Dial in your SV08: 19 aspects of the Sovol SV08 - A Comprehensive Test and Klipper Calibration Guide

My special take on the Sovol SV08 Core-XY 3D printer: Updates, Measurements, Comparisions, Tests, Calibriations and Improvements. Comparisions to Sovol SV06+, SV07+, Comgrow T300.

💙 Short link to SV08 landing page: https://bit.ly/sv08 ($579 early bird!)
💙 Official SV08 product page → https://www.sovol3d.com/products/sovo... (affiliate link)

💙 SV08 Recommended upgrades:
► Enclosure → https://sovol3d.com/products/sv08-tra...
► Touchscreen → https://sovol3d.com/products/sv08-upg...
► 0.2mm-0.8mm nozzle kit → https://sovol3d.com/products/sv08-met...

🔗 My SV08 macro collection (work in progress) → https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...

💜 My STL models:
► E-step calibration ruler + Cali-Corner for XYZ tuning → https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► SV08 fan mod → https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► Klipper Screen fan mod → https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► SV07+ dust cover system → https://cults3d.com/en/creations/sovo...
► SV06+ dust cover → https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► SV06/+ Z-markers → https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► T300 Z-tilt knob → https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
► T300 silent fan mod → https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...

😈 M12 Probe upgrade (3× higher accuracy):
3DPrintDemon's STL: https://www.printables.com/model/8703...
M12 on AliExpress ($6 incl. shipping) → https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmI... (make sure to select the last "M12 LJ12A3-4-Z/AX" option!)

💰 More affiliate links (helps me with no additional cost to you!)
► Comgrow T300 printer → https://sovol3d.com/products/comgrow-...
► Sovol SV07 Plus printer → https://sovol3d.com/products/sovol-sv...
► Sovol SV06 Plus printer → https://sovol3d.com/products/sovol-sv...
► Klipper Screen for SV06 Plus → https://sovol3d.com/products/sovol-kl...
► Sovol filament → https://sovol3d.com/products/rainbow-...
► FixDry filament dryer → https://fixdryofficial.com/products/f...

🛒 Amazon links:
► Comgrow T300 → https://amzn.to/3x2vG1d
► SV07 Plus → https://amzn.to/3yK2RXY
► SV07 → https://amzn.to/3VrlGYI
► SV06 Plus → https://amzn.to/4ebxHsT
► SV06 → https://amzn.to/4e4wyTN
► SV06/Plus Klipper screen → https://amzn.to/4aMTJiw
► FixDry Double NT1 Filament dryer → https://amzn.to/3x4PBg1
► Wainlux K10 mini laser engraver → https://amzn.to/45bC9Ur

⚙ Probe section in printer.cfg:
[probe]
pin: extra_mcu:PB6
x_offset: -17
y_offset: 10
#z_offset : 0
speed: 10 # was 15.0
speed: 10.0 # was 5.0
samples: 3 # was 2
sample_retract_dist: 5.0 # was 2.0
lift_speed: 25 # was 50
samples_result: median # was average
samples_tolerance: 0.0125 # was 0.016
samples_tolerance_retries: 10 # was 2

🖥 Rotation distance calculator → https://www.service-uplink.de/esteps_...

⚠ Disclaimer: I followed the official Klipper documentation and best practices to the best of my knowledge and successfully configured the printer. 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 online documentation and ensure you understand the purpose and process of each step before proceeding.

🎬 Chapters:
00:00 Quick intro
01:55 Firmware Update Guide
04:49 Measure Toolhead Weight
05:36 Measure PEI Thickness
08:22 Measure Heating Speeds
09:21 Measure Bed Temperatures
09:50 Measure Power Usage
10:30 Measure Noise levels
12:21 Test Input Shaper Resonance
14:43 Test Probe Accuracy
18:09 Test Bed Surface Level Mesh
18:45 Calibrate / Tune PID
19:33 Calibrate E-step Rotation Distance
20:15 Calibrate Dimensional Accuracy Cali-Corner
22:02 Add 4 Convenience Menu items
24:07 Next steps

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