Sovol SV06 frame enhancement

A similar upgrade for the SV06 Plus is available here. 

The Sovol SV06's frame is not super strong. I cut some 2020 extrusion and mounted it under the linear rods. 

I removed the stock plastic front and rear covers. You might be able to get them to fit back on after this modification by removing some material. Removal of the front cover requires the addition of a spacer of some kind to the tensioner knob. Print something, buy an M4 spacer, or stack some M4 washers. 

The 2020-2040 braces will not fit unless you remove the stock feet. I replaced the stock feet with some M5 rubber feet from Amazon. Printed feet are also an option. 

The braces are positioned to allow upgrading to 40mm stepper motor(s) for the y-axis. 

You will need some stuff:

• 2020 extrusion, cut down to 347mm and tapped via M5 tap in both ends
• ~25mm M5 machine screws. I recommend socket head cap screws
• M3 t-nuts for the braces. I like the longer ones that can only slide in on the extrusion ends. 
• 8mm M3 screws for the braces

You don't technically need the braces for this modification, but the extrusions can spin since there is only one machine screw holding them on each side. I suggest printing the 2020-2040 braces at a minimum. They are designed to attach the front (or rear) panel, the new 2020 extrusion, and the existing 2040 extrusion together. There is a little notch to run wires through. Be careful when installing the brace because it is possible to crush the wires. Ask me how I know. 

Print the one drill guide in regular orientation. Print one mirrored across the x-axis. You could probably drill the front and rear panels on the printer. I took mine apart and drilled the holes on my drill press. 

The 2020-2040 brace will fit the (0,0) and (220,220) corners of the printer. Mirror it to fit the (0,220) and (220,0) corners. 

I made a version with a wire channel if that is of use to anyone else. I used the wire channel to relocate display to the (0,0) corner of the printer.