The Palette 2 Pro offers many features for a better multi-material experience:

“Pro” Speed

The Palette 2 Pro comes with a Splice Core Pro unit made of aluminum, which enables 20% faster filament splicing and faster printing. It’s rated at 166-280 mm/min for filament production, which is a step up from the 120-214 mm/min of the non-Pro unit.

Touchscreen

New since the first Palette, the Palette 2 Pro comes with a 3.5-inch color touchscreen interface for a more enjoyable user experience. This puts all of the Palette’s controls at your fingertips.

Runout Detection

As with the non-Pro model, the Palette 2 Pro comes with a built-in filament runout detection feature, automatically switching materials when a spool runs low. That way, you can print without worrying about your material.

Better Backup

With the “Pro” version of the Palette 2 comes an extended, double warranty period, bundled with additional spare parts for quicker repairs and decreased downtime.

Software Support

One of the biggest challenges with multi-material printing thus far has been file preparation. Most models are not designed for multi-material printing, so converting them can be a hassle. The Palette 2 Pro aims to change this with Mosaic’s own slicer, Canvas. With Canvas, you can “paint” single-color files into multicolor or multi-material models for printing with the Palette.

The Palette 2 Pro is a powerful tool for multi-material 3D printing. A step up from the previous generation Palette, the 2 Pro offers a much cleaner design and intuitive user experience, making it much more approachable for those just getting into multi-material printing.

By upgrading to the “Pro” model, you stand to gain from a more robust metal splicer that can pump out filament 20% faster than the non-Pro unit. This makes the Palette 2 Pro perfect for workhorse users.

A significant new feature bundled with the entire second generation Palette lineup is the cloud-based slicer Canvas. Given that most available 3D printing files are only meant for single materials and colors, Canvas makes multi-material printing both more accessible and more practical. The ability to “paint” models also brings mesh modification down to a more beginner-friendly level, extending the Palette 2 Pro’s market beyond 3D printing techies and software gurus.

Overall, the Palette 2 Pro represents substantial refinements from the first generation Palette, bringing with it some bonus features with the “Pro” label. The introduction of the Canvas slicer is a step in the right direction for making multi-material printing a reality for more people. It’s just a shame that the entire Palette 2 line is limited to 1.75-mm filament.

Here are the specs laid out, as provided by Mosaic:

• Supported feedstock size: 1.75-mm FDM filament (Ultimaker adapter available)
• Filament production speed: 166-280 mm/min
• Ambient operating temperature: 15-30 °C (60-86 °F)
• Compatible operating systems: Windows, Mac, Linux (Tested on Ubuntu 16.04)
• Splicing technology: Splice Core Pro 1.0, Solid State Splicer
• Data interface: Canvas Hub (USB) or SD card
• Control interface: 3.2″ color touchscreen (240 x 320 pixels)
• Unit weight: 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)
• Unit dimensions: 23 x 20.4 x 8.4 cm (9″ x 8″ x 3.3″)
• Shipping weight: 7.1 kg (15.6 lbs)
• Shipping box: 41 x 27 x 23 cm (16″ x 11″ x 9″)
• Power requirements: 12 V DC, 3 A
• Power adapter input requirements: 100-240 V (50/60 Hz), 1.5 A
• Power adapter compatibility: USA, UK, AU, EU
• Consumables
  • Filament: Not included
  • Splice Core Pro Tubes: 5 included
• Provided limited warranty: 24 months or 50,000 splices
• Update connection: USB (cable included)
• Compatibility: (Check out the full list from Mosaic.)

Mosaic Palette 2 Pro

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(Lead image source: The First Layer via YouTube)