ELEGOOMercury X Bundle with Separate Wash Station and Cure Station for Large Resin 3D Printed Models, Compatible with Saturn, Mars MSLA 3D Printers

So in my experience if you have one of the Elegoo printers (Mars, Mars Pro, Mars 2, Mars 2 Pro) or a printer of similar dimensions then this is the perfect all in one solution for washing and curing. This worked perfectly with 70-90% Isopropyl and works even better with 200% denatured alcohol. After a wash cycle there is no stickiness at all.I had originally planned to make my own curing station with a rotating base and a UV LED and washing station with an ultrasonic cleaner. However, I was concerned with possible fire hazards with the ultrasonic vaporizing excessive flammable vapor. I came across this device and it was perfect. It combined both washing and curing in a small affordable package and I am glad that I decided to get it.Favorite Features:1. You can dip the entire Elegoo Mars print bed into the washing tank cleaning the print and the bed at the same time. This saves time in my workflow and I really like this feature2. All in one work flow saves me alot of time and keeps the mess lowBelow are some things to know before you buy. None of the things below are big deals but I want to provide honest feedback/observations for anyone looking to get this product:1. Extra/Replacement wash containers are not YET sold on amazon I hope in the future they will sell them so that I can get an extra one to extend the life of my washing solution. However, if you need one just contact their customer support and they will totally take care of you :)2. The main motor that drives the spinning of the magnetic stirrer and the rotation of the plexi glass stand for stirring emits a noticeable stepper motor whine when it is moving at max speed while operating in the wash mode. Its about as loud as a normal 3D printer stepper motor making a fast move without micro stepping. This is not really that big of a deal for two reasons. One it is in my garage, and two the washing process isn't really that long so even if I was not in my garage it would not really bother me all that much.3. Just like stated in the description this is not really designed for water washable resin. I tried it out and it kind of worked but water washable resin really needs some flowing water to get it clean. I am also new to resin printing so I will update this if I figure out how to make this more effective with water.4. The beeping noise that is emitted when you press the buttons is kind of loud and to my knowledge cannot be shut off (It's like the same volume as a microwave). This does not really bother me though but it is just something to know.

Update 3/14/2024I've talked with elegoo support who mentioned that it the mars 4 build plate is not listed as compatible in the specs listed in the comparison part of the Amazon page. I see that now so I've revised my review and I'm now focusing it on the product itself.-- The Cleaning --It holds a decent amount of IPA and the rotational speed is adequate. Being able to dunk your build plate in the tub and run the cleaning cycle is a game changer for me because I never have to touch the resin with a set of gloves, paper plates, paper towels, etc.-- The Curing --I know some other units have a bottom firing set of LEDs but I've never cured something in this unit that i felt wasn't fully cured. I print 25mm to 75mm minis and they all seem properly cured by the time I need to handle them without gloves.-- Overall --This setup has improved my resin experience significantly. I've decided to get the Mercury X to handle my larger Mars 4 build plate and will use the V2 as a secondary cleaning step.-- Original Post --I had an ELEGOO Mars printer that was very old (5 years!) and decided to upgrade to the ELEGOO Mars 4 9k as I've been printing more minis and it takes a long time on the previous Mars (which has an RGB screen). I just bought this cleaning station and it worked great (hence the 2 stars). It takes a lot of the pain away from resin printing by allowing me to take the build plate off and just stick it into the cleaning solution without having to do touch the resin directly. Win I thought. And then I decided to upgrade to the Mars 4 and decided on the Mars instead of the Saturn because I already had this cleaning station that I just bought a month ago. Well, now that I've done my first print, I find that the build plate doesn't fit into the cleaning container!! What was ELEGOO thinking??? Do I need to buy a whole new cleaning solution that's almost twice the price now? Do I instead return the Mars 4?? All I know is this sucks and no where on this page or Mars 4 page does it say it's not compatible with the Mars 4.

I have been resin printing for a couple of months now. I dislike the cleanup involved and have seen similar machines that were just too expensive. I think this one is definitely worth the $120 price tag. I personally would not pay more than that though. I mostly decided on this because I had been wanting a better washing/curing setup. I was looking at spending around $90 to copy a friends setup when I saw this. It just seemed easier. I use 70% IPA to clean my prints. I have noticed less residue on prints since using this machine. I think leftover residue was caused by my method of shaking and brushing which was just not long enough to reduce white residue. This machine has simplified that, I am able to increase the wash time by pushing a button. I have no complaints about the washing settings. The cure lights also work well.So what do I like about this machine? I think the price is good, (less would be better), results of cleaning are better than my old method, build quality is nice, and it easy to use.Now for things I do not like, which honestly have nothing to do with workflow or how easy the machine is to use, it really is a great machine. The buttons to switch between modes are really loud. Maybe there is a way to turn it down, I have not found that option though. The noise of the machine is not bad when running; however, when the fan starts to spin it makes a high-pitch noise that is really loud before reaching speed and quieting down. I really think for $120 they should have included a second container and one with a better quality lid. The lid works and does not leak, but it feels cheap when compared to the rest of what you get.I think if you are on the fence about investing in one of these and you do a ton of printing like me, just pick one up! You will not regret it.