I’ve been doing 3d printing with PLA/PETG/ABS for about 10 years and I’m looking to try resin. I’m not all that familiar with the workflow besides knowing it’s UV cured. Is all curing done in the same machine? What are the reputable brands? What kind of build volumes are available?
The only open source option is the Prusa, and it is pricey. All of the other options are proprietary and most are trying to bait customers into subscription services. Most also require cloud network access. This will never really change as far as the community software support. The issue is the display drivers for almost all high definition display technology is proprietary. Most hardware is unique in its implementation and API, so reverse engineering is only valid for one revision of one device. The data is hard to decode too. Anyone with a lab capable of reverse engineering is unlikely to have the time and motivation for such a limited return.
I’m not saying you shouldn’t buy one. This is just something to be aware of going in.
Generally, the resin is cured partially on the build plate, then the part is removed and washed, and finally the part is cured with a UV lamp or station.