New Phrozen Sonic Mini 8k S

[haasmarc]

Looks like Phrozen is coming out with a new, cheaper mini 8k printer.  Slightly smaller build plate, same resolution, however, single z rail instead of twin rails.  That's probably the killer.  $269 pre-order.

[Scottl]

Meaning single z rail is not as good?

[Chris333]

Yeah I don't understand why this new model?

[haasmarc]

The more accurate the z axis travel, the better the print.  Two rails allow less play than one.

[Scottl]

Thanks.  Sitting on the side waiting for an opportunity.  Lots to learn.

[JeffB]

Yeah I don't understand why this new model?

Trying to entice new buyers with high end resolution at a cheaper price?

What's interesting is that there hasn't been anything revolutionary in the last 6 months or so regarding printer tech.

Jeff

[peteski]

What's interesting is that there hasn't been anything revolutionary in the last 6 months or so regarding printer tech.

Jeff

What's the story with the new revolutionary printer which is using tiny mirrors instead of a LCD screen to expose the resin?  That was supposed to be a major breakthrough.

[Chris333]

If you compare them at the bottom of the page:
https://phrozen3d.com/pages/sonic-mini-8k-s

The file format is different the rail is different and there is 1cm less height. Scary part may be the new file name.

Just a few days ago I finally contacted Phrozen about the dead pixels on my screen (and second screen) for the Sonic mini 8k. They told me to do a light test to look for dead sections. The pixels are very tiny and there is no way to see one dead pixel other than it leaves a tiny hold through my models. I sent them photos and they told me it must be a Z rail issue and to loosen the bolts and retighten them. I really think they have no idea what my problem is. If it was the Z rail the whole model would shift a hair. My models are perfectly straight, but with tiny holes through them.

[Lemosteam]

I think I am going to wait for a true DLP version. The LCD screens are just not reliable and have a planned obsolescence IMHO. Every other post on the Facebook group I am in for the Mono X is a post that goes, “This happened, is my screen bad?”

[Chris333]

The Photon Ultra DLP is only $300. I've never seen it used for model railroad type items.

[Chris333]

[quote author=JeffB link=topic=55928.msg769646#msg769646 date=1683224499

What's interesting is that there hasn't been anything revolutionary in the last 6 months or so regarding printer tech.

Jeff
[/quote]

May 15th. Photon Mono M5s

[JeffB]

May 15th. Photon Mono M5s

Well there you go...

Jeff

[Chris333]

So trying to find out anything about the Photon Mono M5s

With a horizontal pixel size of just 19 μm, this printer can offer printing details as precise as hair thickness, making every print a masterpiece!

Someone suggested/asked: rectangle micro led?

Featuring a 12K 10.1-inch monochrome LCD screen, it can handle even the most challenging designs with ease!

[Chris333]

Also looks like the auto level feature of the M5s is a spring loaded screen.

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Everywhere I see it posted people comment how leveling the plate is so simple and many haven't touched theirs since they first got the machine.

[robert3985]

Also looks like the auto level feature of the M5s is a spring loaded screen.

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Everywhere I see it posted people comment how leveling the plate is so simple and many haven't touched theirs since they first got the machine.

How do you get that out of the video?

Cheerio!
Bob Gilmore