If you’ve ever wanted to start with resin 3D printing but the entire process intimidated you, then the HeyGears RS Turbo might just change your mind. This machine is built for beginners. No resin printing experience needed, no confusing setup steps, and no endless tweaking of settings. From unboxing to your very first print, it takes less than 15 minutes to get going.
I’ve tested a lot of resin printers over the years, but the RS Turbo honestly surprised me with how smooth and beginner-friendly the whole process was. So let´s take a closer look!
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Super easy to set up and start printing (under 15 minutes)
- Excellent print quality straight out of the box
- Blueprint Studio slicer is perfectly tuned for HeyGears resins
- Automatic bed leveling and environmental adjustments
- WiFi connectivity and a very useful companion app
- Reliable printing (zero failed prints during testing)
- Smart design choices for the curing and washing stations
Cons
- Third-party resins work, but need manual tweaking
- Washing station’s shaking motion can be rough on delicate minis
- No resin or replacement film included in the box
More info on HeyGears official website.
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HeyGears RS Turbo Features
The RS Turbo feels like it was designed with ease of use in mind. Everything is automated, from build plate leveling to temperature regulation, and it even checks for resin residue left in the tank before you start a new print. That’s a small detail, but it saves a lot of frustration in the long run.
WiFi connectivity is built in, so you can send files directly from your computer without messing around with USB drives. The HeyGears app then keeps you updated on your print’s status (whether it’s slicing, printing, or has finished printing).
Normally, I’m not a fan of printer companion apps, but this one is genuinely helpful. I found myself checking it all the time just to see how far the printing process was.
You don´t need to know anything about resin printing before using the RS Turbo. Simply downlaod Blueprint Studio (HeyGears slicer software) and import the model that you want to print. You have to choose your printer and the resin for every project but this step is quite fast and ensures that all the settings are right for every print job.
Then simply click on “One Click Slice” and Blueprint Studio will orient the models, add supports, arrange the models on the build plate, slice the models, and finally send them to your printer. All without a single manual step on your side. Except for clicking one button, of course.
This is probably the best out of the box experience I ever had on any resin 3D printer.
Included in the Box
In the box, you’ll find everything you need to get started. A user manual, a metal scraper, a silicone scraper, cables, and basic tools. What’s missing, though, is resin and a replacement film for the vat, so make sure to grab some before your printer arrives.
The machine was overall very well packaged and I would be very supprised if any shipping company would be able to damage it.
Print Quality
This is where the RS Turbo really shines. The print quality is nothing short of incredible. I didn’t have to tweak a single setting. Every model came out clean, crisp, and full of detail.
For example, I printed a Harry Potter chess piece, and even the tiny fingers on the figure were perfectly defined.
The queen was printed with PAS10 which is HeyGears standard modelling resin for miniatures.
This Knight figure, from the same chess set, even had its leach and morning start printed perfectly.
The Knight was also printed with PAS10 resin.
Another print, a highly detailed orc miniature, captured every tooth, chain, and texture flawlessly.
This Orc was printed with PAP10 resin which is HeyGears high-precision resin that is great for dimensional accuracy and highly detailed miniatures.
And finally, I printed this 3D print sign for a personal project of mine with PAF 10 which is a slightly flexible resin with very good dimensional accuracy. This resin is best for production models that need to be strong and resistant to wear and tear.
HeyGears offers a lot of different intetresting resins in their shop. There are high-temperature resins like their PAH 10 or PAC 10 which is essentially wax. Check out the official HeyGears shop to see all of their resins for yourself!
Across multiple tests, I didn’t have a single failed print. That’s impressive for any resin printer!
Here is the entire printed chess set. All printed on the RS Turbo with no visible flaws or failed prints.
Supports
As mentioned before, the Blueprint Studio slicer can add supports automatically and it does so in a way that ensures a successful print while making them easy to remove with minimal marks on the miniatures.
And here you can see a miniature after removing the supports without any sanding or post processing done to it other than curing and washing.
As you can see, there are some small marks visible but they don´t influence the deta