Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

Same as before. Expect 12 months between cycles. This year was odd, printers got released on a shorter cycle. The Saturn 4 Ultra 16K was probably supposed to be the Saturn 5, but Elegoo released it early (only 7-8 months after the Saturn 4/4 Ultra). Probably because Uniformation was releasing the 16

Generally speaking the Saturn 4 Ultra 16k is the best option for most people. I investigated and wrote the original post explaining the 3-bit grayscale deficiency and it is still present. I also bought a S4U 16k and subsequently worked out a dithering method with UVTools to restore a significant por

Thanks! I’m using a Elegoo Saturn 4 ultra. That model using a different type of FEP film that helps to blend out layer lines. I also set the layer height really low. My print times are outrageous for the size but I have two Saturns so that makes up for it. If you’re completely new to 3D printing, I

At the price point, the Saturn 4 Ultra 12k or 16k are $800-1200 of machine for $400-500. It and Heygears (at that $1200+ price point) do the most to absolve the user of tuning a dozen speeds and feeds for the Z-axis movement / release & retract cycle. Heygears does this by having their slicing and p

Basically, uncured UV resin is toxic for your skin and can lead to itchyness, rashes or an allergic reaction. So you must wear gloves when handling it in liquid form (which is what you pour in the vat) and then rinse the printed models in 99% IPA and given them a final brief UV cure to get rid of an

Yeah, I use a ELEGOO Saturn 4 Ultra 16K Resin 3D Printer. Well worth the money, especially if you use 14k resin.

Elegoo sales revenue went from 118M in 2022 to 180-200M in 2023 due almost entirely to the Saturn 4 Ultra 12k. They've sold hundreds of thousands of the machine. Most of the hate and horror stories clearly come from two groups: a) those opposed to people outside their chosen circle using resin print

Saturn 4 Ultra + Mecury Xs wash and cure. Consumables : Elegoo Grey resin 5ish liters of Isoprobyl(closer to 99 the better, i use 91%) Disposable gloves DONT FORGET THSE DONT GET RESIN ON YOUR HANDS Funnel and filter. Shop towels. I cover everything in my work station in shop towels. Mine is a prett

Pretty much any of the mid-size printers will be suitable for 1/6 scale figures. I recently bought the Saturn 3 which is a two year old printer but is solid af and just as high quality as the brand new ones with a 12k screen. I personally am not sold on the tilting vat, but the Saturn 4 Ultra has be

If you really want a resin printer, save $1.000 compared to that unknown KS branded printer and just buy a Saturn 4 Ultra 16K when on sale. No need to get an "industrial graded" printer. Yes, resin printers aren't the first pick when it comes to printing cosplay stuff. These are nice to add some det