Had AI put together links to each project with a short description:
| Tier | Project |
|---|---|
| 1 | Full Multi-Nozzle Printing by LixNix |
| Snapmaker Orca fork that slices with a different layer height for each extruder, so one print can mix nozzle sizes. | |
| 1 | Paxx12 Snapmaker U1 Extended Firmware by paxx12 |
| Repackaged U1 firmware that adds SSH and debugging access plus extra camera, touchscreen, and Klipper-metrics support. | |
| 1 | multiACE by decay71 |
| Klipper integration that runs up to four Anycubic ACE Pro units (16 spools) on a U1, with mid-print swaps and runout failover. | |
| 2 | AFC-Klipper-Add-On by jimmyjon711 |
| Hardware-agnostic Klipper filament-changer software (the BoxTurtle stack) for adding more colors and materials to the U1. | |
| 2 | BMCU-Klipper by Paweł Jarczak |
| Connects BMCU filament units to Klipper printers like the U1, supporting up to 32 channels with parallel, pre-planned swaps. | |
| 2 | Bespok3d by unlucio |
| App store and package manager for Klipper printers that installs plugins and modules in one click without a terminal. | |
| 2 | FOrcaSlicer by jiyang1018 |
| OrcaSlicer fork with “Color Patch” for painting a surface color over a different core material, plus mixed nozzle sizes. | |
| 2 | Miniskyline by Joseph Olson |
| Web tool that generates printable 3D models of cities, terrain, and celestial bodies. | |
| 2 | OrcaSlicer-ImageMap by Sentient Stardust |
| OrcaSlicer mod that maps image textures seamlessly onto model surfaces using per-layer CMYK-style patterns. | |
| 2 | Sidecar 16-Color MMU by Eric Nelson |
| Open-development multi-material unit that extends the U1 to 16 colors. | |
| 3 | Bambu 2 Orca by Kuzuri Ao |
| Converts Bambu Studio / MakerWorld 3MF files into U1-ready projects while preserving their print settings. | |
| 3 | Kromacut by Victor-Iulian Sandu |
| Online tool that turns 2D images into layered full-color prints matched to your filaments, with 3D preview and STL/3MF export. | |
| 3 | Lumina Studio by Big fat cat |
| Image-processing tool for multi-color layered (overprinted) flat prints that works across printers. | |
| 3 | MakerWorld to Snapmaker U1 by Noesen Nico |
| Browser extension that converts MakerWorld print profiles into native U1 projects locally, with no upload. | |
| 3 | OrcaFS-NeotkoCM by Neotko |
| Orca Full Spectrum mod that adds color and toolpath blending between layers for gradient and fabric-like effects. | |
| 3 | SindriCAD by Thomas Haugen |
| Open-source, cross-platform parametric 3D editor built U1-first, with per-part color assignment and export. | |
| 3 | U1 Print Hub by Daniel Gambill |
| Self-hosted dashboard for multiple U1s showing progress and temps, with remote filament swaps and usage stats. | |
| 3 | U1 Slicer For Android by Kevin Bernitz |
| OrcaSlicer-based Android app for slicing and sending U1 prints from a phone or tablet. | |
| 3 | UI Rework for Full-Spectrum by Xipit |
| Redesigned mixed-filament UI for the OrcaSlicer Full Spectrum branch, with a new sidebar and filament management. | |
| 3 | ditherforge by Tim Newsome |
| Dithers full-color textured models down to the U1’s 4 filament colors and repairs meshes for printing. |