Ok here goes. I dont see a reason to relevel the system because it doesnt seem like any leveling is affected here; so I have the new FEP installed thanks to this CALMING video and am going to try the first print of 10mm ACW miniatures. just one row first then more. And THIS TIME, I am going to remember to put the damn metal plate in before printing. I doubt elegoo or anyone can do anything about putting a sensor on the system that says to the user "HEY DUMBASS you need to put the steel plate in otherwise I am not going to print.."
Nice video, I was going to answer you in Dutch, but this way everyone can follow. Have you tried the flow improver from Liquitex, instead of the dishwasher product? I got the Winsor & Newton version but it's basically the same, you need less, you don't have the problem I've seen in the video and I personally prefer that. Maybe a tip: I use Talens "Amsterdam range" acrylic inks, much cheaper than the so called hobby inks. And an other tip: Make a clear proportional batch with out any ink, so when your medium is too intensive, you can leave it like that, and thin later by mixing to your needs in a separate mixing bottle. Good luck with your hobby, nice set up you have there👍
25th December 2023 - Using your video now, to let me print out some miniatures I got for Christmas. Your video still useful 2 years later. Thankyou for your efforts.
Thank you for making this video! Watching it for second time while putting in a new FEP….was freaked out about doing this but your video gave me confidence❤
Never ever ever put your vat flat on your table, you run a very high risk of damaging the FEP and you'll have to do it all over again, always put it on a soft surface.
The sponge is needed to make sure you fep is tight enough. I do not reccomend doing it without the sponge. U can always use something if u dont have a sponge. But make sure u do not put something hard or sharp underneath because then the fep can be damaged.
Fantastic tutorial, thank you for making this, the Elegoo ones weren't that helpful at all. Just finished the last screw on the rebuild, I could play music on that FEP it worked so well, will update as to how the test print goes
Really hoping this works. My 3d printer has been weird from the start and on top of that my fep film is horribly scratched up because I didn’t know what I was doing on my first print and CLEANED IT WITH A SPONGE. Read instructions kids. It will save your life. Most of my prints fail horribly so I’m hoping this will work
It was a little bit scared by doing this but your video and explanation makes this task as easy as just unscrew and screw again!!! Just a tip. When screwing back the second set of screws, i found it easier to pinch the first hole with the tip of a pencil instead of the screw itself. That way the frame stays in it's position and allow you to screw all others making pressure. Thanks a lot...
You are very welcome. About that tip. I never pinch a hole in my fep for screws ever again lol. One time i did that and my hand slipt, so i had to replace a brand New fep....never doing that again hahahahah
No other way to do this lol, i wish there was. Maybe when then new printers in the future will arrive the fep changing will be easier lol. But if u did it once you will get better at it....
Thank you for the video, very helpful. New user here, made the mistake of cleaning the tank after I removed the resin and it dry up. Tried scrapping it off but damaged the fep in the process. Found some feb in amazon so will be replacing it once it arrives!
Hi, I just changed my FEP for the first time according to your tutorial (except I used two stacked 7 x 7 x 0.5 cm pieces of packing PE foam) and it worked flawlessly, no issues whatsoever, thanks for the great tutorial, especially the pointers about the echoey voice effect at the end - this is just what I got and how i was sure that I did it right 😁 no leaks, perfect adhesion, awesome!
