{"product_id":"creality-halot-x1-neo-9k-resin-3d-printer","title":"Creality Halot-X1 NEO 9K Resin 3D Printer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fwSzIpxM6n0?si=uEfQSOXpUl5LmZg1\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou paint miniatures, and your FDM printer gives you 28 mm figures with layer lines across every face and fingers that look like mittens. Or you design rings and pendants, and the prototype you hand a client shows stair-stepping that no amount of sanding fixes. You have looked at resin printers, but the good ones start at double what you want to spend on your first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCreality Halot-X1 NEO\u003c\/strong\u003e closes that gap. A 6.8-inch 9K screen cures each layer in 18 µm square pixels, sharp enough for eyelids, chainmail and filigree, and the printer arrives factory pre-levelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe headline benefit: 9K detail at the price of an entry-level printer, R5,999.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.8-inch 9K LCD | 18 µm square XY pixels | 0.01 mm minimum layer | Up to 60 mm\/h | Factory pre-levelled platform | Linear rail Z-axis | Wi-Fi and USB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Creality Halot-X1 NEO is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTabletop gamers and miniature painters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour job is printing figures that take paint like cast metal. At 18 µm per pixel, the Halot-X1 NEO resolves eyes, buckles and fur texture that a 0.4 mm FDM nozzle cannot. Layers as thin as 0.01 mm erase visible lines on curved armour, so primer goes straight on without sanding. The 153 x 78 mm plate holds around eight to twelve 28 mm infantry figures per run. A full squad of supported miniatures prints in about five hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJewellery designers and small-batch makers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClients judge a design from the prototype in their hand. The Halot-X1 NEO prints rings, pendants and earrings with crisp filigree and smooth shanks, so a sample looks close to the finished piece. Print in a standard or tough resin for fit checks, or in a castable resin for lost-wax casting. A tray of twenty ring prototypes in different sizes prints in a single afternoon, ready for your client meeting the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst-time resin users and FDM owners adding a second printer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResin printing used to mean a weekend of levelling and failed first layers. The Halot-X1 NEO ships factory pre-levelled, uses a QR code on the cover to open step-by-step guides, and comes with a pre-sliced test print on USB. At 65 W rated power and 4.38 kg, it fits on a shelf beside your FDM machine. A detailed chibi figure generated with Creality's AI 2D-to-3D tool prints in just over three hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets the Creality Halot-X1 NEO apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetail that FDM cannot reach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResolution in an LCD resin printer, a form of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stereolithography\"\u003estereolithography\u003c\/a\u003e, depends on pixel size, not the screen's \"K\" number alone. The Halot-X1 NEO packs 8,520 x 4,320 pixels into a 6.8-inch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liquid-crystal_display\"\u003eLCD\u003c\/a\u003e, giving square 18 x 18 µm pixels. Square pixels matter because detail stays equally sharp whether a feature runs across the X or Y axis, so you do not need to orient models to hide softer edges. Paired with layers from 0.01 to 0.2 mm, that is fine enough for 28 mm miniatures, jewellery and dental-style models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA stable Z-axis for clean, even layers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudget resin printers often show banding, a horizontal ripple caused by a wobbling build plate. The Halot-X1 NEO guides its build platform on a linear rail driven by a lead screw, which keeps every layer at a consistent height and the platform square to the screen. Creality's third-generation integral light source spreads UV evenly across the full 153.36 x 77.76 mm area, so a figure printed in the corner cures the same as one printed in the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSet up in minutes, not an afternoon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe build platform is levelled at the factory, so you remove the packing foam, fit the vat, pour resin and press print. If you ever need to re-level, the process is simple: loosen four bolts, slide a sheet of paper over the screen, home the plate and tighten. A QR code on the orange cover links to Creality's tutorials, and Wi-Fi lets you send sliced files from your computer without walking a USB stick across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAI that turns a picture into a model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot everyone wants to sculpt in Blender. Creality's FanForge tool generates a printable 3D model from a single 2D image, such as a character drawing or a pet photo, and sends it to slicing. It is an easy way for a newcomer to print something personal on day one. Creality's optional Nebula AI camera adds round-the-clock monitoring and time-lapse capture if you want to watch long jobs remotely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLow power draw for loadshedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResin printers cannot pause and resume cleanly: if the power cuts mid-layer, the part usually separates from the plate. The Halot-X1 NEO is rated at only 65 W, so a small UPS or a portable power station can carry it through a two-hour outage. That is a fraction of what an FDM printer with a heated bed draws, which makes backup power cheap and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreality Halot-X1 NEO full specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eLCD resin (MSLA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eBuild volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e153.36 x 77.76 x 160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eMax print speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e60 mm\/h (at 0.2 mm layers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eLayer thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e0.01 to 0.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCompatible resins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eStandard 405 nm LCD resins (standard, ABS-like, water-washable, tough, castable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eScreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e6.8-inch 9K monochrome LCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eScreen resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e8,520 x 4,320 px\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eXY resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e18 x 18 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eLight source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eThird-generation integral light source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eZ-axis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eSingle lead screw with linear rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eLevelling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eFactory pre-levelled build platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eResin vat capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eUp to 400 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eOrange UV-blocking cover with QR tutorial link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eTouchscreen control panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eAir purifier, heated vat, quick-release plate, built-in camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eSlicers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eHALOT BOX, CHITUBOX (Lychee support announced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eAI features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eFanForge 2D-to-3D model generation; optional Nebula AI camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNetwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eWi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Creality Cloud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eOther\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eUSB drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003ePrinter dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e235.5 x 230 x 395.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e4.38 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eRated power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e65 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eGrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eRuns on South Africa's 220V supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Creality Halot-X1 NEO compares to the rest of the resin range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eHalot-X1 NEO 9K (this product)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-halot-r6-3d-printer\"\u003eCreality Halot-R6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-halot-mage-8k\"\u003eCreality Halot Mage 8K\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-halot-mage-s-14k-3d-printer\"\u003eCreality Halot Mage S 14K\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eScreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e6.8-inch 9K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e6.08-inch 2K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e10.3-inch 8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e10.1-inch 14K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eXY resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e18 x 18 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eAbout 51 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e29.7 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e16.8 x 24.8 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eBuild volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e153 x 78 x 160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e131 x 83 x 160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e228 x 128 x 230 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e223 x 126 x 230 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eMax speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e60 mm\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e1 to 5 s per layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eUp to 150 mm\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eMinimum layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e0.01 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e0.05 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eAir purifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eYes, activated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eYes, activated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eWi-Fi, USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eWi-Fi, USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eRated power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e65 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eIdeal user\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eMiniatures, jewellery, first resin printer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eLowest-cost entry to resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eLarger figures and busts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eLarge, high-detail work at speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003ePrice (ZAR, incl. VAT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR5,999.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eR3,499.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eR7,999.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eR10,499.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Halot-X1 NEO has the finest square pixels and thinnest layers in this group, for less than the Mage 8K. Choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-halot-mage-s-14k-3d-printer\"\u003eHalot Mage S 14K\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a larger plate and a built-in air purifier, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/anycubic-photon-mono-m7-pro-3d-printer\"\u003eAnycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e for a heated vat. Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/creality-3d-printers\"\u003eCreality 3D printers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and software for the Halot-X1 NEO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eResins this printer handles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e the best starting point for miniatures and display models. Shake the bottle for a minute before pouring. Shop \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printing\/Resin+Creality\"\u003eCreality resin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABS-like resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tougher and less brittle, for gaming terrain clips, snap-fit parts and figures that will be handled. Add 10 to 20% to exposure times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-washable resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse in water instead of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Isopropyl_alcohol\"\u003eisopropyl alcohol\u003c\/a\u003e. Never pour the rinse water down the drain; cure it in sunlight first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and flexible resins:\u003c\/strong\u003e for functional clips and gaskets. Print slower and use heavier supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCastable resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e for lost-wax jewellery casting. Follow the resin maker's exposure and burnout schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-room tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e the vat is not heated, and resin thickens below 20°C. In a Highveld winter, keep the room between 20 and 30°C or warm the bottle before pouring to avoid failed prints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSlicers and software\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHALOT BOX:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creality's free slicer for Halot printers, with preset exposure profiles and Wi-Fi sending.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCHITUBOX:\u003c\/strong\u003e the most widely used resin slicer, with strong auto-support and hollowing tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLychee Slicer:\u003c\/strong\u003e support announced by Creality; check for the Halot-X1 NEO profile before relying on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreality Print, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer and Bambu Studio:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are FDM slicers and do not apply to resin printing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreality Cloud and FanForge:\u003c\/strong\u003e model library, remote file transfer and AI 2D-to-3D generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box with the Halot-X1 NEO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreality Halot-X1 NEO printer, factory pre-levelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResin vat (up to 400 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange UV-blocking cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic spatula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB drive with pre-sliced test model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply and cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResin, gloves, isopropyl alcohol and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-wash-cure-uw-03\"\u003ewash and cure station\u003c\/a\u003e are sold separately. Find gloves, filters and spare vats under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printing\/Resin+Accessories\"\u003eresin accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering, shipping and support for the Halot-X1 NEO in South Africa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe courier the Creality Halot-X1 NEO to any address in South Africa, or you can collect it from our Centurion or Boksburg branch. It carries a 12-month warranty, handled locally through either branch; the LCD screen and release film are consumables. Log a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/pages\/submit-technical-support-ticket\"\u003etechnical support ticket\u003c\/a\u003e for help. Resin, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printing\/3D-Printer-Spare-Parts+Creality\"\u003eCreality spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e and accessories are stocked locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the Creality Halot-X1 NEO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Halot-X1 NEO better than the Halot Mage 8K?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor miniatures and jewellery, yes. The Halot-X1 NEO has finer 18 µm square pixels against the Mage 8K's 29.7 µm, adds Wi-Fi, and costs about R2,000 less. The Mage 8K is the better choice if you print larger busts or terrain, because its build volume is roughly twice as large and it includes an air purifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Halot-X1 NEO print functional or castable parts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with the right resin. ABS-like and tough resins produce durable clips, brackets and gaming accessories, and castable resin lets jewellers print patterns for lost-wax casting. Resin parts are still more brittle than FDM parts in PETG or nylon, so use FDM for large load-bearing components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to set up out of the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 15 minutes to your first print. The platform is factory pre-levelled, so you remove the packing foam, fit the vat, pour resin and start the test print from the USB drive. Setting up Wi-Fi and installing HALOT BOX on your computer takes a few more minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often do the release film and LCD need replacing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the release film when it becomes cloudy, scratched or punctured, typically after a few dozen prints depending on care. Never scrape the vat floor with metal tools. The LCD is also a consumable that degrades over thousands of printing hours; protect it from resin spills and damage from parts that fall into the vat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Halot-X1 NEO safe to use at home, and is there local warranty support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with sensible precautions. Uncured resin is a skin irritant, so wear nitrile gloves and eye protection, and print in a ventilated room since there is no built-in air purifier. Warranty claims are handled locally through our Centurion and Boksburg branches, not overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Creality","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53002607264031,"sku":"CRE269","price":5999.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0800\/0031\/files\/CrealityHALOTResin3DPrinter-2.png?v=1792575435","url":"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-halot-x1-neo-9k-resin-3d-printer","provider":"3D Printing Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}