# My "FullSpectrum" printing deep dive video **URL:** \ **Category:** U1 Toolchanger\ **Created:** [March 11, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437 "2026-03-11T18:59:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wombley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/wombley/32/27838_2.png) [@Wombley](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Wombley)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/1 "2026-03-11T18:59:16Z")
Alternating color layers to print more than 4 colors using only 4 spools! The story of **FullSpectrum** _community fork_ of Snapmaker Orca along with my initial stress testing and suggested tips for getting better or faster results. It’s a long one! If you know the story, you might jump to the end for final prints (Chapter 4.1) and summary of my initial printing suggestions (Chapter 5). [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/5/5/557f8a17a925af00e73fb522925b2310c1702670.jpeg "FullSpectrum Printing on the Snapmaker U1") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE1Su-FUvls) ---
**Author:** ![Pierre43](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/pierre43/32/32767_2.png) [@Pierre43](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Pierre43)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/2 "2026-03-11T20:02:38Z")
Great job done by the FullSpectrum team ---
**Author:** ![Poky1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@Poky1](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Poky1)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/3 "2026-03-12T18:06:43Z")
Loved your video. Will the new orca work with a J1S? ---
**Author:** ![Wombley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/wombley/32/27838_2.png) [@Wombley](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Wombley)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/4 "2026-03-13T02:43:34Z")
Oh! That’s actually a great question @Poky1 ! I haven’t tried Snorca on my J1s, but it very well might. It’s just commanding the tool to alternate when slicing. If you test it, would you let us know how it goes? ---
**Author:** ![Wombley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/wombley/32/27838_2.png) [@Wombley](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Wombley)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/5 "2026-03-13T02:45:27Z")
Also, for people trying out the FullSpectrum community fork of Snorca, I’ve uploaded the simple wedge test print to Printables: > **[Multi-wedge Test Print by Wombley | Download free STL model | Printables.com](https://www.printables.com/model/1635796-multi-wedge-test-print)** ---
**Author:** ![Poky1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@Poky1](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Poky1)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/6 "2026-03-16T18:37:47Z")
I tried multicolor on my J1S and couldn’tget the 2nd nozzle to run. Slicer just made 1 color. Maybe a setting I didn’t see but no luck so far. ---
**Author:** ![Wombley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/wombley/32/27838_2.png) [@Wombley](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Wombley)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/7 "2026-03-16T23:48:49Z")
Yeah. That makes me a little sad… I’ll have to try it and check the gcode. I half expected this to “just work.” But only half. 🥲 ---
**Author:** ![Poky1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@Poky1](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Poky1)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/8 "2026-03-17T00:37:11Z")
Yes. Disappointing. Please let me know if you find a hack to make it work. [Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer](https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=US_Acquisition_YMktg_315_SearchOrgConquer_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=US_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100002039&af_sub5=C01_Email_Static_&af_ios_store_cpp=0c38e4b0-a27e-40f9-a211-f4e2de32ab91&af_android_url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail&listing=search_organize_conquer) ---
**Author:** ![kingwap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5ac83/32.png) [@kingwap](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/kingwap)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/9 "2026-03-22T23:32:49Z")
I tried the pteg cables I have on hand, but none could achieve the desired effect due to insufficient or no light transmission. I am hoping for a ready-to-use list of suitable cables to choose from. ---
**Author:** ![Wombley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/wombley/32/27838_2.png) [@Wombley](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Wombley)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/10 "2026-03-23T01:30:56Z")
Part 2! Coming soon, @kingwap Though it’s hard to guarantee any spool bought will be exactly the same. They just don’t usually control well for TD. 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Simon\_Zhi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/simon_zhi/32/30470_2.png) [@Simon\_Zhi](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Simon_Zhi)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/11 "2026-03-23T13:12:54Z")
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**Author:** ![Wombley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/wombley/32/27838_2.png) [@Wombley](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Wombley)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-fullspectrum-printing-deep-dive-video/41437/12 "2026-03-27T15:20:52Z")
Part 2 of the deep dive into print testing FullSpectrum. This time a tighter recap of suggestions, our little color study and testing of various filaments. Along the way doing a couple more example prints with tips, and wrap up with a few highlights from the community and answer a couple of questions. Make generous use of chapter breaks if you like, as I vow this is the last time I drop a video this long, oof! [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/e/2/e2a850f2dc6fe1d63e16063d45108e105f030d08.jpeg "FullSpectrum (Part 2) Palette Tests and More") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfpaVk8jEw) Also, if you want a Cliff’s Notes version of all this, YGK3D’s video on this dropped yesterday and does an excellent overview, imho!