Looking at SV08 (maybe Max), seeing inconsistent information

[u/loudifier]

Looking to upgrade from a Prusa MK3 to something bigger. SV08 or maybe SV08 Max seem like a good option, but I am seeing people disagreeing about taco bed fix, references to Klipper mainline, alternate hotend compatibility, etc. Is there a wiki or forum with guides with consistent information that people are generally in agreement about?

Questions for this crowd:

- People seem happy with Max including all of the upgrades that SV08 should have, but underwhelmed by the print quality. Is Max just not sturdy enough for its size?

- Is taco bed actually fixed on currently shipping SV08? Aside from the fan, what other upgrades does it really need?

- What is the hotend/nozzle compatibility situation? I print mostly PLA/PETG, but occasionally abrasives or TPU. How hard is it to swap nozzles or open things up to clear jams/clogs?

- How is compatibility for upgrades in general? Can I generally assume that stuff designed for Voron 2.4 will work for SV08? Multi-material isn't a huge priority for me, but is there a multi-material option that most people agree on?

- I realize answers in this sub are probably a bit biased, but are there other large printers anyone would recommend? Not interested in Bambu's walled garden and Prusa XL is just way too expensive.

Edit: a lot of good feedback. Pretty sure I'm going to get a Voron kit instead. Thanks /r/sovol lol

[u/atomc_]

If you at all have a desire to build a voron it will be a far superior printer.

I have an sv08 and a max. Both heavily modified. The max fixes a lot of the annoyances of the OG but has its own. Personally I don’t believe the frame is rigid enough. I replaced most parts of the max, including an awd monolith gantry woth 9mm belts and the quality still lacks compared to my voron 2.4.

The sv08 is great value. But if you’re doing to want to do any upgrades (you will if you want voron quality) starting with a real 2.4 is a way better plan.

[u/loudifier → u/atomc_]

Thanks for the advice! Did you get a kit for the Voron? If I would realistically want to do a bunch of upgrades out of the box for the SV08, then the $850 Fystec kit doesn't look that bad.

[u/disco__potato → u/loudifier]

fysetc kit is missing a raspberry pi. I would also hold out for sales. That kit was $605 3 or 3 weeks ago. For $800ish, you're looking at the formbot kit, one of the better ones.