RESEARCH: Sovol SV01 Direct Drive 3D Printer
Sovol SV01 3D Printer is an entry level printer that provides larger print area. The printer comes mostly assembled and produces relatively good print without too much prior experience.
https://sovol3d.com/?fbclid=IwAR1n1yqEvxZ8Zp6LgWF_mwfh0Ecgk3qwdzpowMBeLQAto64GN03xk1WFpFk#
https://makerhacks.com/sovol-sv01-3d-printer-review/
PROS
Cheaper ($300ish) entry level printer that provides good prints for beginners
Larger print volume (28cm x 24cm x 30cm)
Come mostly assembled and beginner friendly
CONS
Nosy printer - mostly coming from the extruder and/or board cooling fan
Some reports of faulty prints starting after 3-4 months of use - some were able to fix by replacing extruder cooling fan (this maybe related to the noisy print/fan)
NOTE1: I am new to this printer and more info will be added
There is a credible rumor about the version 2 coming soon - likely to include upgraded board and parts
NOTE2: Due to the COVID-19 and the 3D printers being used to print medical/protective equipments, there seems to be a shortage of 3D printers as of April 2020. Thanks for all the hard work that is made by the technologists and engineers to help with the global pandemic. Also, a big thank you to all the heroes who are still fighting in the frontline to help save lives!
Order Status: PRUSA MINI, ordered on 12/28/2019
Order Status:
Ordered on 12/28/2019, via Prusa website
Shipping Status:
Original estimated date: mid March 2020
Date moved to 4/27/2020 due to COVID-19
Date further delay to 6/16/2020
Date moved up to 6/16/2020
Shipped on 5/28/2020, estimated arrival on 6/1/2020
https://help.prusa3d.com/en/article/shipping-information_2297#original-prusa-mini
PRUSA Mini website
PRUSA, manufacturing located at Prague, Czechia
Other Status & updates
https://twitter.com/josefprusa?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://all3dp.com/4/josef-prusa-addresses-reports-of-problems-with-original-prusa-mini/
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 and the 3D printers being used to print medical/protective equipments, there seems to be a shortage of 3D printers as of April 2020. Thanks for all the hard work that is made by the technologists and engineers to help with the global pandemic. Also, a big thank you to all the heroes who are still fighting in the frontline to help save lives!
ORDER UPDATE:
June 1, 2020 - PRUSA Mini arrived
June 2, 2020 - Assembly complete. It took approximately 2 hours. The build was not too difficult, but there were a few areas where it was a bit tricky.
June 3, 3030 - Calibration and test print complete. It is a small printer, but works very good out of the box.