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How different are .photon files from .photons files?

I know they are not cross compatible, but they both use image slices, and Chitubox can read and write both types of files. Is the difference between them really as huge as some state, or is the difference just in the commands used to tell the machine what to do?

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So I'm about to buy my first dlp printer, ( I have two fdm machines).

If I buy the photon S, ( which seems to come with a bit of a starter kit) what other ancillaries should I buy to get things started?

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What program I can use for split an .stl file in 3 parts? because it doesn't fit full on Photon platform... for Mac
thanks

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I'm getting a weird effect which I can find no other examples of anyone getting. I've asked all over the place and no one has an answer.
Maybe someone on here can help.

I'm getting a weird blob/layer in the middle of my prints. It's not every print but it's becoming more frequent.
https://imgur.com/gallery/mnBuzt6/comment/1634897117
https://imgur.com/gallery/PzYCPKp

Each time it happens it's like it starts a new base layer, then makes vertical segments. They are not fully cured or hardened, they are soft to the touch.
I've tried lowering and raising the layer cure times from 8-20 secs. It happens at all layer cure times.

I have been through all the *.photon files afterwards using photon file validator and checked layer by layer and there is nothing corrupted in the files themselves.
I've re-leveled the build plate numerous times but that isn't the issue because the bottom layers of the actual print are sticking to the build plate just fine.

I've tried both the included USB and an aftermarket Kingston USB drive and it happens using both devices.

I have updated the machine to the latest firmware.

I've tried to contact Anycubic Support but they have yet to respond. The machine was purchased 1 month ago from Anycubic's Ebay Store.

Does anyone know the cause of this issue? Is it a faulty motherboard or LCD? I just haven't seen anyone else post pictures showing this weird vertical slice issue.

Edit: Added Pics of the issue I have discovered thanks to suggestions on here. Now I just need Anycubic to respond to my Service Ticket so I can get a new LCD.

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Ok.... Here is a bunch of stuff....

Changed my FEP to an HD FEP from the FEPshop.com. It was super clear and when printing, there is none of that "Thwunk" sound from the print peeling off of it (I actually thought the print was failing). I have printed 4 prints. Two cam out amazing, and two failed but it wasn't the FEP.

As to the two fails, I had a print fail because the printer stopped moving up the Z Axis after about an hour. It just kept exposing layers in the same spot. The very next print (different model) printed perfectly). After those two, I tried a variant (re-sliced) file of the successful model and it failed in the same manner, where it stopped moving up on the Z after about an hour. I restarted the print using the exact same file and it printed perfectly. I'm so confused.

Does the printer need some time to kind of read the files before hitting print? I'm using an aftermarket USB that has an image of the original on it. I'm slicing in the Anycubic photon slicer.

It just feels like the printer didn't get all the slice info in the first pass as the exact same file prints fine on a second attempt. I really don't understand why every other print is failing and then the very next one prints great. It most certainly has to be something between the files, USB, and the the machine reading the files, right?

Help!

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2cm wide fruit bowl. Details are fabulous. Love this machine.

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Hello gang :)

I acquired one a few days ago and i like this machine.

I am a jeweler, and I was wondering if this resin can be used to make jewelry molds like the lost wax method or if it wont melt in the furnace.

Thanks :)

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Hi got a print ongoing. It won't be finished till about 2.00 am. Is it ok just to leave and take a look when I get up in the morning?? Or will the fan/machine burn itself out??

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Hey Guys, so... i have a few questions i would like for the community to help me with. Sorry it will be a bit of a long post xD.

I got my Photon this week. Here's what i did (questions come after :p ).

- Checked everything was working properly working, turned on the printer, checked if the Z-Axis was moving, if the screen was ok, etc.

- Ditched the stock PSU and USB drive (tested the PSU and its outputing the correct voltage but i ditched it anyway), im using another one i had here with the exact same specs, USB drive im now using a Kingston one.

- Disconnected the "smelling" fan from the main board to avoid the fumes from getting out and stinking up the place. (Planing to upgrade the stock led cooling fan, suggestions???)

- Checked every screw to see if everything was properly tightened (the buildplate wasnt, it would move even after tightening the grub screw).

- Checked the FEP tension with a sound analyzer, it was below 300hz... tuned it to 345-355hz.

- Applied Kapton tape to the borders of the screen (to avoid a spill going into the machine in case that happens).

- Adjusted the buildplate to be completely flat against the screen, made sure that the plate was making even pressure on the paper on all sides (front, back, left and right). After that i leveled the printer and set the new Z=0 (didnt forget to hit Home first :p ).

- Finally i heated up the resin (room temp was 19C) and started the default print file that came with the printer (photos attached).

So, now some questions.

1 - The new yellow windows, how good are they at blocking UV? The printer is not on a direct sunlight enviroment, not even daylight for that matter, but the room does have okayish lighting (there is no light directly above the printer), i am safe to assume resin wont cure while inside? I know i can cover up the printer but im trying to understand if its really necessary.

2 - Do you guys filter the resin and clean the vat after every print? I saw some people mentioning it... but to be completely honest i've never done that with my other printer, well... my other printer doesnt have the leaking risk this one has... So... what do you guys do?

3 - Firmware... my printer came with version 4.2.3... I dont see that in Anycubic site, anyone has the changelog for this fw? Just curious.

4 - Recommendations for resin, im looking for high detail. Impact resistance is not really important right now (Anycubic resins, how do they stack up against the competition?)

5 - Which one is better for the screen to last more? Slow or fast resins?

And for now thats it! Thanks guys...one of the reasons i got the Photon was for this awesome community =)

嘿, 夥計們, 所以... 我有幾個問題想讓社羣幫我解決. 抱歉, 這將是一個漫長的帖子xd.

我這周得到了我的光子. 這就是我所做的(問題之後: p).

-檢查一切正常運作, 開啟印表機, 檢查z軸是否移動, 螢幕是否正常等等.

-丟棄了存貨psu和usb驅動器(測試psu及其輸出正確的電壓, 但我還是拋棄了它), 我在這裡使用了另一個, usb驅動器, usb驅動器現在使用金斯敦.

-從主板上斷開"聞"風扇, 以避免煙霧出來, 讓地方臭. (計劃升級庫存led冷卻風扇, 建議???)

-檢查了每個螺絲, 看一切是否都收緊了(建築板沒有, 甚至在收緊後也會移動).

-用音效分析儀檢查了fep緊張, 低於300 hz... 調到345-355 hz.

-將kapton磁帶應用到螢幕的邊界(以防發生洩漏到機器).

-調整構建板完全平坦, 以確保板塊對紙板對紙面(前, 背面, 左和右)施加壓力. 之後, 我平平了印表機, 設定了新的z =0 (沒有忘記先打家: p).

-最後我加熱樹脂(房間溫度為19 c), 並啓動了印表機的預設列印檔案(照片附後).

所以, 現在有一些問題.

1-新的黃色窗戶, 阻擋紫外線有多好? 印表機不在直接陽光環境上, 連白天也沒有, 但房間確實有okayish照明(印表機上方沒有光), 我可以安全地假設樹脂治癒嗎? 我知道我可以掩飾印表機, 但我試著理解是否真的有必要.

2-你們在每次列印後過濾樹脂並清理增值稅嗎? 我看到有些人提到它... 但老實說, 我從來沒有和我的另一個印表機做過, 好吧... 我的另一個印表機沒有洩漏風險... 那麼... 你們這些傢伙是甚麼? 做甚麼?

3-固件... 我的印表機有4.2.3. 版.. 我沒看到在任何立方體網站, 有人有這個fw的改裝? 只是好奇.

4-樹脂推薦, 我正在尋找詳細的細節. 現在抵御衝擊並不重要(任何立方體樹脂, 他們是如何堆積起來對抗競爭的?) 你知道嗎?

5-哪一個更好讓螢幕持續更多? 慢或快速樹脂?

現在就這樣! 謝謝大家... 我得到光子的原因之一是這個很棒的社羣=)

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Hi guys. Very new to DLP so forgive any noob questions. I printed a rook in anycubic grey and I'm not sure if I'm just expecting too much of the machine or if there are some print quality issues going on. There seems to be some very slight bumpy layers and also the text is not as sharp as I would have hoped.

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