Sovol SV08 First Prints: Great Results, But Watch Out for This! Initial settings and tests

[@leolagoa1]

My sv08 just arrived, thanks for sharing the problems and solutions

[@gerGoPrint3D]

Congrats! Enjoy the ride! Check out these tiny improvements too → kzbin.info/www/bejne/momne4yZn5d1iLM

[@oic165]

I just finished building my SV08, as someone with dyslexia, I truly, truly appreciate videos like this. Reading the instructions that they provided was a little difficult. I'm coming from an Ender 3v2, so I know I'll be on a learning curve. I do a lot of printing with PETG, so that video of yours is on my list as well. But, I just wanted to say thank you.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

Thank you for the kind feedback! Here's a secret: I am dyslexic too! If there's a way to install something incorrectly, I'll probably find it (see my next video on the Acmer P1 premiering on Saturday...). That's why my motto is, "I make mistakes so you don't have to." Congrats on the new printer!

[@michael.bruton]

Thank you for addressing the Z stepper rattling issue! I had this issue on my SV08 and after a little IPA the ticking noise is gone. Keep up the great work and content!

[@MyTechFun]

Do you have a video about replacing the mainboard fan on SV08?

[@gerGoPrint3D]

Hi Igor!!!! No video about that yet. My current solution is quite brute force. I cut a large 120×120 mm hole, then realized my 120mm fan doesn’t work so well. So, I printed the insert you see at 16:16 and raised the feet to accommodate the taller fan. Running this 80mm 12V fan over a step-down converter provides sufficient cooling (

[@MyTechFun]

@@gerGoPrint3D Yes, something has to be done with that fan. I am thinking to connect two 12V Noctua fans in series, then I don't need a voltage converter.

[@Liberty4Ever]

I installed the Noctua NF-A4x10 24V fan when I was assembling my SV08. It's a direct replacement - a 5 minute job. It's so quiet that I didn't change the printer.cfg to PID control the fan so it only runs when needed to cool the MCU, and only as fast as needed. The Noctua fan is very reliable so running constantly shouldn't be a problem.

[@disco.volante]

Great video. I‘m building a Voron 0.2 at the moment and although it might be sacrilegious, I ordered the SV08 as it seems to be a great offer. The better Voron 2.4 kits are easily triple the cost, unassembled. With better components, of course, but upgrades can always be made.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

One doesn't exclude the other, right?

[@EatingCtrlV]

Really appreciate these videos, I'll have all these fixes lined up for when I get my machine and if any of them are still present i'll be able to fix them right away.

[@chrisroote7657]

Thanks for the info Gergo. My printer was thumping on both x and y endstops and changed to the values you suggested and its works great now. Great videos keep up the good work!

[@olevermontplowboys5574]

Thanks for sharing your SV08 with us Gergo! I can't wait for mine to arrive! :D:D:D

[@k4x4map46]

nice!! liking the enclosure ready frame and using an older laptop to run clipper (as suggested)

[@flamestrider605]

looking forwards to this! best sv08 content I've seen yet!

[@gerGoPrint3D]

Thank you! Yes, I aim to provide the hands-on type of content I was craving while waiting for my printers (and other devices) to be delivered. To help prepare so the setup and use could be as smooth and issue-free as possible! With this part we will get the initial setup to completion!

[@davedempsey5282]

Hold my beer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZi7Ymeil750gNk

[@pascal184]

Great Video! I already installed klipper on other printers but your videos really help to get the setup fast done! :)

[@-Primer-]

gerGO, Did you notice this line in the Klipper documentation, and have you tried it? " When using sensorless homing on CoreXY, make sure there is no hold_current configured for either stepper." I noticed it in your printer.cfg when you edited the sgthrs value.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

thank you, i will look into it!

[@billverine765]

Excellent review my friend, keep them coming.

[@TheCog1983]

Thank you my friend. Works a treat. SV06 Plus

[@troncooo409]

Thank you for the z-axis rattling. I've the same issue.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

Relatively easy fix, though I hoped I would be the only one with this...

[@dannydxc]

Great video! Just subbed. Super excited to get mine. I wonder what kind challenges the enclosure will bring.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

Good question! I guess we'll see when it comes. It will be a few more weeks at least.

[@nortonshields8405]

I have an elegoo neptune 4 - would u recommend this printer i like the build vol and the price but is there a lot of tinkering

[@gerGoPrint3D]

It has gotten a lot better than the first batches, so many of the problems you hear about have been fixed. We have new nozzles, no assembly issues, no sticky timing belts like I did in my first prints video. Slicer support got more complete with usable filament presets, and of course the community has produced a lot of useful mods, tips and tricks. I think it is super value, if you watch my channel you know I did very little mods, have been using it mostly stock with much success.

[@nortonshields8405]

Thanks

[@koffi01]

Thank you for all your help gerGO! greets from Austria

[@gerGoPrint3D]

Servus neighbor (from Hungary)!

[@RocktCityTim]

Hey GerGo - Interesting that the new settings for the SV08 set the first layer for PLA at 235C. I've never taken PLA to that extreme in any event and am curious is this is just the SV08, or should we look into trying the higher settings on our SV07+/SV06+ units. What are your thoughts?

[@gerGoPrint3D]

That's a Sovol / Comgrow thing I guess. The T300 benchy had 250°C for the first layer. Beta-testers we all just looked at each other. But Sovol said it is their recommendation for good bed adhesion... You are free to change of course. I eventually changed my T300 to 210°C like all other printers, and I will do the same here.

[@sedalespencer69]

I print regular pla at 240 on my bed slinger and it prints with no stringing

[@RocktCityTim]

@@sedalespencer69 I just tested a couple of prints with the Polymaker Polyterra PLA+ at 230 and it worked well. I guess it strongly depends on the brand since IIIDMax PLA+ prints great all the way down to 195.

[@paulh6527]

Hello gerGo, I have enjoyed your videos maybe you can help me as I am so dilemma. Previously i have an ended 5 and the horrible anet a8 and due to so frustration with bed levelling and headaches I gave up. Now I want to retry the 3d printing again, but I am stuck I cannot decide about the K1 max, Bambu Ps1 or the SV08. I did almost buy a ldo voron kit before, because I liked the linear rail.. I am swayed towards the SV08 I want to like it and don’t mind some tinkering but then again I see lot of print farm using bambu lab, do you have any opinion recommendations I don’t want to get fed up again!! lol

[@gerGoPrint3D]

I don't have hands-on experience with the other two machines, only the SV08. As you can probably tell, I’m really enjoying my SV08 and have had only positive experiences with it so far. That said, from what I’ve seen and read, the Bambu printers are likely the best for beginners, as they offer almost effortless printing. However, the other two machines you listed both have much larger build volumes. A 256mm³ build volume is quite limiting, in my opinion. You won't be able to print tall or wide functional objects, and helmets, busts, etc., are also out of the question. It also restricts how many smaller objects you can print at the same time when mass-producing (e.g., our pin project). Additionally, the closed ecosystem of Bambu can become limiting after a while-it's a bit like the iPhone vs. Android conundrum. The Bambu offers good settings and features out of the box, but it can be restrictive if you want or need to do anything beyond the basics. If you’re happy with an iPhone-like experience, then the Bambu is a good choice. However, if you want more flexibility and customization from your device, I’d recommend the Sovol. If you’re open to getting more machines in the future (I now have 5-6), you might consider starting with the P1S. Then, as you become more confident in your 3D printing skills, you could upgrade to the SV08 for its larger size and greater customizability. If you keep the P1S, the SV08 doesn't need to be enclosed (then it's half the price of the P1S with shipping), you can print sensitive (and multi-color!!) stuff on your Bambu, and big, tricky things on the SV08. From my research, the K1 Max seems to have more issues than the SV08, but again, I have no personal exposure to it.

[@paulh6527]

@@gerGoPrint3D thank you for taking the time to provide such a well balanced view and great analogy, exactly what you have said I agree. Hence this dilemma I face because I want all that the sv08 has to offer larger size, flexibility but do I have the patience and technical ability for tweaking, klipper is also new to me.. my brain says dive in and see how it goes. Thanks for your input and also time on the great content, I know how time consuming editing is etc… it’s appreciated and useful information thanks

[@zilla85]

Hi Gergo, thank you for the video. Where can I get the stl for that tower you printed?

[@gerGoPrint3D]

It's on thingiverse, called "Dice Tower, No Supports, Remix Remix" by lumberjackdiz (sorry, stupid YT doesn't allow links - maybe I put it in the description...)

[@sword_lab]

Mine started now this noise, so I need to clean the belt, the flat part?

[@gerGoPrint3D]

For me it was noisy out of the box. If the sound came later, there might indeed be rubbing, then it's not the glue on the z timing belts.

[@shi3ld90]

@@gerGoPrint3D I will check! thank you very much! :)

[@PlaydohYoutube]

Hello gerGO, I just received my SV08 and I'm struggling to get the Z offset to stay put. Using the automatic z offset calibration, the nozzle float about 3 mm above the bed plate and same with the cleaning brush at the back of the unit. I adjust it during the first layer test to where I'm happy with it and it never saves. Do you have any idea how to fix this? I bought your cfg file from cults and I'm still having multiple issues.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

Congrats to the new printer!!! After adjusting Z use the command "End-Save Z-offs" (in the same in-print menu). This will make sure the SAVE_CONFIG command is executed at the end of the print to save your changes. Otherwise they apply only to the current session. Alternatively you can go to the Mainsail interface and press the SAVE_CONFIG button (litte disk icon on the top) at the end of the print - we just tend to forget to do that, hence my workaround. Do not press it during print, because saving config interrupts the print. Make sure to heat soak the bed for 5-10 minutes before printing (using my macro, which makes sure to also aclimate the probe), z-offset has been steady for me and first layers are effortless.

[@PlaydohYoutube]

I will give this a shot when I get home today. Maybe I was rushing and trying to save during the print. Thank you. I'm really hoping it works, I enjoy this printer but the z offset is killing me.

[@marshallburke88]

I am having the same issue with my Z1 Motor assembly. I tried using Alcohol to clean the pullys and belts but it did not help.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

You might need to take it apart then and wash that short belt thoroughly. It does get better on its own over time too. Worse case ask them to send you a new set of short belts. You seem to be the third with this issue, the other person who left comment here had more success cleaning off the loctite. I hope Sovol updated their system and this issue only affects this first batch of mass-produced units.

[@EinfachScheisse]

Gute Videos. Taugt der was? Hab mit dem sv07 so meine sporadischen Probleme... was immer auf den klipper zurück zuführen ist :( überlege den sv08 oder mit ein paar Mark mehr in der Hand mal einen Bambu zu holen...

[@gerGoPrint3D]

The SV08 is amazing value for the money. Yes, Klipper has a steep learning curve and it can still throw some curve balls to even experienced users. But overall, the SV08 and Sovol printers in general are about freedom. With Bambu you are getting a fully locked down system. Which could be good out of the gate, but no way to improve, with the SV08 only the sky is the limit! There is nothing you cannot change or even download, slightly modify and reprint components. The whole thing is fully open source!!! And of course the build volume is more than 2.5× bigger to start with. I've just printed a 4cm x 42cm cover strip with the SV08 today (fitted diagonally). That's a two-piece print on most other printers.

[@twinklingwater]

Thanks for covering the printer. Certainly helps to cover the time until my unit arrives. Do you know whether the stock nozzle can be used to print abrasive materials? The package came with a replacement nozzle, right? Is the replacement identical to the installed one?

[@gerGoPrint3D]

It is a nickel-plated copper 0.4mm nozzle, as is the replacement. While the nickel plating makes them more wear resistant, I don’t think they are not as strong as hardened steel is. But the nickel plating makes their surface non-stick. There are different sizes available on the website, but I haven’t seen any hardened steel ones yet. I can ask the Sovol team if this nozzle is intended for abrasive materials or if they are planning to provide more dedicated hardened versions.

[@twinklingwater]

@@gerGoPrint3D That would be cool, thanks! I do have a volcano-style nozzle with ruby tip, but that will be useless unless I change the entire hotend (which is probably not the best of ideas - at least early on). Somewhere I picked up that the hotend on the SV08 is connected to klipper via USB. The klipper config for "extra_mcu" indicates the USB-Serial connection. Quite an interesting concept and certainly a nice way for extensions.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

@@twinklingwater Yes, I woudl wait with the mods for a few weeks at least, but there are already many extuder mods done by the Nadir team, so you could find ready made models for the mod eventually.

[@ravenpixeldust6047]

hi i wanted to say thank you for this videos about the sv08. i have one of them too but i had a big scary moment and after a headscretch one. so here is what happened on my second leveling attempt i was short away on my pc next to the printer while it startet the leveling with the print test to my shock the nozzle scratched the black matirial of the plate and i made a emergency shutdown. myy plate is ruined but still useable but it happened after 2 weeks after a routine calibration again and this time i was prepared and found out why but the why is with more unsovlved whys so i only know that the offset was set to -48 and i didnt do anything. i contactet the sovol team and maybe they find the issue or can help. if i found out why or how it could happen i will update this post :). and again thank you for the vids.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

You should be eligible for a replacement. The z offset calibration is slightly off on some SV08, problem mainly with the inductive probe). I would suggest try to get a replacement for the extruder too (or at least the probe and ruined nozzle). On the long run I recommend heat soaking before using the the probe or upgrade the probe to a better one like 3DPrintDemon did on printables)

[@ravenpixeldust6047]

@@gerGoPrint3D i will consider the upgrade and the nozzle is surprisingly intact and functional only the bed is damaged and a weard vibration sound apeared while printing. idk what is with my printer but i keep in touch with the sovol support. about the z offset the round metal where it sets its offset to (i guess) right next to the nozzle cleaner rubber is looking a bit off and with off i mean it looks like its a bit higher then on other machines i saw in the vids but that can be a visual error of myself :D

[@tbip2001]

Do you think all these issues shouod he sorted by now? Im thinking of purchasing

[@gerGoPrint3D]

Yes, I am pretty sure the new batches are all good. I am going to post a tiny upgrades video soon to make it perfect.

[@tbip2001]

@@gerGoPrint3Dthank you.

[@tbip2001]

Are there more present profiles now? Petg etc

[@DavidLeeMenefee]

OK I figured out my sovol sv07 plus: I just design my prints to 292mm by 292mm by 342mm and they will come out to 300mm by 300mm by 350mm. Obviously there is a scaler slightly off there but I'm kind of new to all this. Apparently SOVOL is not going to respond to my questions so I conclude they have terrible support help. I never would have guessed that. Dave.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

That's easy to fix in Klipper! Just check my stepper calibration video → kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2nMf36mf7t7a9k

[@DavidLeeMenefee]

@@gerGoPrint3D Yes I did that a while back and now my cube is exactly 20mm by 20mm by 20mm thanks for that. But I am refering to the scaler from 0mm to 300mm in the X or Y or Z directions for example. Your process works fine for small objects but what about LARGE objects. Try printing out a print object that is 300mm by 300mm by 350mm for example and see what you get. Thanks Dave.

[@sanpedrox2]

​​@@DavidLeeMenefee do the same. But dont use 20x20x20 cube. Go bigger, like 100 or even 200. The bigger test object shows smaller errors easier as the "drift" multiplies by distance

[@jasontrauer]

Did you buy this printer when the sale went live or was this obtained independently of the official release sale? I'm trying to determine if any of the initial purchases have started shipping.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

No, this is a late review unit. I mean it was not sent along with the beta or other review units, but weeks before the release day. I received it on the 26th of April. I think this unit came directly from China, not from the EU warehouse, but I cannot be certain. In many respects, the components and assembly are closer to those of production units. When compared with beta testers, it is free from most, if not all, issues that beta and early review units had.

[@yertelt5570]

Not sure if you got yours yet, but I ordered mine May 5th, I emailed Sovol the other day to ask for an estimated ship date and they said mid July. I'm hoping they'll have all the bugs worked by then.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

@@yertelt5570 Yes, as with any new device, it is advantegous to get it in a second wave, as it gives the company to iron out some wrinkles. You will most probably receive the upgraded nozzle, improved software, and higher quality bed probe. There is an unexpectedly high demand for this printer, that's the reason for the delay. I hope you get it soon! Watch my other videos, recently I was able to demo the enclosure too!

[@donkomark]

Jó vedeó lett! Elsők között rendeltem meg és nagyon bízok hogy tényleg jó nyomtató lesz.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

Ez egy nagyon jó gép! Remélem te is hamar megkapod. Addigra remélem megoldjuk az összes pici gyermekbetegséget.

[@jasontrauer]

Is this the official release or the pre-production SV08?

[@gerGoPrint3D]

I am not sure. This is likely closer to production release than the review units you like in other videos (we saw many improvements over beta units), but hopefully they will iron out any remaining problems in the mass production units. Many of these problems are software too, which will surely get corrected hopefully sooner than later.

[@jasontrauer]

@@gerGoPrint3D so you ordered yours on launch day?

[@markbreidenbaugh6033]

I have printed that model multiple times and i get the exact same artifact that you said was Z banding.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

You mean at the bottom? I don't mean the brick pattern on the sides. That's part of themodel. But the line around layer 8-10 I clearly bumped into the toolhead exactly at that time.

[@markbreidenbaugh6033]

@@gerGoPrint3D i know I am just saying I see that one each of the 4 i printed for myself and my children yes the one around layer 8-10.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

@@markbreidenbaugh6033 That's interesting! Thanks for the info. I totally blamed myself for that :)

[@MrDivinePotato]

The position of the line makes me think it's probably the same issue as the bow line you can sometimes get on a benchy. Going from a large flat surface to relatively thin walls makes the model contract differently along that line as it cools. Not much you can do about it except redesign the part 🤷

[@Kutocer80]

Right if things go well I shall be ordering in the next couple of weeks. Thank you for the Loctite issue.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

I hope it’s not going to be a prevalent issue, though

[@Kutocer80]

@gerGoPrint3D I agree, those who will miss these videos may get a bit annoyed. However what a machine for the price, it's currently $529 with no extras, I'm tempted to treat myself to the case and screen if things go well end of this week.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

@@Kutocer80 I'd say the case is a must get imho, the jury is out on the touchscreen. The mini screen is surprisingly usable, thought I am sure once I get the touchscreen I won't want to come back to the mini 12864

[@Kutocer80]

@gerGoPrint3D I plan on modding this so screen is no big deal, I'll also have it connected to a Linux machine in my workshop so will just bypass the installed controller as it uses klipper. The Linux machine will be on an old i7 6700k so that should do lol. Thanks for the reply, BTW I'll be getting the case. 👍 $699 says free shipping to UK we'll see when I come to order it.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

@@Kutocer80 Yes, it's free shipping to the rest of EU and USA as well afaik.

[@WindwakerDE]

Hallo *gerGO* ... _viel hilft viel_ ausser wenn (wie hier) gekleckert statt geklotzt wird. . Sehr gutes Video. Nach früheren (eigenen) Erfahrungen mit Sovol (eifrig aber unausgereift :) dachte ich angesichts der englischen Tests "Aha schon wieder"...deine Tests/Berichte zeigen mir aber das ich (keine Zeit für 60h+ Voronbau) wohl doch keinen P1P kaufen MUSS. _Sovol QA Support are you watching? this guy, he fixes your Reputation 😊_ Aus vielerlei Gründen muss ich geschlossen drucken. Wäre schön wenn du.,gerGO, die entsprechenden Stellen zeigen und etwas kommentieren könntest (DIY?)... auch da wärst du m. W. FIRST. Abo hast du schon... aber ich empfehle dich weiter... *KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK*

[@gerGoPrint3D]

Sorry, my German is not so great. Could you explain your tip about the enclosure? I am getting the official one, but I can take and publish measurements. I also recommend Sovol3D on github, the whole SV08 is there, all STEP models. You can measure, extend, modify. This printer is a great start, but the prospects are even better. I think we will be dizzy in a month or two seeing all aspects improved, modded!

[@WindwakerDE]

Oh... I mis_identified you as german expat SORRY Afaik there are already mountingprovisions for panels (or the like) on #8 I will have to mount panels and a Filter there and would like to prepare. I read somewhere hat they may ship later and I needed specialities anyway. May even be you build first mod... *z BOX* Greetings to Hungary

[@WindwakerDE]

OK located Github 😎😅👍

[@gerGoPrint3D]

​@@WindwakerDEI actually started learning German when I went to high school in the US. My American German accent was hilarious to my German teachers when I returned to Hungary. And yes, the frame of the printer is all prepared for the panels. I do recommend downloading the open-source STEP model from Sovol3D’s GitHub, and you can take measurements e.g. in Autodesk Fusion.

[@Milkex]

awesome video! thanks so much!