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Somebody provide me with advice. I can't get anything to stick to the build plate anymore.
I'm using an OG single Z-rail Photon. I haven't updated the firmware settings or done anything else drastic to change my settings. The only slightly pimped out accessory I'm using is the Peopoly FEP vat instead of the one that came with the machine, but I've been using it successfully for about 2 months without incident.
I have re-leveled 6 times, and changed the FEP liner once. I tested the UV light and it looks fine. I made sure all hex nuts on the Z slide are nice and tight. I've cleaned the screen to make sure there's no resin or anything else stuck on there, and there aren't any visible scratches on the glass. I've tried printing multiple different files including a large objects with raft, and smaller objects without. About half the time the smaller objects on the very outermost edges will print, but everything in the middle just sticks to the FEP liner, seemingly from the very first layer since it doesn't make the "kerchunk" suction noise I've come to expect.

I got one decent large scale print two days ago after I ran a block of fine grain sandpaper block over the build plate a couple of times, but now it's right back to the same old issues. I've reset twice since then, and it just goes straight back to sticking to the FEP liner and not the build plate.

I am printing with standard black Elegoo resin at the moment, but I've printed with black many times before without issue, and I'm using the exact same settings as I've always done. I'm trying to finish a large scale multi-part project at the moment, so I really don't want to have the far right side of my model a different color from all the rest.

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This weeks lesson... the build place can twist slightly. This caused quite a few failed prints but by process of elimination I was able to work out the cause.

The symptom was prints adhering on one side of the build plate but not the other.

So first I turned the resin VAT around to make sure it wasn’t an issue with that after recently changing the FEP. No effect. Models still printed at the back.

Next I strained the resin out just to make sure. No effect.

Finally I re-levelled the build plate which was when I noticed it wasn’t quite aligned.

Now I find it best to quickly check it is aligned before each print and zero failures so far. I’m now attempting my biggest print yet... 6.5 hours ?

OMG this machine is amazing! Had to buy more resin as I keep running out!

Winning :)

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I've downloaded the newest firmware files from Anycubic's page, put them on a thumbdrive (after unzipping), and attempted to "print" them to update my machine. I get failures. I've done searches and watched the videos, not overly sure what I am doing wrong. Help please, thanks.

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Who's up for a list of stupid noob questions?! :)

I know UV light cures resin. How crazy do I need to be about keeping light out of the machine? If I'm in a room with windows, do I need to put up a blackout curtain, or does just keeping it out of direct sunlight work?

Should I leave the protective covering on the inside of the viewports, since they're already opaque?

Will opening the machine in a daylit room expose the resin too much?

There's a bunch of stuff like that were I know certain facts (like UV cures resin) but not the details (like, does UV light bounce around the room like visible light?, etc.). This group has already been super helpful as I've been lurking about, so I appreciate you all and your advice.

Thanks!

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Hi all,received my Photon today(not the S) but doesnt it come with a spare FEP anymore?..My other machine did..Thanks

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First test print on my new machine, perfect
Thanks for the support few weeks ago regarding the photon printer loven it.
Thingiverse here I come. ? ?

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Sorry for the crappy photo (my resin is black). I did a print (a little Coke machine) and it seemed to have fallen off (it’s lying in the resin on the left). That being said, the print actually appears to have finished.

How do I ensure that the print doesn’t fall off? Do I have to adjust the exposure time on the bottom layer?

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Recently asked in here about some failed prints i was having after i changed my lcd screen. Assumed it was a leveling issue. I have re-leveled the original machine multiple times, the flint Read method and paper method, and still my prints stick to my FEP. Should i try sanding the build plate or are there other options. Only things i have changed since then was updating to the newer Chitubox. Same settings, or as close as i can recall, and same resin, Hero resin from 3d print solutiions...

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Screen worrry: I ran a print ( my 4th) and no resin hardened. Checked the LCD detector function and had to power cycle to get it working again.
Is it normal to need to check the screen before prints or is this a faulty machine?

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Hi guys, another christmas noob here. Forgive me if this information is readily available somewhere but I've searched and read lots of articles, posts, reviews, reddit and I've seen the excel sheet. I still need help finding a general consensus on a reliable resin brand and colour for printing detailed tabletop miniatures.
Brand: Wherever I look I get mixed messages about most brands. Some people say Elegoo resin is more consistent than Anycubic (the Elegoo Grey is seemingly popular). Some people also say Anycubic resin is more brittle than Elegoo but sharper details.
Colour: Some people say transparent resin blurs details but some people say it works better. I personally liked the green translucent bottle that came with the printer, it also didn't smell much. Recently bought some Anycubic Maroon which was cheap but it stank to high heaven, was noticeably lower detail and about 50% job success rate. To be fair though, I've only had the machine for 2 weeks so its almost certainly user error. 翻譯年糕