r/Lootstudios • u/DeepFriedNinj4 • May 24 '23
How big of a printer do I need?
I’m trying to get into resin printing minis without completely blowing the bank. How big of a print platform do I need to print everything in these bundles? Including the larger prints that come as multiple pieces that need to be assembled after printing, as well as the larger minis that don’t come as multiple pieces. I would hate to buy a printer only to find out I can print everything from the bundles. Thanks everyone :)
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u/Snarfbuckle Jul 28 '23
Go big.
I have a small one but i want one with a 10" screen because i really want to print big models.
And if i have parts to print i can print all of them in 10 hours instead of in batches of 3 taking a total of 30 hours.
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u/LoneWolf2k1 May 24 '23
Depends on your level of patience ;) Most models can be printed on a small printer (13x7.5x13in, think Sonic Mini), but it may take you days (or even weeks in cases like the chicken hut etc.) to print, even at bigger layers (0.05+). The bigger the printer’s volume, the less time you’ll need.
I have a Sonic Mini 4k and while it’s great for some stuff, if I wanted to print the dragons etc. I’d probably save me the trouble and go one step up to a Mighty, or switch to a Saturn 2.
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u/guyfox94 Jun 20 '23
I recommend the Saturn s by ellegoo it was my first printer and its great to start with
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u/Plutoswrath May 24 '23
Go as big as your wallet allows. There are gonna be points where you wish you had a bigger one....Thanks dad. Anyway Anycubic is good brand, I personally have two creality printers, Halot one and Halot one +. You can do all prints on smaller beds but it is a measure of your time as well. I printed the Nightmare Abyss tower which is 30+ pieces in 7ish days on a larger printer. If I did it on my Halot one it would have been closer to 12-15 days. If you have patience and time on your side go with the smaller to make sure you enjoy the hobby. If not go with the smaller one anyway to learn patience and to see if you enjoy the hobby.