Resin Printer Temperature Mods and Continuous IPA Filtration
Originally published on hackaday.com by Maya Posch on 21 August 2023
Achieving optimal resin 3D prints necessitates maintaining ideal temperature and efficient post-print cleaning. Yet, standard consumer MSLA printers often lack a resin tray heater and result in excessive IPA wastage during cleaning. Addressing these challenges innovatively, Nick Wilson presents an advanced, all-in-one remedy.
Wilson’s ingenious solution revolves around a diaphragm pump that propels IPA through dual filtration stages, effectively eliminating both large and minute particles (up to 5 micrometers and 0.5 micrometers, respectively). Prior to filtration, a 405 nm LED lighting component serves to solidify any resin traces in the IPA, ensuring its cleanliness before recirculation.
For the resin tray’s temperature control, a simple yet effective approach is adopted. A 12V 150 Watt silicone heater strip adheres to the metal resin tray’s outer edge. A temperature-regulated relay governs the heater strip’s activation, maintaining the resin’s desired temperature. These solutions offer cost-effective enhancements, proving exceptionally valuable for frequent resin printing endeavors. And now that we’ve got the temperature control sorted, why not try to print a case for your Raspberry Pi such as this AI designed case!
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