# Sovol SV08 MAX **URL:** https://forum.sovol3d.com/c/sovol-sv08-max/61.md [Latest](https://forum.sovol3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sovol3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.sovol3d.com/tags.md) --- ## [Installation Guide Video of SV08 Max Auxiliary Heating Module](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/installation-guide-video-of-sv08-max-auxiliary-heating-module/9224)
**Author:** [@Lion](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Lion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 10:21am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/installation-guide-video-of-sv08-max-auxiliary-heating-module/9224 "2026-09-20T10:21:59Z")
--- ## [About the Sovol SV08 MAX category](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/about-the-sovol-sv08-max-category/7896)
**Author:** [@mich0111](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mich0111)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/about-the-sovol-sv08-max-category/7896 "2025-05-29T01:30:40Z")
Everything related to the Sovol SV08 MAX --- ## [Mcu extra error](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/mcu-extra-error/10412)
**Author:** [@Jski93](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Jski93)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/mcu-extra-error/10412 "2026-10-02T14:24:13Z")
since i bought a new oem hotend and ive replaced it…had nothing but mcu extra errors. any help please --- ## [Need help, many errors keep popping up SV08 Max](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/need-help-many-errors-keep-popping-up-sv08-max/10217)
**Author:** [@Jaggars80](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Jaggars80)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/need-help-many-errors-keep-popping-up-sv08-max/10217 "2026-10-02T14:00:59Z")
We purchased this printer a little over a month or so and I’ve gotten only one full print from it. After that it has been one error after another. I’m not sure what’s going on and I could use some guidence. From homing … --- ## [X axis](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/x-axis/10410)
**Author:** [@parkesm](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/parkesm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/x-axis/10410 "2026-10-02T01:16:37Z")
Ha s anybody else have a problem with an error on the x axis. not moving. It first i though it was the stepper motor. But it does move when you first power on the printer. Error during homing x: Communication timeou… --- ## [Sovol 08 Max Should Not Have Been Released](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-08-max-should-not-have-been-released/10036)
**Author:** [@MoldyKumquat](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/MoldyKumquat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-08-max-should-not-have-been-released/10036 "2026-09-29T12:21:26Z")
So far, this printer is a hunk of junk. I just started the return process. Idk how I’m going to take it apart I don’t have the patience for it, I want to just smash it. Let’s start with the bed, it’s uneven, way too text… --- ## [Obico self hosted?](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/obico-self-hosted/8662)
**Author:** [@fmstrat](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/fmstrat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/obico-self-hosted/8662 "2026-09-29T02:19:41Z")
Hi all, Is anyone able to get Obico set up self-hosted? I’ve tried pairing, and also tried re-running install.sh manually, but it seems the host OS on these things is already out of date and no longer supported: \`\`\` H… --- ## [Offline firmware update?](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/offline-firmware-update/10374)
**Author:** [@PC\_Load\_Letter](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/PC_Load_Letter)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/offline-firmware-update/10374 "2026-09-22T09:54:01Z")
Is it possible to update the SV08 Max firmware through a USB drive? The printer is in a location without network access and I’m trying to install the auxiliary heating module (which requires a firmware update and modify… --- ## [SV08 Max Wifi works, but keeps dropping](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv08-max-wifi-works-but-keeps-dropping/10287)
**Author:** [@gmlopes](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/gmlopes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv08-max-wifi-works-but-keeps-dropping/10287 "2026-09-21T15:15:39Z")
It’s been a few days since I started using the sv08 Max, and everything works great, except WiFi. I do get a static IP, and I’m always able to connect. However, the connection drops every few minutes. The clue I have is … --- ## [SOVOL SV08 MAX 'mcu hot\_mcu' unable to connect problems](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-sv08-max-mcu-hot-mcu-unable-to-connect-problems/10378)
**Author:** [@kwckwong](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/kwckwong)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-sv08-max-mcu-hot-mcu-unable-to-connect-problems/10378 "2026-09-19T17:53:08Z")
Newly bought Sovol sv08 Max printer has passed the calibration test, however, the chamber heater could not be run. After updated the printer.cfg with allowing the chamber heater module running and restart the firmware, t… --- ## [Insulating the cabinet](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/insulating-the-cabinet/8788)
**Author:** [@torch](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/torch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/insulating-the-cabinet/8788 "2026-09-16T09:13:38Z")
The OEM Sovol enclosure is a nice piece of kit for what it is – shortcomings include that it needs to be taller to accommodate the maximum height, but that can be addressed later. The other shortcoming is heat loss. The… --- ## [Isolating the SV08 MAX from the floor?](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/isolating-the-sv08-max-from-the-floor/10369)
**Author:** [@fmstrat](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/fmstrat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/isolating-the-sv08-max-from-the-floor/10369 "2026-09-15T07:09:37Z")
Hi, is anyone an apartment dweller using one of these and been able to successfully isolate from the floor to reduce transferred vibrations? The usual cement slab under printer with EVA+Rubber feet doesn’t really apply … --- ## [Does anyone else's aux feeder sound like crap?](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/does-anyone-elses-aux-feeder-sound-like-crap/8785)
**Author:** [@Redman](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Redman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/does-anyone-elses-aux-feeder-sound-like-crap/8785 "2026-09-14T14:11:11Z")
does anyone else’s aux feeder sound like crap? make a beeerrrrrrttt noise every time it feeds additional filament. I’ve taken it apart and everything looks fine. any help would be great! --- ## [Moonraker disconnecting](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/moonraker-disconnecting/10355)
**Author:** [@Pirate](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Pirate)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/moonraker-disconnecting/10355 "2026-09-12T01:26:28Z")
Story: Loaded a few files in the morning to print during the day. Printed a couple of keycaps in the morning then left to do things for a couple hours. Came back tried to start one of the models i’d already uploaded but… --- ## [Bondtech INDX multi-toolhead upgrade](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/bondtech-indx-multi-toolhead-upgrade/8628)
**Author:** [@NeverDie](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/NeverDie)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/bondtech-indx-multi-toolhead-upgrade/8628 "2026-09-09T16:12:28Z")
Merely posting this in case anyone else besides just me would be interested, but the SV08 Max seems like it would be the ideal machine for the Bondtech INDX multi-toolhead upgrade kit, whenever it becomes available: … --- ## [Filament feeder](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/filament-feeder/9750)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/filament-feeder/9750 "2026-09-08T06:58:39Z")
Does anyone know what tells the feeder to stop feeding when the filament reaches the printhead, when you’re loading a fresh filament? Currently, mine is continuing to try feeding filament once it reaches the head, & I c… --- ## [GT2 Belt Tension Meter](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/gt2-belt-tension-meter/9801)
**Author:** [@d38968](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/d38968)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/gt2-belt-tension-meter/9801 "2026-09-02T18:02:35Z")
Has anyone used the GT2 Belt Tension Meter on their Max? I haven’t been able to find a reference for ideal belt tension using it. Grok says 1.9. But I thought i saw a comment from someone that it should be 2.4. Not inte… --- ## [Oozy END\_PRINT & filament runout bugs](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/oozy-end-print-filament-runout-bugs/10342)
**Author:** [@rpcyan](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/rpcyan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/oozy-end-print-filament-runout-bugs/10342 "2026-08-30T22:17:05Z")
Also evidently impacts the Max --- ## [Eddy current sensor replacement](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/eddy-current-sensor-replacement/10325)
**Author:** [@Twilli6254](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Twilli6254)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/eddy-current-sensor-replacement/10325 "2026-08-30T11:28:20Z")
Where can I get a replacement eddy current sensor for my SV08 Max? --- ## [Printing PA12-CF10?](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/printing-pa12-cf10/10331)
**Author:** [@wolfe2118](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/wolfe2118)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/printing-pa12-cf10/10331 "2026-08-27T18:44:49Z")
Does anyone have some tips for printing PA12-CF10? I bought this printer for some big projects and the first one needs a filament I have never heard of let alone used. I attempted to print some small items but the auxili… --- ## [Better Webcam Adventure](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/better-webcam-adventure/10319)
**Author:** [@arcdragon](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/arcdragon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/better-webcam-adventure/10319 "2026-08-24T16:56:28Z")
I have come to understand that the host board on the SV08 MAX is a blended board. It is not designed to support 30fps 1080 streaming video. It is only designed to take timelapse pics and then make a video out of it tha… --- ## [Mechanical Problem with Brand New SV08 Max Unit, Can't Fix?](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/mechanical-problem-with-brand-new-sv08-max-unit-cant-fix/9895)
**Author:** [@R23195](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/R23195)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/mechanical-problem-with-brand-new-sv08-max-unit-cant-fix/9895 "2026-08-21T18:06:31Z")
This is driving me up the wall, printer and PLA filament calibrated through all of Orca tests, but there is an artifact that shows up every time oriented toward the Z1 (front left) rail. It is a repeating artifact mostly… --- ## [Check your Z axix belts UPDATE 1](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/check-your-z-axix-belts-update-1/10309)
**Author:** [@MoldyKumquat](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/MoldyKumquat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/check-your-z-axix-belts-update-1/10309 "2026-08-20T08:08:34Z")
Hey guys. Noticed I had a pile of rubber dust under one side of the machine. I unfortunately found out why. The OEM incorrectly installed the belt. As you’ll see from pictures the belt is supposed to be in different chan… --- ## [Eddy can't find a home 😞 "!failed calibration - frequency not increasing each step"](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/eddy-cant-find-a-home-failed-calibration-frequency-not-increasing-each-step/10261)
**Author:** [@thinkingclown](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/thinkingclown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/eddy-cant-find-a-home-failed-calibration-frequency-not-increasing-each-step/10261 "2026-08-19T14:30:19Z")
Hi, Help. I have a SV08 Max from your original kickstarter. The last thing I printed with was PETG. Now I’m receiving “!!failed calibration - frequency not increasing each step” when homing the Z. I think the heat (no… --- ## [Z-axis shifts slightly upwards](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/z-axis-shifts-slightly-upwards/10277)
**Author:** [@Fz0077](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Fz0077)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/z-axis-shifts-slightly-upwards/10277 "2026-08-17T16:40:15Z")
So as you can see in the pictures, everytime the printer finishes a section it moves up, goes to the new location, goes down and resumes to print. the issue is that it does not return to the Z-position that it shou… --- ## [Eddy Current Issue?](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/eddy-current-issue/10256)
**Author:** [@ATC3D](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/ATC3D)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/eddy-current-issue/10256 "2026-08-07T11:13:33Z")
Seeing an odd issue. Unable to home z properly- “invalid probe eddy current height”. Confirmed gantry level but eddy current calibration resulting in reading of 12 where it had previously always been 15. Submitted to S… --- ## [2 massive layer shifts ruin 28 hr print](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/2-massive-layer-shifts-ruin-28-hr-print/9988)
**Author:** [@rbroders](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/rbroders)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/2-massive-layer-shifts-ruin-28-hr-print/9988 "2026-08-06T00:27:32Z")
Has anyone seen this before? These shifts occurred in both x and y axes. I’ve printed dozens of objects before and never had this problem. --- ## [Help me](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/help-me/10241)
**Author:** [@Christiaan](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Christiaan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/help-me/10241 "2026-08-04T19:30:30Z")
--- ## [Bricked Mainboard After Flashing Firmware?](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/bricked-mainboard-after-flashing-firmware/10185)
**Author:** [@ATC3D](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/ATC3D)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/bricked-mainboard-after-flashing-firmware/10185 "2026-07-25T05:14:57Z")
Tried to mainline my Max. Got everything done ok until came time to flash the mainboard MCU. I believe I did NOT use the correct board parameters when creating the bin file. The flash succeeded but upon reboot got MCU er… --- ## [SV08 MAX Bed Heater overtemp](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv08-max-bed-heater-overtemp/9836)
**Author:** [@rbroders](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/rbroders)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv08-max-bed-heater-overtemp/9836 "2026-07-25T00:09:03Z")
Just finished setting up my SV08 MAX and a few times the bed gets too hot, and the printer has done an emergency shutdown at 110C. At first, I thought it was due to printing ASA with a desired temperature of 100C. Howe… [Next page](https://forum.sovol3d.com/c/sovol-sv08-max/61.md?page=1)