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--- elegoo_mars_1 [2025/05/22 02:15] – [Elegoo Mars 1] nick_dunne
+++ elegoo_mars_1 [2025/05/22 19:22] (current) – [Elegoo Mars 1] nick_dunne
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 ====== Elegoo Mars 1 ======
-MSLA (Masked Stereolithography Apparatus) resin 3D printer. {{ :elegoo_mars_1.png?400|}}
+MSLA (Masked Stereolithography Apparatus) resin 3D printer. {{ :elegoo_mars_1.png?300|}}
 The Elegoo Mars is a compact resin 3D printer renowned for its ease of use and affordability, making it an excellent choice for makers seeking detailed prints. Utilizing masked stereolithography (MSLA) technology, it employs ultraviolet light to cure liquid resin layer by layer, resulting in finely detailed models. The printer features a simple touchscreen interface and uses Chitubox slicer.
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   * Print volume: 120 x 68 x 155 mm
   * Approximate exposure time: 8 sec
+  * Release film: FEP
   * File transfer: USB Drive
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 [[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j-cYnGjidCQNpUMnnxv7y7xm-a4ZRZOl/view?usp=sharing|Elegoo Mars 1 User Manual]]
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 ===== Slicer =====
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+{{ :chitubox.jpg?600|}}
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-All members must use Orcaslicer and profiles that are provided by MAKE Roanoke. This is important for ensuring the community has access to printers that are easy to use, ensuring machine longevity, and producing high-quality prints. Printing settings may be adjusted as needed, but machine settings may NOT be edited. Orcaslicer is a feature-rich and highly compatible slicer that is updated often with new features.
+All members must use Chitubox slicing software for our resin printers. This is important for ensuring the community has access to printers that are easy to use, ensuring machine longevity, and producing high-quality prints. Printing settings may be adjusted as needed, but machine settings may NOT be edited. Chitu Systems designs and manufactures the controller boards for our Elegoo 3D printers, and provide optimized printing profiles within the slicer. Per-resin exposure settings should be tuned as-needed.
-Orcaslicer is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
+Chitubox is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
+**Chitubox Website:** [[https://www.chitubox.com/en/download/chitubox-free]]
-Orcaslicer Website: [[https://orcaslicer.com/]]
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-Orcaslider Github: [[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer]]
-**Please use the links above.** Scam sites have been reported using similar URLs.
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 ==== Slicer Setup ====
-The following procedure applies if setting up Orcaslicer for the first time.
+  - Install and Launch Chitubox
-\\ __If you have previously installed other machines, skip to step 4 below.__
+  - Restart as prompted to refresh printer and resin database
+  - Click the (+) button along the bottom tabs
-  - Launch Orcaslicer
+  - In the new menu, search for the printer you want to add
-  - Set Region
+  - Select the printer and click next, and then apply
-  - Install default profile for the machine you want to use in the "printer" section (it takes a bit to load)
+  - The printer profile will now be imported into your workspace, as well as some default resin presets
-  - If prompted to install the Bambu Network Plugin, select YES
-  - Download the file in "Machine Profile" below
-  - Unzip/Extract the downloaded file. You should see a file with the extension .orca_printer
-  - In the Orcaslicer, select file > Import > Import configs, and select the .orca_printer file
-  - Select the new profile in the "Printer" section. All printers should have the suffix "MAKE Roanoke". You may delete any default printer profiles.
-  - You're ready to slice and print!
 ==== Troubleshooting ====
-  * **Zero configs imported error:** \\ Make sure you have unzipped the downloaded file before importing.
+  * **My files are not showing up on the printer:** \\ Make sure your flash drive is fully plugged in.
-  * **I can't find the X1C access code:** \\ The access code is located on a blue label on the front of the machine.
+  * **My files still are not showing up on the printer** \\ Check to see that your flash drive is formatted as FAT32/exFAT. NTFS is not supported.
-  * **I can't connect to the printer:** \\ The printer is only accessible on the MKROA network. Ask shop captain for login information. You will need to restart the slicer after switching networks.
+  * **My files still are not showing up on the printer** \\ Make sure your export file format is __.cbddlp__
-  * **I still can't connect to the printer:** \\ Go to the network and set to "private" rather than "public", and restart the slicer.
+  * **My prints are detaching from the bed:** \\ Level the bed prior to starting your print
-  * **I still can't connect to the printer:** \\ If you use a VPN, you may need to turn it off for printer visibility. Some VPNs work fine, others prevent network discovery.
+  * **My prints are still detaching from the bed:** \\ Make sure the vat is clean and there are no debris stuck to the release film
-  * **I still can't connect to the printer:** \\ Make sure the printer is on, and that nobody else is currently connected.
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 ===== Machine Profile =====
-The machine profile includes configuration files for the printer, as well as print process and material settings.
+Machine profiles are available inside the slicer.
-{{ :bambu_lab_x1_carbon_0.4_nozzle_-_make_roanoke.orca_printer.zip | Bambu Lab X1 Carbon Profile}}
+\\
 ===== Material Profiles =====
-The material profiles include per-material settings including temperature, speeds, and shrink rates.
+When using a new resin, it is recommended to calibrate the exposure time. Exposure times vary per resin and per resin color.
-These files are only necessary if the materials are not present in your software. Check back here occasionally for more materials!
+To find recommended exposure times, find your printer and resin combination in the spreadsheet below.
+[[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A0nKRrU1HE6Lr4eXwR_1obeMO97p1SA6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104870357465174117004&rtpof=true&sd=true|Elegoo 3D Printer Resin Settings]]
-{{ :generic_pla_.zip | PLA Material Bundle}}
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-{{ :generic_petg.zip | PETG Material Bundle}}
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+===== Resin Calibration =====
+The following calibration object is recommended for quickly dialing in exposure times.
+\\ Instructions for use and video demonstration are linked in the Printables description.
+{{:validationmatrix.png?400|}}
+__**Printables Download & Instructions:**__ [[https://www.printables.com/model/229429-photonsters-validation-matrix-v2| Validation Matrix]]
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 ====== Maintenance Log ======
-  * __**5/15/2025: General Maintenance**__
+  * __**5/15/2025: Service Entry Maintenance**__
-      * Adjusted Z-Axis belt timing
+      * Unpacked printer
-      * Performed mechanical bed tramming
+      * Inspected build plate, vat, and release film
-      * Added desiccant packs to AMS
+      * Powered on
-      * Cleaned bottom of printer and removed excess grease
+      * Successful test pattern
-      * Ran self-calibration
-      * Purged SD card