Print with dozens of colors: Our new open-source ColorMix for PrusaSlicer
3 days ago
- #color mixing
- #open-source
- #3D printing
- Prusa developed ColorMix, a method to print with dozens of colors using only five filaments (CMYKW) on multi-material 3D printers.
- The technology is based on halftoning principles, alternating thin layers to create optical color mixing, similar to 2D printing.
- Prusa's model is open-source (MIT license), integrates into PrusaSlicer and EasyPrint, and was calibrated against actual FDM prints for accuracy.
- The community, including projects like OrcaSlicer-FullSpectrum, inspired the development, emphasizing open-source collaboration.
- Future improvements and broader material compatibility are planned, with users encouraged to contribute data for model refinement.