.

Ngl, I would totally watch a 2 hour printer comparison video 😂 2 hour long 3d printer tier ranking livestream when?

@FauxHammer

8 ай бұрын

hmm, maybe

Great video, congratulations on the work.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

I've been using the Phrozen Mini 4K for quite a while, and I'm still in love. My eyes aren't the best, so upgrading to 8k is something I'm holding off on. Not sure I want to do it. I'm an old army maintainer (RCEME) - If it ain't broke, don't fix. But I'd likely stick to Phrozen. Easy printing is better than better complicated printing!

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Depending what you print, you will probably find the Mighty 8k more of ann upgrade than the new Mini 8k. More space is very useful

I ordered the Saturn 3 Ultra for the build quality and ease of use. It arrives today, can't wait to get off and set it up.

@Thiccron

7 ай бұрын

Congrats dude I’ve been using mine a couple months and its amazing 👍🏻

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Aww it’s awesome

@fledgeking

7 ай бұрын

@mikeg2039 I got my first print going, and am beginning to realize just how reliable this thing is gonna be 😁

starting with a mars 3, I upgraded to a saturn 2 8K because, as you mentioned in the video, of the buildplate size. And yes, your video helped me make that decision

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Good stuff!

Thank you for sharing this. Do you have any recommendations on the right Elegoo (or other brand for that matter) for someone who just wants to make resin forms for jewelry casting? Most everything I'd print would be under 5", normally a lot smaller... If I were to get a smaller printer for miniatures, would I go through less resin waste? Also, I'm a beginner with 3-D printing, recommending one that would have very good guides/customer service would be helpful too.

after watching the Uniformation video i ordered one. Personally i dont worry about print speed. I just want enough resolution for minis to look good once painted and on the tabletop. But the easiness of use with the features included was what sold me. My printers are in a spare room that also has a window open for ventilation so heating is an issue and the resin fumes have been quite and issue for me too. Im still waiting on deliver after ordering it a few weeks ago. The bigger size is also a plus as i was struggling for space on my mars 3.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Good call on this one, I’m yet to find an unhappy custoner

This is a great video. Thank you for taking the time to review each of these. I am looking into my first resin printer as I jump from FDM. I am trying to decide between the ELEGOO Saturn 3 Ultra and the UniFormation GKtwo. I think that I would prefer to have the GKtwo, but I am having a tough time justifying the additional cost over the Saturn 3 Ultra. Ultimately, I think I will go with the Saturn. Thanks again!

@FauxHammer

5 ай бұрын

Either is still a great call. And thanks

Interesting video and a great sales tool for Elegoo. I started with Elegoo but was turned off by their lack of support. I move to a Creality Halot-Mage which was $250.00 and wish I started with that one. The design of the Halot is so much better and the 8K gives me much better prints.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Fair enough, I don’t tend to comment on customer service because people have different experiences. I never used the Halot Mage

I got an Elegoo Mars 4 Max. Build size was one of the things that made me hesitate about getting into resin to begin with. Great price and build size. And customer service exists.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Yep, it’s a solid balance there

After all your suggestions, I found a deal for the M5 + wash&cure 3 for ~$400 and I think I'm going to be very happy

Saturn 3 Ultra 12k 10" , only because of budget purposes. Would've gotten the number one on the list. Thank you for the help!

I'm just about to get into the hobby and about to buy my very 1st printer. Leaning towards the Phrozen 8K Mini S. I think it's a good start, or at least I hope... 😅

Wow this has really helped. I want to begin resin printing and was looking at the mars 3 but they seem to be gone. I was then looking at the photon mono 2 but given the change in resolution i might nilly look at a saturn or larger scale printer.

Excellent, exactly what I needed. Thanks

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Get a GKTWO ;)

I went with the Saturn 3 Ultra from your affiliated link. I went with it because for me it was the best price to quality ratio for large prints. I have a temperate workshop in the house which is vented outside so temperature was not a concern. So the price hike for the GKTWO did not seem worth it. Basically for that money I was able to buy 12kg of resin, the wash and cure kit spare sheets and all that. Made more sense to me.

@FauxHammer

6 ай бұрын

That's totally fair, especially when you already have the facility available to handle temperature and extraction/

Excellent summary of the current mainstream market options. I'm one of those weirdos who would love to see a larger scale DLP, but I just don't think the cost would be something palatable. I do love that UniFormation has come to the market to push some very desirable features and I hope they continue to do so and cause the bigger name producers to step up and do some innovating beyond dishonest resolutions. We've reach the point where resolution is meaning less than quality of life features. Would love to see a 13" screen from UniFormation.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

I am looking forward to what Uniformation do next, but that’ll be next year some time now. Larger screen would be nicer, I think 13” would be a new sweet spot, a bit bigger, but not too big. As I said, bigger DLP isn’t on the horizon unfortunately

Well this was very helpful, thanks!

Been FDM printing for about 6 years now, and just now thinking of getting my first SLA. THIS VIDEO HELPED ME SO MUCH! Your quick, easy breakdown of pro/cons per printer, and quick comparisons to the NEXT or LAST printer in the price points, was fantastic. This helps me get over the analysis paralysis, that I am sure we ALL experience when looking for the right first printer (Looking at you Anet A8, ugh) Also, I really appreciate the way you shoot your videos. From the colored light sources, and the light coming out of the box (I'm stealing that idea for my vids, thank you very much) to the blurring in and out of focus on model names, and even the 8k/12k plate replacement on that one printer. Simply fantastic, and I really enjoyed it sir! I am fairly certain I will be going with the Saturn 3 Ultra!!

Thanks for sharing! I hope this helps the new buyers out there. Me, I am an Elegoo guy and have tried other brands, a few, and still love the Elegoo brand. Your milage may vary though.....

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Agreed, Elegoo have absolutely cornered the market.

Decided to start my journey with the phrozen mini 8ks following your advices (and links) a few months ago. I strongly hesitated with the gktwo but, not knowing if I would like the hobby I went for the cheap one. No regret at all, I love the results with the 8ks, but knowing all I know now then, I would have gone for the gktwo. I'll see what will be the best when mine dies

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Yeah the 8k is still solid

Very interesting... It has narrowed the choices down to only two, but still... I'm still tempted by the mega 8ks, even though I could get the saturn 3 ultra three times for that price and basically print the same amount, just not as one object. I haven't 100% decided whether I want those sizes or rather have smaller and more detailed... Also what I hear about that Phrozen customer experience.... It would be great if other brands would make such a large printer

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

I’ve had great experience with Phrozen, they are one of my fave brands If you need bigger stuff, get the 8kS, but the quality is a bit lower than the 10” and smaller printers because it’s only 8k in a large area.

I've been watching your videos all weekend... And now my hand is uncontrollably grabbing my credit card to buy a 'Saturn 3 12K'. Bed size is large and it's prints are hi-res and you seemed pretty happy with it. I don't even know what I want to print. I don't want to print little action figures. I just want to have some fun with this thing. I'm sure I'll find something to print. Yes, I'll be sure to click on the affiliated link. Your videos are awesome. Thanks!

@FauxHammer

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, and yeah I do really love the Saturn 3. Don't worry, bnefore long you'll have a collection of models and not enough time or resin to prrint them lol

@scottt5822

6 ай бұрын

I did it... But I ended up going for the Saturn 3 Ultra. Why... For a little bit more it had the better features that just made it worth it! The thing that kept playing in my mind was "I have it should I need it... Rather than need it and not have it.". And now I need to find somewhere to set it up for when it arrives. @@FauxHammer

I have 2 GKtwos and they are incredible. Despite the price point, they are great for a beginner because everything is so user friendly.

@Manlio.Cipullo

7 ай бұрын

when they halves the price i'll consider buying one... For now Elegoo introduces every iteration new features at a resonable price, i expect next generation to have some from GK...

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Yep, cheap does not mean beginner

@markburgess4528

7 ай бұрын

​@@Manlio.CipulloWell said. Although I wanted one recently (see my post on availability) I did think it was overpriced so got the Saturn 3 ultra to compliment my Saturn 8k.

@BjornKuma

7 ай бұрын

@FauxHammer Following a bunch of printing groups on FB, I'm more glad that I went high for my first. Not that there aren't a bunch of great printers out there, but it seems there's still a lot more variables to account for, and failures are more common for the average person. I've had none of those headaches. Up and printing within an hour or 2, with only a handful of failures since that were completely my fault. I've run gallons of resin thru them at this point and couldn't be happier. Another thing that doesn't get mentioned as much is the customer service and GKtwo community. Both are exceptional. Like 10 out of 10 good.

Just bought the Gktwo, after dialing in, printed 2 large items perfectly, after the boat anchor of Anycubic M5s. Unlike the M5s it works. I had two M5s both painful to run, I stop printing them and went to my small elegoo mars 3 and the dlp they just work. But do to some my print not fitting the build plate I need bigger (note my other big printer is not working so I decide to get a new printer). I consider my self a some what experience person in these type of machines ( from run CNC machines, CNC engraving machines to (7) FDm and (8) resin printers. I just want a machine easy to use, the GKtwo is it. on the FDm the Bambu is it. How I’ve got both. Thanks to your videos I bought both.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks I completely agree with you. Uniformation and Bambu are the absolute and clear winners right now.

Fantastic summary! You make the best miniature related 3D-printer reviews! For which reason did you exclude the HeyGears UltraCraft Reflex?

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks. It’s too locked down. Very restrictive. You can only use their resin. You must use their supports and if pre-supported models fail due to their resins exposure settings, there’s nothing you can do

I went with the Saturn 2, it was 8k, could use standard resin unlike the 12k version and in the sales, I managed to get it for just under £300, which for UK prices is exceedingly good, it's like picking it up for $250. I went for build plate as I had a MonoX but also for sharpness and machine build quality. Anycubic break really easily due to it being mostly plastic. It feels sturdy, no need for exposure or slicing adjustments, just out of package and print, it's that good. The GKT would have been amazing but if it's $850 it'll be near £1k here. The Mighty 8k for example is over £1k, which is eye watering when on a budget, the heated vat sounds incredible though 😢

Hello again😂 I was looking forward to this video, which gave me some interesting insights. However, I would like to ask for another piece of advice specifically, as I have to make a purchase soon I am considering: Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra 309 (although the size of the print area might not be enough, however, if the quality (of the product and print) is overly superior to the others I might find alternatives for larger pieces), Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S 349(same reasoning as the previous one), then slightly larger size I have identified Anycubic Photon Mono X 6Ks 289, Elegoo Mars 4 Max 289, Elegoo Saturn 3 399(might be slightly out of budget, but if it is worth it I might consider investing more). One aspect that doesn't convince me in general on the elegoo (and that you mention often in the videos ) is the knob to calibrate the plate with the two simple screw), but I don't know how much weight it has in this case

@FauxHammer

8 ай бұрын

Ok, so you are considering a lot of printers here. When it comes to ultimate quality, I'd say that's somewhere between the Mini 8k and the Saturn 3. But honestly, the difference is miniscule. What are you going to be printing?

@chickenlittle4681

8 ай бұрын

@@FauxHammer I will print small mechanical parts that will constitute the structure of a medical catheter (pseudo-cylindrical with a diameter of 3mm-7mm) and theoretically I would also like to use them to print a joystick (similar to the one for controlling jets to understand the dimensions) which is why I also considered slightly larger printers (so as to avoid printing in SLS)

@FauxHammer

8 ай бұрын

@@chickenlittle4681you may be better with a DLP printer if dimensional accuracy is more important to you. Otherwise , none in your list are significantly different from one another

15:42 so true guys! This was underrated in 2018-2020 and even some engineers and chemists argued that we don't need heating but it's false! Heating or temp control of printer cabinet, VAT or resin is a key to success.

@FauxHammer

5 ай бұрын

Still so many people don't realise

Hello Sir, Done, you convinced me to take Gk two, it looks great, I can't wait for it to come! but my question is what resin should I use, the more I search, the more I don't have anything to buy (large figurines I will make more) Could you recommend me? Thank you

I think out of these options, I'd go with the Saturn ultra. The last one seems great but dishing out nearly a grand for my first resin printer is the only reason why I'm hesitant. Great vid.

Great summary for the range of choices and all within 20 minutes...impressive. Can you give your impression of the Starfield 3D Laser resin KickStarter printer? Thanks in advance and I'll look forward to your reply while I continue researching resin 3DP with your review videos.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

I've not used a true SLA printer before. I am talking with starfield but due to Spam folders, They missed my email accepting one for review. I'm on the list for next reviewer opportunity

Just as a note, there are a TON of sales on printers right now. You can get the mono 2 and mars 3 for just 150. I was going to do the M5s, but now that bro has explained it away I need a new pick. The mars 4 is 238 right now and the saturn is 332.

I bit the bullet on the GKTwo - I've owned a Mono X for over a year now and have been really with, but the time has come to upgrade. Based in a large part upon your review I waited to see if the price would come down and happy to see that it has for this week - Also, your Fauxhammer code knocked even more off - so I feel like I got this for a steal (sub £650). No idea when it will arrive but can't wait to get started. Cheers Ross :-)

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

So happy you are happy, you’re gonna love it.

My first printer was the Mars 4 DLP, then I got a pair of used printers, moved one to a friend for free. Added a GK2 and Phrozen Mini 8K S, and the latter 2 are the main ones I use now. I may get another mini, as for me the 32 and 75mm stuff sells best.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

I wouldnt fret overvthe Saturn 3 ultra over the GKtWO, you are comparing Incredible with Amazing. Like Portche and Ferrari, they are both far above and beyond the majority of other printers. The GKTWO just has many more conveniences

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Did you prefer the slightly softer lcd prints over the FLP then?

17:53 I just got the any cubic M5S. I really like it I do agree with the softness . My biggest problem is overheating the resin it seems that after you're 2 hours of Brittany I have a lot of failures and the resin that it's very warm. These are using the standard settings given by any cubic. I also ha elegoo Saturn the first version. A anycubic m3 max. I have some fdm 2.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

How is it getting so warm? There’s no heater in it

Oh man you did it!! I’ve wanted to do this FOREVER but you are 100% on point with continuous releases. I might be testing an unannounced elegoo resin printer 🙃

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man!!! Will message you on Twitter 🤫🤫🤫🤫

@ksigalbraith

7 ай бұрын

@UncleJessy Are you kidding me... I just ordered the Saturn 3 Ultra... Hopefully its the new Jupiter model...

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

@@ksigalbraith I think you’ll be fine with your Ultra

@BabyJesus66

7 ай бұрын

Saturn dlp

Thanks for this, have my eye on the Uniformation, the features set it apart from the others. We'll see what black Friday brings. Cheers from SoCal.

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Hope it brings you what you wanted, thanks for the comment

Man this was a great release! There are so many printers out there and it's hard to find a good summary right now!

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

HELLO ALL! I have been printing for about a year. I started with the Saturn S, added a Mars 2 P, now I think the Saturn 3 Ultra is coming in April!! Price to quality ratio is all that matters to me.

This was a fantastically helpful video. It was clear and concise making it invaluable for 3D printer virgins such as myself. An interpretation of _3D Printing Land_ is a pandora's box buried in the bowels of a rabbits warren set within a labyrinth (seriously, it's freakin' nuts). Thankyou & cheers! 🤘(and I used the word _virgin_ simply because that's what new & unused plastic pellets are called)

@FauxHammer

6 ай бұрын

I could do with you writing the analogies in my video scripts lol!

Fantastic video! Informative, straight to the point, options, and most of all, no BS! Thank you as always! Also, woot! Made it on the video! Thank you!

@FauxHammer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much