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.
This project is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. The author is not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this project.
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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!