Anycubic Photon Mono 2 - The First Choice for Resin 3D Printing Beginner (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between photon mono 1 and Photon Mono 2? ›

The Photon Mono 2 offers an array of improved features compared to its predecessor, including a higher resolution screen, larger build volume, laser-engraved build plate, and Anycubic's new enhanced LighTurbo Technology. These upgrades promise users with even better performance and print quality than before.

Resin material is less prone to thermal expansion and contraction, which further contributes to the stability of the final product. Resin printers are generally also easier to maintain and calibrate than other types of 3D printers. This makes them a great option for beginners who are just starting out with 3D printing.

If you are shopping on a more restricted budget for a resin printer that can create highly-detailed models on a smaller scale, then the Anycubic Mono is a solid option.

This diagram shows the same celestial object – the Crab nebula – as seen by different types of photons: infrared, visible light, X-rays and gamma rays. All these photons have the same nature, though their wavelengths (which define the colour in the visible part of the spectrum) and energies are different.

Two-photon excitation is a more advanced technique that allows for deeper tissue imaging and reduces photodamage compared to single-photon excitation. Two-photon excitation takes advantage of the nonlinear excitation process, where two photons of longer wavelengths combine their energies to excite a fluorophore.

Of the resin options available for DIY use, we recommend epoxy resin for beginners. Epoxy resin is simple to prepare and features virtually no odor, especially when compared to other resin types. It's also less messy and much easier to work with.

Resin prints are often extremely durable. PLA filament is typically made out of plastic, which does have some tensile strength, but it can often be easily shattered or broken.

Most Entry Level and Hobbyist 3D printers are priced from $300 – $500, while some can be as expensive as $1500. The higher-end 3D printers, such as Enthusiast 3D printers and Professional 3D printers are priced anywhere from $1,500 – $20,000, depending on the printer's capabilities.

What is the first 3D printer I should buy? ›

Bambu A1 Mini Combo

The A1 Mini Combo is an almost perfect entry to the world of color 3D printing. It's well-priced, and while the build area is small, the quality of the print -- and the fact you can print in four colors straight out of the box -- is amazing.

Pots, vases and small planters are the perfect start for a beginner 3D artist: they come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and best of all, they don't have a lot of elements. By studying and honing the skill, you can add more details; you might even consider 3D printing.

What Resin Can I Use with the Anycubic Photon Mono X? The Anycubic Photon Mono X Resin 3D printer is an open-source printing which means that you don't have to use proprietary materials - you are free to use any compatible resin available, like MatterHackers MH Build Series Resins.

Most resin manufacturers rate their products with a one-year shelf life when unopened and stored properly in darkness at cool temperatures. Resin may still print after a year but won't be as effective. Protect it from light and heat to extend its usable lifespan.

While mono comprises 1 unique channel, Dual Mono has 2 independent channels. These often share a common source and can be identical, but are able to be processed separately. Stereo is 2 related channels that are summed together to create a cohesive sound.

Printing Speed

The Photon Mono SE has a more powerful light source than the Mono, which explains the difference in print speed, from just 50 mm/h on the Mono to 80mm/h on the Mono SE. The Mono X, although having probably the most powerful light source of the three, is listed at 60mm/h due to a larger print area.

In SHG, the electrons in the ground state are excited to virtual states, in which absorption and transfer are absent. In contrast, the electrons in the ground state are excited to real states in TPA, which means that absorption and transfer are involved.

A photon is a form of energy but the phonon is a mode of oscillation that occurs in lattice structures. A photon can be considered as a wave and a particle, which are physically observable entities. A phonon is a mode of vibration, which is neither a wave nor a particle.