Elegoo Mars & Saturn Resin 3D Printing Guide: Best Miniature STLs & Exact Exposure Settings
Dialed-in lift speeds, rest times, and anti-aliasing profiles for printing ultra-crisp 8K/12K tabletop miniatures and collector figures.
Verified Printer & Slicer Profile (Elegoo Mars & Saturn STL Settings Guide)
Recommended Printers
Elegoo Mars 3/4/5 Ultra & Saturn 2/3/4 Ultra (8K / 12K / 16K MSLA)
Layer Height & AA
0.030 mm (Display Quality) or 0.050 mm (Fast Tabletop Batch)
Exposure / Nozzle Temp
1.9s – 2.3s @ 25°C vat temperature · Rest time after retract: 1.5s
Hollowing / Infill
Solid for 28mm–32mm infantry; 1.8 mm wall hollowing + 15% 3D infill for mounts
Support Strategy
40° backward tilt · 0.25 mm spherical contact tips on facial features and weapons
Post-Processing & Cure
Warm water soak (42°C for 45 seconds) before support removal for zero pitting
Fantasy Boss & Monsters 10-Pack — $12.99 $39.90
Curated tabletop monsters, dragons & dungeon bosses — 10 complete multi-part STL kits.
- 10 complete multi-part boss & monster STL zips ($1.29/model)
- ~4.5 hrs avg SLA print time · ~65 mL UV resin per model
- 28mm – 32mm heroic tabletop RPG standard scale
Print Time, Resin Volume & Dimension Comparison Table
Compare exact part counts, dimensions (mm), UV resin estimates (mL), and print hours before slicing
| 3D Model | Studio | Dimensions | Resin / PLA | Est. Time | Parts | Instant STL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giff | 2moronic miniatures | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 5 STLs (395.5MB) | $3.99 → |
| Reaperstride | 55mm | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 24 STLs (806MB) | $3.99 → |
| Archvillain Society Vol. XVIII - Kailo Hanjarnen - Ice Druid | Archvillain Games | 230.0mm H × 100.0mm W × 100.0mm D | ~184 mL / ~220.8g | ~9.8h SLA / ~18.5h FDM | 4 STLs (298.1MB) | $3.99 → |
| Hero Female Paladin | Flesh of Gods | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 2 STLs (74.9MB) | $3.99 → |
| Hero Male Paladin | Flesh of Gods | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 2 STLs (76.1MB) | $3.99 → |
| Death Knight Villain | Flesh of Gods | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 2 STLs (83MB) | $3.99 → |
| Geistmancer | Fleshcraft Studio | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 13 STLs (244MB) | $3.99 → |
| Female Reaper | Galaad Miniatures | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 3 STLs (246MB) | $3.99 → |
| Medusa | Miniatures Blueprint | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 4 STLs (373.2MB) | $3.99 → |
| Reaver Knights | STL Miniatures | 53.0mm H × 36.0mm W × 44.0mm D | ~21 mL / ~24.1g | ~2.9h SLA / ~5.9h FDM | 8 STLs (420.4MB) | $3.99 → |
Inspect Featured Elegoo Mars & Saturn STL Settings Guide Models in 360° 3D
$7.99$3.995 partsGiff
2moronic miniatures
$9.99$3.9924 partsReaperstride
55mm
$7.99$3.994 partsArchvillain Society Vol. XVIII - Kailo Hanjarnen - Ice Druid
Archvillain Games
$6.99$3.992 partsHero Female Paladin
Flesh of Gods
$6.99$3.992 partsHero Male Paladin
Flesh of Gods
$6.99$3.992 partsDeath Knight Villain
Flesh of Gods
$8.99$3.9913 partsGeistmancer
Fleshcraft Studio
$7.99$3.993 partsFemale Reaper
Galaad Miniatures
$7.99$3.994 partsMedusa
Miniatures Blueprint
$8.99$3.998 partsReaver Knights
STL Miniatures
$9.99$3.9944 partsDeath, Mounted Reaper
Stormborn Collectibles
$8.99$3.997 partsAsmodeus the Serpent
2moronic miniatures
Why 'Rest Time After Retract' Matters More Than Exposure Time
On high-resolution 8K and 12K Elegoo Saturn and Mars LCD screens, blooming and soft armor edges are almost always caused by resin still flowing when the UV matrix fires. Adding a 1.0s to 1.5s Rest Time After Retract (Wait Before Print) lets viscous resin settle completely, producing razor-sharp chainmail, runes, and facial expressions.
Warm-Water Support Removal for Zero Surface Pits
Never rip supports off cold, freshly washed resin prints. After your IPA wash, submerge the supported print in warm tap water (40°C–45°C) for 45 seconds. The support contact spheres soften immediately and peel away like rubber without leaving divots on cloaks or skin.
Frequently Asked Questions (Elegoo Mars & Saturn STL Settings Guide)
- Can I print large multi-part statues on a smaller Elegoo Mars build plate?
- Yes. Because ForgeVault models are split into keyed sub-assemblies (head, torso, arms, weapons, split base), even 230mm tall collector statues fit comfortably across 2 to 3 plates on a compact Elegoo Mars.
- Do these STL files work in both Chitubox and Lychee Slicer?
- Every download is a standard manifold STL archive verified for Chitubox, Lychee Slicer, Elegoo SatelLite, and PrusaSlicer.