Quote Originally Posted by Aztecphoenix View Post
actually, I'm going to have a drain valve in the bottom of the build tank that runs through a custom made "oil" separator before draining into the main reservoir so I can reclaim any excess resin, I actually hope to have it all automated in the end so that as soon as the print is finished the valve is automatically opened, the build tank is drained, and the pump is turned off, I also plan to use three different sized build tanks for different models, no use having a huge build tank (1.5' x 1.5' x 1.5') for a small object the build would take too long as the water would have to fill up so much volume.

also, by having the main tank on the bottom I don't have to worry about the printer being too top heavy at the start of each print meaning one little bump could knock it over causing a huge mess.
I am really looking forward to seeing all this in action Aztecphoenix
be sure to post lots of pics of all your innovations!!!