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Creality K3 and SPARKX i8: Two Approaches to Multicolor Printing
2026. 09. 19.
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Creality K3 and SPARKX i8: Two Approaches to Multicolor Printing

The Chinese manufacturer is targeting reduced waste and downtime with different material-switching architectures.

K3: nozzle switching

The K3 KliTek system switches nozzles; Creality claims 4.8-second changes and substantial waste reduction. Independent long-term testing is still needed.

SPARKX i8: short material path

The i8 feeds four filaments into a shared hotend, aiming to reduce long retractions and purge cycles.

Video reference

The related ShareFest hands-on video shows the K3 mechanism up close but does not replace long-term performance testing.

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KPI features have been added.
2026. 08. 24.
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KPI features have been added.

KPI features have been added. CALIBRA – Measurem Why do KPIs matter in measurement equipment management? Because data becomes truly useful only when it helps you see where attention is needed and how performance changes over time.

Parkside Multi Charger: Controller Architecture for the Basic and Pro Versions
2026. 08. 04.
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Parkside Multi Charger: Controller Architecture for the Basic and Pro Versions

Parkside Multi Charger: Controller Architecture for the Basic and Pro Versions Development of the Parkside Multi Charger has entered a new stage. During the latest planning phase, several controller and power-switching architectures were compared to find a solution that keeps the Basic version easy to build while leaving enough room for the more advanced Pro model.

Parkside Multi Charger – New Development Milestone
2026. 08. 02.
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Parkside Multi Charger – New Development Milestone

Parkside Multi Charger – New Development Milestone Development of the Parkside Multi Charger continues to make steady progress. Recent work has focused not only on hardware and software development but also on establishing the project's public identity and communication. The project currently consists of two separate development branches: Parkside Multi Charger (Normal) and Parkside Multi Charger Pro.

Anycubic Kobra 3 toolhead – successful firmware backup and the first steps toward a CAN-based Klipper toolboard
2026. 07. 27.
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Anycubic Kobra 3 toolhead – successful firmware backup and the first steps toward a CAN-based Klipper toolboard

Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead Project – Another Milestone: Successful Firmware Backup and Preparing for a CAN-Based Toolboard Today marked another major milestone in the Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead project. Our objective is not to modify or preserve the original firmware. Instead, we are developing a completely custom firmware that will transform the factory controller board into a Klipper-compatible CAN Tool MCU with only minimal hardware modifications.

Another Milestone Reached in the Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead Project #2
2026. 07. 26.
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Another Milestone Reached in the Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead Project #2

Another Milestone Reached in the Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead Project The Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead reverse engineering project has reached another important milestone. Recent work has shifted beyond simply identifying components toward building a comprehensive and structured hardware documentation system that will serve as the foundation for all future development.

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Lead-Filled Ender 3: Building the World's Fastest Ender 3
2026. 09. 17.
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Lead-Filled Ender 3: Building the World's Fastest Ender 3

In Part 2 of the project, the Ender 3 keeps the same external dimensions and build volume. Its hollow aluminum frame extrusions are filled with about 4.5 kg (10 lb) of lead and reinforced to improve stability for extreme-speed printing.

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