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Elegoo Saturn S Resin 9.1" Ultra 4K Monochrome LCD 3D Printer

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Elegoo has Elegoo Saturn S Resin 9.1" Ultra 4K Monochrome LCD 3D Printer on sale for $299.99 - Extra $10 Off w/ discount code ELEGOO3D (apply in cart) = $289.99. Shipping is free.

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About the Product
  • EL3D-3.0.1
  • Chitubox Slicer Software
  • 3.5: Touch Screen Display
  • 4K+ HD 9.1" Monochrome LCD Panel
  • 30-70mm/h Printing Speed
  • Dual Z-Axis Linear Railway
  • Plug-In Active Carbon Filter
  • Ball-Bearing Leveling
  • Aluminum Alloy Resin Tank
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  • Includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty + lifetime support w/ purchase

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  • This product is normally priced at $500; currently on sale for $299.99 w/ a $10 off discount; $210.01 Off or 42% Overall Savings
  • This product was ranked Best Mid-Sized Resin 3D Printer by All3DP Budget Pack 2022
  • This 3D printer accommodates larger printing volume w/ bigger complex structural parts or multiple small 3D models at a time
  • Ensure that you select the 'US' shipping option before adding to cart
  • Offer valid through March 19, 2023 or while promotional price/additional discount savings last
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  • Elegoo is hosting their Spring Sale on their 3D Printers/Products
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details/deals - Discombobulated

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Elegoo has Elegoo Saturn S Resin 9.1" Ultra 4K Monochrome LCD 3D Printer on sale for $299.99 - Extra $10 Off w/ discount code ELEGOO3D (apply in cart) = $289.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member dotScott for finding this deal

Note, must apply the listed discount code to receive discount in cart.

About the Product
  • EL3D-3.0.1
  • Chitubox Slicer Software
  • 3.5: Touch Screen Display
  • 4K+ HD 9.1" Monochrome LCD Panel
  • 30-70mm/h Printing Speed
  • Dual Z-Axis Linear Railway
  • Plug-In Active Carbon Filter
  • Ball-Bearing Leveling
  • Aluminum Alloy Resin Tank
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty + lifetime support w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This product is normally priced at $500; currently on sale for $299.99 w/ a $10 off discount; $210.01 Off or 42% Overall Savings
  • This product was ranked Best Mid-Sized Resin 3D Printer by All3DP Budget Pack 2022
  • This 3D printer accommodates larger printing volume w/ bigger complex structural parts or multiple small 3D models at a time
  • Ensure that you select the 'US' shipping option before adding to cart
  • Offer valid through March 19, 2023 or while promotional price/additional discount savings last
Additional Notes
  • Elegoo is hosting their Spring Sale on their 3D Printers/Products
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details/deals - Discombobulated

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k1down
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As an owner of many resin printers and having worked professionally in the space for a while, Elegoo printer design is flawed. I own a Saturn and I can't recommend it. The two set screws that lock the plate in place to keep it level are insufficient. over time they degrade and the printer requires constant releveling every print. They should copy the more rigid anycubic (or peopoly or any other brand printer I own) 4 screw solution to lock in the build-plate level. Until then, for this reason mostly (and some firmware upgrade issues that suck) I do not recommend Elegoo resin printers. Better options for the same price range.
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I wouldn't bother with the Saturn S for $290. The deal I posted for the FlashForge 8.9in 4k is only slightly less build volume (192x120x200), but it's nearly half the price for $169: https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/807772

UPDATE: I just posted this DEAL FOR RESIN. Get it while it's cheap!
dotScott
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It really depends on what you intend to use the printer for and the size of objects you need to produce. You really can't go wrong with any of these printers. Since you don't have experience with resin printers, I would suggest you get the cheapest yet highest quality printer. There is a specific workflow associated with resin printing that you may not like. Unlike FDM (filament) printing, resin printing can be messy and potentially hazardous.

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Mar 14, 2023 12:28 PM
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AkujunkanXMar 14, 2023 12:28 PM
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I wouldn't bother with the Saturn S for $290. The deal I posted for the FlashForge 8.9in 4k is only slightly less build volume (192x120x200), but it's nearly half the price for $169: https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/807772

UPDATE: I just posted this DEAL FOR RESIN. Get it while it's cheap!
Last edited by AkujunkanX March 16, 2023 at 01:53 PM.
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Mar 14, 2023 01:44 PM
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r0ar3Mar 14, 2023 01:44 PM
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Quote from AkujunkanX :
I wouldn't bother with the Saturn S for $290. The deal I posted for the FlashForge 8.9in 4k is only slightly less build volume (192x120x200), but it's nearly half the price for $169: https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/807772
I'm looking to start at these for resin printers.

How about AnyCubic:
https://www.anycubic.com/products...3672520866

I can't tell the difference between Flash Forge, Elegoo or AnyCubic. Thanks in advance!
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Mar 14, 2023 01:59 PM
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Quote from r0ar3 :
I'm looking to start at these for resin printers.

How about AnyCubic:
https://www.anycubic.com/products...3672520866 [anycubic.com]

I can't tell the difference between Flash Forge, Elegoo or AnyCubic. Thanks in advance!
It really depends on what you intend to use the printer for and the size of objects you need to produce. You really can't go wrong with any of these printers. Since you don't have experience with resin printers, I would suggest you get the cheapest yet highest quality printer. There is a specific workflow associated with resin printing that you may not like. Unlike FDM (filament) printing, resin printing can be messy and potentially hazardous.
Mar 14, 2023 02:17 PM
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r0ar3Mar 14, 2023 02:17 PM
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Quote from dotScott :
It really depends on what you intend to use the printer for and the size of objects you need to produce. You really can't go wrong with any of these printers. Since you don't have experience with resin printers, I would suggest you get the cheapest yet highest quality printer. There is a specific workflow associated with resin printing that you may not like. Unlike FDM (filament) printing, resin printing can be messy and potentially hazardous.
Thanks for the reply. I'm mainly looking to 3D print resin gaming miniatures with pre-supported STL files from places like Artisan Guild / Loot Studios / etc.

I've been watching the videos and understand the messy/toxic portions of it, but know resin is where it's at for gaming/D&D style miniatures.

Looking at the other Flashforge thread, I was concerned with "slicing" as I do not know what that means yet. I was hoping I could just download a file and get to printing/cleaning/etc. As these are miniatures to be hand painted, quality of the cast is the most important to me.
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Quote from r0ar3 :
Thanks for the reply. I'm mainly looking to 3D print resin gaming miniatures with pre-supported STL files from places like Artisan Guild / Loot Studios / etc.

I've been watching the videos and understand the messy/toxic portions of it, but know resin is where it's at for gaming/D&D style miniatures.

Looking at the other Flashforge thread, I was concerned with "slicing" as I do not know what that means yet. I was hoping I could just download a file and get to printing/cleaning/etc. As these are miniatures to be hand painted, quality of the cast is the most important to me.
If you are buying models that are pre-supported. Do not worry, per se about "slicing". Slicing is the general term for setting up a model to-be printed.

Your slicer software, whether it's Lychee, Chitubox, etc will load a model up (usually STL file type) and you tell the software what printer you are using so it can correctly calculate and code how the model will print. If the model is by itself you would use this software to then add supports and then "slice" it. Which means generate the final file your particular printer needs. In the case of that Flashforge printer, it could be SVGX or FDG filetype. If your model already has supports, you load it into the slicer and then directly go to the output slice options - presuming you have your printer profile already set for the type of resin you will be using.

Here is a starting point [youtube.com]. Keep in mind, while there is value in showing the differences between slicing software, not all of them have profiles for whatever printer you are using. The real benefit of that video is showing you the process of what slicing is and what it entails.
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Mar 14, 2023 06:33 PM
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r0ar3Mar 14, 2023 06:33 PM
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Quote from AkujunkanX :
If you are buying models that are pre-supported. Do not worry, per se about "slicing". Slicing is the general term for setting up a model to-be printed.

Your slicer software, whether it's Lychee, Chitubox, etc will load a model up (usually STL file type) and you tell the software what printer you are using so it can correctly calculate and code how the model will print. If the model is by itself you would use this software to then add supports and then "slice" it. Which means generate the final file your particular printer needs. In the case of that Flashforge printer, it could be SVGX or FDG filetype. If your model already has supports, you load it into the slicer and then directly go to the output slice options - presuming you have your printer profile already set for the type of resin you will be using.

Here is a starting point [youtube.com]. Keep in mind, while there is value in showing the differences between slicing software, not all of them have profiles for whatever printer you are using. The real benefit of that video is showing you the process of what slicing is and what it entails.
Thanks again! I just bought the Flashforge 8.9 from your other post. Wish me luck!
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OisterboyMar 14, 2023 08:38 PM
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This is the resin printer I want really bad but can't swing it just now. I had a mars but I was an idiot and left resin in the tank and it leaked. Entirely my negligence. This size up would be great and Elegoo makes a high quality project. If anyone is looking and willing to pay up this is the printer you want. Unless you need an absurdly large one and if so you probably aren't considering this anyway.

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JcT1977Mar 15, 2023 08:39 PM
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The bigger the printer the more waste/trouble you have when a print fails. Also, when you have to replace wear-out parts it costs considerably more.
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Quote from JcT1977 :
The bigger the printer the more waste/trouble you have when a print fails. Also, when you have to replace wear-out parts it costs considerably more.
Big dogs eat more than small dogs. It's all scale and depends on what you are trying to print. You can print considerably more small items at once as well.
Last edited by dotScott March 15, 2023 at 03:12 PM.
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k1downMar 16, 2023 02:32 PM
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As an owner of many resin printers and having worked professionally in the space for a while, Elegoo printer design is flawed. I own a Saturn and I can't recommend it. The two set screws that lock the plate in place to keep it level are insufficient. over time they degrade and the printer requires constant releveling every print. They should copy the more rigid anycubic (or peopoly or any other brand printer I own) 4 screw solution to lock in the build-plate level. Until then, for this reason mostly (and some firmware upgrade issues that suck) I do not recommend Elegoo resin printers. Better options for the same price range.
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Quote from k1down :
As an owner of many resin printers and having worked professionally in the space for a while, Elegoo printer design is flawed. I own a Saturn and I can't recommend it. The two set screws that lock the plate in place to keep it level are insufficient. over time they degrade and the printer requires constant releveling every print. They should copy the more rigid anycubic (or peopoly or any other brand printer I own) 4 screw solution to lock in the build-plate level. Until then, for this reason mostly (and some firmware upgrade issues that suck) I do not recommend Elegoo resin printers. Better options for the same price range.
Thoughts on this one:
https://slickdeals.net/f/16492105-flashforge-foto-8-9-4k-mono-lcd-resin-3d-printer-orange-169-more-free-shipping?utm_source=android_app&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=external+share
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k1downMar 16, 2023 07:09 PM
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It appears to have my preference, the 4 screw plate aligning design so I'd give it a thumbs up! Other than that, the differences in printers are small. A lot of them use the same boards and the same lamps and other parts even. Any resin printer is rad. With persistence even the crappiest ones can print really nice, if not a little slower. The price is right so dive in!

Personally, I own an Elegoo Mars, Elegoo Saturn, Anycubic Mono 4k, Anycubic Mono 6k, and a Peopoly Phenom Prime. They are all legit. The plate thing is my main critique. The mono 6k is my goto guy, think I got it for like $400. It felt like a great price then and I think I have seen them for less. Anything 4k or over is great, anything the size of the mono is a dream. The mars is perfectly rad though, makes awesome minis. Those were on slickdeals one time for $100. Get into resin printing it rules
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Peerless_WarriorMar 16, 2023 07:14 PM
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Quote from k1down :
As an owner of many resin printers and having worked professionally in the space for a while, Elegoo printer design is flawed. I own a Saturn and I can't recommend it. The two set screws that lock the plate in place to keep it level are insufficient. over time they degrade and the printer requires constant releveling every print. They should copy the more rigid anycubic (or peopoly or any other brand printer I own) 4 screw solution to lock in the build-plate level. Until then, for this reason mostly (and some firmware upgrade issues that suck) I do not recommend Elegoo resin printers. Better options for the same price range.
What software do you use to create things? And what's the best place to learn?
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k1downMar 16, 2023 07:26 PM
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What software do you use to create things? And what's the best place to learn?
The best place to start is making stuff in VR. It's really easy to sculpt some virtual clay or build a virtual block thing in google blocks for free. there's other fancier apps, but just the vr modeling apps alone are wild with a 3d printer. you make this thing in the headset and then you are holding it in real life a day later. star trek stuff if you ask me. anyway, other than that probably fusion 360 and blender for making geometric parts. Everything else costs money. You want "meshes" to 3d print, you load them in free lychee slicer or chitubox and you are off to the races. My business is 3d scanning which has 4-5 figure barrier to entries to get the real stuff, so I dont know how useful my other recommendations would be for someone starting out. VR really is the way to go though. Fun and instant results for free!

edit: to learn blender, I have found the discord to be immensely helpful. Other than that just grinding it out through the manual or watching videos about blender that are boring and bad instead of cool stuff like mando or playing games. basically, you just gotta sink the time
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Mar 16, 2023 07:35 PM
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Quote from k1down :
It appears to have my preference, the 4 screw plate aligning design so I'd give it a thumbs up! Other than that, the differences in printers are small. A lot of them use the same boards and the same lamps and other parts even. Any resin printer is rad. With persistence even the crappiest ones can print really nice, if not a little slower. The price is right so dive in!

Personally, I own an Elegoo Mars, Elegoo Saturn, Anycubic Mono 4k, Anycubic Mono 6k, and a Peopoly Phenom Prime. They are all legit. The plate thing is my main critique. The mono 6k is my goto guy, think I got it for like $400. It felt like a great price then and I think I have seen them for less. Anything 4k or over is great, anything the size of the mono is a dream. The mars is perfectly rad though, makes awesome minis. Those were on slickdeals one time for $100. Get into resin printing it rules

Thanks, got it and will use it to dip my toe into the field. DRG minis here I come!

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