The Sovol SV04 is a large IDEX (Independent Dual Extrusion) 3D printer available for US$319 (A$483.40) instead of its regular price of US$559. It has a build size of 300mm x 300mm x 400mm and an Independent Dual Direct Drive Metal Extruder (IDEX) system, which allows you to print two colours or two different materials and without manual filament changes and reduces purging during color swaps compared to other systems. This makes it suitable for printing support structures with different materials for example.
Key Specifications:
- Build Size: 300mm x 300mm x 400mm
- Layer Resolution: 0.1mm
- Positioning Accuracy: X/Y 0.012mm Z 0.001mm
- Supported Print Materials: PLA, TPU, TPE, HIPS, ABS, PETG, WOOD, PC, PA, PVA, ASA
- Print Speed: 20~120mm/s (suggested 60mm/s)
- Stock Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm
- Extruder Type: Direct Drive
- Operational Extruder Temperature: Max 260°C
- Hotbed: Magnetic Flexible Plate, Max 100°C
- Mainboard: 32-bit TMC2209 Silent Driver Board
- Connectivity: SD Card or Data Cable
The printer also features dual Z lead screws for stability, filament detection, print recovery, and a flexible magnetic build plate. Additionally, it comes with two purge buckets to collect oozing filament from idling print heads and to wipe nozzles before printing again. It works like an ordinary 3D printer in single mode. If you want to use both extruders there is the dual mode. And to print the same object twice on the left and right side of the build plate, there are the duplicate and mirror modes.
'Times they are a changin'
Bambu has heralded an explosive change in the 3D printing market.
3 years ago when I bought my second Ender (3v2) this may have been relevant.
Suggest pooling your funds and setting aside some $$$$ for something bulletproof.