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We wrote about the revolutionary and eagerly anticipated Palette 2 Pro accessory for enthusiasts of fancier, personalized 3D printing on the Botland Blog. What does the newer, improved version provide?
The Mosaic Palette 3 and Palette 3 Pro follow in the footsteps of its predecessor by enhancing the 3D printing experience with a simple plug-and-play configuration – there is no complicated assembly, let alone buying accessories to make the whole thing run at all, which some Palette 2 users found questionable. Palette 3 and their next-generation splicing cores make it possible to print multiple colors in a single print, combine flexible and rigid materials, and produce high-quality complex prints using dissolvable supports.
Automated management means longer printing without inconvenient interruptions, and an integrated Canvas Hub to work with specially designed Canvas software streamlines communication between all connected devices. Cloud printing can be easily managed with seamless integration. Compatibility with OctoPrint has been maintained.
Four 3D printing colors with Mosaic Palette 3
Palette 3 and Palette 3 Pro work with most FDM printers that use filament for 3D printing. The list of Palette 3 Pro compatible 3D printers created by the manufacturer is extensive. It is gratifying to see that it includes brands, series and models of Creality Ender, Creality CR, Prusa, Zortrax, Anycubic, Artillery, Flashforge, Velleman and Anet printers familiar to Botland store visitors and Botland blog readers.
Multi-color models and PLA filament
Palette 3 allows the printer to print multiple colors in a single print from PLA filaments with four inputs that allow for flexibility and the use of spare spools of filament that are needed for automated print management. In addition to this, we can rely on flexible and rigid materials across all prints for high-quality, complex prints with dissolvable supports – here’s an amazing example of an Asian temple.
Splice Core filament merger, better cooling, easy handling
Improved in Palette 3 and made entirely of durable aluminum in the Palette 3 Pro, the splicing mechanism provides faster, more reliable splicing of printing material. In the new version, algorithms have been refined to optimize the operation of the splicing core tubes and the splicing speed has been increased without compromising on reliability and durability. In this way, the likelihood of filament jamming has been reduced. Cooling of the filament as it leaves the splice has been improved by adding an additional fan. Summing up all these improvements according to Mosaic’s declaration, the Palette 3 model is 10% faster than the Palette 2S version.
The Palette 3 is equipped with a built-in Canvas Hub. This integration means that we no longer have to buy and configure additional hardware to connect all of our devices, as we did in the previous version. The built-in hub means you can access your prints directly through the Palette touchscreen and start 3D printing in seconds. It’s powerful enough to run connected Palette prints while remotely monitoring everything from Canvas, even if you’re not on the same network.
New limit switches
Newly designed and upgraded limit switches have been tested for durability and wear resistance. The P3 in both versions has been enhanced with a special switch design with materials and mechanisms made of hardened steel for extended life. The design is compact, allowing for more space to incorporate improved monitoring and tracking of the filament throughout the device. On board both models, of course, we have end of print material detection.
Larger touch screen, higher resolution
Positive changes have been made to the front interface. Updated screen features allow for more customizations and commands on the Palette screen itself. With a few swipes, we can start and stop our prints, add color gradients and enter special commands directly from the Palette 3 and Palette 3 Pro screen.
What’s new in Palette 3 and Palette 3 Pro? Summary
- The aluminum Splice Core in the Pro version enables faster splicing and cooling reducing overall print time.
- The ability to input multiple materials allows for more complex prints and provides automated filament management.
- New input capabilities for flexibility when selecting colors and materials to print.
- Automated filament management allows you to have spare spools for longer and larger prints without worrying about running out of filament or having to replace an empty spool mid-print.
- Redesigned and upgraded limit switches that have been tested to last up to 3 million cycles.
- Reinforced parts for optimal performance and maintenance.
- Replacement parts.
