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ELEGOO Mars 2 Mono MSLA 3D Printer UV Photocuring LCD Resin 3D Printer with 6.08 inch 2K Monochrome LCD, Printing Size 129x80x150mm/5.1x3.1x5.9inch, Green Cover

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Brand ELEGOO
Material Aluminum,Resin
Color Mars 2
Product Dimensions 129"D x 150"W x 80"H
Item Weight 16.5 Pounds

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  • 【Fast Printing and less maintenance】Mars 2 comes with a 6.08 inch monochrome LCD of 2K HD resolution and only takes 2 seconds per layer exposure to cure resin, which could significantly enhance your printing efficiency. Mono LCD has a much longer lifespan and stable performance during long term printing, thus saves your cost.
  • 【Outstanding prints and ultra accuracy】Brand new light source structure provides more even UV light emission and working together with 2K mono LCD, the printing details and precision are greatly improved and the 3D printed models are fascinating.
  • 【Sturdy build quality】CNC machined aluminum body makes Mars 2 a very formidable machine. Newly-designed build plate has a much stronger adherence during printing and enables consistent printing success.
  • Multi language interface】Mars 2 now supports 12 kinds of languages so customers across the world could operate the 3D printer more conveniently without barriers. The newly added 10 languages are Japanese, Dutch, Korean, French, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Turkish and Portuguese.
  • 【Warranty and Service】We provide a 1-year warranty on the whole printer and 6-month warranty for the 2K LCD (FEP film is excluded). And we provide 24 hours customer service.
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    Product Description

    Photopolymer resin is essential to MSLA resin 3D printers, and ELEGOO has been working hard to provide high-quality resin that works excellently with most LCD 3D Printers. We highly recommend using ELEGOO resin when you print models on the Mars 23D Printer.

    ELEGOO Mars 2 Mono LCD Resin 3D Printer

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    ELEGOO Mars 2 Mono LCD Resin 3D Printer

    ELEGOO Mars 2 MSLA 3D Printer is ELEGOO 6.08 inch LCD 3D Printer that uses monochrome LCD and COB UV light source. It has 50μm XY precision and high printing speed at 1.5-2s/layer. Extra building volume can meet most of your printing needs from industrial parts to board game miniatures.

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    Finish Kit Includes:

    • Resin Tank * 1
    • Build Platform * 1
    • Metal Scraper * 1
    • Plastic Scraper * 1
    • User Instruction * 1
    • Glove * 3
    • Funnel * 10
    • UL Adapter * 1

    • U Disk(2 GB) * 1
    • Backup Screws * 1
    • Sillicone rubber seal*1

    ELEGOO Mars 2 Mono LCD Resin 3D Printer

    Technical Specifications:

    • System: EL3D-3.0.2
    • Slicer Software: ChituBox
    • Technology: UV Photocuring
    • Layer Thickness: 0.01-0.2mm
    • Printing Speed: 30-50mm/h
    • Z Axis Accuracy: 0.00125mm
    • XY Resolution: 0.05mm(1620*2560)
    • Build Volume: 5.08in(L)*3.15in(W)*5.90in(H) 129mm(L)*80mm(W)*150mm(H)
    • Light Source: UV Integrated Light (wavelength 405nm)
    • Languages: Chinese English Japanese Dutch Korean French German Russian Italian Spanish Turkish Portuguese

    • Connectivity: USB
    • Weight: 13.67lbs(6.2kg)
    • Operation: 3.5 Inch Touch Screen
    • Power Requirements: 100-240V 50/60Hz
    • Printer Dimensions: 7.87in (L)*7.87in (W)*16.14in (H) / 20cm (L)*20cm (W)*41cm (H)

    ELEGOO Mars 2 Mono LCD Resin 3D Printer

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    2K Monochrome LCD

    ELEGOO Mars 2 MSLA 3D Printer comes with a 6.08-inch Monochrome LCD that has 2K HD resolution. It is four times longer in lifespan and two times faster in printing speed than the regular RGB LCD 3D printers, which means higher printing efficiency, more stable performance, and less maintenance.

    Multi-language Interface

    The new operating system now supports 13 different languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, Dutch, Korean, French, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, and Portuguese, which significantly facilitates worldwide users to use Mars 2 more conveniently.

    Replaceable resin Tank

    With a green Plastic Tank, it adopts special engineering plastics, environmental protection and can be degraded. According to your needs, you can replace your printer tank to extend the life of you printer.

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    CNC Machined Aluminum

    Mars 2 is made of CNC machined aluminum, it has a very solid build quality and high durability like a reliable workhorse that always get its work done.

    COB UV LED Light Source

    Excellent heat dissipation performance, high luminous maintenance rate, uniform light emission, and no spots. COB light source has proved itself to be a fantastic upgrade that ensures each printing comes out perfectly.

    Chitu Box Slicer

    Chitu Box has been a very helpful companion when you are using ELEGOO MSLA resin 3D printers from slicing .stl file to adding supports. With the latest 8-times anti-aliasing function, you can get a much smoother printing surface.

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    Product type Resin 3D Printer Resin 3D Printer Resin 3D Printer Wash Cure Station Wash Cure Station
    LCD type 8.9 inch Mono LCD 6.08 inch Mono LCD 6.08 inch Mono LCD N/A N/A
    Build volume 7.55in(L) x 4.72in(W) x 7.87in(H) 5.1in(L) x 3.1in(W) x 6.3in(H) 5.1in(L) x 3.1in(W) x 5.9 in(H) N/A N/A
    Layer thickness 0.01-0.15mm 0.01-0.2mm 0.01-0.2mm N/A N/A
    Z Axis Accuracy 0.00125mm 0.00125mm 0.00125mm N/A N/A
    XY Precision 0.05mm (3840*2400) 0.05mm (1620*2560) 0.05mm (1620*2560) N/A N/A
    Printing Speed 30-40mm/h 30-50mm/h 30-50mm/h N/A N/A

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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    2,668 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, performance, ease of use, and value of the 3D printer. They mention that the level of quality in the models is astounding, and the software works very well. They appreciate resolution, and speed. That said, some differ on cleaning, and sturdiness.

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    460 customers mention393 positive67 negative

    Customers generally like the quality of the 3D printer. They mention that the level of quality in the models is astounding, and the resin is very competent. Overall, this is a good resin 3D print at an amazing price point. Customers also appreciate the sturdy, yet delicately designed product.

    "...about resin printing compared to FDM printing but it's still worth the extra work and slight mess...." Read more

    "...Pros:- Very sturdy, yet delicately designed product- Very easy to get started-..." Read more

    "...Having solved the issues I mentioned earlier, I'm getting stellar quality, accurate prints from parts stuck right to the build plate." Read more

    "...Both prints were near perfect. The rook file was flawless, but my "Tesla Valve" had some deformation where I had too many supports...." Read more

    327 customers mention284 positive43 negative

    Customers like the ease of use of the 3D printer. They mention that the setup is easier than FDM, the instruction manual is simple to read, and the resin is much easier to dial in. The repair is fairly straight forward, and it works on Linux. The software is delightful to use and even works on virtualization.

    "...-Less finicky than FDM printers (not as susceptible to print fails from factors like first layer adhesion/settings). It's very forgiving...." Read more

    "...Pros:- Simple (mostly) robust design - only one motor/movable axis- Bundled software works well- Small footprint-..." Read more

    "...Took no time at all to align, the instructions are pretty good- Runs pretty quietly and the smell is not as bad as I thought it would be-..." Read more

    "...the prints come out perfectly (and quickly), and the instruction manual is simple to read...." Read more

    201 customers mention179 positive22 negative

    Customers like the value of the 3D printer. They mention that the product is well worth the price, with high quality prints and good print size.

    "...That being said, it's still a good value for the bed size. If I wanted a bigger bed I'd have to go to a 1,700 dollar machine...." Read more

    "...Bundled software works well- Small footprint- Inexpensive- Great supportCons:- Resin is stinky and messy-..." Read more

    "...to what is out there, I must say that this printer is outstanding for the money and the print results rival some of the more expensive systems...." Read more

    "...This thing is FUN and I can't believe it is so cheap. Beware though. You will need to spend another $100 bucks for the supplies it needs:..." Read more

    168 customers mention119 positive49 negative

    Customers like the performance of the 3D printer. They mention that it works nicely out of the box, produces incredible results, and the software works very well. The printer has not had any issues and they are satisfied with the QC. They say it's functional, durable, and doesn't melt in an air-conditioned car.

    "...Cleaning the resin tank is simple and straight forward. 99% alcohol works great and you have to use alcohol to rinse off your printed parts but here..." Read more

    "...Bundled software works well- Small footprint- Inexpensive- Great supportCons:- Resin is stinky and messy-..." Read more

    "...The software was only a nuisance and an unnecessary step, the micro USB slot was too big for the USB, so it would fall into the printer regularly,..." Read more

    "...'ll get solid results on your first print run, and it's surprising what the thing is capable once you really know what you're doing...." Read more

    113 customers mention104 positive9 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the resolution of the 3D printer. They say that it produces wonderfully detailed items, the print resolution is awesome, and the LCD screen is awesome to watch. The printers offer high-detail, small prints, and are great for gaming figures, models, and prototyping.

    "...of .1 and the Mars prints at a .05 layer height which means NO PRINT LINES to clean up!Last, you do need to buy a UV light to cure your parts...." Read more

    "...It's very forgiving.-Incredible detail and resolution-Good support-Resin is ideal for painting..." Read more

    "...screen is easy to clean, the USB slot is properly sized, the prints come out perfectly (and quickly), and the instruction manual is simple to read...." Read more

    "...Resin printers offer high detail, small prints, but the materials are limited and not necessarily the strongest functional parts...." Read more

    71 customers mention58 positive13 negative

    Customers like the speed of the 3D printer. They say it is fairly quiet, prints quickly, and has a good size build. The software is intuitive and quick when slicing and exporting files, making it easy to get started. The time to complete is very accurate, and the UV light bulb is good for curing in a hurry. Customers also appreciate the easy replacement of the film.

    "...-Try the transparent resin at least once. Transparent resin prints the fastest and you can also calibrate and level your bed without having to empty..." Read more

    "...These prints came out perfectly, were removed from the build plate easily, and set without issue using standard methods...." Read more

    "...Ultraviolet light bulb - Good for curing in a hurry. In a pinch, the sun will also work.Shop towels - Sopping up resin..." Read more

    "...The machine is fairly quiet, prints quick enough, and has a good size build volume (pretty standard for the price range)..." Read more

    123 customers mention70 positive53 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the 3D printer. Some mention it's built very solidly, reliable, and fun, while others say that the prints are more fragile than FDM and easily break.

    "I own a Prusa MK3 filament printer and it is amazing! It's reliable and works well, but it doesn't have the level of detail that the Elegoo Mars has...." Read more

    "...Second printer had to be returned because units are susceptible to a part knocking loose during shipment, which will cause the UV lamp to turn off..." Read more

    "...The teardown truck parts are so delicate and detailed, I am excited to paint each one of them separately and actually have it be a show case 3D..." Read more

    "...So, good job. The lone exception was a little plastic beaker that broke after it fell a few feet in a cat-related mishap...." Read more

    53 customers mention20 positive33 negative

    Customers are mixed about the cleaning of the 3D printer. Some mention that it is cleaner and easier to use than any of their Laser UV resin, and the stuff washes off easy. However, others say that printers of this type (UV) can be messy, and require additional tools to clean the prints. The resin is sticky and messy, so be prepared to deal with that. The entire process can get a little messy, but make sure to put the printer in a working area.

    "...Cons:- Resin is stinky and messy- Requires additional tools to clean the prints and protect yourself from the resin and vapors-..." Read more

    "...It does not smell any more than my FDM printers.Second, it isn't that messy as I previously read in other reviews...." Read more

    "...send you with the package was fairly dinged up, my clippers were covered in dirt and grease. Now the printer itself looks unused...." Read more

    "...This printer is solid and well-built. The screen is easy to clean, the USB slot is properly sized, the prints come out perfectly (and quickly), and..." Read more

    Surprisingly Usable
    5 Stars
    Surprisingly Usable
    I've been wanting to get into this for awhile. The theory behind it is simple. Build plate moves upward while the LCD display at the bottom shines ultraviolet light (405nm) which polymerizes the bottom layer of resin in the reservoir. Wait 6 or so seconds, raise by 0.5mm and repeat. It seemed so simple that I went back and forth between simply building my own out of cell phone remnants and an Arduino. In the end I opted to buy this, telling myself that the worst case scenario was that I'd salvage it for parts that I'd need anyway for rolling my own.I'm honestly not sure what I was expecting. Possibly a simple aluminum shell with off-the-shelf components and a USB port. Let's be honest here, if you're looking at this you're probably a maker and are likely way more interested in the output than the aesthetics of the machine itself. But the thing is very professional looking. If you saw it in a university lab or a prototyping facility I doubt you'd bat an eye.First thing. The package arrived on time and in immaculate condition. I have no idea who actually is responsible for packing those things, but the styrofoam was so tight around the components that I had to use a tiny punch to break the vacuum that had formed. So, good job. The lone exception was a little plastic beaker that broke after it fell a few feet in a cat-related mishap. It was going to be recycled anyway so I really didn't care.If you're into miniature style games, this is something that you could use to hit the ground running. There's a ton of models on Thingiverse that should print just fine. They even pre-load a number on the USB drive that they ship.Since this is my first foray into this kind of printing, I wanted to write down a few notes. If you're a newcomer to this you may find them useful too.1) The slicing software (takes your 3D model and outputs it in a way that the printer can interpret) is free, but not open source. I usually try to stick with FOSS, but Chitubox runs flawlessly on Linux (Wayland even!) which is really enough to make me happy at this point. If the authors decide to start charging, I have zero doubt that the open source community will fill the void.2) The printing process is slower than that of a traditional FDM (Prusa-type) 3D printer. The 50mm tall "hello, world" rook model took about 4 hours to print at a layer height of 0.05mm. Lowering that to a coarser 0.075mm brings that down to about 2 hours. The printer, in theory, can go as fine as 0.01mm, but I haven't gone that far, yet.3) The resin is nasty stuff. The actual Elegoo branded resin seems to be quite a bit less noxious than the other stuff that I've picked up. But no matter what, you don't want to get any of it on you. I had considered a bigger model but in hindsight am glad I went with this one. A bigger reservoir means dealing with larger volumes of this stuff.4) The build plate and the reservoir are good and solid. You can feel the heft.Getting StartedWhat's in the box isn't enough to get you started. You'll also need to pick up a bottle of resin. In theory that's that you need...But responsible making generally entails keeping all of your eyes, fingers, and skin intact at the end of the day. Here's my list of the most important safety equipment to have with this.Gloves - They send a few with the device. They're quite small. Even if you have hands tiny enough to fit into them, you'll still want a bix box. Seriously. Don't try and save on gloves. The resin is as bad as honey when it comes to sticking to any surface.Goggles - They do something!Dust mask - They send a few N95 masks. Sadly, at the time of writing, masks are being hoarded by panic-stricken people who believe that a dust mask will keep a virus out of their systems.Perishables:Resin - ObviouslyFEP film - This forms the bottom of the reservoir and is solidly clamped in place. It needs to be as clear as possible in order for the shapes to be nice and crisp. It feels like the one that comes with the printer will last for awhile, but had I known that I may need these in the future, I probably would have picked some up with the initial order.Solvent - Used to wash non-polymerized resin from a model after the printing is complete. Also used as a general cleaner for the build plate and reservoir. Isopropyl alcohol is what's recommended. But since that's being hoarded by the same folks hoarding dust masks you may need to find alternatives. High proof Everclear, Xylene and mineral spirits come to mind. I've found that using a ultrasonic jewelry cleaner with distilled water works really well. But I've only tried it a few times. Your results may vary. I'd also recommend buying a box or two of eyeglass/lens cleaners. Good for a very soft, streakless spot clean.Funnels - Useful for reclaiming unused resin from the reservoir. The conical filters that they send DO NOT fit properly into the resin bottles. Don't try to wing it. Learn from my mistakes. An oil funnel with a cotton ball stuffed in as a filter seems to work fine.Ultraviolet light bulb - Good for curing in a hurry. In a pinch, the sun will also work.Shop towels - Sopping up resinExtra CreditCrap that I already had lying around that turned out to be really useful.* A garage* Small fume hood* Multiple borosilicate/Pyrex casserole dishes for multi-stage washing* Mason jars for reclaiming solvent* Magnetic stir plate* Aforementioned ultrasonic jewelry cleaner* Stainless steel mesh for straining* Flush clippers for snipping model supportsThat's it for now. I'll try and update as I try more prints and discover more things that I wish I had known.
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
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    5.0 out of 5 stars I'm blown away with the print quality!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
    The short version of this is YES, I'd buy another one and I love the Elegoo Mars!!!

    I will first start by saying that I was hesitant to buy a resin printer because of the "mess", smell and other down sides I had previously heard about. I did my research to find the best fit for my needs and budget. The Elegoo Mars IS THE BEST! I'm blown away by the print detail and how easy it is to use. There's a slight learning curve and several things I don't like about resin printing compared to FDM printing but it's still worth the extra work and slight mess. I have several CR-10's and I will still use those for large prints but for small detailed prints, this is the machine to use!
    First, the smell isn't nearly as bad as people said it was. It's probably best to have it in a shop or garage and not in your house because it does give off a slight resin odor especially the first time you use it but it's not that bad at all. I work around it all evening and it is never overwhelming or nauseating. After about 5 minutes in my shop I don't even notice it anymore. It does not smell any more than my FDM printers.
    Second, it isn't that messy as I previously read in other reviews. You need a silicone nonstick mat to put down to avoid drips and spills but it's well worth the 20 bucks to get one.
    Third, Did I mention yet the print detail is AMAZING! Most FDM printers print at a minimum of .1 and the Mars prints at a .05 layer height which means NO PRINT LINES to clean up!
    Last, you do need to buy a UV light to cure your parts. I did a quick test and left several parts away from the sun to see how long the full cure time would be and they are still tacky to the touch after 3 days. Unfortunately we have had cloudy days since I bought the printer and I can't rely on the sun to cure my parts right now.

    THE DOWNSIDES: These aren't a deal breaker for me but the print bed size is small but I knew that going in. That being said, it's still a good value for the bed size. If I wanted a bigger bed I'd have to go to a 1,700 dollar machine. It is a little more of a mess than an FDM printer. You do have to pour resin in a basin, wipe up the drip from the bottle that seems to happen every time and wipe off the bottle every time you fill the tray. I have only cleaned the tray once in the 3 days of constant printing because I had a mis-print that caused the resin to cure to the bottom of the resin tray. It was my design error and no fault of the printer. I scratched up the film on the bottom of the tray so I'm sure I'll have to replace that after numerous prints but I was expecting that anyway from previous research. The film typically is under 20 dollars to replace and you get several replacement pieces and the labor to do it seems pretty easy.
    Cleaning the resin tank is simple and straight forward. 99% alcohol works great and you have to use alcohol to rinse off your printed parts but here's how I look at it.. I sometimes spend hours sanding prints off my CR-10 (that I love) and now I'm spending minutes cleaning up small resin drips and occasionally cleaning parts. It's a good trade off on time.
    I HIGHLY recommend this printer and do plan to buy an even bigger one eventually. This thing is amazing! I'm very pleased with Elegoo.
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2019
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive entry-level resin printer for the price!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2019
    I ordered the Elegoo Mars around the first of the year. My experience has been positive overall. The support is very good, and I found that using the facebook Elegoo Mars group is very helpful as well. Some pros and cons:
    Pros:
    -Very easy to set-up and use (software is relatively simple to use). Far fewer settings to adjust vs FDM printers (only 5 or 6 settings really make a difference in the end product)
    -Less finicky than FDM printers (not as susceptible to print fails from factors like first layer adhesion/settings). It's very forgiving.
    -Incredible detail and resolution
    -Good support
    -Resin is ideal for painting
    -Relatively low maintenance

    Cons:
    -A bit messy
    -A bit smelly (not as bad as people mention IMO).
    -A bit slow. Not a true con, because DLP laser resin printers are expensive, commercial grade printers for higher volume application.
    -Elegoo resin sticks to everything and transfers easily. 99% isopropyl/ethyl are the only readily available solvents to remove resin from surfaces. (Tip: after printing, rinse with 99% isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, then water, then alcohol and water again.)
    -Quality control: I had to return first 2 units. First one had an issue where the rising and lowering metal plate would not detach from FEP during first several layers. SOLUTION: add a piece of painters tape to corner of LCD screen, under FEP film, but do not cover active pixel area! (Issue is a vacuum is created that cannot detach).....Second printer had to be returned because units are susceptible to a part knocking loose during shipment, which will cause the UV lamp to turn off randomly. I found tapping the side of the unit helps temporarily, but it is shorting out. Support has a solution to fix it yourself. Just wrap it in an insulator that doesn't conduct electricity (I deferred to the amazon exchange process).

    Some tips:
    The printer has a relatively easy learning curve. Default settings in Chitubox 1.3 are ok, but not ideal. For Elegoo transparent resin, I use a minimum of 8 seconds per layer at 0.05mm height. For opaque resins, I use 11-12 seconds per layer at 0.05mm. As a default, I use 8 bottom layers at 30 seconds each. I don't change settings for different layer heights. For most models, especially ones with large internal volume, be sure to add a drain hole in the software or manually with a drill bit after printing. If you drill too small a hole, another hole to let air may be necessary.
    -Always check the resin reservoir after printing and especially after fails for resin that is stuck to the TPE film and loose in the leftover resin. They include filters for this.
    -When picking models and preparing a print, you should use any empty area of the print bed for additional models. The only thing affecting print speed is the height of your models. You can print as many models simultaneously as you can fit on the bed without affecting print speed as long as you don't add a taller model. (This is not the case with FDM printers).
    -Get a nail curing lamp or put your models in the sun to cure for 30 min-1 hour for increased strength. Too long will change the color of some resins (like elegoo transparent).
    -Try the transparent resin at least once. Transparent resin prints the fastest and you can also calibrate and level your bed without having to empty the resin and clean it (you can see through to the LCD screen to align the ballast without removing the resin).
    --Another reason, is that transparent resin allows you to see the internal structure of your model. You can see the infill grid and see if any resin is trapped. I didn't understand the importance of a drain hole in some models until I used transparent resin and saw liquid resin moving freely in a finished model.

    Despite needing to make an exchange, my overall experience has been very positive. For $500, I think it is a great deal relative to other resin printers with similar abilities and performance. I would definitely make the purchase again.
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