Door Stop and Prop for Sovol SV08

I was looking for a semi-permanent door holding solution for my SV08 that I could leave in place all the time but still be easy to remove if I needed to service any parts. This door prop can hold the door(s) partially open for printing PLA or can be pushed over center to keep the doors all the way open for easy access inside the printer. I designed this for the OEM enclosure but it may work or be adapted for DIY enclosures as well.

Print in ABS/ASA as it will be inside the enclosure when the doors are closed; PETG is probably fine too, but I would not suggest PLA.

Materials:

• M3 x 6 Button Head Cap Screws - x3
• M3 x 4 Heat Set Inserts - x3
• 6 x 2 mm neodymium magnets - x2
• Double sided tape (3m VHB or similar) or other adhesive of choice
• CA/Super glue

Print Settings:

• .16 or smaller layer height
• 4 walls / 5 top & bottom layers
• 25% or greater infill 

Instructions:

1. Print all parts, the STLs are already oriented for printing, you may need a brim and/or bed adhesive but no supports.
2. Install heat set inserts in base and 2nd arm from the bottom.
3. Press in magnets to pegs, depending on print tolerances, you may need CA glue to keep them in place.
4. Attach one side of the VHB to the door pivot and trim.
5. Assemble parts with M3x6 screws, and verify all parts pivot easily. Some friction is ok around the detente but binding or twisting is not.
6. Press pegs into base, a drop of CA glue may be needed on the flange to hold the pegs in place.
7. Clean up any squeeze out and/or allow glue to fully cure prior to installation on the printer.
8. Press pegs into holes in printer base, these should be snug and assisted by magnets pulling towards the frame screws.
9. Open hinges to the over center position and align with door in fully open position, the second arm section should be roughly parallel with the bottom hinge. Take your time with this to ensure the arm will pivot freely.
10. Attach the door pivot to the glass and you are done!

A pretty simple build, but there is an exploded parts diagram in the photos for reference.