Sovol SV06 assembly & 1st print steps in under 15 minutes! 💯🤯

Check out the Sovol SV06 assembly & 1st print steps. In under 15 minutes, I share the build, and Cura steps to get your first print underway. Easy to assemble and packed with features. It only takes a moment to show you why this is my new favorite 3D printer!
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Assembly
04:40 - Power On
05:28 - Leveling steps
07:40 - Add filament
09:01 - Cura Steps
10:40 - First print
12:26 - Outro
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[@LazyPCRehab]

I've literally never even watched a video or Googled how to 3d print, your video is the first I've watched and after watching it and reading through your comments I printed my first 1cm cube (brilliant idea btw).

[@HLModTech]

The perfect way to start my day @LazyPCRehab. Thank you for sharing and have fun printing!

[@crystalchandler5110]

I got all the way to the point on set up and then didn't have the 1" cube file. Where do I get the files?

[@EthyBusiness]

You’re like the dad I never had. Thanks dad.

[@HLModTech]

lol.. =) As long as you do not ask for the car keys or college $$. 💯👍

[@sootheme7218]

Thank you so much for making this video! Newbie to the 3D printing world and decided to go with this printer because of its affordability. So glad I did because it was so easy to put together while watching your video! 😊

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Hope you have fun 3-D printing. feel free to reach out if you have questions.

[@-_-Potato_Wedge-_-]

This is honestly the best video on a printer i have seen in a while

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Thanks @lavenderscool. 💯👍

[@BeeGuns]

Thanks for the video! Made it so much easier to build as a first timer.

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Thanks for the note.

[@Leon_George]

Thank you! It brought me so much joy to see my printer working properly! I genuinely did not know what to do with those retraction settings they sent in the box! Also, actually seeing the results and numbers that another person is working with, like a z-offset of -1, is just relieving as I can now compare my settings with someone else's to see if I'm doing something very wrong!

[@HLModTech]

Super cool @Leon_George! Love to hear it when there is a success. 👏💯

[@pusnirizda5481]

Thank you! Purchased the same printer, works like a charm, thank for setup guide.

[@HLModTech]

Great to hear! I have really enjoyed mine.

[@feystrange]

Great tutorial thank you

[@HLModTech]

Glad it was helpful! Really appreciate the note too. 👍

[@adityapatel1839]

Thank you so much, first time printing and you explained it very well. Ty

[@HLModTech]

Thanks @adityapatel1839 for the feedback! 👍 My goal is to always make things easy.

[@cube406]

Thanks for the video!

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure. Thanks for the note!

[@80productions]

Thank you for the video 🤝🏽

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure @80productions, Thank you for the note! 👍💯

[@gettingpast4391]

Thanks for this!! Your walk thru was excellent. I've been using the original flashforge dreamer since 2014! I've repaired it soo many times. The bed wires caught fire, and I repaired it, but it happened again and now the heated bed is toast. Can you believe I paid $1400 for my dreamer?! It's noisy plastic junk compared to this $200 sovol SV06! My sovol arrives tomorrow!

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure. It has been amazing watching printers change over the years. My first was a Makerbot Replicator. What you get for a few hundred bucks today is bonkers. Feel free to reach out if you have questions.

[@Langdon10]

I am looking at getting into 3D printing and found your video great

[@HLModTech]

Awesome! Thank you! It's really fun to design stuff you need and print it. I have a few fun creations coming out next week.

[@zackgreen8771]

Thanks for the help. Biggest thing I missed was the electricity 220 vs 110.

[@HLModTech]

Happy to help! That is a big one to catch too... sparks SUCK!

[@murdocdiesel]

Thank you so much!

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure murdocdiesel. Thank you for the feedback! 👍💯

[@BigZeus]

Thank you!

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure @BigZeus. Absolutely love that printer! 👍💯

[@dutchloveRC]

U Da Man!

[@HLModTech]

Thanks Joe!

[@kjayclowers12]

Love the shirt brother One Pride Go Lions! We have two things in common both like 3d printers and the Lions

[@HLModTech]

Thanks and Heck Yeah! The last year and half have been amazing. Sure hope we bounce the Rams tomorrow.

[@AlWitt995]

Hey there! Thanks for the Video, its actually my first printer and this Video helped me a lot! One question though, my printer is not really silent, the fans are pretty loud, do you have any suggestions what I could do about that?

[@HLModTech]

You may have your fan speed higher. I also had a piece of filament get lodged in mine once with made a noise like a bike with a baseball card in it. Finally, I am so used to the noise of my other printers kzbin.infonCcoIvzIZVM?feature=share that I may not truly understand silent. = )

[@AlWitt995]

@@HLModTech Thanks for your quick answer. Yes, its really silent compared to that =D I will build some kind of enclosure for it and hope that the noise will get better I guess. Thanks again and have a nice day, cant wait for more sv06 videos =]

[@Sammy10100]

Is the website that y used to get your cube from easy to navigate as im new to this technology. Thanks for the video

[@HLModTech]

Very much so! Tinkercad is a ton of fun too. Here is a quick day one tutorial if you would like. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOon2yCeZVkna8

[@ster_joke2880]

I pretty much followed this video exactly, but I printed the standard benchmark boat, and noticed that the nozzle keeps dragging the filament, I kept adjusting the probe z offset but couldn’t get it to work still, is there any advice or way you know I can fix this?

[@HLModTech]

If you followed it "exactly" you would be using the cube. I recommend it for a reason. It is a faster print so you can adjust Z till you have it right. What are you using for your Z offset? What filament and settings?

[@MrJuanitos13]

I have a question, do I have to do the initial leveling everytime I'm going to use the 3D printer? Or does it saves the settings that I did?

[@HLModTech]

The settings do save. Thank goodness too, because that would be annoying. :-) Thanks for the question and have a great day.

[@MrJuanitos13]

Thank you for replying! The prints have been great🌟

[@BlackPeerama]

Hello 👋

[@HLModTech]

Hey bruh! Only 1 more day. 💯🎂

[@BlackPeerama]

@@HLModTech Thanks

[@gerGoPrint3D]

did you measure the cube. How accurate are the 10 Millis?

[@HLModTech]

No, but I will print my calibration cube today. Thanks for the nudge!

[@skidmarkzuckerberg]

Hey there got a question for you. How do I determine the probe z-offset?

[@HLModTech]

I used guess and check. I print that tiny cube and kept adjusting till I saw the "smoosh" on the first layer I like.,

[@solaris4019]

Does Sovol SV06 print faster than Ender V2??? If you had the choice to buy one of them, which one would you choose? with some tips why?

[@HLModTech]

I never tried to push it. It is not using Klipper which all the fast printers are. I have enough machines that I stick with 60 mm/s for just about everything. Now if I land one of these new machines... that may change. =) I had an Ender V1 and this is a huge improvement over that. Working ABL out of the box and silent steppers were nice.

[@Sammy10100]

Does this come with starter filiment.

[@HLModTech]

Yes it did. It was the standard white bit.

[@davesykes1966]

Hi, thanks for the video. I followed the instructions and it worked so good, But once I finished the filament that came with the Printer, I had another kind (Black) and even after hours and hours of tweaking I get spaghetti or sub par prints with tons of ugly mishaps. So. I was wondering if you knew the name of the white filament that came with the printer, because I want to get some ! Thanks.

[@HLModTech]

Thanks for the kind words. I have no idea where they get their filament from. I do know it was PLA. I am not picky with my filament. I snag it on Amazon and generally only look at price. Some users swear you need to keep it in a dry box, etc, but that is not the experience I have had. My printers are all in my basement, filament in the open, and I am pleased. I do hear good things about Hatchbox filament... but that is not backed up by a ton of experience. I have had a few rolls... it printed fine, but... almost everything I use does. I have had issues with Yellow filament becoming brittle. I have not solved that yet.

[@davesykes1966]

@@HLModTech Thanks for taking the time to help.

[@Print3dGenius]

I have a question about the SV06 Plus printer, when I use a cable, does a tf card need to still be put in?

[@HLModTech]

I would guess not, but I will do some testing to find out for you.

[@HLModTech]

Just tested using Cura 5.4. Printed just fine via cable with the SD card removed. Or maybe not. It paused after starting and never finished. I will keep testing.

[@HLModTech]

The next print started, the failed after about 70%. Not sure what is up. I have had zero problems while using the SD cards.

[@Print3dGenius]

@@HLModTech Good to know, thanks

[@tarunjaikumar9058]

Hi, I followed the steps to the video but the printer seems to drag the filament and drag the cube we tried printing.

[@HLModTech]

I would adjust the z offset lower till it sticks.

[@MileytheJeepV2]

I really do appreciate the walk thru but one question…. Can you tell me whatd make my prints keep sliding around on the baseplate?

[@HLModTech]

Likely not close enough to the bed for it to adhere. Occasionally I use a dash of Aqua Net if I think I have the bed set right and they are still not sticking. It has been really rare with that printer though.

[@MileytheJeepV2]

@@HLModTech i think the issue was temp im running pla+ and i just turned it up and it seems to be sticking now. Again thank you.

[@HLModTech]

Nice catch. There are a ton of variables that can come into play. 💯👍

[@MileytheJeepV2]

@@HLModTech i had one stick and then the next try it didnt wanna stick.. i may or may not have some sort of issue with the settings ill be looking into it later today

[@Thebillionair07]

Could I connect this to my iPhone 📲

[@HLModTech]

I do not believe so. I’ve never had a 3-D printer yet that connected to a phone app. I have laser cutters that do though. So I guess it’s probably possible.

[@kaie27]

hi, as soon as i turn it on and go to prepare -> auto home, it moves a little bit then gets caught on the very left and starts grinding really loudly, which i don't think is supposed to hapen. thanks!

[@kaie27]

basically whenever it moves around, it always gets to one of the sides (top or sides) and stops there and grinds really loudly

[@HLModTech]

That means the end stops are not "registering". It is not good. Make sure you power it off if that happens.

[@HLModTech]

I would contact support as I am not sure how to solve it with the X2. I would first double check to see that you have all the cables firmly seated.

[@kaie27]

great, thanks so much! @@HLModTech

[@jaybran61]

I keep trying to make a benchy and it keeps popping off the plate. I need some assistance

[@HLModTech]

Have you had success with the cm cube I show in the video yet? What filament and temps are you using?

[@jaybran61]

@@HLModTech I think I found the solution. The nozzle wasn't hot enough haha

[@HLModTech]

Cool. There are so many variables. Great job figuring it out. 💯👏

[@momcilomomcilovic558]

How do i properly tension the belt

[@HLModTech]

X and Y both have nifty knobs. I keep mine so that it does not have slack. It is not stretched tight like a guitar string though.

[@momcilomomcilovic558]

Oh so that it's tight but not too tight thanks 👍

[@strugz_7525]

when i power my printer on the screen is just blue with nothing on it, any ideas?

[@HLModTech]

Have you ever had it working right?

[@strugz_7525]

@@HLModTech I figured it out not long after I asked. Thanks though

[@HLModTech]

Great to hear! 💯👍

[@sanpan-8]

When i try to print something i select the file heat the nozzle but when i press continue nothing happens

[@HLModTech]

Are you starting with the cube I show in the video?

[@sanpan-8]

@@HLModTech I just got it working I forgot about the filament sensor lol

[@HLModTech]

Awesome! Sweet work solving it. It is easy to get frustrated and end up stuck for quite a while.

[@joemama17059]

How do I find the offset for my printer?

[@HLModTech]

Do you mean, find the correct correct number? Or the place where you change it?

[@joemama17059]

@@HLModTech the correct number, but I think I’ve found it. loved the tutorial btw

[@HLModTech]

Fantastic. Keep up the good work.👍

[@1nst4nt1nsanitynotprods56]

i kinda did the same steps but it doesnt say eject i cam only open the folder

[@HLModTech]

So which step are you stuck on?

[@1nst4nt1nsanitynotprods56]

uhhhhhhh the one where you can eject the file into the 3d printer

[@HLModTech]

Eject is just used to properly remove the sd card from your computer. It just "disconnects" it. Once disconnected we can take it to the printer and get ready to print.

[@1nst4nt1nsanitynotprods56]

⁠i think i dont have an sd card

[@HLModTech]

The send one with the printer. Did you get the printer new?

[@ChinaAl]

is this a fast printer?

[@HLModTech]

I run mine at a typical 60mm/s. It is not like my Klipper based machines.

[@ChinaAl]

@@HLModTech Okay thanks. I liked the printer and almost bought it but opted for a faster one

[@HLModTech]

Sweet. What printer did you snag? Feel free to share you thoughts as you work with it. 👍

[@ChinaAl]

@@HLModTech Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro Arriving tomorrow Friday

[@HLModTech]

Sweet!

[@Sjtheboss07-Roblox]

Did you use the card

[@HLModTech]

The SD card?

[@Sjtheboss07-Roblox]

The TF card that comes with it@@HLModTech

[@HLModTech]

Yes. Almost all of my prints have been with it. It is too far away from my PC to use USB.

[@Sjtheboss07-Roblox]

Ok thanks

[@BlackPeerama]

I Made A New Video

[@HLModTech]

Checking now! Happy birthday! 💯🎂

[@JonesCrimson]

My boat stopped sticking to the bed so I came here. I didn't do the probe z offset whoops.

[@HLModTech]

With the machine powered off make sure both Z's are the same too. Just find 2 objects that are the same size and manually adjust till it is right. Re-reun the leveling afterwards too.

[@JonesCrimson]

@@HLModTech What eventually worked for me personally is lowering the z offset even further, already -1.640 which to me seemed excessive, and lowering the speed by 50%. Thanks for the great tips man, you're a good person.

[@HLModTech]

Glad to hear you found a working setup. 3D printers take some work, but once dialed in they are amazing.

[@elphiena]

@@JonesCrimsonThank you, I took your advice and I can finally print now. 🎉

[@davidabernathy3197]

My svo6 is crazy loud and whenever I home it is maxes out when moving the bed and feeding out filament and makes the motors skip. So far not impressed. Did everything step by step the instructions said to

[@HLModTech]

Sorry to hear that. When you say it maxes out, which direction is the issue? X, Y or Z?

[@davidabernathy3197]

@@HLModTech Z axis. I somehow fixed that problem and don’t know how but now it’s not dropping the filament on its “purge” before a print and it pulls it to the main work piece. The bed is at 60c for pla and the part keeps popping off mid print

[@HLModTech]

Good to hear you have that solved. I would adjust your z-offset till it sticks. Mine did end up being a negative number I believe. The video above shows what I used, but it is likely different for every user. Have you tracked down my playlist if Sovol vids?