Sovol SV08 Enclosure: Looks Great, But Does It Work? 📦 Unboxing 🛠 Assembly 📐 Tests & Review
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
- 💙 Short link to SV08 landing page: bit.ly/sv08 ($579 early bird!)
💙 Official SV08 product page → www.sovol3d.com/products/sovo... (affiliate link)
💙 SV08 Recommended upgrades:
► Enclosure → sovol3d.com/products/sv08-tra...
► Touchscreen → sovol3d.com/products/sv08-upg...
► 0.2mm-0.8mm nozzle kit → sovol3d.com/products/sv08-met...
🎩 Top raiser STL → drive.google.com/drive/folder...
💜 My STL models:
► E-step calibration ruler + Cali-Corner for XYZ tuning → cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► SV08 fan mod → cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► Klipper Screen fan mod → cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► SV07+ dust cover system → cults3d.com/en/creations/sovo...
► SV06+ dust cover → cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► SV06/+ Z-markers → cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► T300 Z-tilt knob → cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► T300 silent fan mod → cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
💰 More affiliate links (helps me with no additional cost to you!)
► Comgrow T300 printer → sovol3d.com/products/comgrow-...
► Sovol SV07 Plus printer → sovol3d.com/products/sovol-sv...
► Sovol SV06 Plus printer → sovol3d.com/products/sovol-sv...
► Klipper Screen for SV06 Plus → sovol3d.com/products/sovol-kl...
► Sovol filament → sovol3d.com/products/rainbow-...
► FixDry filament dryer → fixdryofficial.com/products/f...
🛒 Amazon links:
► Comgrow T300 → amzn.to/3x2vG1d
► SV07 Plus → amzn.to/3yK2RXY
► SV07 → amzn.to/3VrlGYI
► SV06 Plus → amzn.to/4ebxHsT
► SV06 → amzn.to/4e4wyTN
► SV06/Plus Klipper screen → amzn.to/4aMTJiw
► FixDry Double NT1 Filament dryer → amzn.to/3x4PBg1
► Wainlux K10 mini laser engraver → amzn.to/45bC9Ur
⚠ Disclaimer: I followed the official SV08 Enlosure Installation Guide to the best of my knowledge and successfully assembled a fully functional enclosure. However, I cannot assume responsibility for any damage that may occur to your printer or other belongings if you follow my guide. Always consult the instruction booklet and ensure you understand the purpose and process of each step before proceeding.
🎬 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:38 Unboxing
05:35 Assembly
→ 06:07 Page 05
→ 07:19 Page 06
→ 08:13 Pages 09-10
→ 08:49 Page 06
→ 09:27 Page 07
→ 10:56 Page 08
→ 11:24 Pages 17, 16
→ 11:51 Page 12
→ 12:16 Page 13
→ 12:34 Page 14
→ 13:03 Page 15
→ 14:11 Page 18
15:27 Tests & Data
→ 15:32 Camera issue + fix
→ 16:11 Z-limits without raiser
→ 16:46 Printing the raiser
→ 18:03 PETG test (before & after)
→ 18:43 New dimensions
→ 19:41 Z-limits with raiser
→ 20:10 Effect on input shaping
→ 20:46 Effect on Noise levels
→ 21:05 Chamber temperature test
→ 22:13 ABS test (before & after)
→ 23:35 PLA test (before & after)
24:30 First impressions
28:02 What's next 
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I appreciate your extra effort in working through this step at a time. Someone at Sovol is surely typing very quickly, taking notes based on your observations. If it were my company, I would be. This will probably be my next printer...after the bugs are flogged out of it, either by Sovol, or by enthusiasts like you. Thank you.
Yes, I have already signalled these issues in the beta tester group and the Sovol team is very appreciative! I can see they do everything in their power to sort out any issues. This is a daunting job!
To move the fan to the side, just make a 1" thick chamber that connects to the fan slot and extends to the side, then turn the fan 90 deg and connect it to the chamber. You wan't need to cut any holes. You may just need an extension cable for the fan. I don't have a SV08, but on my printer I made a connector to connect the fan to CPAP hose, and created a window box 4" tall with a number of cpap connectors. That way I can run hoses from several printers and the air goes out the window.
Thank you! Yes, I think I will do something like this. Problem is I don't even have an inch behind the printer currently, my printers will need to be moved around a bit... I will sure make a video about the eventual solution!
@@gerGoPrint3D Or maybe even easier: If you're going to redesign the raised top; close all the holes that are in there now and make only one on one if the sides which mounts a fan.. You could make 'funnel' like adapter piece for a regular fan like the one which is installed now, but a radial fan will fit probably better.
(however, you want it to exhaust the fumes, so you would need to power the fan in reverse making it less efficient of course but as an exhaust fan it does not have to perform)
I ordered mine with an enclosure but still waiting on it shipping. Thanks for this video So i know what to expect !!
I was tempted to order the enclosure, but not anymore. I think they should have spent a little more time to tweak the fitment. Plus, for the money, I think they could have included a top hat to match the bottom.
PS: That is just a regular filter to keep dust & hair out of a computer (it won't touch styrene). You can buy sheets of carbon filter for cooker hoods, but it will kill airflow. You're probably better off installing scrubbers inside the enclosure.
Thank you for the warning, I am indeed a bit weary of the styrene... Would you elaborate on the tip about the scrubbers? What do you mean?
@@gerGoPrint3D I suppose a Nevermore style filter? Or perhaps one can park one or two Ikea FÖRNUFTIG carbon filters inside the enclosure to soak up the chemicals. Those are 1.5 x 23 x 37 cm, perhaps they can just sit against the side panels?
I really appreciate the content you are making on this printer! It's one of the driving forces that is keeping me from cancelling my order. I ended up ordering my unit on launch day with the enclosure. My unit was delayed till mid June but I'm hoping that extra time helps work out some of the kinks, especially the issues some people are reporting over on Reddit and Discord of their nozzles falling out while printing PETG.
Keep up the good work and I hope my experience with the SV08 is as good as yours seems to be.
Yes, I love this printer. All my printers, but this is the youngest in the "family" now 😊. Hang tight, you will get the printer, and hopefully it will even be better than this first batch with some teething problems... But there is nothing we cannot fix with a little love.
Thanks for the VERY instructional video, Great! The folding table you have the printer is gorgeous.
Thank you. Inherited it from my grandparents! They would have never thought the whole world well be seeing it 😂
They really should offer a finished version with the enclosure already installed.
I would print a TPU strip to close that gap between the 2 front doors. ABS is much stronger if printed in a 50-60c environment.
I did not know chamber temp affected ABS strength, makes perfect sense though. I like the idea of a removable TPU strip, originally I was thinking of just adding a strip of adhesive foam to the door, but that would have ruined the aestetics. With a removable strip I can just use it when needed. I might go ahead and design, print the plug right away! I don't think it would make sense to deliver the SV08 all assembled, it would be a way too large box with a lot of empty space inside. Maybe if they'd just include the cable chain in the original setup and the chamber fan plug already prepared would speed up adding the panels. In fact I am going to propose this for Sovol. Those two steps were the most time consuming. Adding the panels and even the doors were a snap.
Thanks for the awesome video gergo. I'd be most interested in adapting this printer for large quality prints with some of the more difficult filaments like pa-cf. If you could include information about that in future videos I'd appreciate it! I admire your work ethic and diligence, great channel!
This is my very first enclosed printer, so I am learning / researching these things myself, but it sounds like something that would probably interest many in the community! Thank you for the suggestion!
Good work. Thank you so much. I just received my SV08 today. The enclosure and LCD screen are still in transit and should be here any day. Your video will help my assembly a lot. Thank you.
Congrats! Also check my other SV08 videos. This should help you with the assembly: ruclips.net/video/UY5Z7Qs8qKY/видео.html and this one with software setup: ruclips.net/video/xt6uzXgRJdc/видео.html and this one with fine tuning filament profiles: ruclips.net/video/LcRi2r1j7KE/видео.html
The chamber fan doesn't provide much protection from the VOCs. Also the top hat having holes allows the VOCs and micro particles to escape. I'd rather see a carbon filter system like a 'Bento Box' or Nevermore. Another reason why I will be building a Voron 2.4 instead of buying the SV08.
Thank you! Very important information, I highly appreciate it, as I am new to enclosures and ABS printing.
Couldn't you install a Bentobox in an SV08?
@@ahandlethatisnottaken SV08 uses its volume very efficiently, but that means it doesn't have much space inside the chamber. I guess we could maybe fit a BB either in the very front just above the front doors (I am not sure how well it would work so high up) or on the outside of the enclosure with vent holes for it made on the side panels.
Here in the U.S. , You can get a material called Dynamat, which is a very dense thin material used for sound dampening in cars and other areas. I plan on, when i finally get my svo8 , to add a 12 x 12 inch sheet or more to each panel to add sound proofing and help retain heat when needed as there is some with a Foil back.
That will keep heat in much much better!
Holy heck the gap on those front doors is pretty big! Its gonna make getting any decent chamber temps difficult.
Even my crappy old Ender 6 has nice flush fitting doors.
It seems fairly easy to seal though
I'd like to see a before and after to test caulking the seams, putting some weatherstrip in the glass gap, and putting some dynamat on the sides. After sealing it, I bet it needs a config set to always run the back fan, but I'll bet it becomes a beast for nylon and ABS. A duct could be probably be fastened to the back, as well
Great video! After watching Nero3D's video on the SV08 at around the 3:30 mark, he mentioned that some wires could rub on the enclosure when it goes up and down. Have you seen any issues with the clearance?
Yes, I've seen that video of his, and was curious. That's why I said Sovol's design here was top notch. The side panels have plenty of clearance, and they even added those black tapes (I mention them multiple times) to further protect the camera cable. But because of the design of the side panel, they are not touching at all.
@gerGoPrint3D Awesome thanks!
nice!! I don't understand the enclosure having the vertical top pieces with vented slots. Maybe I missed the mention of any printing effects? Will watch again; great vid!!
You mean the top-hat / raiser? As I understand this is an "open enclosure" which means it's not sealed, and they use the chamber fan to create a negative pressure inside to have those slots and the gaps around the panels suck the air in. If one is to seal the SV08, new top raisers would need to be designed.
@@gerGoPrint3D copy that!! Thank you!!
Thank you SO much buddy! I'm installing my enclosure today - I got the klipper screen in the mail as well and have that installed too! Seems to be working!!
Big congrats! Tell us how the install goes!
@@gerGoPrint3D So far, i've got the new chain cable in - but it seems it was a little too long - I had to take out a few links and the new part they gave that attaches to the cable chain and the base - isn't staying very well in the base - when I raise the gantry up to a higher position it seems to pull that part right out... I lengthened the cable chain by another link so it all fits - but still having the same issue.
btw I'm slowly going through each section of your video - so I haven't made it to the end yet to see if you ran into this too.. so my comment may be a bit premature
@@gerGoPrint3D oooo... I see it - I think I can stuff the umbilical cable further back - meaning - from the top of the gantry - where it goes to the print head.. I have some leeway there..:D I took the bottom cover off and there is no extra ubilical cord under the machine - it's got to be longer to the print head so I think I have adjustment that way and will be able to put the links back in my cable.
@@olevermontplowboys5574 Then the motor cables won't be long enough. At least they weren't for me. I am still curious, what I might have done wrong.
Can you provide some detailed pictures and specs of the hinges Sovol is using for the SV08?
Closeups of the hinges are visible in the unboxing part of the video. Let me know what dimensions would you like to know. If you need I can take photos and measurements. Can post them in the community tab of this channel.
thank you
The panels should also add rigidity. As for the fan. Could you instead add a couple smaller fans to the top printed part you added?
Very true! I missed that in my video. Thank you for adding
Great Looking enclosure, Great video. I will share on my Facebook group. Waiting for my SV08 to ship the end of July.
Thank you for all your support! I hope you get your printer soon! It will even be better than mine :)
Thank you for the video! If i remember right you say that the problem with the short cable for the drag chain might not be there in production units. But in earlier video you say that you have a production unit and not a review unit. Or did o get that wrong?
By the way, the enclosure looks great but i am a bit dissapointed that the doorhandles and the drag chain mounts are 3D printed. For that price i had expected injection moulded parts
You are observant! Yes, I've always called this a "close to production unit". As I understand there were early beta testers and reviewers who received pre-production units. Then Sovol made a few hundred devices that were shipped to late-reviewers and a very few lucky customers. After talking with beta testers we found these units have some improvements over early test and review units (e.g. better inductive probe, flatter beds, double sided pei, no short pins in the gantry, better resonance values), but they are not part of the mass production with teething issues like the rattling z-motors. That's why I call it "close to production" or "early production".
@@gerGoPrint3D ah okay, thanks for clarification. Would be interesting If the cables are longer in units that are shipped right now. Is your enclosure kit also a reviewer or pre production unit? Seems a little unusual to the overall concept that the plastic parts are 3D printed.
Btw. keep up the great work!👍
@@jomoin They don't really tell us whether it is pre-production or not. Yes, the fact that many parts are still 3D printed makes me think it is still a test kit. As I understand they were sent to a small number of testers and reviewers.
Everything looks awesome. Thank you for these videos. If only Sovol's customer service was as good as your videos, then we wouldn't have to keep going back to the website to see what the new shipping date will be every time they miss their own deadline. Would it kill them to send out an email updating the early buyers about changes in shipping dates? If this was a start-up, if there wasn't an SV01 thru SV07 in existence, I probably would have cancelled my order by now. I still haven't completely ruled out cancelling the order. If their customer service can't even keep their customers whose money they've had since late April-early May updated as to when they are going to get the unit they already paid for, how are they going to handle any real customer service issues? This concludes my "where's my printer?" whining rant, lol.
I wish the best for this little company. They do bigger things than they actually are. Thank you for your patience with them. Yes, there is much they will have to improve in communications.
@@gerGoPrint3D Thank you for your reply. I'm going to wait it out. The fact that they have machines on the market reassures me.
Very nice review,thank you!
The filter does not seem to be very effective, it's very thin (so short life at least?) and the enclosure has so many gaps, especially with the raised top, that a lot of air will escape unfiltered.
Nevertheless, it is still a nice enclosure !
Yes this is open enclosure by design. I don't really understand yet what would be the benefits of it being "open". Or is it just easier to make, and let the users deal with sealing?
great! Finally someone reviewing the enclosure. thanks! I´m sure I won´t be getting the enclosure if IO decide to get the printer.. I´d rather build my own and make it sealed for higher temperatures
Yes, this is "open" by design. But would not be hard to seal it. You can probably make an enclosure for quarter of the price, though I really love the look of this.
@@gerGoPrint3D What would you use to seal this printer? thx for this great video :)
@@kevinbebensee6527 Good question. I have no experience with this. I see Weatherstripping or Foam Tape and Heat-Resistant Tape being mentioned. You could adhere tapes on the edges of the metal panels before fastening them on the printer, this way they would not interfere with the movement of the gantry. The top glasses already have a pretty tight seal, of course you would have to modify the design of the top hat, but it also seems like an easy task. You could also add some foam tape around the front doors to seal them. It would be interesting to see how the temperature management would improve.
@@kevinbebensee6527 I would go further and replace the aluminum panels by plastic ones. No my voron I used polycarbonate honeycomb panels all around and acrilyc for the doors and it works really well
Hi! I remixed your files to not have any holes just to not have any holes. Would it be okay to post these on Printables? With credit of course.
Hi there! I do appreciate the huge work of video editing behind this post. The layout (left hand) reflects its content. Cool. It would be cooler if you have drawn some kind of slider effect on those icon... Anyway, it's a great post even if seems weird to dedicate a post for an enclosure. Sovol SV08 IMHO deserves that enclosure. Thanks a lot for your work!
Thank you for the feedback on the progress graphics. Can you please elaborate on the proposed slider effect? I am testing all kinds of graphics, there were many reasons for the current one, and I am always looking to improve. I thought along one of the vertical edges would work better because vertical space is more valuable in landscape videos. I agree the way the icons fly across my face might be a bit strange, but I needed a way to highlight which part of the video you will find the answers to the questions I proposed in the intro. Thank you for helping with this!
Oh! I'm sorry, I haven't seen the sliders (transparent blue)! Great! I tried to click of those icons but they didn't respond though...
As for dedicating a video to an enclosure: I doubt many other channels would do this, though many potential users will be considering whether to invest in the official or build their own. Even if building their own, I assume a video like this could be helpful to show every detail of the original. Also, this being my first enclosed 3D printer, I just present my own fascination and "adventures" with this exciting hobby, and take the viewers along :)
@@joetkeshub That would be nice if RUclips allowed click handling, but of course they don't... To navigate we can use the standard bottom seekbar (or the table of contents with the time-codes in the description of the video).
@@gerGoPrint3D Unfortunately despite my IT background, I don't know how to help you on this point. As I said earlier, your progress graphics is gorgeous and informative as well even if one can't click on them to navigate your paragraphs. That should be possible using some youtube API I guess.
Can you give us the specs on that rear fan? Also, how big are those bottom cutouts on the rear panel?
It's an 24V / 8025. I am not sure if RPM and such info is on it, but I will do my best to find out.
I wanted to thank you for your reply, but apparently replying to comments is dead at the moment. Thanks for the fan info!
Is there a worldwide issue with the comment system?
I am interested in printing the top risers. I have my printer and got my enclosure in the other day and have it all together. PLA has been great since day one but PETG has been giving me trouble since I started printing with it after I installed the enclosure. I have the temps mostly dialed in but still have a small issue with bed adhesion near corners. I have the bed temp at 75 but will try 80. Initially it was lower and parts would lift off and prints would fail. Do you have a PETG profile designed for the enclosure that you could share out? Thanks for the videos!
Surprising, but I haven't changed my PETG profile for the enclosure. Here are my key settings, they have been working great, I've printed another kg of PETG just last night:
Flow: .95 Pressure advance: 0.032 Nozzle 240/235 Bed 75/75 MVS 15mm³/s No cooling for the first 3, full at 0, Fan Min 30%/8s Max 70%/4s retraction default. PETG sticks very well to PETG, I just wipe it with IPA before every print. What I've found with this printer is heat-soaking the bed for 15min before print is key! That's why I made that "Soak" menu command. With the enclosure closed and PETG it might be enough only to do 10 min after the bed reached 75C. G/L
Great job, I am waiting on mine getting here. They say in July??
The enclosure or the printer? This seems like a pre-production version with many 3D-printed components, shipped directly from Shenzhen, China. I don't have any insider information about shipping dates from regional warehouses.
@@gerGoPrint3D sorry I mean the SV08 thanks great job!
Hi, we are looking into getting some SV08 machines, but we use PETG exclusively. I've heard of issues with the nozzle detatching while printing PETG. Did you have any problems?
No issues with PETG or the Nozzle. I saw a notice from Sovol that promises instant replacements if anything like this happens:
"We have received feedback on the SV08 nozzle PETG issue lately. Although it's a small number of total orders, the company takes it very seriously. We already had hundreds of hours of testing before mass production before April, and because of the latest situation, we set up the test again. We want to assure you that the problem is not related to the design but to our nozzle supplier's quality manufacturing and control. We are committed to maintaining consistent and strict standards to meet Sovol's requirements. For customers who have already encountered problems, we will reissue the nozzle for free; if the build plate gets scratched, we will also reissue the build plate for free. Some customers have already been reissued but have not received the updated tracking because we are rechecking the nozzle with our supplier. We checked it last week, and the order will proceed this week assume. We sincerely appreciate all the support from our customers and the Sovol community. Your support is invaluable to us, and we are committed to improving based on your feedback."
I've printed a lot of PETG (much in this very video) and never had any problems. I think it affects a small number of devices, I would not be concerned about it. Especially if you order now, the printer being so popular the unit you get will be several generations beyond any batch with such issues.
@@gerGoPrint3D I appreciate it, Thank you!
The icon timeline on the side of the video is strange. Good video, though.
Thank you for the feedback! I thought it would be helpful to show the structure and progress of a longish video. Some might be interested mostly in the tests, others the content of the box or the assembly process before they themselves build it. A progress bar like this could help navigate the content. 60% of my viewers are not native English speakers, I went with the addage a picture worth a 1000 words (besides there would be no room for words there). And I moved the progress bar on the side, because on 16:9 videos I feel controls, seekbar and subtitles already use up too much of the vertical space.
If you watch my videos, I am experimenting all kinds of visualization styles, yours is the very first comment on this, thank you for it!!!
Thank you so much for this. Very very useful.. thank you so much for your continued efforts!
I still haven't received my shipping info , damn
You will get it! It is well worth the wait! Later batches will even be better. Hang on!
Qidi x plus 3 / max or sovol sv8? Im confused
I might be testing the Q1 Pro soon, I plan to compare to SV08. I'll have to experience Qidi to be able to tell, but with the size of the Max it's one less advantage going for the Sovol. Specs-wise it's surely the Qidi, but from videos and pictures they feel cheaper,,, SV08 shows higher quality, more metal and glass, also linear rails instead of rods, but I'll really have to experience both to be able to give a hands on.
Complicated upgrade... I'm not convinced it's worth it...
Depends on what you are printing mostly. If it's ABS/ASA or other sensitive materials this is the minimum (you might want to seal it too), if it's PETG, this is beneficial, if all you plan to print is PLA, yeah, don't bother. And btw, this is a very quick upgrade EXCEPT for the cable chain. The fan and panels could be added in 20 minutes. I wasted so much time because of the trouble with my cable chain (and also of course multi-camera, lighting, and documenting the process. But that's on me).
@@gerGoPrint3D I understand. I'm a PLA-addict so... I'm sure that you help many sovol so8 owners though.