
The Taiwanese 3D printer manufacturer Phrozen is working on a hardware upgrade that will bring existing Sonic Mighty Revo devices to 16K resolution. In doing so, the company wants to take a rare path. Instead of encouraging users to buy a new device, Phrozen is making it possible to retrofit an existing model – an approach that has so far hardly been common in the field of resin 3D printers.
Phrozen currently offers the Sonic Mighty Revo in two versions, with either an 8K or 12K LCD panel. The new 16K version is said to offer a significantly higher level of detail. However, in order to achieve this resolution, several central components have to be replaced. In addition to the LCD panel, the kit also includes a new mainboard, the ADA module, suitable connection cables and other components. A new device sticker is also included in the package.
According to current information, simple plug-and-play is not to be expected. The conversion is likely to be technically demanding, similar to replacing panels on other LCD printers. It remains to be seen whether Phrozen will offer detailed instructions or professional conversion services. There is currently no information about the upgrade kit on the official website.
The price and availability of the kit are also still unknown. For owners of a Sonic Mighty Revo, the upgrade could nevertheless be an interesting option to keep up to date without having to buy a completely new one. If installation and calibration are practicable, a new approach to device maintenance could be established here – at least for users with a basic technical understanding and a desire for higher print resolution.
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