Elegoo
Mars 5
Based on 146 Reddit mentions
$199.89
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Where to find reasonably priced miniatures?
Buy a 3d printer I'm not being absurd. Based on your needs, budget, and time frame, you'd be best off getting a 3d printer. You even have options: FDM (PLA) printer - a bambu A1 mini is $220, plus a 0.2mm nozzle for like $20. Filament is $30 a spool and you can get like 300 minis per spool. The qual
...Davedamon in r/dndnext
March 6, 2026 9:13 AM
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3D printer recommendations?
Elegoo Mars 5 4K 3D printer for Resin printing. Bambu Lab has some great FDM printers but I think resin is the way to go for the scale / detail.
X33RR0Hunt in r/Tau40K
May 21, 2026 8:28 PM
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Replacing FEP with ACF
ACF has it's downsides, namely causing fine vertical lines on smooth surfaces. There was such a backlash against it, Elegoo stopped using ACF on new printers. No Mars 5 or Saturn 4 model uses ACF. nFEP/PFA however is a straight upgrade from FEP, and is cheaper than ACF. And yes, it uses the same ten
...stickninjazero in r/ElegooSaturn
October 30, 2025 10:10 AM
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What’s your go-to resin printer in 2025, and why?
Currently have 12 resin printers running Elegoo Mars 5 ultra and Saturn 4 ultra are the 2 newest I have and work great.
fraghead5 in r/resinprinting
July 28, 2025 12:58 PM
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3D Printing Miniatures
Basically, uncured UV resin is toxic for your skin and can lead to itchyness, rashes or an allergic reaction. So you must wear gloves when handling it in liquid form (which is what you pour in the vat) and then rinse the printed models in 99% IPA and given them a final brief UV cure to get rid of an
...Arkhanist in r/Heroquest
February 23, 2026 7:54 AM
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my printer won't print right and my mom says she's going to return it if i can't figure it out please help!!!!
I’m not too concerned with the fumes since it’s mostly contained when the cover is on. I’m concerned about how to properly handle it. You can’t just clean this stuff in a sink and be okay with it. It’ll clog your pipes and it’s terrible for the environment. If you accidentally spill the bottle you’v
...baleiby in r/elegoo
May 17, 2026 11:28 PM
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Build plate comes up with NOTHING?
I have the same Mars 5 Ultra, and on my first print, I got exactly this! no adhesion. I found these settings on reddit and they worked fantastic. It's been printing fine since I changed the values in RED. Detailed info: -Mars 5 Ultra -8K Washable Resin -Slicer software is ELEGOO SatelLite (came on t
...morbidgun in r/ElegooMars
April 29, 2026 7:45 PM
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Absurd Pricing
Yeah, an Elegoo Mars 5 will only set you back $200 right now and just a bit more for a nice Anycubic model
jamesdukeiv in r/HeroForgeMinis
February 5, 2026 1:15 PM
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Beginner getting into 3D printing – is a used Formlabs Form 2 for $200 worth it?
For filament printers you can also check out the Anycubic Kobra 3 v2 combo. 4 color printing, and active drying. It's about $330 U.S. right now. Print quality, speed and bed size are all comparable to the Bambu A1. For resin, you can buy a brand new Elegoo Mars 5 for under $200! Just don't forget th
...fenris802 in r/resinprinting
December 18, 2025 10:57 AM
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Opinions on elegoo abs like 3.0 vs 3.0 + for miniatures
likely doesn't matter. if your printer can print at 5nm or 2nm it's beyond the ability of the human eye to notice. so the only thing that matters is if the sculpt is designed well or not. that being said. if it means anything to you i have a mars 5 ultra, and use elegoo abs 3.0+ and my minis come ou
...oneWeek2024 in r/resinprinting
May 4, 2026 1:44 PM
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