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Hey all,

I'm planning on upgrading my Ender 3 V2 with a new printer, and I'm not sure which printer to choose.

SV08 has a massive build area, which I really like because of the size of my personal projects. And Klipper is a plus I guess? Never tried this firmware before.

On the other hand Prusa is well tested and known, also its multicolor extension is alluring to me.

Can you share your experiences if you used them before to help me choose? Thanks!

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[–] VinS@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Klipper can have a webserver/api/front-end client. So you should be able to plug everything back to HomeAssistant (if Sovol let it open). On the Prusa Side, I'm not sure that their firmware is that open to be able to plug it to HA, but they have their own system that let you do the same.

My feeling (didn't used the SV08) is that's another ender like printer that you need to tinker to make it work and when you want to go another step-up you start to change parts (motherboard, extruder, etc). The Prusa is an already complete machine. On the proprietary side theirs Bambulabs printers too, I think Quidi have a bunch too. Lot and lot of choice :p

Speed is not everything, better have 3 printers than a fast one. A bit like cars, speed -> expensive -> more pricey to maintain (time and/or money)