Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
PioCreat HALOT-X1 Resin Printer Review – The Creality Cousin You’ve Never Heard Of!
The PioCreat HALOT-X1 resin printer brings serious innovation to the mid-range market — and you’ve probably never heard of it!
Made by Creality’s professional branch, Piocreat, the HALOT-X1 combines true levelling-free printing, a floating build plate, top-down lift system, 16K monochrome screen, and WiFi connectivity — all in a compact, beginner-friendly design that rivals high-end machines.
In this hands-on review, I cover build quality, stability, resin tray design, slicer compatibility, and AFU resin management — plus what truly surprised me (good and bad).
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00:00 – Intro: Who is Piocreat?
00:55 – First Impressions: Size and Build
01:21 – Menu and USB Positioning
01:30 – Dual Rail Shock: Serious Stability
01:47 – Resin Tray Design & NACF Liner
02:43 – 16K Screen and Zone Lighting Tech
03:07 – Build Plate Magic: Twist to Release
04:17 – Levelling-Free System
04:34 – User Interface and Menu Simplicity
05:06 – WiFi, Network Transfers, and Updates
05:20 – Slicer Options and Compatibility
05:45 – Resin Heating: Chamber Tricks and AFU Teaser
06:17 – What Is the AFU?
08:10 – Top-Down Printing
09:13 – Print Tests
09:53 – My Thoughts: Pros, Cons, Verdict
*DISCLAIMER*
These products were given to me, free of charge and without obligation. No money has changed hands and the only agreement made was that I video an INDEPENDENT review, expressing my own personal and above all honest thoughts on the product.
Some of the links on this page may contain affiliate links. Clicking them will generate a few pennies for me _if_ you make a purchase, _but importantly this will not cost you any extra._
#3DPrinting #ResinPrinter #Piocreat
PioCreat HALOT-X1 Resin Printer Review – The Creality Cousin You’ve Never Heard Of!
The PioCreat HALOT-X1 resin printer brings serious innovation to the mid-range market — and you’ve probably never heard of it!
Made by Creality’s professional branch, Piocreat, the HALOT-X1 combines true levelling-free printing, a floating build plate, top-down lift system, 16K monochrome screen, and WiFi connectivity — all in a compact, beginner-friendly design that rivals high-end machines.
In this hands-on review, I cover build quality, stability, resin tray design, slicer compatibility, and AFU resin management — plus what truly surprised me (good and bad).
*Order Now (after Kickstarter Success!)*
Official Store ▶ creality3dtechnologyllc.sjv.io/091oGM
*HELP SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL - BECOME A PATRON*
▶ patreon.com/vegoilguy
*SUBSCRIBE for more tips, guides and fun projects*
youtube.com/@vogman?sub_confirmation=1
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▶ vogman.co.uk
▶ facebook.com/thevogman
▶ instagram.com/the_vogman
▶ rumble.com/c/c-2100620
▶ vogsmerch.myspreadshop.co.uk
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▶ patreon.com/vegoilguy
*ARCHVILLAIN GAMES*
Fantastic miniatures, great giveaways and competitions...
▶ bit.ly/AVGVOG
💚💚💚 *PLEASE SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL* 💚💚💚
We all need a little love guys. Please consider becoming one of my Patrons. You can read more about this here:
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Or if you prefer to make a PayPal donation, you can do that here
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00:00 – Intro: Who is Piocreat?
00:55 – First Impressions: Size and Build
01:21 – Menu and USB Positioning
01:30 – Dual Rail Shock: Serious Stability
01:47 – Resin Tray Design & NACF Liner
02:43 – 16K Screen and Zone Lighting Tech
03:07 – Build Plate Magic: Twist to Release
04:17 – Levelling-Free System
04:34 – User Interface and Menu Simplicity
05:06 – WiFi, Network Transfers, and Updates
05:20 – Slicer Options and Compatibility
05:45 – Resin Heating: Chamber Tricks and AFU Teaser
06:17 – What Is the AFU?
08:10 – Top-Down Printing
09:13 – Print Tests
09:53 – My Thoughts: Pros, Cons, Verdict
*DISCLAIMER*
These products were given to me, free of charge and without obligation. No money has changed hands and the only agreement made was that I video an INDEPENDENT review, expressing my own personal and above all honest thoughts on the product.
Some of the links on this page may contain affiliate links. Clicking them will generate a few pennies for me _if_ you make a purchase, _but importantly this will not cost you any extra._
#3DPrinting #ResinPrinter #Piocreat
