Large Format CoreXY 3d Printer On A Budget (Sovol SV08)

One interesting point that could be made here is on just HOW MUCH open source it is, and how that effects potential mods. A super interesting project is the one from TeachingTech, where he started converting it into a tool-changer, essentially a budget Prusa XL. Sure, he just started, but it's TeachingTech, so I'm pretty sure he'll make it happen. So yeah, definitely a plus. SV08 on it's own seems like a decent printer, but not something I would buy. However, if tool-changer mod seems doable, and if the community makes interesting mods for it, it will definitely make me want to buy it.

Actually instead of letting the printer cool down between prints to avoid z-shift, I prefer to preheat the bed (and chamber on printers with heated chamber, like Qidi´s X-Max 3) and than wait for 10 minutes or more before calibrating the z- offset. This gives realy great 1st layers, as the probe has already reached a contant temperature, so no further drift. Also a bed needs some time to fully heat (thermistor is on the underside of the bed, not on the surface). So it is a good idea to probe the bed only after everything is heated finaly and every stess due to heating the bed is released and the deformation of the bed is finalized. There are always two reasons the first layer isn´t perfect: Temperature drift of the probe itself and the bed still deforming while printing. You can reduce the first problem with other probes - like klicky, tab, load cell using the nozzle as probe. But the only way to reduce the second one still is preheating the bed and wait untill all deformation has settled. On my x-max 3 there is even a sticker telling you to wait untill the temperature is settled. However, no 3d-printer manufacter seem to implement this in their slicer profiles. The reason is quite simple: Many reviewers tell you how fast the printer comes to temperature and start printing and compare it with other printers. So instead to tune the slicer profile for optimal 1st layer in print profile (start g-code) by adding a "G4 P600000" (10 minutes, time is in miliseconds, on my x-max 3 I use 20 minutes) after the bed has reached temperatur on the underside, the profiles start abl right after the bed tells it reached temperature - much to early. Not every model does need it. A benchy f.e. will mostly look fine without wait, an also with PLA no big deal. However, bigger objects, esp. if the bottom layer is the later top of the object (panels etc.), or dificult materials (PA12, esp without CF) or simply testing how good the printer can do if optimal handled, you definitly should take your time untill everything is heated before doing ABL.

Great video. I'm glad the actual release versions seem better than the original ones content creators got.

Small correction: the board may seem superficially like the Skipr, but it differs significantly in components and construction. The SOC and related components are basically the same as the BTT CB1, to the point where Sovol is actually using the CB1 OS image. The MCU side is incredibly similar to the FYSTEC Cheetah V1.1. It looks like they either share a reference implementation, or one heavily inspired the other. There are more than a few ways Sovol didn't, uh... cite their sources for the design. All that being said, I'm happy I got one, warts notwithstanding. As always, great video, and I'm glad you covered this printer!

This is now my dream machine as a tinkerer. I want this even more than I want a bambulab. The multi toolhead mod also seems to be going well.

A complete and correct overview great content like always. we are making a mod for 9mm Belts and a lot of other mods still available on Printables

This is sooooooo timely. I just ordered mine 2 days ago and this answered some questions I had. I now have a better understanding of some of the steps. I did opt for the enclosure option as welll as the touch screen. Can't wait until it gets here now.

Thanks, I’m still waiting on mine, can’t wait!

Great information. This may be the core zy I've been waiting for.

Ordered mine on launch day back in April, it's finally getting delivered this week. A very long wait, but its given me plenty of time to think of a list of mods for it.

So glad you have tryed the easy sand PLA and shared your experience as i have been trying to hold of some but its always sold out now i know not to bother 👍.

This is the next big upgrade I was thinking about.

Been watching this. Maybe I'll buy in the second production run when they've flogged the early bugs out.

Hoping they take your and other reviewer’s suggestions!

I've had mine for a month or so. I love it and have very minor complaints. The biggest issue this machine faces is toxic members of its community. Tons of people complaining that it isn't a Bambu and frustrated about shipping times.

Great video, very thorough. It was reaffirming to see that such an experienced reviewer had more or less the same conclusion!

Great review, thank you so much for your hard work. I pre-ordered one of these a couple of months ago. I am looking forward to trying it out and upgrading it. Would you mind telling me what the hottest temp you have used on the hot end of this printer?

Excellent, balanced, detailed and honest review. This will help people decide of its right for them (and it will be for many) or if something else would be better, and shares info that will save a lot of pain for those who do opt for it. A model for what a good review should be. Kudos and thanks!

Thank you. Very good. I am interested for sure. Can you go over, or is there a note on your web on the changes you made to get rid of or control the annoying electronics fan noise? First time that Ive heard about the adjustible port on the board.Did you just move the plug or did you swap it out others have? A video on what you did and other fixes aa you learn them would be great. Thank you again.

The phrase is, "Champing at the bit."