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First Print Guide

I've found 3D printing to be a fun, useful, and educational hobby! 3D printing provides learning opportunities around materials, software, electronics, math, and more.

3D printing requires attention and patience, but the results are well worth it!

In just the first months of owning my 3D printer, I made all sorts of things:

  • Figures and toys (for humans and cats)
  • Drawers and organizers for my desk and office
  • Hardware, tools, and accessories for woodworking, such as custom router templates
  • Replacement parts for furniture and fixtures around the house
  • Gifts for family and friends

I've even started learning 3D modeling and creating my own printable models! I've really enjoyed modeling a thing, and then printing and seeing it in real form.

This First Print Guide guide will walk you through setting up the Sovol SV06 Plus 3D printer and printing your first model!

About the Sovol SV06 Plus

Sovol SV06 Plus product photo

I selected the Sovol SV06 Plus for a handful of reasons:

  • It has an all-metal hotend which supports a wide variety of materials
  • The build area is large at 300 x 300 x 340 millimeters (300 millimeters is about a foot)
  • It's an open source clone of the popular Prusa MK3S+ 3D printer. This has a number of benefits from repairability to software compatibility and community support.
  • It's more affordably priced than alternatives with its feature set

Additional resources

In addition to this guide, there are many other resources that can help introduce you to 3D printing and teach you about your printer. Here is a sample: