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Resin 3D printerCreality HALOT-X1
TypeResin 3D printer
TechnologyMSLA resin (LCD), 10.1-inch 16K mono LCD (15120×6230), 92-zone intelligent exposure; top-down motion (vat and light source move, build plate fixed)
Build volume211.7 × 118.4 × 200 mm
Multi-colourNo
Bed levellingLevelling-free: ships pre-levelled (as described by Creality)
Max speed (as stated)Up to 170 mm/h
SoftwareHALOT BOX; CHITUBOX (3-month CHITUBOX Pro subscription included per product page)
ConnectivityUSB, Wi-Fi
Weight12.9 kg
Strengths
  • 16K mono LCD, 14×19 μm pixel size
  • No levelling needed out of the box
  • AFU system: automatic resin feed in/out, RFID resin recognition, resin heating to 30–35 °C
  • Quick-release build plate and resin vat
  • UK local warehouse stock on Creality's UK store
Things to consider
  • Resin safety: wear gloves, keep the room ventilated and dispose of liquid resin as hazardous waste (Prusa Knowledge Base guidance)
  • Prints need rinsing and UV post-curing (Creality sells a UW-03 wash & cure station)
  • Build height 200 mm
  • Check which bundle includes the AFU (UK store sells X1, X1 Combo and All-in-One options)
Who it suitsMiniature, terrain and detail-model makers who want a high-resolution resin printer with automated resin handling.
Where to buyView on Amazon.co.uk

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