All jokes aside I find your channel one of the best in information and consistent testing parameters. I am so surprised you do not have more members please keep up your great work.
Aurora these reviews are nice but at this point with Klipper you are pretty much reviewing printer profiles. To see how a printer compares to mine I would need to see the IS calibrate_shaper_py graph, see the MAX_SPEED macro for max travel acceleration, do the Orca Max Flow test for the extruder. When I see that a printer can do 8k accel on external perimeters with less than 0.1 smoothing with ZV or MZV, max 20k travel accel, some 25mcs flow, plus a good z-wobble tower -> then it's a good printer and it's worth an upgrade. Wouldn't take you long at least to show 2 screenshot of IS graphs: that's how sound the kinematics is. You did that only for the X Smart 3 and btw it showed that the printer you had was a mess as belt tensions because that printer usually can do 8k while the one you reviewed was ~2K: ofc it failed at print quality tests.
@@justjoe8660With every product with thousands of sales there will be reports of small defects. Bambu Lab had an unsafe heat bed. So what? Those defects can often be fixed quite easily, especially with a printer that allows that.
I used my SV01 (not even the Pro model) as the first 3D printer good enough to manufacture products for sale. It was a little workhorse. The open bed slinger design was reliable and easy to maintain and repair. For the past year I've been using an Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro. I just bought an SV08 to get a larger format coreXY 3D printer.
I love how Aurora Tech provides a suite of benchmark tests that not only show print quality but also tests each printer over a wide variety of common 3D printer applications. This allows objective comparisons which can also be found on the Aurora Tech online recommendation list and price checker. The SV06 Ace was what many people requested after the release of the good SV06. It's a great example of a small additional cost for upgraded motion control providing far better value.
Well done Aurora. I am an industrial engineering guy and rarely miss the fine reviews you do. One suggestion on the bed calibration I see you run into frequently. I suggest you cycle the bed up to temperature 2 or 3 times before you calibrate and that way you may experience the "too close" first layer less often.
Woah that was amazing quality for a 13 min benchy actually, i dont remember watching reviews of fast benchies look so sharp but i havent watched speed benchies in a while, great review.
Yes, the quality is really good. However, I saw in another review that for some reason the machine kept producing a layer shift on this 13 minute benchy. But if you sliced a benchy yourself, the layer shift didn't occur. Some have speculated that a particular version of firmware is the problem, as the hardware seems to be fine.
I agree with your review. You had the same issues I do. One thing you left out and it probably isn't that big of a deal but it's harder to switch the printer on/off with the power supply on the left because you have to reach around the stepper motor.
Can Aurora help me? I have a Qidi Tech Q1 Pro and there was a problem with the extruder leveling sensor, official Qidi parts are very expensive, could you tell me some compatible models that are sold on aliexpress, there are many options but I don't know which one is compatible. Your great subscriber and fan from Brazil
Can you make a video comparison of all the 3D printers you have? Some of us travel a lot by car or van and are looking for the largest possible bed size with the smallest external dimensions.
She can't she has a share in comegrows company so you will never see a comparison why do you think you have not seen one since she landed that sweet deal. Every video she does when it involves filament you will see comegrow or voxelab
We use a variety of devices for capturing content. For video and time-lapse, we primarily rely on our phones, including the iPhone 14 or 15 Pros, depending on who is recording. We also have a Samsung S23 Ultra as a dedicated backup camera. For photography, our main camera is the Canon R6 Mark II.
Great review! I just wish it was compared more to the Kobra 3 (Without AMS) since that one is on sale for a crazy low $249 ^^ If you see this comment, which one do you think is better? The Kobra 3 if ignoring the software seemed to have better out of the gate prints and be quieter? Let me know, thanks! :)
If the Kobra 3 used standard Klipper with Fluidd or Mainsail and a Orca Slicer, it would be a winner, given its better hardware and build quality. However, they use closed-source firmware (likely Klipper) and their skinned version of PrusaSlicer, along with the associated software and firmware bugs, are significant drawbacks.
@@AuroraTech Thank you for the response. I looked around in OrcaSlicer and the Kobra 3 actually has a lot of profiles available for a bunch of different materials and nozzle sizes, compared to older Kobras (Example Kobra 2 Pro) didn't. There's also a new different Anycubic slicer called Next that is based on OrcaSlicer, their skinned PrusaSlicer is the older not to be used one anymore. Would this change the outcome at all? Anyways, I would greatly appreciate if you tried to include more printers in a similar pricerange in the comparisons, (Example when u show 6 prints in the Honeycomb pattern or Alpaca). Seing a $1000 printer compared to a $269 one is less relevant. Thank you, and as always awesome review! Just minor suggestion to think about ^^
This flimsy ribbon cable that connects to the screen has been criticised by many reviewers. I hope Sovol will change this in their designs and use at least a thicker ribbon cable instead.
I love your videos and watch every one of them....Unless they are SOVOL. Don't get me wrong, you guys are awesome but I have a SOVOL05 that I bought based on your review that I was NEVER able to get to work correctly and SOVOL didn't seem interested in helping me resolve the issues so I just gave up. (No, I'm not a newbie) but I have an expensive paper weight in my shop. Again, not your fault, I love you guys, but It was frustrating. I hope the support has gotten better.
@@888-tyler There were a few things. After assembly, the printer bed would not stay level during a print, I loosened up everything and tried several times. The frame, motors and belts were all tight but it seemed like it would slowly change during a print. I seriously got maybe three or four decent prints over the course of a month or so. Also the auto bed leveling never seemed to work right. the z-offset would always be off which caused all sorts of first later issues. We tried resetting the firmware, checked wiring, tried emailing a few times but only got told to try things we had already tried. Never figured it out. Like I said, not a newbie, we had nine printers but donated a few to a local magnet school. We also build our own lasers in house so we are pretty good at this. It was just frustrating.
Thanks for your review! It's funny to see how every other person attaches the filament holder differently and even Sovol can't decide which way it should be attached (the packaging, manual and homepage all show different positions)... As for the print profiles: You write "standard profile" for all materials, but Sovol "only" supplies a 0.2mm PLA profile. Where do the other profiles come from?
The 0.2mm standard profile refers to the print settings (speed, layer height, acceleration, etc.) and can be found under the Process section in Orca Slicer. The filament profile, on the other hand, is a separate section. For filaments like PC and TPU, I’ve included the recommended temperatures and volumetric flow rates on the screen.
The SV06 was a generally well designed and well built printer. Some members of the 3D printing community suggested upgrades hoping those would become the SV07, but they were instead incorporated into the SV06 Ace. The all steel motion control system is more precise than acetyl wheels in extruded V rollers, but also much more durable. The larger diameter 10 mm Z axis rods and larger 10 mm timing belt are other examples of beefing up the SV06. With the easy access of the bed slinger design, with its reliability and maintainability, I think the SV06 Ace would be a good cost effective printer for a print farm, providing high quality prints, quickly. My only reservation is the flimsy ribbon cable. There may be a Sovol upgrade for that soon. If not, I expect the community to fix that shortcoming.
Got one of these, it’s ok as long as you don’t have to print any long overhangs. I’ve done many tests and have worked with someone else to try to dial in a profile for this machine to print decent overhangs. It’s not possible. There a free print file, a crystal shaped PS5 controller stand. A1, A1 Mini, Elegoo Neptune, P1S, SV08, and Prusa XL all potent this model with ease. The SV06 Ace cannot do it.
I don't know that 13 minute benchy looks massively underextruded. I'm seeing massive gaps in the deck. lol i didn't see the deck in the normal speed one.
I think they adjusted the line width to make the print faster. The line spacing is much wider than normal and seems to exceed the nozzle diameter way more than 20%.
I was thinking the SV06 Ace, with its all steel motion control system, would be an excellent candidate for a Plus or Max size. I have the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro (where the Pro denotes all steel motion control) and I tried to talk Elegoo into making a Pro version of their Neptune 4 Plus and/or Neptune 4 Max, but they didn't. The larger printers had acetyl V wheels in extruded aluminum slots. I was happy to see Sovol replying that a larger SV06 Ace is coming. I just bought an SV08 to fill that role, but many people will want a large reliable bed slinger with good print quality.
At least not for the average hobbyist. However, there are areas that have other requirements that the SV06 ACE does not meet. Prusa, for example, sells many machines to print farms, the military, research and educational institutions. For example, on the Pusa machines you can not only deactivate the WLAN but also remove it from the hardware. This is relevant for areas with strict security requirements. The same applies to the built-in camera, which the Prusa machines do not have. What is not part of the hardware but is relevant in some areas are certifications and support. This is relevant for educational institutions, for example. Prusa machines and the machines both have a place in the market.
We will do all reviews as unbiased as possible, whether they are sponsored or not; brands have no say over our content. We won't hold back from pointing out any cons or issues, and we are committed to sticking with what we do.
@porrepokemon "Looks good but a sponsored review is not very trustworthy" Nearly none review isn't sponsored by someone somehow. Because people have to pay bills. The only unsponsored review would be your own ... but I guess any discount with a bought printer could also be considered "sponsored".
Whooooo! A new Aurora tech review? Heck yeah! Keep up the awesome work!!
The best and my favorite 3D printing review channel!
All jokes aside I find your channel one of the best in information and consistent testing parameters.
I am so surprised you do not have more members please keep up your great work.
You can hear the new confidence you have in your voice. Great video as always! Keep it up!
Thanks for the great review - and of course, the great service on your website for an easy and fast overview of the recommended 3D printers.
Another great review, Aurora! I'm impressed with this machine, especially at this price point!
Another excellent comprehensive review.
Watched despite not being interested in bed slingers, because I knew there would be another roboalpaca!
Aurora these reviews are nice but at this point with Klipper you are pretty much reviewing printer profiles.
To see how a printer compares to mine I would need to see the IS calibrate_shaper_py graph, see the MAX_SPEED macro for max travel acceleration, do the Orca Max Flow test for the extruder.
When I see that a printer can do 8k accel on external perimeters with less than 0.1 smoothing with ZV or MZV, max 20k travel accel, some 25mcs flow, plus a good z-wobble tower -> then it's a good printer and it's worth an upgrade.
Wouldn't take you long at least to show 2 screenshot of IS graphs: that's how sound the kinematics is. You did that only for the X Smart 3 and btw it showed that the printer you had was a mess as belt tensions because that printer usually can do 8k while the one you reviewed was ~2K: ofc it failed at print quality tests.
I'd love to be able to see the IS graphs too
I'm still printing with an SV01 ... this machines seems next level and is the first time I've considered upgrading.
Don't do it. Customers are already reporting connection issues with the screen and print head usb c connector.
@@justjoe8660With every product with thousands of sales there will be reports of small defects.
Bambu Lab had an unsafe heat bed.
So what? Those defects can often be fixed quite easily, especially with a printer that allows that.
I used my SV01 (not even the Pro model) as the first 3D printer good enough to manufacture products for sale. It was a little workhorse. The open bed slinger design was reliable and easy to maintain and repair. For the past year I've been using an Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro. I just bought an SV08 to get a larger format coreXY 3D printer.
Wish you would activate the closed captions for this video for those of us with hearing disabilities. Would like to know what you’re saying.
I love how Aurora Tech provides a suite of benchmark tests that not only show print quality but also tests each printer over a wide variety of common 3D printer applications. This allows objective comparisons which can also be found on the Aurora Tech online recommendation list and price checker. The SV06 Ace was what many people requested after the release of the good SV06. It's a great example of a small additional cost for upgraded motion control providing far better value.
Well done Aurora. I am an industrial engineering guy and rarely miss the fine reviews you do. One suggestion on the bed calibration I see you run into frequently. I suggest you cycle the bed up to temperature 2 or 3 times before you calibrate and that way you may experience the "too close" first layer less often.
Woah that was amazing quality for a 13 min benchy actually, i dont remember watching reviews of fast benchies look so sharp but i havent watched speed benchies in a while, great review.
Yes, the quality is really good. However, I saw in another review that for some reason the machine kept producing a layer shift on this 13 minute benchy. But if you sliced a benchy yourself, the layer shift didn't occur. Some have speculated that a particular version of firmware is the problem, as the hardware seems to be fine.
Another great review Aurora! Looking forward to your review of the Flashforge AD5X (hopefully soon.)
Facts
I have two Sovol S06 and they've been great printers. Good review, as always. I'm sure the won't, but it would be great if they issued an upgrade kit.
i love this channel, nice review aurora
Another great review. Thank you !
I agree with your review. You had the same issues I do. One thing you left out and it probably isn't that big of a deal but it's harder to switch the printer on/off with the power supply on the left because you have to reach around the stepper motor.
At this point I’ll be more indecisive on 3d printers so I get to watch more Aurora tech channel videos
early! always love your reviews!
Great review, but remember, vanila klipper does not have power loss control ( I would have it instead of odd klipper version)
A point that can easily be fixed by Sovol or the community.
Lets go! I am curious about what do you do to the test prints especially the large trash can lol
Can Aurora help me? I have a Qidi Tech Q1 Pro and there was a problem with the extruder leveling sensor, official Qidi parts are very expensive, could you tell me some compatible models that are sold on aliexpress, there are many options but I don't know which one is compatible. Your great subscriber and fan from Brazil
Can you make a video comparison of all the 3D printers you have? Some of us travel a lot by car or van and are looking for the largest possible bed size with the smallest external dimensions.
Aurora the wise strikes yet again 👑
These reviews are super helpful! Have you ever thought of doing filament comparisons?
She can't she has a share in comegrows company so you will never see a comparison why do you think you have not seen one since she landed that sweet deal. Every video she does when it involves filament you will see comegrow or voxelab
that silk is a really nice color!
Really with that quality finish and speed makes you wonder if core xy really is that much more superior. Especially at the price point.
would be cool if you had a link description to your site aswell but i just rewound the video and copied the url bar
Hi! I've loved your videos for ages and always admired your quality of videos. What camera and microphone do you use?
We use a variety of devices for capturing content. For video and time-lapse, we primarily rely on our phones, including the iPhone 14 or 15 Pros, depending on who is recording. We also have a Samsung S23 Ultra as a dedicated backup camera. For photography, our main camera is the Canon R6 Mark II.
Great review! I just wish it was compared more to the Kobra 3 (Without AMS) since that one is on sale for a crazy low $249 ^^
If you see this comment, which one do you think is better? The Kobra 3 if ignoring the software seemed to have better out of the gate prints and be quieter?
Let me know, thanks! :)
If the Kobra 3 used standard Klipper with Fluidd or Mainsail and a Orca Slicer, it would be a winner, given its better hardware and build quality. However, they use closed-source firmware (likely Klipper) and their skinned version of PrusaSlicer, along with the associated software and firmware bugs, are significant drawbacks.
@@AuroraTech Thank you for the response. I looked around in OrcaSlicer and the Kobra 3 actually has a lot of profiles available for a bunch of different materials and nozzle sizes, compared to older Kobras (Example Kobra 2 Pro) didn't.
There's also a new different Anycubic slicer called Next that is based on OrcaSlicer, their skinned PrusaSlicer is the older not to be used one anymore.
Would this change the outcome at all?
Anyways, I would greatly appreciate if you tried to include more printers in a similar pricerange in the comparisons, (Example when u show 6 prints in the Honeycomb pattern or Alpaca). Seing a $1000 printer compared to a $269 one is less relevant.
Thank you, and as always awesome review! Just minor suggestion to think about ^^
I love your videos! I was wondering if you can tell me what the best brands of filaments are? Thank you
I just got one and my only complaint is the ribbon cable
This flimsy ribbon cable that connects to the screen has been criticised by many reviewers. I hope Sovol will change this in their designs and use at least a thicker ribbon cable instead.
Great review as always! Whats up with the belt shredding itself at :51 seconds? Maybe it's just dust..
Sovol is a good machine and cheap. Ihave one, the SV04 IDEX.
Hi aurora, love your review, would be awesome if you can make review for the people who build custom 3d printers on their own
Curious why no flsun printers being reviewed
We scheduled it a few months ago, but due to several shipment delays without prior notification, we may no longer have any available slots for them.
What system monitor is used at 1:44? is it nmon?
It's here:
github.com/aristocratos/bpytop
On your recommendation list item #9 the title contains "SV08" it should be "SV06"
Thanks, just corrected.
I love your videos and watch every one of them....Unless they are SOVOL. Don't get me wrong, you guys are awesome but I have a SOVOL05 that I bought based on your review that I was NEVER able to get to work correctly and SOVOL didn't seem interested in helping me resolve the issues so I just gave up. (No, I'm not a newbie) but I have an expensive paper weight in my shop. Again, not your fault, I love you guys, but It was frustrating. I hope the support has gotten better.
Hi, what problem did you encounter?
@@888-tyler There were a few things. After assembly, the printer bed would not stay level during a print, I loosened up everything and tried several times. The frame, motors and belts were all tight but it seemed like it would slowly change during a print. I seriously got maybe three or four decent prints over the course of a month or so. Also the auto bed leveling never seemed to work right. the z-offset would always be off which caused all sorts of first later issues. We tried resetting the firmware, checked wiring, tried emailing a few times but only got told to try things we had already tried. Never figured it out. Like I said, not a newbie, we had nine printers but donated a few to a local magnet school. We also build our own lasers in house so we are pretty good at this. It was just frustrating.
@@atienne_navarre It sounds like a problem with the proximity switch. Have you tried replacing the M12 proximity switch?
@@888-tyler The 05 does not have the M12 switch, it has the CR Touch and yes I believe we tried swapping it with a new one.
@@atienne_navarre Ok sorry, I don't have this printer, is it a CoreXY model?
Thanks for your review!
It's funny to see how every other person attaches the filament holder differently and even Sovol can't decide which way it should be attached (the packaging, manual and homepage all show different positions)...
As for the print profiles: You write "standard profile" for all materials, but Sovol "only" supplies a 0.2mm PLA profile. Where do the other profiles come from?
The 0.2mm standard profile refers to the print settings (speed, layer height, acceleration, etc.) and can be found under the Process section in Orca Slicer. The filament profile, on the other hand, is a separate section. For filaments like PC and TPU, I’ve included the recommended temperatures and volumetric flow rates on the screen.
@@AuroraTech Ok, thank you!
why is there no new flsun reviews. delta always seems the most logical design for movements
can you also make some videos on reisn printers? :3
Would love to see you test my MakerWorld Milk crate, KensDigiShop 😊
I've been looking at his printer. The print quality is excellent. Do you think this printer will last, as far as the parts are concerned?
I think so. Sovol typically has spare parts available on their site, even for older models.
The SV06 was a generally well designed and well built printer. Some members of the 3D printing community suggested upgrades hoping those would become the SV07, but they were instead incorporated into the SV06 Ace. The all steel motion control system is more precise than acetyl wheels in extruded V rollers, but also much more durable. The larger diameter 10 mm Z axis rods and larger 10 mm timing belt are other examples of beefing up the SV06. With the easy access of the bed slinger design, with its reliability and maintainability, I think the SV06 Ace would be a good cost effective printer for a print farm, providing high quality prints, quickly. My only reservation is the flimsy ribbon cable. There may be a Sovol upgrade for that soon. If not, I expect the community to fix that shortcoming.
Got one of these, it’s ok as long as you don’t have to print any long overhangs. I’ve done many tests and have worked with someone else to try to dial in a profile for this machine to print decent overhangs. It’s not possible. There a free print file, a crystal shaped PS5 controller stand. A1, A1 Mini, Elegoo Neptune, P1S, SV08, and Prusa XL all potent this model with ease. The SV06 Ace cannot do it.
If you stuck a cooler like that on a MK4s it prob be able to do it.
I don't know that 13 minute benchy looks massively underextruded. I'm seeing massive gaps in the deck. lol i didn't see the deck in the normal speed one.
I think they adjusted the line width to make the print faster. The line spacing is much wider than normal and seems to exceed the nozzle diameter way more than 20%.
hope sovol releases a plus size.
what will happen to this channel when you guys go away to college?
very soon and on the way already :)
I was thinking the SV06 Ace, with its all steel motion control system, would be an excellent candidate for a Plus or Max size. I have the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro (where the Pro denotes all steel motion control) and I tried to talk Elegoo into making a Pro version of their Neptune 4 Plus and/or Neptune 4 Max, but they didn't. The larger printers had acetyl V wheels in extruded aluminum slots. I was happy to see Sovol replying that a larger SV06 Ace is coming. I just bought an SV08 to fill that role, but many people will want a large reliable bed slinger with good print quality.
@@Liberty4Ever thank you!
We will keep this channel running; we can still work remotely even if we're not living in the same house.
Thank you
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No subs :c ? greetings from a latin fan
I'll be snagging the inevitable larger printer with these features.
Bigger bed -> less speed and print quality
I will never understand why Sovol insists on having the ugliest machines on the market.
Facts
And I don't understand why appearance should be relevant for a tool.
Everything looks ugly compared to RatRig... imho :D
I don't find it that ugly, but it all comes down to price most probably. Not only for prodution, but designers cost as well.
Eye of the beholder and all that - - I dig my Sovol gear. Understated and functional in appearance.
subtitle，lady
There is no point to buy Prusa...
Feel free to buy this piece of garbage then
@@hanswurst9866 somebody didn't watch the review
Lol stop it 😂 This printer is failing customers already
At least not for the average hobbyist.
However, there are areas that have other requirements that the SV06 ACE does not meet. Prusa, for example, sells many machines to print farms, the military, research and educational institutions.
For example, on the Pusa machines you can not only deactivate the WLAN but also remove it from the hardware. This is relevant for areas with strict security requirements. The same applies to the built-in camera, which the Prusa machines do not have.
What is not part of the hardware but is relevant in some areas are certifications and support. This is relevant for educational institutions, for example.
Prusa machines and the machines both have a place in the market.
@@andreas.grundler Prusa is like Blackberry. their fans are out of touch with reality tbh
Looks good but a sponsored review is not very trustworthy
She is a very well regarded reviewer
She says what ever she wants, good and bad.
We will do all reviews as unbiased as possible, whether they are sponsored or not; brands have no say over our content. We won't hold back from pointing out any cons or issues, and we are committed to sticking with what we do.
@porrepokemon "Looks good but a sponsored review is not very trustworthy"
Nearly none review isn't sponsored by someone somehow. Because people have to pay bills.
The only unsponsored review would be your own ... but I guess any discount with a bought printer could also be considered "sponsored".
My sv06 is amazing so it's probably pretty easy to recommend this one
Okay send an address, so I can send you batteries for your SPL meter😂😂😂