Recent BambuStudio/OrcaSlicer updates require a bind/detect handshake on
port 3000 before connecting via MQTT/FTP. Without this, slicers cannot
discover or connect to the virtual printer in any mode.
- Add BindServer for server modes (immediate/review/print_queue)
- Add TCPProxy for raw TCP forwarding (proxy mode)
- Update Dockerfile (EXPOSE 3000) and docker-compose.yml (bridge port)
- Add 10 new tests for BindServer protocol and integration
The remote_interface_ip setting only worked in proxy mode but was
completely ignored in server modes (immediate/review/print_queue).
Users with multiple NICs (LAN + Tailscale, Docker bridges) got wrong
auto-detected IP in SSDP broadcasts and TLS certificates.
Enable Bambu Studio on a remote network to print through BamBuddy
acting as a TLS-terminating proxy for both MQTT and FTP connections.
- Add TLSProxy base class and FTPTLSProxy with PASV response rewriting,
EPSV→PASV translation, PROT P/C tracking, and one-shot data proxies
- Add SlicerProxyManager to coordinate per-slicer MQTT + FTP proxy pairs
- Support additional SAN IPs in certificate generation for proxy mode
- Broadcast SSDP on LAN B so slicers discover the proxy as a printer
- Narrow FTP passive port range to 50000-50100 with retry logic
- Expose proxy ports (8883, 9990, 50000-50100) in Dockerfile
- Document passive port range in docker-compose.yml
- SSDP proxy for cross-network setups: select slicer network interface for automatic printer discovery via SSDP relay
- FTP proxy now listens on privileged port 990 (matching Bambu Studio expectations) instead of 9990
- For systemd: requires `AmbientCapabilities=CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE` capability
- Automatic directory permission checking at startup with clear error messages for Docker/bare metal
Introduces a new "Proxy Mode" for the Virtual Printer that enables
remote printing from anywhere in the world without VPN, port forwarding,
or Bambu Cloud dependency.
Bambuddy acts as a TLS relay between a remote slicer (Bambu Studio/
OrcaSlicer) and the local Bambu Lab printer:
Remote Slicer → Internet → Bambuddy Server → Local Network → Printer
The slicer connects to Bambuddy using the real printer's serial number
and access code. Bambuddy authenticates and relays all FTP (file transfer)
and MQTT (commands/status) traffic with end-to-end TLS encryption.
- No port forwarding required - printer stays safely on local network
- No VPN needed - connect from coffee shops, hotels, work, anywhere
- No Bambu Cloud dependency - fully self-hosted solution
- End-to-end TLS encryption on FTP (port 9990) and MQTT (port 8883)
- Works with Bambu Studio and OrcaSlicer
- Uses real printer credentials for authentication
- Automatic printer selection from connected printers
- Add SlicerProxyManager class for TLS relay (tcp_proxy.py)
- TLS termination with auto-generated certificates
- Concurrent FTP and MQTT proxy servers
- Connection lifecycle management with proper cleanup
- Extend VirtualPrinterManager with proxy mode support
- New 'proxy' mode alongside archive/review/queue modes
- Target printer selection and credential management
- Add proxy configuration endpoints to settings API
- Add permission checks for proxy endpoints
- Add Proxy Mode card to Virtual Printer settings
- Target printer dropdown for proxy destination
- Real-time proxy status display (ports, target, running state)
- Full i18n support (English, German)
- Add network architecture diagram
- Add proxy mode section to README
- Add comprehensive guide to wiki
- Add prominent feature section to website
- Backend unit tests for SlicerProxyManager
- Backend unit tests for proxy mode configuration
- Frontend tests for proxy mode UI components
Closes#207#170
- Correct SSDP model codes: C11=P1P, C12=P1S, N7=P2S, C13=X1E
- Fix serial prefixes based on actual Bambu serial format
- Add confirmation modal for pending upload discard
- Sort model dropdown alphabetically, remove internal codes
- Add "Setup Required" warning with link to wiki documentation
- Update wiki with certificate installation and platform setup guides
Features:
- Configurable printer model for virtual printer emulation
- Supports X1 series (X1C, X1, X1E), P series (P1S, P1P, P2S),
A1 series (A1, A1 Mini), and H2 series (H2D, H2C, H2S)
- Dropdown in Settings > Virtual Printer to select model
- Model affects SSDP discovery and slicer compatibility
- Model change restarts virtual printer services automatically
Backend:
- Added VIRTUAL_PRINTER_MODELS mapping in manager.py
- Added virtual_printer_model setting in database
- New GET /api/v1/settings/virtual-printer/models endpoint
- Updated PUT /api/v1/settings/virtual-printer to accept model
Frontend:
- Added model dropdown to VirtualPrinterSettings component
- Status display shows selected model name
- Model change disabled while virtual printer is running
Tests:
- Added 3 unit tests for model configuration
- Updated frontend test mocks for getModels API
- Virtual printer appears in Bambu Studio/Orca Slicer via SSDP discovery
- Secure TLS/MQTT communication with auto-generated certificates
- Queue mode (pending uploads) or auto-start mode
- Configurable access code for authentication
- Docker support with network_mode: host and certificate persistence
- Fix backup/restore for virtual printer settings (auto-save no longer overwrites)
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