Creality Halot-Max CL-133 3D Printer

The 3D Printing world is fantastical but make no mistake; there be giants here and this one is in the form of the incredible Creality Halot-Max 3D Printer. SLA or DLP Printers are known in the industry for reaching levels of detail that cannot be reached with FDM 3D Printers. Creality has noticed this trend and as a result, they have dedicated more resources to developing exciting new resin 3D Printers, with notable releases such as the LD-002R. LD-002H, and LD-006. Each of these resin 3D Printers have offered a key benefit, such as higher levels of detail, faster print speeds, and larger build volume. Now, a new range of Creality Halot Resin 3D Printers has landed with entirely new and impressive unique features. The Halot-Max is the biggest giant of Creality’s entire new range!

Looking at this gigantic machine it’s easy to assume it is merely a bigger Halot printer with the same features as earlier models, such as the Halot-One and Halot-Sky. To a point this is true, but it’s not entirely the case. Besides an upsize to 293x165x300mm build volume, the Halot-Max produces remarkable minute detail for the hulking reinforced structure it holds. With a 13.3” 4K HD monochrome screen, the Halot-Max has exciting internal changes including WiFi connectivity and a new generation AI brain for increased data and image processing performance. It is worth having a closer look at these additional and unique features that distinguish the Creality Halot-Max 3D Printer.

What are the New Features of the Creality Halot-Max?

• 80% Uniform Precision Light Source – Unlike FDM 3D Printers there are far fewer parts that can be upgraded with resin 3D Printers. So, changing a critical part such as the light source is a high risk. However, Creality succeeded in achieving high reward for their new 120W power super spotlight and integral light system in the Halot-One 3D Printer which the Halot-Max has uniquely adapted to 300W for even more efficiency! This refraction-and-reflection-based system consists of 6 light sources capable of outputting 3500uw/cm2 and claims an impressive above 80% illumination uniformity. Compared to the 40W Parallel Matrixed UV Array, found in the LD series, the 300W Power Super Spotlight allows for faster and higher detailed prints when combined with a massive 13.3” 4K HD Monochrome LCD and powerful motherboard.
• Reinforced Z-axis Structure – To say the Halot-Max 3D Printer is a large format resin printer is an understatement. To accommodate the sheer weight of the print bed and those big models you’re itching to print, the Halot-Max features heavily reinforced dual linear z-axis guide rails and a dual ball and screw configuration.  A powerful DC motor and the intelligent braking system ensure the durability and stability of the machine and eliminate the chance of backlash for impressive quality printing performance.
• Flip Protective Cover – Working with UV curable resin can feel like a messy process as you use gloves to protect your skin from the evasive chemicals and become conscious of the surfaces you touch. Something so simple as removing the loose cover from a resin printer can feel obstructive and demands extra tabletop space to place it down while you take a print off the bed. Especially with a printer this size, desk space may already feel tight. However, using a single finger, you can lift the Creality Halot-Max’s protective UV resistant cover with ease. Hinges hold the cover lid in place and out of your way, making Post Processing that bit easier and convenient.
• New AI Brain with WiFi Connectivity – Creality has developed a powerful new motherboard for the Halot series, but the Halot-Max has upscaled even its computing poer. The Halot-Max motherboard features a powerful ARMCortex A53 microcontroller, 64-bit CPU+GPU, and up to 8g memory to provide faster processing times and ultimately faster printing speeds. Built-in WiFi also brings greater convenience. So, if you are tired of having to transfer files using a memory card, or you are away from your printer, then you can slice and send files to your Halot-Max remotely using HALOTBOX. The WiFi capabilities also allow the Halot-Max to perform Over-The-Air firmware updates at the touch of a button.
• 5” Capacitive Touch Screen with Efficient Creality UI – Creality has recently started putting lots of effort into making their 3D Printers as user-friendly as possible, and the Halot-Max is no different. Instead of the 3.5” or 4.3” Touchscreen found on the LD series, the Halot-Max features a large 5” Capacitive Touch Screen. This means that the interface is clearly visible, and buttons are easier to press. To complement this display, Creality has released a new user interface that is designed to be simple, responsive, and easy to navigate. All the features you need are there for your convenience, such as changing settings like exposure times straight on your machine instead of needing to re-slice your files.

With all this in mind, it made sense as to why Creality moved away from adding to the LD series and rather started a fresh and exciting new resin Halot Series. If you are interested in resin 3D printing be sure to have a look at the UW-01 and UW-02 clean and cure stations to make post-processing much easier.

Please Note: The Halot-Max is compatible with HALOTBOX, and Lychee slicers. Chitubox is currently not compatible, but this may change in future updates.

Our Verdict on the Creality Halot-Max 3D Printer:

It is clear Creality has broken away from the LD range with the release of the Halot series. The DIYElectronics team have been eager to really dive in and discover everything this new 3D printer range has to offer, and we are happy to say we are thoroughly impressed.  The Creality Halot-Max is an example of the innovation we love to see from the Creality Brand, stepping it up a notch further with the unique features we’ve pointed out in the description above. During our own tinkering, we’ve made a few extra observations that we couldn’t wait to share with you, our valued customers.

We cannot mention enough how huge the Creality Halot-Max is, taking up more of our observation table than we first thought. If the Halot-Sky was built like a rocket, then the Halot-Max is the asteroid that smashed it into a pancake. With its 293 x 165 x 300mm build volume, you feel the power of this machine the moment you place the Halot-Max onto your table. This is an impressive professional looking printer, making it an exciting purchase for small businesses and hard-core hobbyists looking to print massive scale models or numerous models at once with incredible detail. That also means that a larger vat is required for the Halot-Max and it’s good to keep in mind a healthy helping of resin is needed to ensure you don’t run out halfway through printing. Of course, in mentioning the vat, we were pleasantly surprised that the Halot-Max features a vat with two handles. This small convenient detail proves how Creality has put thought into the features added to the Halot-Max 3D Printer that make it well worth the premium price.

For a quick look at what comes in the box, check out Creality’s Official Unboxing YouTube video for the Halot-Max:

Although Creality 3D have been working within the industry since 2014, their addition of the Creality CR-10 series is what really catapulted them to the front line of competition, as it offered substantially better quality compared to other 3D printers – while simultaneously reducing the cost and complexities of the machines.

The quality of Creality’s 3D Printers and accessories shows through in their market history, with the brand selling around 3000 printers in their first year on the market, followed by about 10,000 sales over the next year. Now, Creality easily sells around 30,000 or more 3D printers each year, with sales continuously rising as they bring out more models. These are impressive numbers when considering the fact that they entered the industry as unknown competitors, quickly rising through the ranks and now even competing with Wanhao and similar top brands.

If you are looking for excellent 3D Printers that offer affordability without compromising on quality, Creality 3D is certainly a brand that you should take note of. From the basic Creality Ender 2 all the way up to the large build volume Creality CR-10 S5, there are few other brands who are capable of offering such a refined package while still maintaining some of the most enticing prices in the industry.