#I need help with my Photon Zero Settings

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drowsy maple
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Hello everyone im just getting into the hobby and bought myself a used photon zero. Im using Anycubic Basic Grey Resin.

My question now is what are the optimal settings for this resin? I'm using Lychee as my slicing program.

hybrid thistleBOT
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Congratulations on getting your own Photon Zero! The optimal settings for your Anycubic Basic Grey Resin may vary depending on the specific brand, model, and batch of resin you have. However, I can provide you with some rough guidelines that should help you get started.

First, you should check the manufacturer's website or manual for recommended exposure times and layer thickness settings. You can also find suggested settings on various user forums and Facebook groups.

To get an idea of some basic settings to start with, try the following:

  • Layer thickness: 0.05mm - 0.1mm
  • Exposure time: 5-10 seconds for the bottom layers, and 1-2 seconds for each normal layer.
  • Bottom layers: 5-10 layers at 90-120 seconds exposure time
  • Off-time delay: 1-2 seconds

These are just rough guidelines and you should adjust them based on your personal preferences, the specific resin you're using, and the ambient temperature of your workspace.

Regarding the slicing program, Lychee is one of the mo...

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deep crypt
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As all printers are slightly different and even resin batches can vary, you would be best off printing some samples / tests to determine the best exposure times. I found this one very useful for basic set up. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4707289