v0.6-alpha

[ratdoux]

⚠️ EXPERIMENTAL BUILD - NOT TESTED ⚠️

Based on Snapmaker Orca v2.2.4

v0.6 full spectrum alpha, now with local-Z control, manual layer patterns, and much better settings reliability.

THIS HAS NOT BEEN TESTED ON ACTUAL HARDWARE!

What's New in v0.6

Manual Pattern Mixed Filaments (v0.6)

• Pattern add button in Mixed Filaments UI (alongside Gradient add)
• Create custom repeating layer patterns (e.g., 11112222 for 4:4 ratio)
• Pattern parser accepts 1/2 or A/B with separators (/, -, _, |, etc.)
• Manual pattern takes precedence; blend percentage auto-derived from pattern
• Backward-compatible with older row formats

Local Z Dithering Mode (v0.4)

• New Local Z dithering mode in Process → Others (dithering_local_z_mode)
• Mixed-painted zones split into local sub-passes with pass-specific flow height
• Perimeter clipping logic separates mixed passes from base passes more cleanly
• Runtime guard: disabled when wipe tower or wiping overrides are active

Config/Save/Load Reliability Fixes (v0.5)

• Config comparison now checks type + value (not only value)
• Improved dirty-state detection, diffing, and unsaved-changes behavior
• Mixed filament project settings load more consistently
• Stronger logging for mixed-row parsing and config application

Installation

1. Download Snapmaker_Orca.zip
2. Extract to a folder
3. Run the executable

⚠️ Warning

• Use at your own risk
• May produce incorrect G-code
• Local-Z behavior is especially experimental
• Seeking testers with U1 printers

Known Issues

• Untested on real hardware
• Local-Z mode needs testing with actual prints
• Advanced dithering output may require calibration
• Startup crash may occur (needs further debugging)

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This discussion was created from the release v0.6-alpha.

[Groo70]

I like to test it. And contribute! I am one of the first BetaTesters of the U1. Running and testing the U1 already since mid July 2025.