The PolyDye Full Color 3D Printer Mod brings vibrant, full-color printing to Marlin-based printers by integrating inkjet printing technology directly into your 3D printer workflow. This modification applies ink layers between white filament layers to color your model.
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Assembly Instructions
Step-by-step guide to install and integrate the PolyDye mod into your 3D printer. -
Calibration Guide
Detailed instructions for calibrating your printer for full-color prints. -
Hardware Requirements
A list of required parts and where to obtain them.
- Adds full-color capabilities to any Marlin compatible 3D printer.
- Ink application synchronized with white filament layers.
- Integration with ESP32-S3 for precise color control.
This project would not have been possible without the contributions of the following individuals and organizations:
- Jeroen Domburg - For his hack on HP 803 inkjet cartridges where he provided pinouts and sample code that served as a foundation for this mod. A portion of the sales go to his tip jar.
- Adafruit - Their research and work on hacking the LCD interface of the ESP32-S3 interface.
- Bianca Mariani - Thanks to my loving wife for putting up with me during the four years of developing this mod, editing the videos and soldering tiny components when I couldn't see anymore.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue to refine and expand this exciting project!