Epax E10 vs Elegoo Saturn - Which one is right for you?
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- čas přidán 15. 04. 2021
- Which of these mid size resin printers is right for you?
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I just recently bought an EPAX E6 last week. One of the main reasons: I live in NC and EPAX are based 20 minutes from me. This means same timezone support and very fast shipping. My unit arrived within 48 hours of ordering. I bet in a pinch I could drive there to get resin...
Great review, short and to the point, thank you!
Good honest review without bribe from manufacturer and no
Nonsense or extras.
Good info. Thinking about the Elegoo Mars 2, but good to have some other comparisons.
Mars is a solid choice! I have a smaller printer I do a lot of my prototypes and hard plastics on.
Great video. Appreciate the info. I've been looking at the Saturn but you bring up some good points. Parts availability is a big plus for me since these things WILL wear out. I have a Mars and in a year have had to replace the screen already.
Yeah a lot of people don't understand the screen will nee to be replaced at some point. Epax wait time currently is about 3 days, Elegoo Saturn wait time 3-4 WEEKS. I am sure they will get that sorted out eventually but right now it is rough.
@@WMBayouLures that's the good thing about Epax being local in the US versus Elegoo's being overseas
@@br0k3nilluzion for sure, I am really impressed with the E10.
I have a Mars 2 mono and after tons of fails I just stopped taking the build plate off to pry off my prints. Just leave it on the machine. Haven’t had a problem since. Still thinking between the E10 and Saturn.
That is another way to work around that problem for sure. The more I use the E10 the more I appreciate it though, it just prints and keeps on printing. I would love to see the Saturn with a similar build plate design, that is really the only issue I have with the Saturn.
Hi, just found your videos, some inspiring stuff! can you print masters and moulds on the diagonal to get them bigger? If so what sort of size could you do up to?
For sure! Masters are easier to print diagonally, molds get really heavy and the supports have a hard time holding up solid blocks of resins. I found this calculator (www.omnicalculator.com/math/diagonal-of-rectangle) and it looks like the E10 can fit about 11.5 inches on the diagonal. You can always print in multiple parts and glue together, then you are unlimited on length.
Spot on mate, wondered about glueing together, looks like this is the way forward. Printing offers a lot more options over cnc. Can't undercut fins etc
yep I am working on a video that goes over all of these advantages over CNC, careful man it is addicting!
Finally, someone who is NOT printing all toys. Good review
Thanks man. I mean toys are fun but it is hard to find people printing really big heavy stuff and that has totally different dynamics compared to a little figure. Most of the advice you see on printing miniatures is the exact opposite of what you want to do printing larger, solid pieces
@@WMBayouLures Thanks for the reply. My background for the last 35 yrs has been metal cutting, machining, programming, so 3D printing is a different world. I need to print some industrial components, but can't afford a 3D Systems Firgure 4 yet, so need to get something to start with. Looks like the Epax 10 is the way to go !
@@timl9495 Sweet man sounds like some fun projects! For tougher components I would suggest Siraya Tech Blu resin - siraya.tech/collections/united-states/products/blu-by-siraya-tech-for-lcd-resin-printers-1kgsiraya.tech/collections/united-states/products/blu-by-siraya-tech-for-lcd-resin-printers-1kg or Siraya Tech Build. Lots of resin choices depending on what material properties you need.
Hello,
I hope you're doing well. I've been having some trouble with my Anycubic printer, and the Siraya sculpt resins. I've tried all the recommended settings, including using a temperature-controlled box, but I haven't been successful in getting any prints.
I noticed that you have the Epax e10, and I'm getting the same one only because I know you make it work. Would you be kind enough to share your settings with me? It would mean a lot and could potentially help me get better results.
Additionally, I'm curious if you use an additional temperature control enclosure while printing. I want to avoid any issues like my Anycubic printer stopped working after I moved it to a hot garage.
Your assistance and advice would be greatly appreciated.
I really appreciate any help you can provide.
I also have an Anycubic printer, a Photon M3 Pro. Please send me an email - bill@wmbayou.com or reach out to me on instagram @WMBayou and I will see if I can help...
How many prints does the Epax last for?
Epax doesn't give an exact number, they only state "several thousand hours of printing" most LCD screens have a similar lifespan because most are from the same company Chitu Systems.
How would you compare this to the anycubic photon mono x
I have not used the mono X but know many people that have one and it’s a great printer. On sale for Black Friday I would pick one up for sure!
@@WMBayouLures would you get one over the epax e10? I’m debating getting one of these two but can’t find any video directly comparing them
They seem almost identical build area wise
@@dresdencypher I would say they are pretty equal, Epax is having a Black Friday sale as well so they are going to be pretty close in price. I would give a slight edge to the Mono X for the slightly better all metal build plate.
Por mucho menos precio tienes La Anycubic Photon Mono X con las mismas características que la Epax 3D
Yes the Anycubic is now about $170 cheaper and would be a good choice as well! I have not personally tested one but I am sure they are pretty good.
@@WMBayouLures Yo me la pille por unos 440 euros en una promocion.Llevo ya impreso decenas de moldes para señuelos blandos.Me encanta esta impresora relacion calidad presio.Tambien tengo una eleggo mars 2 pro.
don't buy x1 series, its just wrong engineered from the bottom. resin went under the screen first 6 prints, i gad no tape nothing like that, had to rebuild it m with tape it still cures resin and drags debree during the printing and later it bonds to your part.
Sounds like everyone has problems with the saturn
It’s not a bad printer for the price of $499 but the Epax E10 is just rock solid and I will pay $200 more for rock solid.
Yeaaah... Is it worth saving 200 to have to level between EVERY print? Seems very very annoying. However I haven't heard this critique from other reviewers, so is it possible your model was just defective in that area?
@modbot had the same issue. Now I am printing larger molds so it’s probably ok if you are printing a plate full of minis. Check out the Saturn group on Facebook for similar complaints about the build plate.
don't buy Epax! Beware they sell used printers as a new one and when you bring this issue to their attention they simply deny what they did. their customer service is even worst. I'll go with a different brand if you are looking for a good quality printer with honest customer service.
Sorry you had a bad experience, I have had nothing but great service from them but it has only really been about 8 months. Maybe they changed?
@@WMBayouLures thank you. I thought they are a good company after watching these reviews on youtube. I sent them an email with photos attached right after I open the box and it took them 6 days to respond. The printer I received is in used condition with damage on LCD. now they want me to pay the shipping cost to return the printer and charge me %15 restocking fee! can you believe that!
@@TheAEIRAN I would reach out to them on Facebook or other social media platforms, sometimes you have to break through that 1st layer support team or route around them. Sorry you are having issues.
Did you buy from Amazon, and if so, did you buy from the EPAX store or a 3rd party seller? If you bought from a 3rd party seller who the hell knows what you'll get. I have had nothing but stellar customer service from EPAX.