I really, really like this printer!! It's printing Fantastic Detailed Miniatures!!
As a novice to 3D Printing, I really appreciate it's ease of use. I watched hours of youtube videos by 3D Printing Pro and 3D Print Farm. Highly recommend them.
What I didn't like-
The User Manual - it looks like it was designed to use the fewest words possible.
I installed Chitubox from the included thumb drive. And immediately updated it from Ver. 6.0 to 8.0
Yet, when I went into settings to Add Printer, chose Elegoo, from the drop-down menu, there was no selection for Elegoo Mars2. Every other Printer was available. So, not knowing any better, I chose Elegoo, what I assumed as a generic, "catch all" selection.
Choosing the Resin as easy! Elegoo Resin, Grey. It then puts in all the settings.
Leveled it according to the instructions.
But nothing would print! Couldn't read the file. Okay, so my file I created it couldn't read, I could understand that, but not even the test print.
I talked to my buddies who each have a Elegoo Mars and we tried troubleshooting it. Nothing .
He posted on a Elegoo FB group the issues and the majority of the replies were "level the bed"... Yes, we did check the level and it was exact on the money.
Finally one came over on Saturday and we spent 2 hours troubleshooting it. We tried using one of his successful files and it wouldn't read it either.
Finally we went back to looking at Chitubox and I said let's see if we can find a clue in there. Went to the Chitubox Site and it wanted to update again. I'm thinking "What? We literally just did that two days ago!" but clicked on it and it updated to "Ver. 8.1" !
We looked at each other and went into settings, Lo and behold, NOW there was a drop down selection for Elegoo Mars 2!!!
Boom! New settings installed and BAM! The printer was now happy with the files. I printed his file (which was saved under his 5.0) and new ones I did!
It's been fantastic ever since. Yes, I'm new to 3D Printing and not that much of an analytical type, a few more words in the User Manual like "You must be able to select your exact printer or it will not work" would have helped! LOL
I highly reccomend this Printer Now!!
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Product Description
ELEGOO Mars 2 Mono LCD Resin 3D Printer
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.
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 LCDELEGOO 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 InterfaceThe 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 TankWith 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 AluminumMars 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 SourceExcellent 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 SlicerChitu 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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Great starter printer with extremely consistent results
I was a little intimidated by the idea of 3D Resin Printers. After doing a lot of research I settled on the ELEGOO Mars 2 as having the right balance of size, reliability and quality for the price. I had heard many complaints of builds failing to stick to the build plate with resin printers, but every print I have made so far has turned out exactly as I sliced it. I’ve been learning how to slice better, angling prints at 20-40 degrees so they will drain uncured resin away better as they print for example.The Mars 2 makes this all as easy as possible, leveling is a quick process and only takes a couple of minutes and you’ll quickly learn how the paper feels when it’s leveled just right. Building is as simple as navigating to a file on the included USB drive, and slicing is quite easy as it expects ChiTuBox instructions which is the standard for resin printing and has all the ELEGOO printers as presets. This printer also comes with all the knick knacks you need to get started except for resin (I recommend water washable ceramic grey by ELEGOO as a good starter resin) although you’ll likely want to upgrade to get more resin tanks, spare FEP film, and a washing and curing station, all of which ELEGOO also sells.The only thing I’ve found finicky is keeping my printer at or above 65 F degrees as I’m in a cold climate and prints can be hard to remove when it gets too cold while printing. Also you’ll need to take the time to setup any new resin colors or styles in ChiTuBox and remember to switch between them before slicing, but ELEGOO has official settings for all their printers using their official resin and they even link to a fan spreadsheet of settings for other brands of resin.This is now my second ELEGOO product and won’t be the last. If you’re at all curious about resin printing, this is a fantastic entry point that I can give the highest recommendation.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
The Mars 2 makes this all as easy as possible, leveling is a quick process and only takes a couple of minutes and you’ll quickly learn how the paper feels when it’s leveled just right. Building is as simple as navigating to a file on the included USB drive, and slicing is quite easy as it expects ChiTuBox instructions which is the standard for resin printing and has all the ELEGOO printers as presets. This printer also comes with all the knick knacks you need to get started except for resin (I recommend water washable ceramic grey by ELEGOO as a good starter resin) although you’ll likely want to upgrade to get more resin tanks, spare FEP film, and a washing and curing station, all of which ELEGOO also sells.
The only thing I’ve found finicky is keeping my printer at or above 65 F degrees as I’m in a cold climate and prints can be hard to remove when it gets too cold while printing. Also you’ll need to take the time to setup any new resin colors or styles in ChiTuBox and remember to switch between them before slicing, but ELEGOO has official settings for all their printers using their official resin and they even link to a fan spreadsheet of settings for other brands of resin.
This is now my second ELEGOO product and won’t be the last. If you’re at all curious about resin printing, this is a fantastic entry point that I can give the highest recommendation.
Great starter printer with extremely consistent results
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
I was a little intimidated by the idea of 3D Resin Printers. After doing a lot of research I settled on the ELEGOO Mars 2 as having the right balance of size, reliability and quality for the price. I had heard many complaints of builds failing to stick to the build plate with resin printers, but every print I have made so far has turned out exactly as I sliced it. I’ve been learning how to slice better, angling prints at 20-40 degrees so they will drain uncured resin away better as they print for example.Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
The Mars 2 makes this all as easy as possible, leveling is a quick process and only takes a couple of minutes and you’ll quickly learn how the paper feels when it’s leveled just right. Building is as simple as navigating to a file on the included USB drive, and slicing is quite easy as it expects ChiTuBox instructions which is the standard for resin printing and has all the ELEGOO printers as presets. This printer also comes with all the knick knacks you need to get started except for resin (I recommend water washable ceramic grey by ELEGOO as a good starter resin) although you’ll likely want to upgrade to get more resin tanks, spare FEP film, and a washing and curing station, all of which ELEGOO also sells.
The only thing I’ve found finicky is keeping my printer at or above 65 F degrees as I’m in a cold climate and prints can be hard to remove when it gets too cold while printing. Also you’ll need to take the time to setup any new resin colors or styles in ChiTuBox and remember to switch between them before slicing, but ELEGOO has official settings for all their printers using their official resin and they even link to a fan spreadsheet of settings for other brands of resin.
This is now my second ELEGOO product and won’t be the last. If you’re at all curious about resin printing, this is a fantastic entry point that I can give the highest recommendation.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021
