Aerator Washing Station for Elegoo Mars

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This is a simple DIY Washing Station to be used with the Elegoo Mars mSLA Printer. This will allow the Print Plate to be removed from the printer and placed directly into the Washing Station without having to first remove the print.
Everything to make this can be FDM printed, purchased from Walmart and any Ace Hardware or True Value Hardware store.
Here is a list of required items...

Sterilite 1 Gal Pitcher - #1472788
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-1-Gal-Pitcher-Blue-Sky-Available-in-Case-of-6-or-Single-Unit/38473196


Aqua Culture Aquarium Bubble Stone, 5-Inch - #554059900 X2
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Culture-Aquarium-Bubble-Stone-5-Inch/10532628?selected=true


Aqua Culture Aquarium T-Way Connector Valve - #875234
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Culture-Aquarium-T-Way-Connector-Valve/10536139?selected=true


Aqua Culture 25' Standard Airline Tubing, 25', 7.62 M - #554059897
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Culture-25-Standard-Airline-Tubing-25-7-62-M/25998401


Tetra Whisper Air Pump for Aquariums 10 to 30 Gallons, Quiet - #562883831
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tetra-Whisper-Air-Pump-for-Aquariums-10-to-30-Gallons-Quiet/10291813


M6x5 Set Screw - available from hardware store or a spare may be in the spares bag


15 Minute Epoxy - any brand

CA / Superglue - any brand
To Assemble:

Print all the pieces, you will need 3 of the Hose Guides and 2 of the Bubble Covers.


Epoxy the Bubble Stones into the Washing Station Base so they are both facing the same way.


Connect a Coupler to each side of the "T" connector, then connect to the end of the Bubble Stones, they will be a snug fit. Make sure the "T" connecter is facing straight up.
Once connected, use CA / Superglue to cover the connection points.


Snap the Bubble Covers on the Bubble Stones. They are a snug fit and no need to use glue.


Epoxy the assembled Base into the bottom of the container, make sure the "T" connector is on the same side as the containers handle.


Epoxy the 3 Hose Guides to the inside of the container, on the same side the handle is, in the center, spaced evenly.


Allow ample time for the epoxy to set.


Cut a piece of the Air Tube to be long enough to connect to the "T" connector inside the container and enough to come back out and reach the Air Pump, making sure to leave some slack.


Connect one end of the Air Tube to the "T" connector, then pinch the Air Tube to get it into the Hose Guides, then connect the other end to the Air Pump.


Connect the Mounting Plate to the Washing Station Lid (above or below depending on the print size, this is adjustable, best to start from below) and use the M6x5 Set Screw to secure in place. Make sure the bracket is in the correct orientation.

Place the Printers Build Plate on the bracket and put the lid on the container. Fill the container with enough DA or IPA so that it covers the build plate by about 5-10mm.
To Use:

Once the print has completed, remove the Build Plate from the printer and tilt to an angle to allow excess resin to drip away.


Place the Build Plate onto the bracket and snug.


Place the lid on the container, this will submerge the print into the Washing Station. If the build plate doe not have 5-10mm of DA or IPA above the build plate, add more.


Plug in the Air Pump and allow 10-15 minutes of run time. Also, place the cap on the lid that allows the build plate to be in place.


Unplug the Air Pump, remove the cap and remove the lid with Build Plate. Remove the Build Plate and rinse in fresh / clean DA or IPA and set aside to dry.

At this time, the print can be removed from the build plate and the lid and other cap can be placed on the Washing Station when not in use.
*** Depending on the print, more wash time may be required