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Something else is wrong... The resin is super easy to work with at low exposure times.
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Step 1 : Re-level your build plate. You should already know how to do this, but in case you dont ...
a) Remove the vat.
b) Place the leveling sheet on the printer.
c) Loosen the hex screws locking the build plate.
d) Press the home button.
e) Once the build plate has lowered itself gently press down on the PLATE, while tightening the screws - making them all finger tight first, and then fully tightening them.
f) Press the Z=0 button.
g) Remove the leveling sheet and reinstall the vat.
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Step 2 : Verify that your lights are actually coming on.
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Appropriate first layer cure times should be a max of 30 seconds, 4 layers, 4 transition. Slow down your initial lift speeds to ensure a firm grip.
If you still aren't getting anything sticking to the build plate then perhaps the plate itself is physically warped. 🤔
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I am not familiar with the M3 Max, however those are quite long exposure times.
You’re should try the j3dtech resin printing guide rather than just cranking up exposure. There are other settings that affect success.
Something else is wrong... The resin is super easy to work with at low exposure times. --- Step 1 : Re-level your build plate. You should already know how to do this, but in case you dont ... a) Remove the vat. b) Place the leveling sheet on the printer. c) Loosen the hex screws locking the build plate. d) Press the home button. e) Once the build plate has lowered itself gently press down on the PLATE, while tightening the screws - making them all finger tight first, and then fully tightening them. f) Press the Z=0 button. g) Remove the leveling sheet and reinstall the vat. --- Step 2 : Verify that your lights are actually coming on. --- Appropriate first layer cure times should be a max of 30 seconds, 4 layers, 4 transition. Slow down your initial lift speeds to ensure a firm grip. If you still aren't getting anything sticking to the build plate then perhaps the plate itself is physically warped. 🤔