*** CLEARANCE *** Anycubic Photon Zero 3D Printer

Description

Anycubic has always done a good job making affordable 3D printers that work well. With the launch of its newest printer, the Photon Zero, and the companion wash/cure station, Anycubic has lowered the barrier to resin printer entry so low it might as well not be there. Let’s take a look at the Zero and see what the fuss is about.

Ease of setup

From unboxing to printing, the first print took less than 10 minutes, and the software the Zero comes with is simple to use and self-explanatory. The Photon software included can quickly turn your 3D models into sliced and supported resin prints in minutes. If you don’t like it you can use Chitubox (also free) and settings are of course available for the Photon Zero.

Resolution

While the resolution on the Zero is quite low — 480×854 pixels instead of the normal 1440×2560 pixels because the print bed is relatively small and has 16 times antialiasing — the prints still look good. There are some artifacts on some of the prints, but it isn’t anything a little light sanding can’t fix. That’s the great thing about resin! Even on its worst day it’s easier to clean up than PLA (that filament printers use).

Build Plate

The build plate on the Anycubic Photon is 55mm (D) x 98mm (W) x 150mm (H). If you’re looking to build colossal cosplay items, or massive statues to have around your house, this likely isn’t the printer for you. If, however, you want a small form factor printer that lets you dip your toe into 3D printing for the first time, then the build plate volume isn’t going to matter.

One-Print Resin Settings

Getting the best resin settings for any brand of resin is also solved by printing the included Resin Print model that prints 8 different models, each with different exposure parameters in just one print. This allows you to compare and decide what is the best exposure time for any resin brand.

Technical Specifications

• Printing Technology: LCD-based SLA
• Light Source: 405nm UV Lamp
• XY Resolution.: 0.1155mm, 854*480p
• Z Axis Resolution.: 0.01mm
• Layer Resolution: 0.01~0.2mm
• Printing Speed: 30mm(H)/hour
• Power: 30W
• Material: 405nm UV resin
• Machine size: 180mm(L)*195mm(W)*367mm(H)
• Printing Volume: 97mm(L)*54mm(W)*150mm(H)
• Weight: ~4.7kg

Photon Zero- The Best affordable resin 3D printer for beginners

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