Gradient Mode

Before utilizing custom print modes, ensure that your filament has been splice tuned. The Splice Tuning feature will help you find the ideal settings so your Palette 3 can create optimal splices. A guide on how to do this can be found here.

Slice a single-body STL file in Canvas or a slicer of your choice. Record the total print length, and transfer the file to the printer.

On Palette's main screen, tap Print From > Custom Print > Gradient Mode

Choose the inputs to use for the print.

Select the minimum and maximum length of your print. Load your GCode file into http://gcode.ws to determine filament length of your print.

Minimum Length: When your model is loaded, under Layer Info locate the layer that uses the most filament by layer (mm). Enter that value into the Minimum Length.

For smoother transitions if the model is in vase mode, use the filament used by layer amount from the walls of the print.

Note: Palette's minimum splice length is 8 cm.

Maximum Length: Input the maximum length as a ratio of the minimum length (max:min). This creates variation on the smoothness of the gradient.

Ex: If you want a ratio of 4:1 (4 layers of the first filament and 1 of the second), multiply the Min Length of the filament by 4 to obtain the value of the Max Length.

If you prefer smoother or more distinct colour changes, try increasing this ratio to 6:1 or 8:1.

Enter the total length of the model in centimeters. The Canvas print preview will display the total filament length for the print, which can be converted to centimeters.

Follow the prompts displayed on Palette's screen to begin the print.

Follow Palette's instructions to load the filament.

Once Palette is finished making the initial splices with enough filament to come out of the outgoing tube, insert this filament into the printer's extruder.

Jog the filament until you see filament come out of the nozzle (just enough to prime it), and then start the G-Code file on the printer.