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[itsnotsunnyy]

ghosts of us

pairing: jacob black x female!reader

word count: 3,3k

summary: they were building forever, until fate rewrote the ending. now she walks with memories, and he walks with someone new, but some ghosts never leave, especially the ones we loved the most.

content: parallel grief, angst, lost love, secondhand heartbreak...

a/n: this took the longest freaking time to write, but i finally feel like i did justice to the lyrics of ‘two ghosts’, which holds such a special place in my heart—especially knowing harry wrote it back when one direction was still a thing. anyway, i hope you guys enjoy <3

i still sleep on the left side of the bed. 

you haven’t been here in months, but the habit stuck, like everything else you left behind. your hoodie is still draped over my desk chair, half-folded the way you always did. the scent is fading, pine, smoke, your shampoo, but i can still find it if i try hard enough. 

i try too often. 

it’s strange how fast everything can fall apart, no warning, no goodbye. just a new name whispered in the forest and a silence so loud it split me in two. 

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

we met when i was seventeen and angry at everything. 

my mom sent me to forks to “cool down.” i had just dropped out of my first real job, dyed my hair blue out of spite, and started writing terrible poetry in the margins of my sketchbook. forks was supposed to be temporary. 

you weren´t. 

you were just… there. warm and loud and too good at fixing things. you teased me the first time we met, i was standing in the rain, trying to light a cigarette, failing miserably. 

“you know,” you said, leaning against your truck, “that’s not going to work in this weather.” 

i flipped you off and you laughed. 

the next day, i found a box of waterproof matches in the mailbox with a note: 

just in case you’re still trying to rebel. — j 

i kept them, even after i quit smoking. 

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

we fell into something fast. wild. consuming. 

you’d pick me up in the middle of the night just to drive until the sky turned pink. we’d lie in the bed of your truck, counting stars, not saying much. i loved that about you—you weren’t afraid of quiet. 

you let me draw you once. i made you sit still for an hour. you hated it. 

“i look too serious,” you said when i showed you the sketch. 

“you are serious.” 

you raised an eyebrow. “do i seem serious when i’m doing this?” and then you tickled me until i cried laughing. 

i taped that drawing to my wall. it stayed there long after you stopped showing up at my door. 

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

we were going to move in together. that’s the part i can’t let go 

it wasn’t a maybe. it wasn’t some distant dream we threw around on sleepless nights. we had a lease printed, boxes labeled, a list of what we’d take and what we’d leave behind. 

you wanted to be closer to the rez but far enough that you didn’t feel trapped. you said, “i just want space to be me, not the alpha, not the wolf... just jacob.” and i told you i’d follow you anywhere. 

i meant it. 

the night before everything changed, you kissed my forehead and said, “we’re almost there.” 

you didn’t look like a man on the edge of vanishing. 

you looked like mine.  

i thought we had time. 

i thought we had forever. 

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

leah warned me. she didn’t say it directly, but her eyes carried stories she never told. she’d catch you looking at me like i hung the stars and then look away like it hurt to breathe. 

one night, she finally broke. we were sitting on my porch, her legs curled under her, the beer in her hand untouched. 

“i know what it feels like,” she said after a long pause. “i loved sam. i still do, sometimes.” 

my stomach dropped. 

“emily,” i whispered. 

she nodded. “he didn’t choose it. neither did jacob. doesn’t matter, though. the result’s the same.” 

“did it ever stop hurting?” i asked. 

she shook her head. “no. but you get used to the weight.” 

after that we saw each other quite often. drawn to the same ache. 

two ghosts. 

we’d sit in silence, backs to the wind, hearts broken in parallel. 

we’re just two ghosts standing in the place of you and me. 

i never knew how true that line could feel until then. 

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

before her, we had everything. 

lazy afternoons tangled in bedsheets, walks through the woods where you’d shift mid-laugh just to make me scream, bonfires where you kept your hand on my waist like a promise. 

i remember how you’d trace shapes into my skin when you couldn’t sleep, mumbling things like “you’re it for me” and “no imprint, just choice.” 

choice. 

what a fragile, stupid word. 

i believed it. 

you did too. 

until she opened her eyes and the world rewrote itself. 

when you told me, your voice cracked. 

“i didn’t want this,” you said. “i didn’t ask for it.” 

but you still walked away, you still looked at me like i was suddenly something less. like she made you whole in a way i never could. 

“what am i supposed to do with this?” i asked. 

you didn’t answer. you just left. 

 °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

my room is still full of you. your sweatshirt in the drawer. your handwriting on a note stuck to my mirror. 

you talk in your sleep. it’s cute. — j 

i never took it down. i think part of me hoped you’d come back, not because of the imprint. not because you had to, but because you wanted to. 

leah held me through the first night. she didn’t say much. didn’t need to. grief doesn’t always need words, it just needs someone to bleed with. 

“i hated emily for years,” she whispered once. “not because she took him. but because she didn’t have to lose anything to get him.” 

i didn’t hate renesmee. i couldn’t. she was a child. she didn’t choose this any more than you did, but that didn’t make me feel any less replaceable, any less forgotten. 

some days i wake up thinking it was a dream. that if i roll over fast enough, you’ll be there, smirking like always, eyes soft with sleep, arms ready to pull me close, but it’s just cold sheets and the echo of your breathing that lives in my memory. 

i should’ve burned the hoodie. 

i should’ve screamed, but all i did was cry. silent, shaking and small. 

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

leah and i started running together. not like the pack, just... human, just girls trying to outrun a storm that never ends. she tells me stories sometimes, about sam, about what she thought forever meant. 

i think she sees you in my eyes the way i see him in hers. two ghosts, both alive, both taken. 

sometimes we laugh about it. most days, we don’t. 

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

i saw you again last week. 

you were walking with her, the imprint. she had her hand in yours, tiny and glowing like the sun. you looked tired, older, but peaceful. 

you didn’t see me, or maybe you did and looked away. i wanted to hate you in that moment. to spit fire, curse your name and scream at the universe for taking everything i had and turning it into this, but instead, i walked away. because that’s what we do, the ones left behind. we walk away and carry what you forgot. 

you used to say i reminded you of the ocean. not just because of the way i moved, but because i was always changing, pulling you in, dragging you under, filling you with something vast and unnamable. you said you could drown in me and still want more. 

did you mean it? or was that just the boy in you talking, the one who didn’t know fate had other plans? 

sometimes i dream of starting over. a new city, new name, new version of me that doesn’t flinch at the word “wolf” or ache when someone mentions forks. but then, leah calls, and we sit in silence, connected by wounds only we understand. and i remember— we survived, not because we were strong, but because we had to be. 

we don’t get closure. not really. we just learn to carry the quiet, so that’s what i do. i carry you. every kiss, every fight, every whispered plan for a future that’ll never come. you were my almost. my almost forever, my almost home and maybe that’s all we ever get to be. almost. 

you didn’t choose it, but i would’ve chosen you. every time. even now. especially now. 

but now? now we’re just two ghosts standing in the place of you and me.  

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Paradox Live Corocot Vol. 1 Box Split

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THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS TO BECOME A NEW GUARDIAN.

Part 3: Sweet Bee.

Marinette had to adjust her vision after going through the door. It was so bright! She started to notice shapes and figures. It was Chloe’s room at the hotel… but it felt… cozier? Welcoming?

“Hello princess!” It was Pollen. Marinette wanted to be offended she had not been called ‘my queen’ as Pollen usually called Chloe, but realized what she was doing and stopped right in her tracks.

“Hi Pollen, Nice to see you”

Pollen nodded, smiling. “This is your third challenge, so same rules apply, find my miraculous, we recharge and you use my power to solve a puzzle” Pollen’s voice was soothing, despite being a little… buzz-y. Marinette guesses that was how bees talked.

Marinette got to task, inspecting the room. It was Chloe’s alright, but with more cushions, more light, and warmth… it somehow made her remember her own home and her parents.

“How is my Queen doing? Is she eating alright?”

“She’s fine” Chuckled Marinette. It was awesome how Pollen gentle touch had been one of the reasons for Chloe’s change in behavior. “She has been improving a lot in her behavior.”

“That’s nice to hear. I knew she was a good person.”

Marinette found the Bee Miraculous in a jewelry box in Chloe’s vanity… such a mom thing to place jewelry.  “Can I put it on?” Asked Marinette. Pollen glowed at her question.

“Of course you can! Thanks for asking”

Marinette placed the hairpin near one of her pigtails, and prepared herself for the questions.

“What is my concept?” Asked Pollen first.

“The Bee Kwami has the concept of Subjugation, obedience and being part of a whole.”

“Very good! What weapon does my holder get?”

“A Trompo that can also be used for transportation, and to use their main attack”

“And what attack is that?”

“’Venom’, in its most basic form, it paralizes the victim, but with training, it can make them do some basic activities.”

“What do I eat to recharge?”

“Ironically, things that are common allergens, like strawberries. You even get more power if your holder is actually allergic to it”

Pollen laughed at that. “Yeah, no one appreciates that part, hehe. Final one. What kind of person is best suited for the Bee?”

“Leaders. People who understand the power they have over another, and can use that power for the greater good.”

Pollen nodded, and with that, the Bee miraculous was completely recharged. Marinette prepared herself. “Pollen, Buzz on!”

Marinette danced to become a Bee themed superhero. She saw herself in one of the mirrors, taking into every detail. She particularly loved her fuzzy collar and the blonde streaks on her hair, which she was pretty sure it would be really hard to do in her daily life.

Pollen giggled. “I’d love to see your creations based on this look my Princess. You are very talented.” Marinette felt a bit embarrassed but thankful. “There is no one else. How would you use your power now?”

Marinette thought for a second. “Venom!” she called her power, and then used it on herself. For s split second, she felt powerless, numb, immobile, but the feeling faded just as it came. After all, most Holders were immune to their own powers.

“Very good my Princess, to be able to subjugate other people, you must be able to do it to yourself. Even for a split second, you know how it feels, so you won’t be using your power without thinking first. You pass.”

Marinette smiled, ready for her next challenge.

[callofthedivine]

COTD Act XXVIII (Lion, Bear, Goat, I choose you!)

Inside Ray cast a locate creature spell and got sporadic cues as Nox moved through the stone-walled castle, but still, it was enough to follow. Paralized by what to do when they spotted their first set of guards around a corner, the party debated amongst themselves how to proceed before Jinx reached into her bag of tricks and withdrew one of her fuzzy marbles. She gave it a flick and the whole party watched, now turned invisible, as it morphed into a large lion which she commanded to pounce on the guards. The creature dragged both guards down a staircase with a loud crash and Jinx ordered the creature into the lower levels to wreak as much havoc as it could before being slain as the party ran upstairs instead. They started opening rooms and running through the halls as alarms began to sound and Jinx let loose another marble, this time transforming into a bear, which she gave the same instructions as the lion. When they finally came to a staircase, still under guard despite the alarms blaring through the castle, she used her last marble and the party watched with muted horror as the giant goat charged the guards, killing one on contact and quickly stomping the other to death with its hooves. 

Deciding it would behoove them to find out what the guards had been stationed in front of, Jinx sent the goat charging up the staircase to break down the door-- only to watch as a solid wall slammed down after the goat reached the top step. Nothing happened for a moment before the wall slid back into the ceiling and the goat was gone, not destroyed, but no longer present. Disabling the trap and picking the lock, the party soon found themselves in the laboratory of Queen Bilia, leader of the Righteous Blades of Augury, the élite magical army of Drachma.

Inside Ray immediately made for the window, trying to get away from the stone so she could use her spell to the full extent, while the others searched the room. They were able to gather up a fair amount of magical components as well as taking a number of papers that might prove useful later before Jinx, to her shock, came across the dragon scale box that they had stolen from the Rowtree estate. Unthinking, she reached for it and the party watched, horrified, as she dropped lifelessly to the floor. The next few minutes were frantic as they tried to revive her without success, before they were able to identify that the box had a fresh curse placed on it, one that put its victims into a death-like state until its removal. Once she understood what had happened, Ray removed the curse from Jinx and they wrapped the box in Waylan's scarf before shoving it into the bag of holding as they caught sight of Nox breaking into the chapel across the courtyard. 

Splitting their concentration spells, Waylan turned into a giant owl and Lugh rendered the majority of the party invisible, so that they could carry them over to the chapel unseen. With a few close calls they all managed the trip, finding an entire pane of glass missing, not shattered, from where Nox had made his way inside. The party made their own ways down into the chapel, with Lugh insisting they all promise they would try to talk to Nox first, while Ray and Waylan privately promised each other that if Nox didn't relent they would aim to kill. The party had only just made it inside when they soon saw flashes of light leaking in through a door hidden in the wall, and soon were stumbling out into the throne room where General Mera, Blade Yemve-- the second born of the crown--, and King Jakos himself were all currently engaged with Nox. 

The lunala was putting up a fair fight against the three humans, the shield golem, and the enchanted room, even managing to knock Yemve unconscious before Ray entered the room and brought her back to her feet, telling the king that they had come to help. While the King didn't know what to make of her statement, Jinx and Lugh both entered the room, Jinx trying to subdue Nox forcefully while Lugh tried to persuade him into giving up his quest. Things escalated from there and when it became apparent that the party was actively working against him and that the two princesses considered them all to be enemies and were going after the rest of the party, Nox instructed Lugh to gather their friends as he opened a swirling portal of energy behind him. Nox warned Lugh the portal would seal in a few seconds before he fled through it, leaving the rest of the party to choose if they would follow, and despite some tight moments, they did, all five stumbling through and emerging into a boiling landscape surrounded by pale green sand dunes.

[grassroutes]

Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K: Highest Resolution Budget Resin 3D Printer Yet

Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K

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With a larger than average build-plate and 4K resolution output, the Sonic Mini 4K simply produces the best prints we've seen yet from a budget device.

Specifications

Brand : Phrozen

XY Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K)

Build area: L5.2 x W2.9 x H5.1 in

Light Source: 405nm ParaLED Matrix 2.0

Layer Thickness: 0.01-0.30mm

Printer Size: L9.8 x W9.8 x H12.9 inches

Pros

Incredible print resolution

Industry-standard ChiTu firmware

Larger than average build plate

LCD monochrome screen for fast layer exposure times

Cons

No network connectivity

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The Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K is a desktop-sized, budget resin 3D printer with phenomenal print quality, thanks to a 4K monochrome LCD screen. It's also fast, needing as little as two seconds per layer. If you thought resin 3D printers were already incredible, the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K turns the dial up to 11.

This Isn't a Kickstarter

It's a shame I even need to add this note, but given the number of failed Kickstarters nowadays, I will anyway: this isn't a crowdfunding campaign. The Sonic Mini 4K is shipping from the end of September, and can be pre-ordered now directly from the Phrozen website or any number of retailers worldwide. Phrozen isn't new to the world of 3D printing, so you should have no concerns about a product actually being delivered. Phrozen is, in my opinion, one of the top three brands in the consumer resin 3D printer market, and the Sonic Mini 4K is the evolution of their original Sonic Mini.

Sonic Mini 4K Design

The design of the Sonic Mini 4K has changed little from the original Sonic Mini, and in fact, resembles nearly every other desktop resin printer in this price range.

With a footprint of just under 10 inches square, 12 inches height, and weighing 5KG, this compact printer can comfortably sit on the corner of any desktop.

A translucent brown acrylic cover protects from dust and sunlight, and must be lifted off fully to get to the print area–there is no hinged lid or other convenience. The machine arrives fully assembled, but you must perform manual bed leveling before you can print.

Leveling involves removing the resin vat (secured with two thumbscrews on either side), and unscrewing the build plate so it sits loosely on the Z arm. Then place a sheet of paper on the screen, and power on the machine. Locate the "zero" button in tools, allow it to move down to screen level, and press down on the build plate such that the paper can't move. Tighten the bolts, and you're done. The build tray should move back up, then you can re-attach the resin vat. These steps sound more complicated in writing than they actually are, but it's an essential step that you'll probably only need to do once. If you skip this step or allow one side of the build plate to be a bit higher than the other, you'll have failed prints, so take the time to get it right.

A fully metal resin vat and Z-axis lifts the Sonic Mini 4K above some cheaper printers, but also isn't uncommon in this category nowadays. Again though, this is an improvement over the previous Sonic Mini, which featured a colorful plastic tray.

A 2.8" touchscreen is also typical and required since there is no network connectivity. All designs must be loaded in using the USB port on the side.

A full set of tools is provided in the box: plastic spatula, metal scraper (though I'd recommend actually not using this, as it tends to scratch the build plate), and a hex key to tighten the four bolts that hold the build plate to the chassis.

What does stand out is the larger than average build plate. Compared to other printers in this class, the 135x75mm allows you to pack more in. However, the total build height of 130mm is actually a little smaller than other printers.

That said, for most purposes, you won't need height, but you can always use an additional tray space to print more at once. The Sonic Mini 4K seems to be aimed directly at those printing a lot of small, highly detailed miniatures, jewelry, or perhaps dental work. If you need the height to print, say, tall vases, this isn't for you.

In terms of detail, the 4K resolution screen results in an incredible 722PPI (pixels-per-inch), while a minimum layer height of 10 microns results in the highest detail we've seen yet.

Of course, we expect other manufacturers to follow suit soon, but for now the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K sets a new standard in budget printing, and ships at the end of September.

The Need for Speed

Requiring no more than 2 seconds per layer, you can pump out a full tray of little miniatures in less than 3 hours, such as these pictured below, which were printed at 0.05mm layer thickness.

If you're wondering, pictured above are the latest Valour Korps minis from Maker's Cult, which you'll find on Patreon and CGTrader. I spray primed them, and started painting with some Games Workshop Contrast, just to highlight the details.

This speed is enabled through the use of a monochrome LCD display, which allows a greater intensity of light through compared to color LCD displays. More UV getting through to the resin results in a faster cure. This is in combination with a 405nm ParaLED Matrix 2.0, for smooth and even light distribution across the screen.

Is This a Revolution in 3D Printing?

The Sonic Mini 4K isn't so much a revolution, as an iterative upgrade on the original Sonic Mini. That's not to diminish the significance of a 4K screen and fast monochrome LCD– those result in incredible quality prints, for sure. But in every other aspect, the Sonic Mini 4K doesn't innovate.

It runs the same industry-standard ChiTu firmware as nearly every other resin printer on the market, so the workflow will be familiar to anyone with experience in 3D printing. For those new to ChiTuBox software, this boils down to load in a model, position it as desired, and add supports (either manually, or using the automated profiles). Then slice (the process of splitting the print into thin layers), and save to disk.

The fact it uses off-the-shelf software isn't a bad thing (quite the opposite in fact, given the huge support community you'll find out there) but does limit any innovation Phrozen might have performed to the hardware side of things only.

There is no Wi-Fi built-in, so you still need to copy your files to a USB drive and physically manipulate the touch panel screen in order to initiate a print.

The design is all metal, including the resin vat, leading to more reliable prints and greater durability, but it's certainly not the first printer to feature that.

Should You Buy The Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K?

The Sonic Mini 4K is fast, reliable, and produces incredible prints. I can't find fault with anything in particular, so if you need a tiny bit more detail from your prints, it's certainly worth considering. It's an iterative upgrade for sure, but a significant one none-the-less.

However, if you're new to resin printing, you could probably get away with something even cheaper and still get satisfying prints. At least, it might be worth starting with something cheaper just to see if resin printing is right for you.

Is Resin Printing For You?

The print quality you can get from resin printers is generally stunning, and the Sonic Mini 4K even more so.

But if you're new to 3D printing or specifically to resin printing, there are some other factors you may want to consider before investing in one.

Like all resin printers, the FEP film on the base of the resin vat is a consumable and will cost around $10-15 per sheet to replace (as well as some effort to actually swap it out).

The screen will also need to be replaced after about 2000 hours–though this is longer lasting than the previous generation of color screens. A new screen costs around $90 for the Sonic Mini 4K.

You'll need some 99% isopropyl alcohol to wash excess resin off of your prints. That's about $30 for 5L, though prices vary wildly at the moment since everyone realized it was the main ingredient of hand sanitizer.

Then you'll need some sort of UV curing device. I picked up a simple nail curing station for around $30, but it's not ideal. A proper cure and wash station can cost a few hundred dollars.

And you'll probably want some disposable gloves, and various tissues.

Resin printing is messy, can be dangerous, and involves a lot of effort post-processing your prints. If you're not prepared for the mess or effort involved, but want to learn about 3D printing anyway, a filament-based FDM printer might be better (though the results you'll get it out of it aren't comparable). Read our complete beginner's guide to 3D printing.

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Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K: Highest Resolution Budget Resin 3D Printer Yet

The Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K is a desktop-sized, budget resin 3D printer with phenomenal print quality, thanks to a 4K monochrome LCD screen. It's also fast, needing as little as two seconds per layer. If you thought resin 3D printers were already incredible, the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K turns the dial up to 11.

It's a shame I even need to add this note, but given the number of failed Kickstarters nowadays, I will anyway: this isn't a crowdfunding campaign. The Sonic Mini 4K is shipping from the end of September, and can be pre-ordered now directly from the Phrozen website or any number of retailers worldwide. Phrozen isn't new to the world of 3D printing, so you should have no concerns about a product actually being delivered. Phrozen is, in my opinion, one of the top three brands in the consumer resin 3D printer market, and the Sonic Mini 4K is the evolution of their original Sonic Mini.

The design of the Sonic Mini 4K has changed little from the original Sonic Mini, and in fact, resembles nearly every other desktop resin printer in this price range.

With a footprint of just under 10 inches square, 12 inches height, and weighing 5KG, this compact printer can comfortably sit on the corner of any desktop.

A translucent brown acrylic cover protects from dust and sunlight, and must be lifted off fully to get to the print area–there is no hinged lid or other convenience. The machine arrives fully assembled, but you must perform manual bed leveling before you can print.

Leveling involves removing the resin vat (secured with two thumbscrews on either side), and unscrewing the build plate so it sits loosely on the Z arm. Then place a sheet of paper on the screen, and power on the machine. Locate the "zero" button in tools, allow it to move down to screen level, and press down on the build plate such that the paper can't move. Tighten the bolts, and you're done. The build tray should move back up, then you can re-attach the resin vat. These steps sound more complicated in writing than they actually are, but it's an essential step that you'll probably only need to do once. If you skip this step or allow one side of the build plate to be a bit higher than the other, you'll have failed prints, so take the time to get it right.

A fully metal resin vat and Z-axis lifts the Sonic Mini 4K above some cheaper printers, but also isn't uncommon in this category nowadays. Again though, this is an improvement over the previous Sonic Mini, which featured a colorful plastic tray.

A 2.8" touchscreen is also typical and required since there is no network connectivity. All designs must be loaded in using the USB port on the side.

A full set of tools is provided in the box: plastic spatula, metal scraper (though I'd recommend actually not using this, as it tends to scratch the build plate), and a hex key to tighten the four bolts that hold the build plate to the chassis.

What does stand out is the larger than average build plate. Compared to other printers in this class, the 135x75mm allows you to pack more in. However, the total build height of 130mm is actually a little smaller than other printers.

That said, for most purposes, you won't need height, but you can always use an additional tray space to print more at once. The Sonic Mini 4K seems to be aimed directly at those printing a lot of small, highly detailed miniatures, jewelry, or perhaps dental work. If you need the height to print, say, tall vases, this isn't for you.

In terms of detail, the 4K resolution screen results in an incredible 722PPI (pixels-per-inch), while a minimum layer height of 10 microns results in the highest detail we've seen yet.

Of course, we expect other manufacturers to follow suit soon, but for now the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K sets a new standard in budget printing, and ships at the end of September.

Requiring no more than 2 seconds per layer, you can pump out a full tray of little miniatures in less than 3 hours, such as these pictured below, which were printed at 0.05mm layer thickness.

If you're wondering, pictured above are the latest Valour Korps minis from Maker's Cult, which you'll find on Patreon and CGTrader. I spray primed them, and started painting with some Games Workshop Contrast, just to highlight the details.

This speed is enabled through the use of a monochrome LCD display, which allows a greater intensity of light through compared to color LCD displays. More UV getting through to the resin results in a faster cure. This is in combination with a 405nm ParaLED Matrix 2.0, for smooth and even light distribution across the screen.

The Sonic Mini 4K isn't so much a revolution, as an iterative upgrade on the original Sonic Mini. That's not to diminish the significance of a 4K screen and fast monochrome LCD– those result in incredible quality prints, for sure. But in every other aspect, the Sonic Mini 4K doesn't innovate.

It runs the same industry-standard ChiTu firmware as nearly every other resin printer on the market, so the workflow will be familiar to anyone with experience in 3D printing. For those new to ChiTuBox software, this boils down to load in a model, position it as desired, and add supports (either manually, or using the automated profiles). Then slice (the process of splitting the print into thin layers), and save to disk.

The fact it uses off-the-shelf software isn't a bad thing (quite the opposite in fact, given the huge support community you'll find out there) but does limit any innovation Phrozen might have performed to the hardware side of things only.

There is no Wi-Fi built-in, so you still need to copy your files to a USB drive and physically manipulate the touch panel screen in order to initiate a print.

The design is all metal, including the resin vat, leading to more reliable prints and greater durability, but it's certainly not the first printer to feature that.

The Sonic Mini 4K is fast, reliable, and produces incredible prints. I can't find fault with anything in particular, so if you need a tiny bit more detail from your prints, it's certainly worth considering. It's an iterative upgrade for sure, but a significant one none-the-less.

However, if you're new to resin printing, you could probably get away with something even cheaper and still get satisfying prints. At least, it might be worth starting with something cheaper just to see if resin printing is right for you.

The print quality you can get from resin printers is generally stunning, and the Sonic Mini 4K even more so.

But if you're new to 3D printing or specifically to resin printing, there are some other factors you may want to consider before investing in one.

Like all resin printers, the FEP film on the base of the resin vat is a consumable and will cost around $10-15 per sheet to replace (as well as some effort to actually swap it out).

The screen will also need to be replaced after about 2000 hours–though this is longer lasting than the previous generation of color screens. A new screen costs around $90 for the Sonic Mini 4K.

You'll need some 99% isopropyl alcohol to wash excess resin off of your prints. That's about $30 for 5L, though prices vary wildly at the moment since everyone realized it was the main ingredient of hand sanitizer.

Then you'll need some sort of UV curing device. I picked up a simple nail curing station for around $30, but it's not ideal. A proper cure and wash station can cost a few hundred dollars.

And you'll probably want some disposable gloves, and various tissues.

Resin printing is messy, can be dangerous, and involves a lot of effort post-processing your prints. If you're not prepared for the mess or effort involved, but want to learn about 3D printing anyway, a filament-based FDM printer might be better (though the results you'll get it out of it aren't comparable). Read our complete beginner's guide to 3D printing.

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Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K: Highest Resolution Budget Resin 3D Printer Yet

The Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K is a desktop-sized, budget resin 3D printer with phenomenal print quality, thanks to a 4K monochrome LCD screen. It's also fast, needing as little as two seconds per layer. If you thought resin 3D printers were already incredible, the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K turns the dial up to 11.

It's a shame I even need to add this note, but given the number of failed Kickstarters nowadays, I will anyway: this isn't a crowdfunding campaign. The Sonic Mini 4K is shipping from the end of September, and can be pre-ordered now directly from the Phrozen website or any number of retailers worldwide. Phrozen isn't new to the world of 3D printing, so you should have no concerns about a product actually being delivered. Phrozen is, in my opinion, one of the top three brands in the consumer resin 3D printer market, and the Sonic Mini 4K is the evolution of their original Sonic Mini.

The design of the Sonic Mini 4K has changed little from the original Sonic Mini, and in fact, resembles nearly every other desktop resin printer in this price range.

With a footprint of just under 10 inches square, 12 inches height, and weighing 5KG, this compact printer can comfortably sit on the corner of any desktop.

A translucent brown acrylic cover protects from dust and sunlight, and must be lifted off fully to get to the print area–there is no hinged lid or other convenience. The machine arrives fully assembled, but you must perform manual bed leveling before you can print.

Leveling involves removing the resin vat (secured with two thumbscrews on either side), and unscrewing the build plate so it sits loosely on the Z arm. Then place a sheet of paper on the screen, and power on the machine. Locate the "zero" button in tools, allow it to move down to screen level, and press down on the build plate such that the paper can't move. Tighten the bolts, and you're done. The build tray should move back up, then you can re-attach the resin vat. These steps sound more complicated in writing than they actually are, but it's an essential step that you'll probably only need to do once. If you skip this step or allow one side of the build plate to be a bit higher than the other, you'll have failed prints, so take the time to get it right.

A fully metal resin vat and Z-axis lifts the Sonic Mini 4K above some cheaper printers, but also isn't uncommon in this category nowadays. Again though, this is an improvement over the previous Sonic Mini, which featured a colorful plastic tray.

A 2.8" touchscreen is also typical and required since there is no network connectivity. All designs must be loaded in using the USB port on the side.

A full set of tools is provided in the box: plastic spatula, metal scraper (though I'd recommend actually not using this, as it tends to scratch the build plate), and a hex key to tighten the four bolts that hold the build plate to the chassis.

What does stand out is the larger than average build plate. Compared to other printers in this class, the 135x75mm allows you to pack more in. However, the total build height of 130mm is actually a little smaller than other printers.

That said, for most purposes, you won't need height, but you can always use an additional tray space to print more at once. The Sonic Mini 4K seems to be aimed directly at those printing a lot of small, highly detailed miniatures, jewelry, or perhaps dental work. If you need the height to print, say, tall vases, this isn't for you.

In terms of detail, the 4K resolution screen results in an incredible 722PPI (pixels-per-inch), while a minimum layer height of 10 microns results in the highest detail we've seen yet.

Of course, we expect other manufacturers to follow suit soon, but for now the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K sets a new standard in budget printing, and ships at the end of September.

Requiring no more than 2 seconds per layer, you can pump out a full tray of little miniatures in less than 3 hours, such as these pictured below, which were printed at 0.05mm layer thickness.

If you're wondering, pictured above are the latest Valour Korps minis from Maker's Cult, which you'll find on Patreon and CGTrader. I spray primed them, and started painting with some Games Workshop Contrast, just to highlight the details.

This speed is enabled through the use of a monochrome LCD display, which allows a greater intensity of light through compared to color LCD displays. More UV getting through to the resin results in a faster cure. This is in combination with a 405nm ParaLED Matrix 2.0, for smooth and even light distribution across the screen.

The Sonic Mini 4K isn't so much a revolution, as an iterative upgrade on the original Sonic Mini. That's not to diminish the significance of a 4K screen and fast monochrome LCD– those result in incredible quality prints, for sure. But in every other aspect, the Sonic Mini 4K doesn't innovate.

It runs the same industry-standard ChiTu firmware as nearly every other resin printer on the market, so the workflow will be familiar to anyone with experience in 3D printing. For those new to ChiTuBox software, this boils down to load in a model, position it as desired, and add supports (either manually, or using the automated profiles). Then slice (the process of splitting the print into thin layers), and save to disk.

The fact it uses off-the-shelf software isn't a bad thing (quite the opposite in fact, given the huge support community you'll find out there) but does limit any innovation Phrozen might have performed to the hardware side of things only.

There is no Wi-Fi built-in, so you still need to copy your files to a USB drive and physically manipulate the touch panel screen in order to initiate a print.

The design is all metal, including the resin vat, leading to more reliable prints and greater durability, but it's certainly not the first printer to feature that.

The Sonic Mini 4K is fast, reliable, and produces incredible prints. I can't find fault with anything in particular, so if you need a tiny bit more detail from your prints, it's certainly worth considering. It's an iterative upgrade for sure, but a significant one none-the-less.

However, if you're new to resin printing, you could probably get away with something even cheaper and still get satisfying prints. At least, it might be worth starting with something cheaper just to see if resin printing is right for you.

The print quality you can get from resin printers is generally stunning, and the Sonic Mini 4K even more so.

But if you're new to 3D printing or specifically to resin printing, there are some other factors you may want to consider before investing in one.

Like all resin printers, the FEP film on the base of the resin vat is a consumable and will cost around $10-15 per sheet to replace (as well as some effort to actually swap it out).

The screen will also need to be replaced after about 2000 hours–though this is longer lasting than the previous generation of color screens. A new screen costs around $90 for the Sonic Mini 4K.

You'll need some 99% isopropyl alcohol to wash excess resin off of your prints. That's about $30 for 5L, though prices vary wildly at the moment since everyone realized it was the main ingredient of hand sanitizer.

Then you'll need some sort of UV curing device. I picked up a simple nail curing station for around $30, but it's not ideal. A proper cure and wash station can cost a few hundred dollars.

And you'll probably want some disposable gloves, and various tissues.

Resin printing is messy, can be dangerous, and involves a lot of effort post-processing your prints. If you're not prepared for the mess or effort involved, but want to learn about 3D printing anyway, a filament-based FDM printer might be better (though the results you'll get it out of it aren't comparable). Read our complete beginner's guide to 3D printing.

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