Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, we look at 16+ open source MMU & toolchangers to make ANY printer multimaterial! Brought to you by Atomic Filament. Visit jle.vi/atomicfilament & use code "thenextlayer" for 5% off.
Not long ago, multicolor 3D printing was something only the most dedicated tinkerers—or those deep in proprietary ecosystems—could access. But that’s all changing.
In this video, we’re diving into the top 16+ open source multicolor and multimaterial 3D printing systems that are changing the game for makers and pros alike. Whether you're looking for a minimalist color swap setup like the box turtle AMS, a more complex system like the ERCF V2, or a high-end toolchanger like the stealthchanger to push the limits of FDM printing, there’s something here for every skill level, budget, and printer. We’ll cover what it takes to build each system, the costs involved, and their capabilities.
🤫 Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: jle.vi/tnl-discord
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🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Multicolor Systems
02:40 NightOwl
03:51 Pico MMU
04:57 MMX
06:07 Happy Turtle Lettuce Feeder
06:50 Tradrack
07:55 ERCF V2
09:11 Box Turtle
10:53 YAMMU
11:46 8-Track Raven
12:33 3DChameleon
13:09 Open AMS
14:01 BMCU AMS
16:15 Toolchanger Systems
16:35 StealthChanger
18:20 Daksh
19:09 Voron TRIDEX
21:28 Voron Phoenix: Monstrous IDEX Machine
22:12 Conclusion
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 🔗
👉 Polymaker filament: jle.vi/polymaker
👉 NightOwl AMS System: github.com/mjonuschat/NightOwl | Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_op1oQK2
👉 Pico MMU: github.com/lhndo/LH-Stinger/wiki/Pico-MMU#bom
👉 CN3D MMX: printables.com/model/1181017-mmx-multi-material-extruder-exclusive-final-releas | Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olePSvC
👉 3DPO (Rick Kollins) tutorials on CN3D MMX: youtube.com/watch?v=RNVSx8m-pTU&list=PL9lf9yvhkbe8wSKN8TnpF1ttkNGgj41Pg
👉 Happy Turtle Lettuce Feeder Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFleFZs
👉 Tradrack: github.com/Annex-Engineering/TradRack | Kit: trianglelab.net/products/14-channels-mmu?VariantsId=11557
👉 ERCF V2 Kit: FYSETC: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onPZv4u or jle.vi/fysetc | BigTreeTech (Recommended): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oE8r5qk or jle.vi/bigtreetech
👉 Box Turtle Kit: jle.vi/boxturtle OR jle.vi/west3d (use coupon code "LESLIEBENAVIDES") or International: jle.vi/3djake
👉 Armored Turtle 8-Track: github.com/ArmoredTurtle/8-Track-Raven-Alpha
👉 3DChameleon: github.com/3DChameleon/3DChameleonMk4
👉 Open AMS: github.com/OpenAMSOrg | Replacement Boards: si-forge.com/products/openams-mainboard-fps-bundle
👉 BMCU AMS: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opB5rsI | Parts Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onNqaws
👉 Voron Stealthchanger: github.com/DraftShift/StealthChanger | Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okt5G2Q | FYSETC Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ool8XoM or jle.vi/fysetc
👉 Daksh 3D Printed Tool Changer: github.com/ankurv2k6/daksh-toolchanger-v2
👉 TRIDEX: github.com/FrankenVoron/Tridex
👉 My previous video on open source 3D printer projects: youtu.be/8dIqguLUyvk
👉 My previous video on the Box Turtle AMS: youtu.be/priaWY5iQJE
👉 My Box Turtle AMS Build Journal video (Second Channel): youtu.be/WKsYDgAgwHU
👉 My interview with the creator of the Daksh: youtube.com/live/SE31sKgPqzk
👉 My ERCF V2 Build: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAIMkOXd_V-w8ZswanKWks2KKJz9DipJ
👉 My Sovol SV08 Toolchanger Build: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAIMkOXd_V9jdPlKDvLn1b1i14LN-vcy
👉 Our New Channel: @thenextlayer
🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒
📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing
📍 Complete list of my videography gear: kit.co/jlevi/content-creation
📍My favorite thing to 3D Print: jle.vi/multiboard
📍My recommended electronics & control boards: jle.vi/bigtreetech
📍 My favorite 3D printing "accessory": jle.vi/magigoo | jle.vi/whambam
📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: jle.vi/polymaker
📍 Check out the official TNL merch: shop.thenextlayer.com
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In this video, we look at 16+ open source MMU & toolchangers to make ANY printer multimaterial! Brought to you by Atomic Filament. Visit jle.vi/atomicfilament & use code "thenextlayer" for 5% off.
Not long ago, multicolor 3D printing was something only the most dedicated tinkerers—or those deep in proprietary ecosystems—could access. But that’s all changing.
In this video, we’re diving into the top 16+ open source multicolor and multimaterial 3D printing systems that are changing the game for makers and pros alike. Whether you're looking for a minimalist color swap setup like the box turtle AMS, a more complex system like the ERCF V2, or a high-end toolchanger like the stealthchanger to push the limits of FDM printing, there’s something here for every skill level, budget, and printer. We’ll cover what it takes to build each system, the costs involved, and their capabilities.
🤫 Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: jle.vi/tnl-discord
🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SECOND CHANNEL: youtube.com/@thenextnextlayer
🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Multicolor Systems
02:40 NightOwl
03:51 Pico MMU
04:57 MMX
06:07 Happy Turtle Lettuce Feeder
06:50 Tradrack
07:55 ERCF V2
09:11 Box Turtle
10:53 YAMMU
11:46 8-Track Raven
12:33 3DChameleon
13:09 Open AMS
14:01 BMCU AMS
16:15 Toolchanger Systems
16:35 StealthChanger
18:20 Daksh
19:09 Voron TRIDEX
21:28 Voron Phoenix: Monstrous IDEX Machine
22:12 Conclusion
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 🔗
👉 Polymaker filament: jle.vi/polymaker
👉 NightOwl AMS System: github.com/mjonuschat/NightOwl | Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_op1oQK2
👉 Pico MMU: github.com/lhndo/LH-Stinger/wiki/Pico-MMU#bom
👉 CN3D MMX: printables.com/model/1181017-mmx-multi-material-extruder-exclusive-final-releas | Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olePSvC
👉 3DPO (Rick Kollins) tutorials on CN3D MMX: youtube.com/watch?v=RNVSx8m-pTU&list=PL9lf9yvhkbe8wSKN8TnpF1ttkNGgj41Pg
👉 Happy Turtle Lettuce Feeder Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFleFZs
👉 Tradrack: github.com/Annex-Engineering/TradRack | Kit: trianglelab.net/products/14-channels-mmu?VariantsId=11557
👉 ERCF V2 Kit: FYSETC: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onPZv4u or jle.vi/fysetc | BigTreeTech (Recommended): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oE8r5qk or jle.vi/bigtreetech
👉 Box Turtle Kit: jle.vi/boxturtle OR jle.vi/west3d (use coupon code "LESLIEBENAVIDES") or International: jle.vi/3djake
👉 Armored Turtle 8-Track: github.com/ArmoredTurtle/8-Track-Raven-Alpha
👉 3DChameleon: github.com/3DChameleon/3DChameleonMk4
👉 Open AMS: github.com/OpenAMSOrg | Replacement Boards: si-forge.com/products/openams-mainboard-fps-bundle
👉 BMCU AMS: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opB5rsI | Parts Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onNqaws
👉 Voron Stealthchanger: github.com/DraftShift/StealthChanger | Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okt5G2Q | FYSETC Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ool8XoM or jle.vi/fysetc
👉 Daksh 3D Printed Tool Changer: github.com/ankurv2k6/daksh-toolchanger-v2
👉 TRIDEX: github.com/FrankenVoron/Tridex
👉 My previous video on open source 3D printer projects: youtu.be/8dIqguLUyvk
👉 My previous video on the Box Turtle AMS: youtu.be/priaWY5iQJE
👉 My Box Turtle AMS Build Journal video (Second Channel): youtu.be/WKsYDgAgwHU
👉 My interview with the creator of the Daksh: youtube.com/live/SE31sKgPqzk
👉 My ERCF V2 Build: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAIMkOXd_V-w8ZswanKWks2KKJz9DipJ
👉 My Sovol SV08 Toolchanger Build: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAIMkOXd_V9jdPlKDvLn1b1i14LN-vcy
👉 Our New Channel: @thenextlayer
🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒
📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing
📍 Complete list of my videography gear: kit.co/jlevi/content-creation
📍My favorite thing to 3D Print: jle.vi/multiboard
📍My recommended electronics & control boards: jle.vi/bigtreetech
📍 My favorite 3D printing "accessory": jle.vi/magigoo | jle.vi/whambam
📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: jle.vi/polymaker
📍 Check out the official TNL merch: shop.thenextlayer.com
📍 PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: jle.vi/links
❤️ LOVED THIS VIDEO? ❤️
▶️ Subscribe to the channel
▶️ Watch my other videos: youtube.com/@thenextlayer
🔔 Turn on Notifications
🎁 Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
🎁 Send a “Super Thanks” (Tip)
🛒 Use my affiliate links for your 3D printing or videography needs: jle.vi/links
💬 Join My Discord: jle.vi/tnl-discord
✍️ Write a comment below!
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