Mosaic Palette 2 User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: MOSAIC

Table of Contents

Mosaic Palette 2
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
CONTENTS
INTERNALS
EXTERNALS
EXAMPLE PRINTER SETUPS
EXAMPLE PRINTER SETUPS
STARTING YOUR FIRST PRINT
ACCESSING THE FILAMENT PATH
REPLACING THE SPLICE TUBE
RESOURCES
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

Mosaic Palette 2

INTRODUCTION

Palette 2 splices up to 4 filaments together and feeds them into your printer in real time to create multi-color, multi-material prints without any modifications to your printer. Mosaic-Palette-2-fig-1

Slice, color, and optimize your prints with CANVAS, our online platform.
Palette 2 receives the print file and uses it to produce custom spliced filament.
Your printer will use this filament to create multimaterial prints.

SAFETY

These are important. Please read them in their entirety. Mosaic-
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For complete safety warnings please visit www.mm3d.co/p2safety

INTERNALS

Scroll Wheel
Outgoing Drive
Buffer Switch
Splice Core
Touch Screen
Buffer
Homing Switch
Cutter Wheel
Merger
Ingoing Drives
Filament Run-out Switches

EXTERNALS

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Touch Screen
Mounting Tabs
Cable Groove
Ingoing Drives
Power Switch
Micro USB Port
AUX Port
DC Power Jack
SD Card Reader
Outgoing Drive

SETTING UP PALETTE 2 (1/4)

Palette 2 can be used in several positions: (1) using the included Stand, (2) with the Mounting Bracket, or (3) laying flat.
The Stand slides into the Mounting Tabs on the back of Palette 2.
Palette 2 can be mounted onto printers or other surfaces using the Mounting Bracket.
Your Palette is heavy; please use appropriate hardware (not included).
Palette 2 has rubber pads on its back for grip and protection.

SETTING UP PALETTE 2 (2/4) Mosaic-Palette-2-fig-8

Select the appropriate Outgoing Tube. Most printers use the Medium Tube. Bowden printers typically use the Small Tube.
Insert the wide end of the Outgoing Tube into your Palette 2 until you feel it lock in place.

SETTING UP PALETTE 2 (3/4)

Insert the narrow end of the Outgoing Tube into the Extruder Clip.
Secure the Velcro Square next to your extruder’s filament input.
Press the Velcro together to secure the Extruder Clip.
The Outgoing Tube should align with your extruder’s filament input.

SETTING UP PALETTE 2 (4/4)

Insert two Filament Rods into the holes at the base of the Spool Holder Side.
Firmly press the sides together.
Place filament spools on the third Filament Rod.
Lower the Filament Rod into the notches on top of the Spool Holders.

EXAMPLE PRINTER SETUPS

Type: Bowden
Recommended Tube Length: Medium

Type: Bowden
Recommended Tube Length: Small

EXAMPLE PRINTER SETUPS

Type: Direct-drive
- Recommended Tube Length: Medium
Type: Direct-drive
Recommended Tube Length: Medium Suggested Setup: Elevate to bring Palette 2 closer to extruder
Type: Direct-drive
Recommended Tube Length: Medium
Type: Direct-drive
Recommended Tube Length: Medium

STARTING YOUR FIRST PRINT

To start your first multi-material print with Palette 2, please visit CANVAS http://canvas3d.io
CANVAS is a web-based app designed for multi-material 3D printing. You can use it for slicing, coloring, customizing, and more. CANVAS will walk you through how to slice models for printing with Palette 2.
Coming soon!

ACCESSING THE FILAMENT PATH

If you encounter a broken filament or a jam in your Palette 2, follow these steps to access and remove the filament. Mosaic-
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Take the Top Cover out by gently lifting it from the sides.
Remove the Thumb Screws on the Ingoing and Outgoing Covers to take them off.
- WARNING: Please disconnect the power supply for at least 30 seconds before carrying out this step.
Gently use your finger to rotate the Cutter Wheel 180°. Loosen the Thumb Screw to remove the Homing Switch Cover.
Remove the Long Thumb Screw to take off Splice Core.

REPLACING THE SPLICE TUBE

We recommend replacing the Splice Tube every ~15,000 splices.
WARNING: Once removed, Splice Tubes may be difficult or impossible to reinsert. Consider contacting Mosaic Support before performing these steps.