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Elegoo
Mars 5 Ultra
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Based on 30 Reddit mentions
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Fep film, big mistake.
In this case it's correct though. The M5U comes with FEP by default. No idea why Elegoo did that, considering they've moved to PFA for their other machines.
Bumblingbeginner in r/ElegooMars
December 26, 2025 3:00 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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Only first few layers prints - Mars 5 Ultra
Update: Tldr: UV tools dont play well with M5U Tilt vat and Elegoo SatelLite slicers. I've tested the default rook and non-uv tools cones of calibration dry prints > the Z Axis retracts properly then returns. Now with the exact file processed with uv tools > no Z axis lift/retract whatsoever. (Note
...Apongos000 in r/ElegooMars
April 14, 2026 1:06 PM
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Which ABS Like resin have you had the best luck with?
The anycubic and sunlu are the joint best I’ve used, siraya next and elegoo 3 followed by elegoo 2 were the least good. M5u Colour/transparency seems to make no difference
sagima in r/resinprinting
July 17, 2025 5:42 AM
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