Multi-Color Systems Integration (Creality CFS, Snapmaker AMS)

Modern 3D printers incorporate multi-color and multi-material handling systems. MakerSpell normalizes slot states, material tags, and color values into a unified UI experience.

1. Filament Slot Attributes

In the user interface, each loaded filament spool displays:

• Slot Identifier: Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4.
• Material Type: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PA-CF, etc.
• Color Swatch: Visual color swatch matching the real-world spool.
• Occupancy State: Real-time detection of spool loaded vs. empty bay.
• Estimated Weight: Remaining filament weight (grams) where telemetry permits.
• Custom Bay Label: "CFS Slot 1", "External Spool", or user-assigned labels.

2. Sliced Model Matching & Error Handling

• Automatic Matching: When preparing a multi-color print, MakerSpell automatically cross-checks sliced tool requirements with loaded printer slots.
• Fault Isolation: If a printer’s CFS/AMS module is offline or disconnected, the main printer telemetry continues seamlessly; an isolated "Could not read CFS slots" warning appears with an inline Retry button.
• External Spool Fallback: Printers without multi-material units automatically default to single-spool mode.