Elegoo
Mars 5 Ultra
Based on 30 Reddit mentions
$284.99
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Request for Help
I am 99% sure this is the problem. I have a M5U and it does not like to print when in the garage during cold temps. I got the Elegoo heater and it helped a lot but I agree a Brewers belt would do the same for cheaper. Or moved inside.
Lucetar in r/PrintedWarhammer
January 15, 2026 12:44 AM
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failed models after resin calibration
Interesting how your exposure time is actually longer now, that should indicate a stronger hold on the supports. I see you’ve enabled lift and retract speeds, but I’m pretty sure on the M5U those have no effect since it’s the vat that tilts and not the plate moving up that releases the print from th
...RachellePuck in r/ElegooMars
July 16, 2026 9:55 AM
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First resin printer
I started with an original Mars and fairly recently upgraded to the M5U. It died in 2 weeks (wouldn't turn on) and I was able to exchange it at the retailer I got it from. I've been using Elegoo ABS-like 3.0 8k resin and the prints have been very good. The Satellite software is a mixed bag. It's eas
...Nihilistic_Mystics in r/resinprinting
February 6, 2026 2:20 PM
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