Sovol SV06 / SV06+ Brace Brackets for a sturdy frame

For the SV06(+) the gantry mount to the frame can be a serious weak point. It's bolted on from the side and can cause a rocking when lifting it from the bar. It's also relatively hard to get it to sit 90 degrees transversely to the frame. That might cause cause issues in the Z-direction.

I designed bracket mounts for any plan old metal shelf bracket from the local DIY store. This will increase strength more than a printed file so I have not included a model for such a bracket itself. Any one bracket should do to go along these mounts I designed, but keep in mind the maximum width regarding the bed.

What it does

This model/mod kills two birds with one stone:

• Sturdy frame+gantry
• Adjusting the gantry 90 degrees transversely should be a breeze

Files

You don't need all files, it depends on your situation/preference:

• Gantry Brace L is for the left gantry leg; three varieties, a snug one and a 3mm extended and 6mm extended so you can use longer screws
• Gantry Brace R for the right gantry leg (also 3 varieties)
• PSU mount in case you want or need to move the PSU
• Frame Brace
• MCU case Brace in case you want or need to move the MCU case

BOM

• Gantry anchor braces (typically you have 2 per side, so all material times 4):
  • M4 screw, e.g. M4x10
  • M4 nut
• PSU braces you can reuse the existing screws
  • Recommended but optional; an M4 washer (12 mm outer diameter, DIN 9021)
• Frame anchor braces (typically you have 2 braces per side, so all material times 4):
  • M4 screw, e.g. M4x25
  • M4 nut
  • Recommended but optional; an M4 washer (12 mm outer diameter, DIN 9021)
• MCU case Braces (you use 2 braces, so all material times 2)
  • M4 screw
  • M4 nut

Printing

As the brackets slide into the extrusions and not twist in like a T-nut the exact fit is important; use XY compensation in your slicer and fire up some test prints first to find a good fit. I settled on +0.08mm XY compensation in the end.

Other than that, just use enough perimeters and infill for a strong part.

Mounting

Remove the components of the printer to allow the parts to slide in from the end of the extrusions. Slide the parts in, in the correct order if you combine multiple on one leg of the same gantry (e.g., PSU and brace brackets)

Good luck and if you have questions/requests, let me know!