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!

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