5.0 out of 5 stars Nearly perfect.... and fantastic value for a Voron clone

I.S. · 13 November 2024

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } This is my fourth 3d printer (an original SV01 was my first in October 2019 and I should have probably stuck with Sovol) and by far and away the best.The following is based on 110 hrs of printing with a longest print of 10hrs.I've have had one failed print and that was my fault (poor slicing choices)I've been printing with PLA, PLA+ and a little bit of TPUPositives;Build quality and easy of assemblyPrint quality (and bed adhesion - probably the single biggest issue I've had with all my other printers)Build volumeSpeedKlipper (if you've not used the Klipper Mainsail web interface you're missing out)The tolerances for print in place prints are spot on.Not so positives (I'm not calling them negatives as when compared to previous printer experiences they're relative minor)Moving from Cura to Orca Slicer and Klipper is a bit of a learning curve (but well worth it)Occasional printer hangs (fan error reported) during probing before printing has started (and a power cycle seems to clear them better than a firmware soft reset)Need to make some simple printer.cfg changes to sort a very annoying motherboard fan noise (constantly running at 100%)I do quite a lot of multicolour prints which require filament swaps and I've got to say the most problematic issue with the printer is filament swaps. Sometimes they load perfectly and sometimes I need three of four attempts to get the filament to load correctly). This isn't really a problem for single colour prints, but when it's part way through a print it's a concern trying not to disturb the toolhead position. Some people have added a little bit of PTFE tubing between the extruder and the top of the hotend but I've not tried this yet.As with all 3d printers getting it perfectly dialled in is a bit iterative, but the Z-offset and Gantry Levelling menu options help massively.My bed mesh has a range of 0.647 and is higher in the corners, so the first layer in the corners of large prints isn't perfect (it drags a tiny bit)

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Large Format Printer

M.C.R.H. · 12 April 2025

An excellent large bed printer which has worked flawlessly since receiving the revised hot end (now shipping with all printers).Print after successful print. Very impressed.The mainboard fan is noisy, but easily quietened and if you want to tinker and upgrade there are lots of options.Mine is currently still stock but planning on some upgrades to improve on the all ready excellent base.100% recommend this printer, just take your time and read the Facebook group for hints and tips to get the best out of it.

1.0 out of 5 stars Sovol SV08 Do Not Buy!

A.C. · 26 March 2025

I can’t even begin to make it clear enough how very disappointed I am with this printer. After 5 full days attempting to set this SV08 up to print consistently and reliably I am ready to simply give up with it. I’ve worked for years with Prusa Mk3s, Raise 3D Pro 2 Plus, and Ender machines, and all I can say is this is the very worst printer I’ve had the misfortune to spend good money on. My only advice is Do Not Buy The Sovol SV 08!The thing arrived damaged with the extruder fan snapped clean off, but having touched base with Sovol support, and having them promise to send me one (within 2 weeks from China!), I decided to give the thing the benefit of the doubt and continue to build and commission the thing.. the broken fan was easily fixed with a drop of superglue in the meantime.However, after 5 days constant attention, and following all advice and guidance from Sovol support, you simply cannot get this machine to maintain a consistent Z-height, and as a consequence it’s impossible to achieve repeatable, consistent prints. The bed cannot be made level, even with mesh bed levelling, the nozzles cannot withstand the kind of temperatures needed to print PETG, the machine restarts and factory resets randomly, there is zero accuracy anywhere across the bed and the bed probe is next to useless and unbelievably inaccurate! Really, a total disaster.I also, fool that I am, bought the enclosure.I will contact Bolo for a refund, but I’ll be damned if I’m spending any more time working on this thing, so I will have to be returned assembled, because I simply cannot spend more hours dissembling the thing.And I now discover I can’t even purchase replacement nozzles in the UK.Really, Sovol, bad, bad job here. Companies cannot keep on accepting hard-earned cash for machines that simply aren’t fit for purpose!

Great 3D Printer for the price that will not disappoint!

e. · 1 May 2023

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I've been 3D printing since early 2021 and looked at many different 3D Printers and narrowed down it down to the Sovol SV01 (Classsic) to be my 1st printer because I liked the features offered for a good price and their customer service. During my 2 years of printing, I learned a lot and had been enjoying printing since. But......I quickly realized that a 2nd printer would greatly help when printing large multi-object prints and multiple colors. I looked at many printers and kept going back to Sovol’s website and was eyeing the SV06. I saw Sovol’s announcement of the SV06 late 2022 and really liked the features it offered but kept contemplating on making a purchase for a 2nd printer. 7 months later, I decided I was ready for a 2nd printer and purchased the Sovol SV06. I’m glad I purchased it.Upon opening the packaging, I noticed it was packaged extremely well! Each component was packed into its own compartment and all the screws/bolts bags are labeled making it easier to assemble. If your new to the 3D printing world, then this is an excellent printer with very little effort in assembling. The entire process of assembling took me just under 30mins from unboxing to turning it on (I took my time reading through the guide and tightening all the screws/bolts). There is also a guide that was included with the packaging with pictures and there are videos online on how to assemble it. The guide is very detailed.Once I got it all assembled and also got the auto z aligned & bed leveled, I started by printing the benchy included on the sd card but got half way through it and realized the nozzle/hot end was angled severely which may not be a problem for small prints but a huge problem for large prints. I took the extruder off the mount (so much easier to remove than my older SV01) and looked over it. I contact Sovol’s support and they were extremely helpful. They provided a replacement and links to videos and information & once I received the replacement parts it was easy to fix the issue.Pros:• The biggest pro that I like about this printer is the Bed Leveling feature. Unlike my SV01, I would have to level it every few prints even after adding the silicon pieces instead of springs. With the SV06, the bed does not have any springs or silicon pieces. It slides on rods and includes an inductive sensor. I included the G29 command in my startup gcode and it checks the bed before printing.• I like the size of this printer. It is smaller than my Sovol SV01. Its not to small but not to big. Its a good size that will allow for printing almost anything. If your into printing cosplay helmets they you may have to cut up parts and print multiple parts. For me I’ll probably print helmets on my SV01 and print all the small misc. pieces on my SV06 so I can complete them much quicker.• The extruder is extremely easy to work with. With my previous SV01 I would have to move the gantry to the very top to give me room to work on the extruder and sometimes maneuvering to get a good angle to work on it. With the SV06 there’s 3 screws to undo and remove the wiring clip and its free to work on. Wish this was feature was around on my SV01.• Prints PLA, PLA+, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, Nylon & etc... I mostly print with PLA, PLA+, PETG & TPU. I haven’t tried TPU on the SV06 but PLA, PLA+ and PETG print extremely well.• Filament change from the printer is very easy compared to my SV01. Its easier to navigate through the menu to find the filament change.Cons:• Loading filament was a little tricky the 1st few times but after several attempts its become much easier than my SV01. There are videos on how to properly load filament that should help.• The size of the bed. Even though for me its not a con since I have another printer that I can use but if this is your 1st printer that may be an issue. Its build plate says 235mm x 235mm but the actual build plate size is 220mm x 220mm. Wish Sovol would had adjusted the wording on that since it can cause some confusion. If this is to small you could always go with a SV06 Plus that has a bigger bed.• I’ve read online that others experience the bearings being very loud. I experienced the same issue but used some specialized grease and fixed the loud sound. This can be an issue if you don’t have specialized grease to fix it. It should be something Sovol should have fixed before sending them but not a big deal. Just something to think about when purchasing.• Still uses a micro sd card and a micro usb. Wish this used a USB-A or USB-C connection but not an issue for me since I had an extra Raspberry PI running Octoprint connected to my SV06 using a micro usb cable. Also something to think about when purchasing.• No Run out Sensor offered. I never used my run out sensor on my SV01 since I problems getting filament to load into it so for me its not an issue. I just keep an eye out on how much filament I have loaded and guestimate on when I need to change it.• No color display like the SV06 Plus but for me its not to much of a problem since I’m use to it on my SV01.I’ve only printed a few test pieces but so far the SV06 has been a great printer for the price. If this is your 1st printer then I think it will be a 1st good printer or 2nd/3rd/etc… printer. Its very easy to use and is loaded with a lot of features that I can’t wait to start using it more! I like it so much that I may have to get another SV06 so I can print more!

De las mejores impresoras por este precio.

A. · 22 June 2020

El producto funciona bien y la calidad es buena. Tiene algún detalle típico de la fabricación china, pero nada importante. De momento funciona de lujo y es capaz de imprimir incluso material flexible.

Operación

A.G. · 11 June 2024

Es muy lenta en la fabricación de algunas piezas

Günstige Voron 2.4 Variante mit Großem Potential

A. · 18 December 2024

The media could not be loaded. Der Sovol SV08 Basiert auf Dem Voron Community Projekt und Ubterstüzt die Weiterentwicklung dieses Projekts mit 2$ Pro Verkauftem SV08 was eine Sehr löbliche sache ist, da das nicht jeder Hersteller So Habdhabt wenn er sich bei Community Projekten „bedient“. Der Sovol SV08 ist mit einem CoreXY-Design, Klipper-Firmware und einem großen Bauraum ausgestattet – Merkmale, die bei 3D-Druck-Enthusiasten gut ankommen. Dieser Testbericht beleuchtet die wichtigsten Spezifikationen, Montage und Features des Geräts und gibt detaillierte Einblicke in Druckergebnisse sowie die Vor- und Nachteile.Unboxing und MontageDer Sovol SV08 kam sicher verpackt an und erfordert eine etwas längere Montagezeit im Vergleich zu typischen Bett-Schiebe-Druckern. Der Aufbau nimmt ungefähr eine Stunde in Anspruch. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die korrekte Verlegung der Kabel, da diese in engen Bereichen leicht beschädigt werden könnten. Nach der mechanischen Montage der Z-Aufzüge und des Portalrahmens erfolgt das Verbinden der Kabel. Dank klarer Anleitungen gestaltet sich der Aufbau jedoch unkompliziert.Wichtige FeaturesCoreXY-System und LinearschienenDas CoreXY-Design des Sovol SV08 verleiht dem Drucker eine höhere Stabilität und Präzision bei schnellen Druckgeschwindigkeiten. Die Linearschienen an allen Achsen tragen zu einer flüssigen und exakten Bewegung bei, was sich positiv auf die Druckqualität auswirkt.4 Unabhängige Z-MotorenDer Sovol SV08 verfügt über vier Z-Motoren, die an allen vier Ecken des Druckbettes angebracht sind. Diese Konfiguration gewährleistet eine perfekte Ausrichtung der Z-Achse, was insbesondere bei größeren Druckprojekten von Vorteil ist.Klipper-FirmwareDie Verwendung der Klipper-Firmware ermöglicht eine verbesserte Druckgeschwindigkeit und bietet umfassende Steuerungsmöglichkeiten über das Webinterface. Mit Klipper lässt sich der Drucker aus der Ferne steuern, was vor allem für fortgeschrittene Anwender ein großes Plus darstellt.Bed Leveling und KalibrierungNach der Montage folgt der Prozess der automatischen Bettnivellierung. Hierbei wird das Bett auf 60°C aufgeheizt und anschließend das Z-Offset kalibriert. Die automatische Quad-Gantry-Level-Funktion sowie die Bett-Mesh-Kalibrierung tragen zu einem präzisen Druck bei. Dieser Prozess dauert nur wenige Minuten und erfordert keine manuelle Anpassung.Slicer Software: ORCADer mitgelieferte ORCA-Slicer auf dem USB-Stick macht den Einstieg in den Druck einfach. Die vorkonfigurierten Druckerprofile sind gut abgestimmt, sodass ohne große Anpassungen direkt losgedruckt werden kann. Der Slicer bietet zudem automatische Baumstützen, die komplexe Modelle unterstützen.TestdruckeDer Sovol SV08 zeigt seine Stärke insbesondere bei detaillierten Druckmodellen. Verschiedene Testdrucke, wie ein Benchy-Modell in 12 Minuten, flexible Drucke sowie funktionale Objekte, wurden mit hoher Präzision und Stabilität gefertigt. Selbst bei anspruchsvollen Modellen wie dem Darth Vader oder dem Dragon Pot Planter zeigte der Drucker keine Schwächen. Insbesondere die Verwendung von Dual-Filamenten war ein Highlight und führte zu beeindruckenden Farbverläufen.Vergleich mit anderen 3D-DruckernIm Vergleich zu ähnlichen Modellen wie dem Creality K1, Two Trees SK1 oder Bambu Lab P1P bietet der Sovol SV08 eine größere Baugröße und einen umfangreichen Funktionsumfang. Für einen vergleichbaren Preis erhalten Anwender mehr Flexibilität und eine größere Druckfläche, was ihn besonders für größere Projekte attraktiv macht.Fazit und Zusammenfassung der Vor- und NachteileDer Sovol SV08 überzeugt als vielseitiger und leistungsstarker CoreXY-Drucker, der sich sowohl für Einsteiger als auch fortgeschrittene Anwender eignet. Die solide Bauqualität, in Kombination mit der Klipper-Firmware und der umfassenden Funktionsausstattung, macht den Drucker zu einer hervorragenden Wahl in seiner Preisklasse.Vorteile:Hochwertige Linearschienen an allen AchsenKlipper-Firmware mit FernzugriffPräzise und schnelle DruckeGroßer BauraumAutomatische KalibrierungNachteile:Etwas kleine BenutzeroberflächeLauter LüfterFür Enthusiasten und Modder bietet der Sovol SV08 eine exzellente Grundlage für weitere Upgrades und Anpassungen, sei es durch das Hinzufügen von Gehäusen oder Touchscreens. Trotz kleinerer Schwächen stellt der Drucker eine starke Konkurrenz für teurere Modelle dar und bietet eine hervorragende Balance zwischen Preis und Leistung.

Très bonne imprimante, très bon service client

T. · 6 February 2024

Bonjour,Tout d'abord, un petit retour sur l'imprimante : une conception éprouvée (un clone des PRUSA), une fabrication robuste et de qualité, qui avec un assemblage soigneux (vérifiez bien les équerrages au moment de l'assemblage, et éventuellement, nettoyez et regraissez les roulements avec de la graisse ad hoc) font que la machine produira des impressions de très bonne qualité.Mais je voudrais juste faire un petit retour d'expérience à propos de Sovol, si certains hésitent à franchir le pas.Il y a quelques temps, j'ai constaté que la buse frottait sur la pièce, allant jusqu'à faire sauter des supports ou provoquer des décalages. Je me suis rendu compte grâce à la lumière rasante que des bulles se baladaient entre l'adhésif noir (face B du PEI) et la plaque métal. Avec la chaleur, le bulles se dilatent, et la tête frotte sur la pièce par endroit, aboutissant parfois à une oeuvre d'art moderne ou à un plateau de spaghettis...Parallèlement, le ventilateur de la carte mère, après avoir fait pendant quelques temps un bruit de moissonneuse batteuse au démarrage de la machine, a cessé de fonctionner. Je l'ai remplacé par un autre de mon stock... pas mieux. A priori, un composant (C44) présentait une soudure à l'allure bizarre.Lundi 29/01, en soirée, je fais un mail au SAV de Sovol, mardi matin, j'ai une première réponse me demandant n° de commande, facture et photos/vidéos du problème. Mardi en soirée, j'envoie tout ça par mail, mercredi matin je reçois un nouveau mail m'indiquant qu'une nouvelle plaque et une carte mère vont m'être envoyées.Une semaine plus tard, le tracking indique que les pièces sont en France, je devrais les recevoir d'ici la fin de semaine.Quand on n'est pas content, en général on le manifeste.Mais quand on est content, il faut aussi savoir le dire...Donc un grand coup de chapeau au SAV Sovol qui assure.J'étais déjà content de l'imprimante, maintenant j'ai aussi une très bonne expérience client avec la marque. A ceux qui hésitent à franchir le pas, allez-y.Un bon SAV, c'est ce qui fait une bonne marque.