{"id":364465,"date":"2024-05-21T02:17:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T02:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/?p=364465"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T21:00:00","slug":"","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/?p=364465","title":{"rendered":"<span>Anti Aliasing Test on Anycubic Photon Mono 2<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><!--[--><!--]--><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-content-body\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-formatted-body article-formatted-body article-formatted-body_version-2\">\n<div xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\">\n<p>Hello everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Recently I was wondering if such layering is normal for photopolymer printing:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/r\/w1560\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/67a\/a3f\/25e\/67aa3f25ed20cdd5d2faa5c61b5ef312.png\" width=\"870\" height=\"870\" data-src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/67a\/a3f\/25e\/67aa3f25ed20cdd5d2faa5c61b5ef312.png\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The main points in the comments on the forums were:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>This is normal; either the model itself is curvy or its positioning is wrong, etc.;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The model should be sanded or primed to improve its look;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>It is worth trying to play with AA (Anti Aliasing).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>At the same time, the views on point 3 are quite opposite:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/top3dshop.com\/3d-printers\/p-phrozen\/\"><u>Phrozen<\/u><\/a>, in case with Anycubics, AA is nothing more than a marketing trick that does not work;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>With the new models, native slicer, and fresh firmware, it works.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>I decided to check it out for my own experience, so here is my small comparison test for your attention.<\/p>\n<p>First, the initial premises found online:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>AA depends on illumination and requires more time than normal printing \u2014 with short illumination, half of the manufacturer\u2019s printers ignore AA settings; I slightly increased the time (from 2.25s to 3s), so I don\u2019t know how true this is;\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>For Anycubics, AA only works when using the native slicer (Workshop) \u2014 not true, I sliced in Chitu and there is an effect;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Using AA kills fine detail. See the results of test #4.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s move on to the test. The purpose is to show the result of a simple experiment without going into theory and technical details.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The test model was printed on Anycubic Photon Mono 2 with 0.035 mm layer of Anycubic Standard transparent green resin with the following settings:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/r\/w1560\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/3c1\/fc9\/a16\/3c1fc9a1642fe29616352eaab88459d0.png\" width=\"870\" height=\"486\" data-src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/3c1\/fc9\/a16\/3c1fc9a1642fe29616352eaab88459d0.png\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The test model represents a simple highly polygonal sphere with a diameter of 2 cm. The sphere is lightly primed for better detail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test #1. \u0410\u0410 off.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The result can be seen in the picture:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/r\/w1560\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/b91\/e83\/856\/b91e8385670dbd52a5b062cdccc26be0.png\" width=\"870\" height=\"394\" data-src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/b91\/e83\/856\/b91e8385670dbd52a5b062cdccc26be0.png\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s a reason for the original question \u2014 concentric circles all over the surface.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test #2. \u0410\u0410 level = 4, Gray level = 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here we see some changes:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/r\/w1560\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/b82\/578\/31c\/b8257831c30cbed86660bdd915741ddb.png\" width=\"870\" height=\"394\" data-src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/b82\/578\/31c\/b8257831c30cbed86660bdd915741ddb.png\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The layers are still visible on top; as for concentric circles, they can be seen on the side surfaces close to the top point of the sphere, but not on the far sides. Only a slight horizontal layering is observed. Let\u2019s move on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test #3. AA level = 8, Gray level = 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here the result is even better:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/r\/w1560\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/b0d\/c63\/02c\/b0dc6302ccedeac4e8683086f118e5d3.png\" width=\"870\" height=\"394\" data-src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/b0d\/c63\/02c\/b0dc6302ccedeac4e8683086f118e5d3.png\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Even at the top the layers are almost barely recognizable, while the side surface is almost perfect. I was satisfied with this variant and stopped with my experiments. Each sphere was printed for almost three hours, which was just too much. And now to the question of details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test #4. Small details on a complex surface.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first photo: AA turned off, only I don\u2019t remember the exact layer height, probably 0.05 instead of 0.035:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/r\/w1560\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/300\/4d5\/ba6\/3004d5ba619c0cbad8b40541e0f5ff9e.png\" width=\"579\" height=\"1280\" data-src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/300\/4d5\/ba6\/3004d5ba619c0cbad8b40541e0f5ff9e.png\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The layers can be seen quite well, unlike the rivets on the side of the helmet visor. I even thought about redoing the original model. Now look at the result with AA = 8 GL = 1:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/r\/w1560\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/898\/33b\/131\/89833b13194b9f7ef421bfe96871ec38.png\" width=\"579\" height=\"1280\" data-src=\"https:\/\/habrastorage.org\/getpro\/habr\/upload_files\/898\/33b\/131\/89833b13194b9f7ef421bfe96871ec38.png\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The layers are indistinguishable, while detailing has become much clearer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>My conclusion is that AA in Photon Mono 2 definitely works, and not only in the native slicer but also in Chitu (I have version 1.9.5), fine details do not suffer. I hope my modest experience will be useful to someone.<\/p>\n<p><em>This article was originally written by Lenny314, published at 3dtoday.ru, translated by the Top 3D Shop team.<\/em>  <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----><!----><\/div>\n<p><!----><!----><br \/> \u0441\u0441\u044b\u043b\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0430 \u043e\u0440\u0438\u0433\u0438\u043d\u0430\u043b \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0438 <a href=\"https:\/\/habr.com\/ru\/articles\/784274\/\"> https:\/\/habr.com\/ru\/articles\/784274\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div><!--[--><!--]--><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-content-body\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-formatted-body article-formatted-body article-formatted-body_version-2\">\n<div xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\">\n<p>Hello everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Recently I was wondering if such layering is normal for photopolymer printing:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><\/figure>\n<p>The main points in the comments on the forums were:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>This is normal; either the model itself is curvy or its positioning is wrong, etc.;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The model should be sanded or primed to improve its look;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>It is worth trying to play with AA (Anti Aliasing).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>At the same time, the views on point 3 are quite opposite:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/top3dshop.com\/3d-printers\/p-phrozen\/\"><u>Phrozen<\/u><\/a>, in case with Anycubics, AA is nothing more than a marketing trick that does not work;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>With the new models, native slicer, and fresh firmware, it works.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>I decided to check it out for my own experience, so here is my small comparison test for your attention.<\/p>\n<p>First, the initial premises found online:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>AA depends on illumination and requires more time than normal printing \u2014 with short illumination, half of the manufacturer\u2019s printers ignore AA settings; I slightly increased the time (from 2.25s to 3s), so I don\u2019t know how true this is;\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>For Anycubics, AA only works when using the native slicer (Workshop) \u2014 not true, I sliced in Chitu and there is an effect;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Using AA kills fine detail. See the results of test #4.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s move on to the test. The purpose is to show the result of a simple experiment without going into theory and technical details.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The test model was printed on Anycubic Photon Mono 2 with 0.035 mm layer of Anycubic Standard transparent green resin with the following settings:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><\/figure>\n<p>The test model represents a simple highly polygonal sphere with a diameter of 2 cm. The sphere is lightly primed for better detail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test #1. \u0410\u0410 off.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The result can be seen in the picture:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s a reason for the original question \u2014 concentric circles all over the surface.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test #2. \u0410\u0410 level = 4, Gray level = 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here we see some changes:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><\/figure>\n<p>The layers are still visible on top; as for concentric circles, they can be seen on the side surfaces close to the top point of the sphere, but not on the far sides. Only a slight horizontal layering is observed. Let\u2019s move on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test #3. AA level = 8, Gray level = 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here the result is even better:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><\/figure>\n<p>Even at the top the layers are almost barely recognizable, while the side surface is almost perfect. I was satisfied with this variant and stopped with my experiments. Each sphere was printed for almost three hours, which was just too much. And now to the question of details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test #4. Small details on a complex surface.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first photo: AA turned off, only I don\u2019t remember the exact layer height, probably 0.05 instead of 0.035:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><\/figure>\n<p>The layers can be seen quite well, unlike the rivets on the side of the helmet visor. I even thought about redoing the original model. Now look at the result with AA = 8 GL = 1:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"full-width\"><\/figure>\n<p>The layers are indistinguishable, while detailing has become much clearer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>My conclusion is that AA in Photon Mono 2 definitely works, and not only in the native slicer but also in Chitu (I have version 1.9.5), fine details do not suffer. I hope my modest experience will be useful to someone.<\/p>\n<p><em>This article was originally written by Lenny314, published at 3dtoday.ru, translated by the Top 3D Shop team.<\/em>  <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----><!----><\/div>\n<p><!----><!----><br \/> \u0441\u0441\u044b\u043b\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0430 \u043e\u0440\u0438\u0433\u0438\u043d\u0430\u043b \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0438 <a href=\"https:\/\/habr.com\/ru\/articles\/784274\/\"> https:\/\/habr.com\/ru\/articles\/784274\/<\/a><br \/><\/br><\/br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-364465","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/364465","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=364465"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/364465\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=364465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=364465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=364465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}