Anycubic Photon Mono 2 3D resin printer (HONEST review)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 มิ.ย. 2024
- Anycubic's Mono 4K was a roaring success, a cheap and yet precise 3D resin printer. Well now they've launched its successor, the Mono 2. Anycubic claim this unit will be similarly affordable, attracting first time users and those seeking a bargain. But the Mono 2 also has a few extra features built into it that I'll be pleased to review here today.
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I like it when in your title you include that it's an "honest" review to differentiate it from your non honest reviews.
My regulars seem to like it. They often angrily point out biased reviews that appear elsewhere. I have a rule... if I can't say what I want about a product, I won't review it. There's no FormLabs or Hitry here. Coincidence...? Well... I do have emails...
@@vogman It is all good.. Love your channel and videos, it was just something that I found funny... Keep it up. Thanks.
@@vogmanI will send you my hitry rocket one if you wanna make a video with it I hate the printer I cannot get it to do a SINGLE print
I love how you expanded the review/user experience submissions. Great honest review, you mentioned good and bad without just fluffing up the machine, this is why I recommend your channel and love watching it. Thanks for including where to get it, it was $210USD at the time of this post, talk about amazing for an entry!
That's very kind of you to say. This is the whole reason I dedicated so much time and energy into building the User Database. It's there for everyone to use... me, you, other viewers, fellow TH-camrs, etc. I strive to keep the data clean and the nonsense out, leaving what I hope is a purely honest set of REAL USER data 😁
I bought this printer a week ago as a noob to printing. Ran the levelling which was easy and ran the test cube which came out lovely and crisp. Downloaded some files and ran them throu the provided slicer adding supports. My only criticism of the printer is actually the provided slicer, every print I have run throu it has come out with supports which instead of running parallel to the model some are on the model surface.
Such an interesting and unique voice! Thanks for the great, clear concise review and the shout out for the minis too of course!!
Thanks for the great Minis chad 😁👍👍👍
Wow, $199 with free delivery for the basic unit. A pretty good price there.
I have 2 small Anycubic resin printers that still work fine, so I'm not in the market for one.
I really would like to get a larger resin printer later this year though so I'll keep watching the reviews.
There's a few coming up, so watching and waiting is often the sensible option 😁👍👍👍
I feel this printer is squarely aimed at the mars 3 (and mars 3 pro). Personally I would choose the mars 3 pro over this to get the active carbon filter and the tempered glass screen cover. Great review VOG. Glad to see all the companies duking it out for the lower tier market of 3d resin printing
Anycubic shocked me by how understated the Mono 4K was. For me it printed just as well as the Mars 3 and had a very good price tag (which caused Elegoo to rethink their prices).
makes sense: early adopters are either already set up, or are referral users who get the printers for free to review. But the untapped and always refreshing low end of highschoolers, college students and curious hobbyists is massive and profit is made in large sales numbers, not in high price high end one-ofs. I think the entry price will still come down over the next few years when the fixed costs are dropping (like frame design and iteration, and other non-core components) and price is only influenced by the core components (lead screw tolerance (z-axis) and UV display in the case of resin printers). I think it will bottom out around US$120-150 without compromising on quality compared to these US$200+ printers. After all, it won't be too long until that section of the market will find a new competitor in the second hand market... So they'll either have to be better for the same price, or cheaper for the same quality, as the second hand printer priced at low 100s. It's just an uninformed guesstimate, though. Never mind my babling hahaha
Ordered this morning. I had planned on just upgrading my Mono to a Mono 4k, but they're sold out. Got a $10 coupon from Anycubic, and price shipped was $139 USD. That's an INSANE deal. The only thing that upsets me is now I have a bunch of vats and spring steel build plate things that are no longer compatible.
At least you have a VERY capable and affordable printer 😁😁😁
had it over 2 months its a damn beast!
thank you for the thorough and honest review. i'm a prospecting printer looking to make custom parts for model cars and found this review very useful. i don't so much care about the color of the lid, but everything else was very informative! as of this typing, the price i'm finding on walmart is $189US. i'm going for it.👍
i bought for prime day, got at 150 ^^ but yeah no regrets
nice to see a few more reviews coming today. i'm still a bit hesitant between this and a mars 3. i mean both seem to be able to get very similar result, but i hope there's no other aspect i'm overlooking.
There's a few more reviews coming. You'll be sick of them soon 😁😁😁
Hi @VogMan could you make a video about your printer setup, how you store your resins, how you deal with furms, what considerations you have made for temp control etc.
I’m looking at getting one of these and wondering if I should get the DLP craftsman resin like you use in this vid or just start with the resin bundled with the printer?
For better quality prints would you recommend this or the Mars 3 Pro? I want to get into printing and those are the two starter resin printers I’m looking at
bought mine for prime day. 150$
first resin printer and damn, can't beat that price... i was astounded and have to say it does... exactly what i expect and it did so without ANY knowledge of resin printing... hell i broke the perfect test cube taking it off the build plate the first time... great adhesion, not a con i can name except damn is the screen protector provided hard to put between the screen and resin vat...
Great video! Ive been looking at equipment, materials, resin and printers and am still on the fence. I dont really have an ppen space like a garage or storage shed where i could put a resin printer and its my only concern. I have seen some air vent enclosures along with the ones anycubic sells for inside the printer. Would either or both of these be good enough to do these prints and the cure process in my room or should i just look at pla printers?
Hey Vogman, did you do any special washing/curing to achieve these affects? Cheers
Phrozen has an 8k coming out in 2 weeks for under $300. I think I am going to get that, but it is fun to see the smaller printers really coming into their own
I'll be reviewing that very soon 😁
@@vogman any spoilers?
What printer is that please?
Beware if the build plate is the same dimensions as the original 8K mini, it is very narrow which can limit your print size compared to other similar sized printers.
@@RoofusKit According to 3dprintingindustry it says "16.5 x 7.2 x 17cm" in the specs
If i wanted to make lego armor parts/swords would this be a good option or the mono 4k be better for bulk?
Hilarious timing as I just bought 2 of the Anycubic 4k's. Thankfully it sounds like they are still worth it. Just the timing of this more advanced release for not too much more is quite funny.
Those Mono 4Ks are still a great buy 😁
Question! Which do you prefer? Mars 3 pro or the Mono 2? Currently on the fence
What wash & cure station do you recommend for this printer? I'm using the 2.0 but have found the mono 2's parts too big for the bucket. Need advice on this ASAP.
Hey there. Great video as always.
Any chance you could give it a try to the new anycubic Mono X 6ks. I am not sure if it is true but I read it is locked to the photon slicer. You wouldn't know anything about it, would you?
The cover seems more flexible and less brittle, is that the case? I dont care if it is soft or thin as long as it's harder to break.
Was really looking forward to your review of this new machine. I have two Mono 4k printers and they have been great. Looking to perhaps add this to my stable. I do have a couple of concerns though. For one, the Z rail appears to be scrawnier than the Mono 4k. How do you find it handling the printer in person? Is there any flex in the Z rail when printing larger objects or with a full build plate of models? Also does the vat for this use framed FEPs like the Mono 4k? While those are definitely easier to change for beginners, they tend to be pricey, and for that reason, I bought the Photon SE vat to replace the plastic one on my Mono 4k. However, it seem that the vat size for this model is different, and if it does use framed FEPs, I doubt there is another vat in the market that users can switch to if they want to be able to use other FEP alternatives. All in all, there seems to be some cost cutting on this model, like the thin plastic cover, scrawnier Z rail.. but some improvements. If it is $200 or less, it should still sell well. That said, other brands like Phrozen is also targeting the beginner market as they have just announced the Mini 8ks.
I haven't noticed any scrawniness and certainly no wobble (ask Elegoo what happens when I spot wobble). It's a nice replacement... a little better, not massively, but a very good beginners printer and a worthy replacement to the Mono 4K.
I have the same questions about the VAT and FEP replacement. I still can't find a 3d party VAT for the mono 2 too
Great review, thanks! But did you found that the new mono 2 is 1.5-2times slower than old models? I discovered very strange behavior-printer adds additional 6 sec of rest time before each layer, no matter what you set in a slicer! Even with light off delay set to zero-there are 6 seconds delay! And it is fw problem, im sure! :(
I´ve bought this printer last year and Im extremely happy with it. Leveling is super easy and so far it has been pretty painless experience (As far as the printer itself goes), the only problem I have is the Slicer, which works OK for basic Plop down model - Support - Print, but the moment I try to do some slightly advanced things it starts to have problems.
I was waiting for your review ever since they announced it.
Hope it helps 😁
@@vogman always does
Given the small price difference between this and the m3 which would you choose?
I just finished my first print with mine, great out of the box experience so far.
Do you know if the build plate fits in the Wash and Cure 2.0 container?
It does
im got one yesturday and arriving tmr, i hope its good
Could we get a vid review for the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8KS review when it comes out? ❤ your videos!
(Also first?!?)
Coming very soon 😁
Is there any comparison you can do between the Mono 1 and the Mono 2?
I have a question, I have done 2 prints and they end up the same way. I have two legs and two arms printing. One of the arms doesn't print because the base gets stuck to the bottom of the resin tub. And one foot, the base that holds the foot up, starts to fall off the riser and ends up warped. What do I do? Am I doing something wrong? Is there a way to fix that?
I live in a country where the only other resin printer is the elegoo mars 4 costing 400 dollars.
But now that I've learned about this and it has free delivery here. I mihht consider picking this up
do all STL for 3d printer can get supported by resin printer?
3.1.0 update is on anycubic website now I downloaded it yesterday it does have mono 2 added! My mono 2 came with 3.0.0 I already had 3.0.1 from the update from my photon 4k printer but was reading Neo M3 for the mono 2 settings it was very interesting! Big update jump again now with anycubic 3.1.0 it's now got mono 2 added
I'm more interested in their upcoming photon mono 5s.. looking forward to your review of it.. cheers!
It's coming, don't worry. 15th I think...
New sub, interested in 3d your reviews and videos have got me seriously interested
Pleased to have you here 😁😁😁
So,.. when does the race to the bottom stop? I want more QoL in my printers!!
I've been getting ready to pull the trigger on a printer and I'm thinking the Mars 3 - mostly because of the complaints about AnyCubic support. I see a lot of "my print failed" questions on FB groups but is it really that hard to get consistent prints? All I want to print is D&D figures and maybe some slightly larger monsters.
It's actually easy to get consistent prints. Unfortunately a lot of newbies blame the printer when in truth not all presupported models print perfectly. I experience that all the time.
Once you've got your resin dialled in perfectly, it should print perfectly every time. 😉👍
great video Vog glad to see your still about my good friend. :)
Thanks buddy. Still here... been very busy and a little ill, but still here 😁😁😁
Cheers mate great video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I just bought one from Amazon and I didn't notice until after purchase that it has Linux OS, can a MacBook Pro work with using the printer or any OS computer will work??
How long does it take to print one of the Warhammer style detailed figures?
do you think i should get photon mono 2 or halot one
Hey! Thank you for your reviews! Is there a chance you will review Creality Halot Mage?
Very possibly Danny. Creality have sent me something. We'll have to wait and see 😁
@@vogman Awesome!
Have you replaced the FEP yet? I hope it isn't like the Mono 4K where you have to buy the bezzle and the FEP as one piece. Those are hard to find sometimes.
I'll be honest, I haven't... so I'm not really sure.
thank you for your review.👍👍👍
Thanks for watching 😁
I just purchased this today!!!! I can't wait to improve my Pathfinder games and never having to buy a model from GW ever again!
Enjoy! 😁😁😁
which should i buy this or ellgoo pro 3
Hi i love your anycubic videos they make more sence than anycubic haha, ive not long got my 4k and used the slicer 2 times i think and them it updated to this slocer but the 3.01 and its all hex supports it wont let me change them or the tips etc in settings and the side menu has gone its like abit of guess work needing to go in to the menu tab above the auto gen support tab! Ive just seen this version had 3.0.2 mine is 3.0.1 but noticed your supports are the way they were in the old slicer amd i cant get that in this update! Maybe thats why they pushed this other version out i dont know but its unusable for me now! And the white hurts the eyes!
had the first one. lid was nice and sturdy
Yes, it was sturdier. I think the new one is slightly lighter... and I think we'll see more of them on other models and other brands.
Why are build plates on resin printers much smaller?
Mini vogman looks good under the led lights!
He doesn't mind. He's colour blind. 😁
What do you think of the Photon Mono M5s that was presented? They say it is 19 Micrometer pixel size in X direction, what does that mean for Y and Z direction? Is that a marketing stunt?
I ordered this machine a few days ago with 5 kg of resins.
I received it today but without the resin
Has anyone been confronted with this scenario?
I love your intro
Long Live Vogman! Seems like a decent machine.
Thanks Mark 😁
can engraving and cutting be done on this model
I'm torn between Ultra and Mono 2 ))) can you advise me which one is better for someone who is totally knew to 3D printing?
I had the same dilemma. I went with the Mono 2 when I realized just how tiny the Ultra's build volume is in comparison.
They need to put out a upgraded mono x, nothing has moved me off of that.
Bought one of these on prime Friday. I’d love to say they’re really noob user friendly out the box, but sadly not. Like I’m literally a noob, didn’t realise the removable piece on the print bed was supposed to come off, as in the instructions it tells you to peel off from other things but not that. So failed first print. The screen protector was scratched so removed that, then subsequently the fep got a small hole in it, and had resin cure in the screen (awesome :/) removed the screen, installed new, that had a crack in it, so more failed prints..currently waiting for 3rd screen to arrive. The update for anycubic workshop won’t install properly, I keep getting an alert pop up no matter how many times i try to reinstall. I think the usb they provide may also need updating(?) as there’s files now missing from it when inserted into the printer. I know 3d printing isn’t supposed to be super easy, but as an intro printer, it could be a bit more henad holding.
I can buy one for 170$ but with "Wash&Cure plus machine" becomes 378$ what does that really do is it necessary?
A note on customer service, I know Anycubic have been trying to form a discord community, which members of their staff in it to help with this, though the number of users is currently very low.
It would be great to print and compare the same models with the same AA settings on old 4K and new Mono 2...
I'm personally aware of broken AA on old 4k with no FW update for more than year, so the question is - did Anycubic fixed that with new printer or not?
My partner and I just ordered one of these machines as our first resin printer, have been using FDM printing for the last few years on larger things but since we both have gotten back into tabletop wargaming, we decided it was time to get into the resin game.
Thank you so much for such a comprehensive review as it has reassured us that we've made the right choice for an entry level machine that doesn't skimp on print quality. Will be sure to document our experience on your feedback archive after we've had some time with it.
Cheers Vogman, keep up the great work.
You chose well and won't be disappointed 😁
The blue cover had me so excited first time I saw it, but then the Mars 4 is now DLP and it has a red cover, so we'll just have to unlearn that Pavlovian response, I guess :)
Pavlovian response? That rings a bell 😁
Nice said and I completely agree.
ho ho ho, I had to buy a printer for work immediately.
mono 2 really was the cheapest and I couldn't wait for your review.
do you not consider that the material of the top cover will allow easy detachment of the resin, which will get dirty?
I hadn't thought of that. Maybe that's the reason.
Alternatively, you could print a handle? Many people do this. Just glue it to the lid and you have one-hand operation and a lid free of marks. Purely as an example, this video by Wham Bam Systems shows a few of them th-cam.com/video/JrIeuAgX7vI/w-d-xo.html
Just ordered one of these yesterday, Prime Day deal it was 140 bucks.
149.99 but same
I got my printer for €189 from 123 ink in Ireland still have to test it
Does anyone have experience with the Anycubice in the dental laboratory? Printing models shouldn't be a problem?
Well, I just ordered this as my first one. Hope you have plenty of vids showing me how to use the bloody thing now 😂
Not specifically, but in general terms, yes. This is a great little printer. You'll love it.
The King wants to know if this has print resume please Mr V? My 4k does, I mean the King's 4k 👍
I'll be honest Tony I don't know... my guess would be yes, but it might be worth checking the Anycubic website.
Interesting
So prices are up and its a tad bit more expensive than I hoped at $289.99 on the bright side they are doing a coupon at $80 bringing it down to a respectable $209.99. The problem is not knowing if that is s "permanent" coupon or just for now.
Marketing techniques... put them under pressure... make them think they'll miss out!!!!
I'm not here to spend you money Maheer, nor am I trying to stop you buying. But please remember marketing companies all over the world love their gimmicks to make you buy NOW.
Think on it. Weigh all the options. Then make your decision. 😉👍👍👍
@@vogman i know that it's a marketing tactic the thing is $209 directly from their webstore. And I am aware it's FOMO tactic and I don't like that. At $209 its a decent first printer. The FOMO coupon marketing actually discourages me from buying it because I know it's marketing and if they ever do stop the coupon and sell it at $289.99 it stops being a good printer for the price. But everyone should definitely do their research and not fall for marketing tactics.
Look at the Phrozen Mini S. It is an 8K coming out May 16 for $270
Does anyone knows if the Elegoo Mars 3 Pro is better than Photon Mono 2?
Bought it thanks to Amazon’s prime day - Hope everything goes well
The good guy, the best guy, the vogguy man
At your service 😁
Veg oil guy guy man lol
Cool
recommended for jewellry?
You can print jewellery with it, but you'll get better results elsewhere. Try this vegoilguy.co.uk/3d-resin-printing-which-printer.php
I kinda want to get one because it has a "Turbo Matrix" in it.....
I loved the Mono 4K but Anycubic felt the old screen let it down... so yes, Turboooooooooooooo'd 😁
I've managed to order mine direct from Anycubic for £184.99 delivered.
Nicely done. That's a bargain!
I really want an M3 Max or a Saturn with DLP.
We all want that... but not for several years I fear.
isnt there a mars 4 max? i will probably buy it because in my opinions its a powerhouse for 300$
on anycubic site for US the price tag is 199$
Sounds like a bargain 😁
man ive got 2 photon mono x 6ks and cannot get a clean print to save my life.
I have a theory about the soft feel blue cover. After seeing other videos of people with resin transfer all over their covers and trying to clean it off with IPA. What if Anycubic has addressed this by making a soft cover that can be simply put in the sun when covered in resin allowing it to cure, then the flexibility of the cover allows you to simply flex it and pop the cured resin off. I own one of these printers and don't know what the covers on other printers are like and whether they are more rigid or not, but I do have a wash and cure station and the cover on that is definitely more rigid and feels as though it would crack if you dropped it on a hard surface. If so, bravo Anycubic if not it is simply a happy accident.
It's an interesting theory... but personally I'm sticking with "cheapness". But either way, it does NOT detract from the excellent performance of this great budget printer 😁
I agree that the cover feels cheap but after having my other printer covers get affected by the resins I use I think this material might be resin resistant.
Is there anything useful and practical that can use this technology for? Instead of producing plastic trash and dust collectors. Can one make a useable set of teeth for needy old age home residents?
I mean for $140...this is an insane deal
Single frame VAT 👎 not easy to change the FEP.
No auto-levelling sucks. I've printed a lot, and for me personally, levelling is the biggest PITA. It's not a matter of "if" (you will get fails because the baseplate needs realigning), but "when". Will pass.
Levelling is NOT something you should need to do regularly. Once levelled the plate should be good for many months of printing. It's very rare I readjust any of mine.
@@vogman Maybe not for a hobbyist, but for commercial amounts it becomes a factor (failed prints every couple of weeks still sucks). And you can accidentally knock it out of alignment when removing/replacing the lid. On my Mars 3 it has two bolts used to secure the plate- it's a horrible design: when you start to use force on the bolt you can actually see the plate move from true. I know you use your other hand to hold it in position, but it's still horribly tricky to get right (and you worry about applying too much downwards pressure in case you damage the glass). As much as I love and respect your opinions VogMan, I will never buy a another printer that doesn't have auto-levelling. It is one of the few things in life that I actually hate with a passion.
@@D3cyTH3r for' commercial amounts' cheep, entry level hobby printers maybe are not the right thing to look at?
Pfft, it took Anycubic 2 years to make the Elegoo Mars 3, but they did innovate with a smaller VAT and awkward placement of the power button and usb port😹
First? I think so
Certainly first in spirit 😁
I am sure you say the same to Mrs. East Reef, much to get dismay
This seems like 1 step forward and 6 steps back. This is an insult to my much loved 4k!
Why so Tony? Have I missed something? I didn't think it was too bad a printer.
@@vogman Cheap to make but more expensive to buy.
I don't like pull out bolts, but I can't say the same thing in every video 🤣😂🤣
I never had issues with the UV matrix on my Mono 4K, but a bit of research shows you some people did. So replacing this with an updated version is sensible.
But probably, like you, if I could find a Mono 4K (there's fewer and fewer left), I'd snag one. It's always been one of my favorites.
@@vogman They are definitely getting rare. I think I was pretty lucky getting mine and its worked flawlessly. 199 is the starting price so only time will tell but I don't like these cost cutting measures. It always costs more for the consumer in the long run. On the plus side, I do like the vat.
Interested to know if this has any cooling fans? . I find it a giant plus that the 4k doesn't have any. It keeps the resin smell inside the lid.