#sovol — Public Fediverse posts

@selea @carapace i’m a huge fan of #SOVOL lately; they’re actually doing open source #3DPrinters correctly.

I have their SV08, which is a 3D printer hacker’s dream rig: everything on it works well enough, right out of the box, and most everything in the box is compatible with many of the Voron 2.4 modifications out there. https://www.sovol3d.com/products/sovol-sv08-3d-printer

The Sovol Zero is their take on the Voron 0.2 - I haven’t played with one of those but they seem to be well received by the community too. https://www.sovol3d.com/products/sovol-zero-3d-printer

I do however understand that a hackable printer may not be the ideal choice for a #hackerspace: there’s a lot of temptation to modify such a machine, and machine mods in a hackerspace often mean machines that just don’t work anymore, with a bonus side effect of members being angry with one another.

An blunt advice for #3DPrinting:

If you want to diy, look into #Voron designs, RatRig, ProForge 300 and others.

HOWEVER if you just want a printer that works, from a company that won't fuck you over, buy a #Prusa. Period. Their attempts at OSI-non-compliant licenses are a piss in the ocean compared to what #BambuLab, #Creality, #FlashForge, #Elegoo, #Anycubic and even #Sovol have been done or are still doing (to be fair, with Sovol it's mostly trashy customer support).

An blunt advice for #3DPrinting:

If you want to diy, look into #Voron designs, RatRig, ProForge 300 and others.

HOWEVER if you just want a printer that works, from a company that won't fuck you over, buy a #Prusa. Period. Their attempts at OSI-non-compliant licenses are a piss in the ocean compared to what #BambuLab, #Creality, #FlashForge, #Elegoo, #Anycubic and even #Sovol have been done or are still doing (to be fair, with Sovol it's mostly trashy customer support).

An blunt advice for #3DPrinting:

If you want to diy, look into #Voron designs, RatRig, ProForge 300 and others.

HOWEVER if you just want a printer that works, from a company that won't fuck you over, buy a #Prusa. Period. Their attempts at OSI-non-compliant licenses are a piss in the ocean compared to what #BambuLab, #Creality, #FlashForge, #Elegoo, #Anycubic and even #Sovol have been done or are still doing (to be fair, with Sovol it's mostly trashy customer support).

An blunt advice for #3DPrinting:

If you want to diy, look into #Voron designs, RatRig, ProForge 300 and others.

HOWEVER if you just want a printer that works, from a company that won't fuck you over, buy a #Prusa. Period. Their attempts at OSI-non-compliant licenses are a piss in the ocean compared to what #BambuLab, #Creality, #FlashForge, #Elegoo, #Anycubic and even #Sovol have been done or are still doing (to be fair, with Sovol it's mostly trashy customer support).

An blunt advice for #3DPrinting:

If you want to diy, look into #Voron designs, RatRig, ProForge 300 and others.

HOWEVER if you just want a printer that works, from a company that won't fuck you over, buy a #Prusa. Period. Their attempts at OSI-non-compliant licenses are a piss in the ocean compared to what #BambuLab, #Creality, #FlashForge, #Elegoo, #Anycubic and even #Sovol have been done or are still doing (to be fair, with Sovol it's mostly trashy customer support).

@geerlingguy I'm 69 years old and was an attorney for 40 years, many of which were spent in litigation. One thing I've learned:

You fool me once, you dumbbell.
You fool me twice, me dumbbell.

That, and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scorpion_and_the_Frog

#Sovol #Voron

@geerlingguy I'm 69 years old and was an attorney for 40 years, many of which were spent in litigation. One thing I've learned:

You fool me once, you dumbbell.
You fool me twice, me dumbbell.

That, and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scorpion_and_the_Frog

#Sovol #Voron

@geerlingguy I'm 69 years old and was an attorney for 40 years, many of which were spent in litigation. One thing I've learned:

You fool me once, you dumbbell.
You fool me twice, me dumbbell.

That, and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scorpion_and_the_Frog

#Sovol #Voron

@geerlingguy I'm 69 years old and was an attorney for 40 years, many of which were spent in litigation. One thing I've learned:

You fool me once, you dumbbell.
You fool me twice, me dumbbell.

That, and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scorpion_and_the_Frog

#Sovol #Voron

@geerlingguy I'm 69 years old and was an attorney for 40 years, many of which were spent in litigation. One thing I've learned:

You fool me once, you dumbbell.
You fool me twice, me dumbbell.

That, and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scorpion_and_the_Frog

#Sovol #Voron

Built a custom exhaust flange to vent 3D printer fumes out a window—designed in FreeCAD using parametric modeling and printed on a Sovol SV06 “ACE”. Includes model, slicer settings, and lessons learned (including what not to forget 😄).

Full write-up: https://salemdata.net/johnpress/?p=612

Model is open sourced.

#3DPrinting #FreeCAD #ParametricDesign #Sovol #Voron #Maker #DIY #OpenSource #OrcaSlicer

Built a custom exhaust flange to vent 3D printer fumes out a window—designed in FreeCAD using parametric modeling and printed on a Sovol SV06 “ACE”. Includes model, slicer settings, and lessons learned (including what not to forget 😄).

Full write-up: https://salemdata.net/johnpress/?p=612

Model is open sourced.

#3DPrinting #FreeCAD #ParametricDesign #Sovol #Voron #Maker #DIY #OpenSource #OrcaSlicer

Built a custom exhaust flange to vent 3D printer fumes out a window—designed in FreeCAD using parametric modeling and printed on a Sovol SV06 “ACE”. Includes model, slicer settings, and lessons learned (including what not to forget 😄).

Full write-up: https://salemdata.net/johnpress/?p=612

Model is open sourced.

#3DPrinting #FreeCAD #ParametricDesign #Sovol #Voron #Maker #DIY #OpenSource #OrcaSlicer

With my new Sovol SV06 “ACE”, I learned the hard way what the Y-belt tension dial does 😄

Too loose → ~20 mm layer shift mid-print.

I used Gates Carbon Drive to tune belt “twang” frequency, then built a stress test suite to validate motion stability:

https://salemdata.net/repo/jlpoole/motion-diagnostics-suite

#3DPrinting #Sovol #SV06 #Klipper #Calibration #FDM #3DPrinter #Maker #Diagnostics #OpenSource

With my new Sovol SV06 “ACE”, I learned the hard way what the Y-belt tension dial does 😄

Too loose → ~20 mm layer shift mid-print.

I used Gates Carbon Drive to tune belt “twang” frequency, then built a stress test suite to validate motion stability:

https://salemdata.net/repo/jlpoole/motion-diagnostics-suite

#3DPrinting #Sovol #SV06 #Klipper #Calibration #FDM #3DPrinter #Maker #Diagnostics #OpenSource

With my new Sovol SV06 “ACE”, I learned the hard way what the Y-belt tension dial does 😄

Too loose → ~20 mm layer shift mid-print.

I used Gates Carbon Drive to tune belt “twang” frequency, then built a stress test suite to validate motion stability:

https://salemdata.net/repo/jlpoole/motion-diagnostics-suite

#3DPrinting #Sovol #SV06 #Klipper #Calibration #FDM #3DPrinter #Maker #Diagnostics #OpenSource

Exploring the Debian (Bullseye) system inside my new Sovol SV06 ACE 3D printer.

SSH access works and the default account has root privileges.
Looks like a Rockchip RK3308 board running Klipper + Mainsail.

Before printing anything I'm making a full OS backup and inventory of what's installed.

Anyone else poking around inside the SV06 ACE at the system level?

#3DPrinting #Klipper #Sovol #SV06 #Linux #OpenSource #Maker #Voron

Exploring the Debian (Bullseye) system inside my new Sovol SV06 ACE 3D printer.

SSH access works and the default account has root privileges.
Looks like a Rockchip RK3308 board running Klipper + Mainsail.

Before printing anything I'm making a full OS backup and inventory of what's installed.

Anyone else poking around inside the SV06 ACE at the system level?

#3DPrinting #Klipper #Sovol #SV06 #Linux #OpenSource #Maker #Voron

Exploring the Debian (Bullseye) system inside my new Sovol SV06 ACE 3D printer.

SSH access works and the default account has root privileges.
Looks like a Rockchip RK3308 board running Klipper + Mainsail.

Before printing anything I'm making a full OS backup and inventory of what's installed.

Anyone else poking around inside the SV06 ACE at the system level?

#3DPrinting #Klipper #Sovol #SV06 #Linux #OpenSource #Maker #Voron

Exploring the Debian (Bullseye) system inside my new Sovol SV06 ACE 3D printer.

SSH access works and the default account has root privileges.
Looks like a Rockchip RK3308 board running Klipper + Mainsail.

Before printing anything I'm making a full OS backup and inventory of what's installed.

Anyone else poking around inside the SV06 ACE at the system level?

#3DPrinting #Klipper #Sovol #SV06 #Linux #OpenSource #Maker #Voron

INDX has an Open Source Slimline Tool changer in Development.

https://youtu.be/941lrKT-fIY?si=XGuuV6pe6NaxXrG6

#OpenSource #3dPrinting #ToolChanger #MultiMaterial #Voron #INDX #Bondtech #Prusa #Sovol #SV08

INDX has an Open Source Slimline Tool changer in Development.

https://youtu.be/941lrKT-fIY?si=XGuuV6pe6NaxXrG6

#OpenSource #3dPrinting #ToolChanger #MultiMaterial #Voron #INDX #Bondtech #Prusa #Sovol #SV08

INDX has an Open Source Slimline Tool changer in Development.

https://youtu.be/941lrKT-fIY?si=XGuuV6pe6NaxXrG6

#OpenSource #3dPrinting #ToolChanger #MultiMaterial #Voron #INDX #Bondtech #Prusa #Sovol #SV08

INDX has an Open Source Slimline Tool changer in Development.

https://youtu.be/941lrKT-fIY?si=XGuuV6pe6NaxXrG6

#OpenSource #3dPrinting #ToolChanger #MultiMaterial #Voron #INDX #Bondtech #Prusa #Sovol #SV08

Hey @clayton,

Re: https://claytonerrington.com/blog/2026-w03/,

Are you still thinking about getting a #3DPrinter? What brands are looking good to you? I've got some recommendations and contra-recommendations. I'm a big fan of #Prusa because of their (mostly?) #OpenSource stance on things, although I've been decently happy with my #SOVOL printer, which was both inexpensive, and also mostly open.

I'd recommend staying away from #BambuLabs, as they're trying to become the #Apple of #3DPrinting, and I absolutely mean that as an insult. XD

Re: Laptops really being "portable computers," I recall [referring to] the Classic all-in-on Macs as laptops, so I guess that should work both ways! ;)

We met family members for the holidays who recently began #3Dprinting, and we discussed #3Dmodeling. They use a nice Bambu Lab printer; it operates in a walled garden with cloud services in China which would be a deal breaker for me.

Long story short: I discovered #CadQuery for parametric design, and soon noticed that the market for 3D printers is saturated... I ordered a cheap refurbished #SOVOL SV06 which mostly runs OSS. It arrived today, on new year's eve!

There is lots to learn.

Ok, so I've been poking around in the software. It's running debian bullseye 😭 and has a custom kernel installed for the Allwinner H616 chip.

I think the medium term solution to this madness is following the various guides online to get it running mainline klipper as they seem to use armbian images. I'd love to get nixos on it but not apparent chip support appears.

#3dprinting #sovol #sv08

@kims @MamaLake I have successfully wrangled the manufacturer-provided firmwares off my #Sovol SV08 (#3DPrinting) and replaced the code on all three of its microcontrollers with mainline #Klipper and the Katapult bootloader.

I verified it’s a proper upgrade to the printer’s stock setup by proceeding to print a picture-perfect, gapless, 350x350mm first layer.

The first critical step in upgrading this bargain basement #Voron to my multi-toolhead #INDX dream machine is well underway! 🤩

Now I can keep up to date with the coolest new 3D printing software developments! Eddy current bed probing! Adaptive bed meshing! Hacks ahoy!

I bought a #Sovol #SV08 for multiple reasons that are still valid, it arrived yesterday, the ‚build’ was mostly easy, it‘s a fine machine, it’s large, fast and very loud, and I‘m really happy.
But dang, it is not a #prusa in so many ways I didn‘t know my #MK3 was a Prusa!
Still, it‘s amazing how far we got in about 7 years.

I bought a #Sovol #SV08 for multiple reasons that are still valid, it arrived yesterday, the ‚build’ was mostly easy, it‘s a fine machine, it’s large, fast and very loud, and I‘m really happy.
But dang, it is not a #prusa in so many ways I didn‘t know my #MK3 was a Prusa!
Still, it‘s amazing how far we got in about 7 years.

I bought a #Sovol #SV08 for multiple reasons that are still valid, it arrived yesterday, the ‚build’ was mostly easy, it‘s a fine machine, it’s large, fast and very loud, and I‘m really happy.
But dang, it is not a #prusa in so many ways I didn‘t know my #MK3 was a Prusa!
Still, it‘s amazing how far we got in about 7 years.

I bought a #Sovol #SV08 for multiple reasons that are still valid, it arrived yesterday, the ‚build’ was mostly easy, it‘s a fine machine, it’s large, fast and very loud, and I‘m really happy.
But dang, it is not a #prusa in so many ways I didn‘t know my #MK3 was a Prusa!
Still, it‘s amazing how far we got in about 7 years.

I bought a #Sovol #SV08 for multiple reasons that are still valid, it arrived yesterday, the ‚build’ was mostly easy, it‘s a fine machine, it’s large, fast and very loud, and I‘m really happy.
But dang, it is not a #prusa in so many ways I didn‘t know my #MK3 was a Prusa!
Still, it‘s amazing how far we got in about 7 years.

Decided to go ahead and pulled the trigger on a #Sovol Zero 3D Printer the other day. I remember when it was initially announced, thinking that while it was dang nice, just a bit more than I wanted to spend. However, with the holiday sale, it was down to $380, $120 off.

I debated for half a day, but went ahead and did it

Should be here soon.

Now, just to figure out where it's gonna live. 🤣

Second print attempt on the SV08. It's made it past the second layer, so that's nice.

I have no idea if Sovol actually contributed the Orca profiles, but it's always a bad experience when they don't work.

#Sovol #SV08 #3DPrinting

Vorher gab es auch noch eine Maus der 1kg-Gewichtsklasse.
#fdm #wdrmaustag #sovol

Looking at maybe upgrading to a new 3D printer at some point in the next year, and as much as I'd love to build a Voron from scratch I'm not sure I'll have the time or the money.

Currently I'm looking at the Sovol SV08 (with the enclosure) and the Prusa Core One.

Does anyone here have any recommendations?

#3DPrinting #Prusa #Prusa3D #Sovol #Sovol3D

Sovol SV07 držák ventilátoru na chlazení výtisku. Vyměnil jsem původní trysku za Volcano, která je o 2mm kratší. Původní chlazení by naráželo do podložky dřív, než tryska a bylo potřeba ho upravit.
Je to absolutně primitivní model, ale minimálně zpočátku bude fungovat dobře.

https://3dprint.social/models/g1lk5sc7fgbg

#3DPrinting #Sovol #FreeCAD

I need to find a more permanent spot for my #Sovol #sv06 plus and build an enclosure. They take up a lot more space than I expected, especially since the bed moves. #3dprinter #sv06plus

Hi, is anyone here using a #Ratrig #3dPrinter? I recently got an A1 mini to try the Bambu experience in await of their next big release but I’m reconsidering this now for … reasons. So I took a glance at Ratrig as they offer an IDEX upgrade. So my questions: do they work stable, can calibrate automatically and print without further fiddling once build and set up?

#3DPrinterRecommendations #prusa #BambuLab #3DPrinting #3ddruck #voron #sovol #SovolSV08 #qidi #Creality3D

I’m printing my first temp tower on my SV08. This thing is so damn fast!

#3dprinting #sovol

I bought myself a Christmas present. Upgraded from an Anycubic Vyper to this Sovol SV08. I’ve barely finished calibrating and I’m already impressed. I’m expecting to have a lot of fun with this thing.
#3dprinting #sovol

Nutzt hier jemensch den Orcaslicer unter Linux, also als Appimage?

Ich finde keine Möglichkeit, die Presets für den Sovol SV06 ACE einzubinden. Eine Anleitung für Windows liegt bei, aber die entsprechenden Ordner gibt es unter Linux natürlich nicht.

#orca #linux #sovol #3ddruck

#Tullomer from #ZPolymersInc is stronger than Steel & has better properties than PEEK & ULTEM.

Print it on your #Bamboo , #Prusa, #Creality, #Sovol, or #Elegoo #3dPrinters

#3dPrinting #3dPrinter #3dPrint #3dFilament
#3dPrintingNerd #JoelTelling

https://youtu.be/ngPksruJKr4?si=snkM4oqvXLktsgc8

Lots of good points in @lostintech 's review of the #Sovol SV06 Ace.

My faith in #3dPrinting was restored with a Klipper-ized SV06 and the Ace is that and more.

I recognize a lot of SV08 influence in the Ace too.

I don't really _need_ an Ace, but it looks like a lot of value.

https://youtu.be/NekPz1ydDn0

Habe das Schicksal meines zickenden CR10 besiegelt und einen #Sovol #sv08 geklickt. Freu' mich auf die Maschine 🥰
#3dprinting

Replacing the original air duct and a fan on 3D printer (Sovol SV06)

If you’re reading this on fediverse and the layout is off, here’s the link to the original blog post with a nice text & pictures layout.

It started with this ‘blob of death’. I was printing with nylon, when it happened. Nylon filament is a PITA. It was good when I unpacked it and the next day. Then it caught so much moisture that printing was almost impossible. I even bought a filament dryer to dry it with no success.

The prints had gaps (because of exploding water droplets) and then the blob formed when I was away.

When I removed the blob, the old air duct broke.

I searched Printables for a new duct and found this one: Nautilus.

I’ve bought a new, stronger blower fan (5015 24v).

Then I printed the new duct (using nylon filament).

The printed duct is ugly (not very smooth) because I used wet nylon filament.

Then I glued the parts together. Firstly I used superglue, but it didn’t hold for long. Then I used 2-component epoxy glue.

I removed the old fan and attaching plate. Then I mounted a new fan and a duct. I used some random bolts to attach it to the extruder.

I had to cut wires and replace a connector. The connector that came with fan was too big. I reused the old fan’s conector.
Then I had to sand off the bottom (mostly remainings of epoxy), because it touched the bed when homing.

Now the fan works really well. I tested it during 5-hr PLA print and it went without problems.

I wanted to replace the original fan from the beginning, because it was mounted very close to the bed and sucked the hot air. It started to fail and it was loud. The blob and broken duct was a push to replace it.

I even increased the speed of printing from 60 to 100mms and the new fan performed pretty well.

Nevertheless, I will print another duct bc I’m not sure how long this one will last. I fear of heat related warping.

Tags: #3dprinting #sv06 #sovol

https://blog.rozman.info/new-air-duct-and-a-fan-for-3d-printer-sovol-sv06/

#3dprinting #sovol #sv06

Replacing the original air duct and a fan on 3D printer (Sovol SV06)

If you’re reading this on fediverse and the layout is off, here’s the link to the original blog post with a nice text & pictures layout.

It started with this ‘blob of death’. I was printing with nylon, when it happened. Nylon filament is a PITA. It was good when I unpacked it and the next day. Then it caught so much moisture that printing was almost impossible. I even bought a filament dryer to dry it with no success.

The prints had gaps (because of exploding water droplets) and then the blob formed when I was away.

When I removed the blob, the old air duct broke.

I searched Printables for a new duct and found this one: Nautilus.

I’ve bought a new, stronger blower fan (5015 24v).

Then I printed the new duct (using nylon filament).

The printed duct is ugly (not very smooth) because I used wet nylon filament.

Then I glued the parts together. Firstly I used superglue, but it didn’t hold for long. Then I used 2-component epoxy glue.

I removed the old fan and attaching plate. Then I mounted a new fan and a duct. I used some random bolts to attach it to the extruder.

I had to cut wires and replace a connector. The connector that came with fan was too big. I reused the old fan’s conector.
Then I had to sand off the bottom (mostly remainings of epoxy), because it touched the bed when homing.

Now the fan works really well. I tested it during 5-hr PLA print and it went without problems.

I wanted to replace the original fan from the beginning, because it was mounted very close to the bed and sucked the hot air. It started to fail and it was loud. The blob and broken duct was a push to replace it.

I even increased the speed of printing from 60 to 100mms and the new fan performed pretty well.

Nevertheless, I will print another duct bc I’m not sure how long this one will last. I fear of heat related warping.

Tags: #3dprinting #sv06 #sovol

https://blog.rozman.info/new-air-duct-and-a-fan-for-3d-printer-sovol-sv06/

#3dprinting #sovol #sv06

Replacing the original air duct and a fan on 3D printer (Sovol SV06)

If you’re reading this on fediverse and the layout is off, here’s the link to the original blog post with a nice text & pictures layout.

It started with this ‘blob of death’. I was printing with nylon, when it happened. Nylon filament is a PITA. It was good when I unpacked it and the next day. Then it caught so much moisture that printing was almost impossible. I even bought a filament dryer to dry it with no success.

The prints had gaps (because of exploding water droplets) and then the blob formed when I was away.

When I removed the blob, the old air duct broke.

I searched Printables for a new duct and found this one: Nautilus.

I’ve bought a new, stronger blower fan (5015 24v).

Then I printed the new duct (using nylon filament).

The printed duct is ugly (not very smooth) because I used wet nylon filament.

Then I glued the parts together. Firstly I used superglue, but it didn’t hold for long. Then I used 2-component epoxy glue.

I removed the old fan and attaching plate. Then I mounted a new fan and a duct. I used some random bolts to attach it to the extruder.

I had to cut wires and replace a connector. The connector that came with fan was too big. I reused the old fan’s conector.
Then I had to sand off the bottom (mostly remainings of epoxy), because it touched the bed when homing.

Now the fan works really well. I tested it during 5-hr PLA print and it went without problems.

I wanted to replace the original fan from the beginning, because it was mounted very close to the bed and sucked the hot air. It started to fail and it was loud. The blob and broken duct was a push to replace it.

I even increased the speed of printing from 60 to 100mms and the new fan performed pretty well.

Nevertheless, I will print another duct bc I’m not sure how long this one will last. I fear of heat related warping.

Tags: #3dprinting #sv06 #sovol

https://blog.rozman.info/new-air-duct-and-a-fan-for-3d-printer-sovol-sv06/

#3dprinting #sovol #sv06