Phrozen Sonic Mini 4k

[JeffB]

Just passing along how someone else braced up the Z rail on their printer:
https://twitter.com/khreathor/status/1461111434428006402?s=20&fbclid=IwAR3e-6ENozv3Xj72koNNAK352_zbmJne5-c3pTDLtUnMIR4wpXMneasMPQg

Hmmm...  Pretty darn clever I'd say.

As much as Sonic dropped the ball on the Mini-4k, I'm seriously considering pre-reserving their 8k machine.  It looks like the fixed a lot of the initial structural problems that the first run of 4k's had. If the print quality is to be believed (from the promotional photos), the difference is pretty astounding.

JB

[timwatson]

Hmmm...  Pretty darn clever I'd say.

As much as Sonic dropped the ball on the Mini-4k, I'm seriously considering pre-reserving their 8k machine.  It looks like the fixed a lot of the initial structural problems that the first run of 4k's had. If the print quality is to be believed (from the promotional photos), the difference is pretty astounding.

JB

I said I wouldn’t order another one of their machines but I did order the Mini 8k they stole the arm and plate from Anycubic. The base is way more thick like @JeffB said - they look like the fixed all the flaws.

[Chris333]

So do they send us all R&D payments?   

[timwatson]

So do they send us all R&D payments?   

Haha as if!

[JeffB]

I said I wouldn’t order another one of their machines but I did order the Mini 8k they stole the arm and plate from Anycubic. The base is way more thick like @JeffB said - they look like the fixed all the flaws.

Let us know how you get on with it Tim...  I went to pre-order one a few weeks ago and the pre-order had (finally) sold out. 

Just got my Mini-4K back together last night.  Tested the LCD and all seems to be well.  Hope to print a small part that Chris333 graciously supplied the file for to test it for sure.

One thing I really like over the Photon is that leveling the build plate is dirt simple!  I did it before I pulled it apart, but had forgotten how easy it is.

May or may not laser cut a shim for the resin vat before I print anything.  Not sure it's necessary, but you only need to pierce the FEP once for the nightmare to begin.

Jeff

[timwatson]

Try a plastic static cling screen protector. I have one on my Saturn and it works well. I had a tempered glass one but it broke and ruined the screen.