2024 the best 3d printer review

Price: $349.98
(as of Dec 10, 2024 18:30:10 UTC - Details)

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Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.75 x 18.5 x 9.06 inches; 24 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ EL-3D-M5U
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 27, 2024
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ ELEGOO
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D3TMS8DF
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

【9K High Precision Mono LCD】Featuring a 7-inch mono LCD with 9K ultra-high resolution and 18μm XY resolution, the Mars 5 Ultra ensures the faithful reproduction of every intricate detail with stunning fidelity and breathtaking textures, bringing your visions to life with impeccable precision.
【Blazing Fast Speed with Tilt Release Innovation】Boasting a blazing fast speed of up to 150mm/h, the Mars 5 Ultra leaves competitors in the dust. Its revolutionary tilt release technology enables swift model peeling from the release film, ensuring lightning-fast printing without compromising on detail, accuracy or reliability. Seamlessly switch between the fast and slow print modes, unlocking unmatched flexibility and efficiency.
【AI Camera Acts as Your Eyes, Stay in Total Control】Say goodbye to costly failures and wasted time as the AI camera detects errors in real-time, guiding you to flawless results. Never worry about empty build plate or model warps again - it's a thing of the past. The AI camera monitors every step, instantly alerting you to any errors for immediate resolutions.
【Print Smarter, Print Easily】With a smart mechanical sensor, the Mars 5 Ultra supports residue detection to prevent damage to the LCD screen. Plus, timely alarms for resin shortages and leveling failures minimize waste and ensure uninterrupted efficiency. Print Easily and enjoy high-quality prints every time.
【Wi-Fi Cluster Printing, Redefining Efficiency & Productivity】Redefine efficiency and streamline your workflow with seamless control over multiple printers from one device. Harness the power of synchronized prints to supercharge your productivity and conquer ambitious projects with ease.
【Self-Check & Automatic Leveling, Plug-N-Play】With its smart self-check and automatic leveling functions, the Mars 5 Ultra allows all skill levels to dive straight into the creative process. No more setup hassles or tedious calibrations - simply unbox, power on, and print.
Reviewer: Rune Flynn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Dicemaker's Perspective.
Review: I bought this printer back in August and wanted to really run it through its paces to make sure that I was happy with it before writing a review. I'm not someone who prints miniatures, I'm someone who makes 3D printed dice masters. I'm still learning, so please take my review with a grain of salt. I typically use a fast brand of resin, since my prints need to be extremely precise.This printer is honestly, largely stress-free. I'm graduating from a Mars 2 Pro, which served me well, but was beginning to show its age.The good:- No adjustment screws for the print head / bed. None. It's a latch that clips into a metal arm, and it's very solid. I don't know why we didn't do this earlier - no more messing around with hex wrenches. If you're someone who liked that, you will not like this. Personally, my RSI-ridden hands are grateful.- Build quality is excellent, anything that matters is made of metal. The outer shell is plastic, which is fine.- Slightly larger touch-screen that works well with gloves on.- Temperature gauge! Nice! (My office runs cold, so this is good to know for me.) It is in Celcius though, so those of you used to using Freedom Units may struggle.- Wifi - actually kinda great? No juggling USB keys either, you can send prints from the slicer. Nice!- ChituBoxPro, surprisingly, is okay to work with! It has some quirks, and I always run my prints through UVTools to make sure they're solid before I print.- Record your prints, see where they fail (this is particularly helpful to me, so I can go back and review exactly when and why a print might not have gone well.)- Resin vat is held on with two long screws that go all the way through the frame of the resin vat and down into the body of the printer.- Tilty vat, supposedly nicer on the FEP?- Came with a resin catch to put on the printer while you unload prints. Very nice. Surprisingly useful, and your printer doesn't get covered in resin drips.- Textured bed. 🙂 This isn't necessary, but it's a nice upgrade over the Mars 2 Pro's smooth bed.- You probably won't need a magnetic build plate. It's a nice to have, but I haven't had issues with the bed.The Neutral:- The hood / lid is not hinged like the Jupiter, which would have been nice, but I guess it's saving a bit of space, so that's okay.- Chitubox sometimes drops information from models and the supports aren't always where you think they are. It's workable, I just wish it were friendlier to other slicers.- The vat has a billion screws on the bottom, just like the Mars 2 does. I haven't had to replace the FEP yet, but I'm dreading that a little.- Replacement parts, including the screen and FEP are a bit on the price-y end. I don't mind, the rest of the printer is hassle-free, so it's a compromise I'm willing to make.- Not sure about the fast vs normal printing speed. I use normal, because I need my models to be perfect.The not so great:- If you're looking for a printer where you can adjust every single setting to an obsessive degree, this may not be your printer. Chitubox Pro allows for a decent amount of customization in how your settings go, but you will have to hunt and peck through the settings to find them because they're not readily apparent.- Doesn't want to talk to other slicers easily. YMMV, I'm still new at all of this.- Camera is uh, below the vat. So... if you're like me and you print models that are no larger than about 2 inches high, you won't really be able to see most of it. I think you can extend the camera upwards but then you're looking at the top of the build plate, so ...?- ChituBoxPro only takes encrypted CTB files, which you can work around using UVTools, but keep in mind if you're an open source advocate that this file format is ... mmm. Sub-optimal.Important stuff:- Remember to take the lens cap off on the camera. My silly self did not, and was confused as to why there were no pictures on my camera. Oops.-You will need to use the BETA version of ChituBoxPro, not the regular one. The regular one doesn't include the Mars 5 Ultra yet. I imagine it will within the year.- If your prints are failing, check your resin settings and check to make sure your environment isn't too cold. I had bed-adhesion issues below about 15C. My office gets super cold, so I had to close some vents to get comfortably into the range that my resin preferred.VERDICT: If you're someone who's making dice masters - which is all I can speak to - this is a great printer for the price and it's treated me very well. Any time I've had issues with my prints, it's because my model was actually broken, or I didn't support the model well enough, so basically user error, not printer issue.SCORE: 4.5/5 - Great printer, somewhat unfriendly to anything outside of the CHITU ecosystem, great for beginners with its simple setup and assembly.

Reviewer: Bob Arizona
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent product with fantastic customer service
Review: I spent a lot of time researching 3D printers a few years ago and settled on the Elegoo Mars 2 and have not been disappointed. it has performed flawlessly. I design and produce products for the scuba industry and are available in 90% of the dive shops, Aquariums, Water, resorts and Theme Parks, in the US and World Wide. Occasionally I have to produce a limited run of a design or a prototype and the Mars 2 has been perfect.I decided I needed a bit more capacity with a slightly larger build plate and the Mars 3 seemed perfect for the task. Most of my manufacturing is sub contracted here in the US but the 3D printing is my personal project and is based in AZ. The printer arrived exceptionally well packed but there was a minor flaw in the touch screen. I stated using the printer and was not disappointed. From the very first print to this day, I have not experienced a single fail! For me a fail is lost time and money and I am often on a deadline with these small runs.The small flaw in the screen became bothersome and at the angle the printers are installed it became a problem for me, so I ordered a replacement and exactly the same problem.. I discovered it was an issue with the way they were packing the printer at the factory. The packaging applied pressure to the touch screen and it eventually created a bubble and moire pattern on the screen. Not a problem at some viewing angles but it was an issue for my setup.For me, the measure of a company is not based solely on the quality of their manufacturing nor their QC but the ability to respond to a customer service issues and resolve it effectively and in a timely manner. In this respect, Elegoo is EXCEPTIONAL! Rather than return the product, they immediately sent me a replacement screen, which is easily installed, and followed up to make sure all was OK. I have been absolutely impressed with Elegoo’s response and follow up, and they now have a customer for life. I also purchase their resins exclusively and I ascribe the combination of World Class resins in a World Class printer for the excellent results I consistently achieve with their products. When I need to print, I select the file and push print and I know that in a few hours those items will be ready to ship. I use Elegoo ABS Like exclusively in the Mars 3 and Elegoo Water Washable in the Mars 2 for prototyping.One final point, I installed a flex build plate prior to firing up the printer for the first time. I use both magnetic sheets (current sheets are 1/3 thinner than the one on my Mars 2 purchased a few years ago) one on top of the other for maximum adhesion, and have never had to touch the plate with a scraper. They remain pristine and produce a factory finish when a model is directly on the build plate.In summary, I give the Mars 3 a 5 star rating and Elgoo a 5 star +++.If you are looking for your first 3D printer or additional printers for commercial applications, look no further than Elegoo!

Reviewer: Víctor
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Soy 100% novato con la impresión en 3D, llevo 4 días usándola y me ha funcionado muy bien, ahora el reto es aprender sobre los soportes para las figuras. La recomiendo ampliamente para quienes van empezando, también para los que ya tienen tiempo pero sé que con la experiencia y conocimiento pueden buscar algo que sea capaz de imprimir un formato más grande

Reviewer: Yonatan Ali Rodríguez Arias
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Está impresora es excelente con su cama movil permite imprimir a mayores velocidades y a una excelente calidad. Me gusto mucho y lo mejor de todo a un excelente precio. Para personas que no requieren gran tamaño de impresión es una excelente opción. En dado caso que quieras imprimir cosas mas grandes y no miniaturas te recomiendo ir por la siguiente versión que es la Saturno.

Reviewer: Jorge Armando Bravo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Es mi primera impresora 3d de resina y me han gustado bastante los resultados, buena para iniciar en la impresion 3d

Reviewer: Hugo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Es la primera vez que utilizo una impresora 3D y quedé muy contento con el resultado de esta, no es difícil de usar, solo hay que seguir bien las instrucciones, sin duda la recomiendo.

Reviewer: francisco javier
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Es un equipo muy intuitivo fácil de usar, las impresiones son de muy alta calidad, pero lo malo es que no había un vídeo en español para saber cómo nivelar la cama, solo encontré uno en portugués que pude subtitular, por lo demás ya impresa la figura, fue entender cómo limpiar y curar las piezas que si tiene su cuidado por lo tóxico de la resina.