# Snapmaker Orca & App V2.3.6\_beta: Beta Testing Now Open **URL:** \ **Category:** News and Announcements\ **Created:** [August 26, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-beta-testing-now-open/43129 "2026-08-26T11:45:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-beta-testing-now-open/43129/1 "2026-08-26T11:45:54Z")
Hey everyone! The latest Snapmaker Orca/App V2.3.6 beta is live and ready for your feedback. This update is packed with some awesome upgrades, including: **What’s New:** - Added Time-lapse video export feature(requires firmware V1.6.0 or later) - Added Print Preferences, which enable Spaghetti Detection and Foreign Object - Detection. These features help you identify anomalies during printing and take timely action. - Added a one-click auto-zoom and camera pan feature that instantly reframes the view to display all models in the scene or focus on the selected model(s) - Added Color Mixing Match Mapping, which automatically generates an optimal color matching solution within the reliable color gamut for multi-color models (especially those with more than 4 colors). - Added support for Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum, compatible with 0.2 mm and 0.6 mm nozzles. **Full Release Notes and Download Links:** [Release Snapmaker Orca V2.3.6 Pre-Release · Snapmaker/OrcaSlicer · GitHub](https://github.com/Snapmaker/OrcaSlicer/releases/tag/v2.3.6) If you’re interested to put these changes to the test, please check out the full release notes below and share your thoughts, bugs, and feedback here: [https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-testing-is-now-available/43128](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-testing-is-now-available/43128) PS: Our model platform-Snapmaker Space is also ready for a bigger Closed Beta! > [@Snapmaker Space is ready for a bigger Closed Beta! (Model Platform)](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-space-is-ready-for-a-bigger-closed-beta-model-platform/43116): > > Hey everyone! We’ve been building a new model platform for the Snapmaker U1, and we’re now ready to open the Closed Beta to a larger group of U1 owners. What is Snapmaker Space? It’s a place to discover, share, and print models for the U1. There are already 1,000+ multi-color and multi-material models, with Snapmaker U1 profiles and one-click printing ready to go. Pick a model → send it to your U1 → print. We’re also testing a points system that rewards both users and… ---
**Author:** ![jblane001](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/67e7ee/32.png) [@jblane001](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/jblane001)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-beta-testing-now-open/43129/2 "2026-08-26T15:42:34Z")
I assume those changes don’t apply to SM2.0? I was disappointed to hear from another member via reply that SM2.0 is being deprecated. ---
**Author:** ![PolymerAlchemist](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/polymeralchemist/32/33724_2.png) [@PolymerAlchemist](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/PolymerAlchemist)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-beta-testing-now-open/43129/3 "2026-08-26T16:48:04Z")
@Zoe_M are we ever going to get the camera stream without custom firmware? ---
**Author:** ![laryllan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f05b48/32.png) [@laryllan](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/laryllan)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-beta-testing-now-open/43129/4 "2026-08-26T19:26:11Z")
Linux version still not working with Nvidia 580 series driver. True for both Flatpak and AppImage version. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-beta-testing-now-open/43129/5 "2026-08-27T01:52:23Z")
Hi, Yes, I’m afraid these new features and improvements are mainly for U1. Best regards. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-beta-testing-now-open/43129/6 "2026-08-27T02:03:07Z")
Hi, thanks for bringing it up. This feature request for native streaming without custom firmware has been logged and shared with our engineering team. However, there is no final evaluation outcome available yet, so I cannot provide you with a definitive reply at this time. Sorry for the inconvenience. ---
**Author:** ![BowenTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b3f665/32.png) [@BowenTech](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/BowenTech)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-beta-testing-now-open/43129/7 "2026-08-31T16:14:50Z")
Thank you! I love the ability to batch download and delete the time lapse videos! Thank you thank you thank you!!! ---
**Author:** ![tyeth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/tyeth/32/19314_2.png) [@tyeth](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/tyeth)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-beta-testing-now-open/43129/8 "2026-09-07T18:12:17Z")
Maybe you can stop spamming all the older users with U1 news in the wrong forum categories then, like stick to the U1 specific categories. Or have some way to opt out of your current marketing pushes in the forums. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-app-v2-3-6-beta-beta-testing-now-open/43129/9 "2026-09-08T03:06:57Z")
Thanks for your feedback and sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused. I’ll adjust the posting strategy going forward, and keep your suggestion well noted.