Bambuddy

Self-hosted print archive and management system for Bambu Lab 3D printers

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🌐 NEW: Remote Printing with Proxy Mode

Print from anywhere in the world — Bambuddy's new Proxy Mode acts as a secure relay between your slicer and printer:

• 🔒 TLS-encrypted control channels — MQTT and FTP control fully encrypted
• 🛡️ VPN recommended — Use Tailscale/WireGuard for full data encryption (details)
• 🌍 No cloud dependency — Direct connection through your own Bambuddy server
• 🔑 Uses printer's access code — No additional credentials needed
• ⚡ Full-speed printing — FTP and MQTT protocols proxied transparently

Perfect for remote print farms, traveling makers, or accessing your home printer from work.

👉 Setup Guide →

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Why Bambuddy?

• Own your data — All print history stored locally, no cloud dependency
• Works offline — Uses Developer Mode for direct printer control via local network
• Full automation — Schedule prints, auto power-off, get notified when done
• Multi-printer support — Manage your entire print farm from one interface

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✨ Features

📦 Print Archive Automatic 3MF archiving with metadata 3D model preview (Three.js) Duplicate detection & full-text search Photo attachments & failure analysis Timelapse editor (trim, speed, music) with automatic AVI-to-MP4 conversion for P1-series printers, manual upload & remove Re-print to any connected printer with AMS mapping (auto-match or manual slot selection, multi-plate support, nozzle-aware matching for dual-nozzle H2D/H2D Pro) Plate thumbnail browsing for multi-plate archives (hover to navigate between plates) Archive comparison (side-by-side diff) Tag management (rename/delete across all archives) Print Log — Chronological table view of all print activity with columns for date/time, print name, printer, user, status, duration, and filament. Filterable by search, printer, user, status, and date range. Pagination with configurable page size. Clear button removes log entries without affecting archives. 📊 Monitoring & Control Real-time printer status via WebSocket Live camera streaming (MJPEG) & snapshots with multi-viewer support Streaming overlay for OBS - Embeddable page with camera + status for live streaming (/overlay/:printerId), configurable FPS (?fps=30), status-only mode (?camera=false) External camera support (MJPEG, RTSP, HTTP snapshot, USB/V4L2) with layer-based timelapse Build plate empty detection - Auto-pause print if objects detected on plate (multi-reference calibration, ROI adjustment) Fan status monitoring (part cooling, auxiliary, chamber) Printer control (stop, pause, resume, chamber light) Resizable printer cards (S/M/L/XL) Skip objects during print AMS slot RFID re-read AMS slot configuration (model-filtered presets, K profiles, color picker, pre-population for configured slots) Dual external spool support for H2D (Ext-L / Ext-R) HMS error monitoring with history and clear errors Print success rates & trends Filament usage tracking Cost analytics & failure analysis CSV/Excel export ⏰ Scheduling & Automation Background print dispatch — FTP uploads and print-start commands run in the background with real-time WebSocket progress toasts (per-job upload bars, status badges, cancel button) Print queue with drag-and-drop Multi-printer selection (send to multiple printers at once) Model-based queue assignment (send to "any X1C" for load balancing) with location filtering Filament override for model-based queue (swap filament colors/types before scheduling) Filament validation (only assign to printers with required filaments) Per-printer AMS mapping (individual slot configuration for print farms) Scheduled prints (date/time) Queue Only mode (stage without auto-start) Clear plate confirmation between queued prints Smart plug integration (Tasmota, Home Assistant, MQTT) MQTT smart plugs: Subscribe to Zigbee2MQTT, Shelly, or any MQTT topic for energy monitoring Energy consumption tracking (per-print kWh and cost) HA energy sensor support (for plugs with separate power/energy sensors) Auto power-on before print Auto power-off after cooldown 📁 File Manager (Library) Upload and organize sliced files (3MF, gcode, STL) STL thumbnail generation - Auto-generate previews for STL files on upload or batch generate for existing files ZIP file extraction with folder structure preservation Option to create folder from ZIP filename Folder structure with drag-and-drop Rename files and folders via context menu Print directly to any printer with full options Add to queue without creating archive upfront Plate selection for multi-plate 3MF files Duplicate detection via file hash Mobile-friendly with always-visible action buttons 📁 Projects Group related prints (e.g., "Voron Build") Track plates (print jobs) and parts separately Auto-detect parts count from 3MF files Color-coded project badges Bulk assign archives via multi-select toolbar Import/Export projects as ZIP (includes files) or JSON

🔔 Notifications WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord Email, Pushover, ntfy Custom webhooks Quiet hours & daily digest Customizable message templates with per-filament usage details Print finish photo URL in notifications Filament usage and progress in failed/cancelled print notifications HMS error alerts (AMS, nozzle, etc.) Build plate detection alerts Bed cooled alerts (configurable threshold) Queue events (waiting, skipped, failed) 🧵 Spool Inventory Built-in spool inventory with AMS slot assignment, usage tracking, and remaining weight management Automatic filament consumption tracking: 3MF slicer estimates for all spools (primary), AMS remain% delta as fallback Per-layer gcode accuracy for partial prints (failed/cancelled), with linear scaling fallback Per-spool cost tracking — Set cost/kg on each spool; costs are automatically calculated at print completion and aggregated to archives. Print modal shows real-time cost preview. Configurable default cost and currency in Settings. Bulk spool addition — Add multiple identical spools at once (quantity 1–100) with a single form submission. Quick Add mode for stock spools that only need material, color, and weight. Spool catalog, color catalog, PA profile matching, and low-stock alerts 🔧 Integrations Spoolman filament sync with per-filament usage tracking and fill level display MQTT publishing for Home Assistant, Node-RED, etc. Prometheus metrics - Export printer telemetry for Grafana dashboards Bambu Cloud profile management Local Profiles - Import OrcaSlicer presets (.orca_filament, .bbscfg, .bbsflmt, .zip, .json) without Bambu Cloud K-profiles (pressure advance) GitHub backup - Schedule automatic backups of cloud profiles, k profiles and settings to GitHub External sidebar links Webhooks & API keys Interactive API browser with live testing 🖨️ Virtual Printer & Remote Printing 🌐 Proxy Mode (NEW!) — Print remotely from anywhere via secure TLS relay Emulates a Bambu Lab printer on your network Send prints directly from Bambu Studio/Orca Slicer Configurable printer model (X1C, P1S, A1, H2D, etc.) Archive mode, Review mode, Queue mode, or Proxy mode SSDP discovery (same LAN) or manual IP entry (VPN/remote) Network interface override for multi-NIC/Docker/VPN setups Secure TLS/MQTT/FTP communication 🛠️ Maintenance & Support Maintenance scheduling & tracking Interval reminders (hours/days) Print time accuracy stats File manager for printer storage Firmware update helper with version badge (LAN-only printers) Debug logging toggle with live indicator Live application log viewer with filtering Support bundle generator with comprehensive diagnostics (privacy-filtered) 🔒 Optional Authentication Enable/disable authentication any time Group-based permissions (50+ granular permissions) Default groups: Administrators, Operators, Viewers JWT tokens with secure password hashing Comprehensive API protection (200+ endpoints secured) User management (create, edit, delete, groups) User activity tracking (who uploaded archives, library files, queued prints, started prints) Advanced Auth via Email — SMTP integration for automated user onboarding and self-service password resets Admin creates users with email — system sends secure random password automatically Users can reset their own password from the login screen (no admin needed) Customizable email templates (welcome email, password reset)

Plus: Configurable slicer (Bambu Studio / OrcaSlicer) • Customizable themes (style, background, accent) • Mobile responsive • Keyboard shortcuts • Multi-language (EN/DE/JA/IT) • Auto updates • Database backup/restore • System info dashboard

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🎬 Demo

Click to watch the demo on YouTube

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📸 Screenshots

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Real-time printer monitoring with AMS status

Print archive with 3D preview and project assignment

Re-print with AMS filament mapping preview

Built-in timelapse editor with trim, speed, and music

Group related prints into projects

Project detail view with assigned archives

Project timeline and print history

Print scheduling and queue management

Schedule prints for specific date and time

Customizable statistics dashboard

Maintenance tracking per printer

Configure maintenance types and intervals

Bambu Cloud filament profiles

Edit filament preset settings

Pressure advance (K-factor) profiles

Edit K-factor profile settings

General configuration and integrations

Smart plug control and energy monitoring

Multi-provider notification system

API keys and webhook endpoints

Virtual printer configuration

Virtual printer appears in Bambu Studio/Orca Slicer

MQTT debug logging for troubleshooting

Quick power plug control in sidebar

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🚀 Quick Start

Requirements

• Python 3.10+ (3.11/3.12 recommended)
• Bambu Lab printer with Developer Mode enabled (see below)
• "Store sent files on external storage" enabled in Bambu Studio/OrcaSlicer
• Same local network as printer

Installation

Docker (Recommended)

Option A: Pre-built image (fastest)

mkdir bambuddy && cd bambuddy
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/maziggy/bambuddy/main/docker-compose.yml
docker compose up -d

Option B: Build from source

git clone https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy.git
cd bambuddy
docker compose up -d --build

Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser.

Multi-architecture support: Pre-built images are available for linux/amd64 and linux/arm64 (Raspberry Pi 4/5).

macOS/Windows users: Docker Desktop doesn't support network_mode: host. Edit docker-compose.yml: comment out network_mode: host and uncomment the ports: section. Printer discovery won't work - add printers manually by IP.

Linux users: If you get "permission denied" errors, either prefix commands with sudo (e.g., sudo docker compose up -d) or add your user to the docker group.

Docker Configuration & Commands

Environment Variables:

Variable	Default	Description
TZ	UTC	Your timezone (e.g., America/New_York, Europe/Berlin)
PORT	8000	Port BamBuddy runs on (with host networking mode)
DEBUG	false	Enable debug logging
LOG_LEVEL	INFO	Log level: DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR

Data Persistence:

Volume	Purpose
bambuddy.db	SQLite database with all your print data
archive/	Archived 3MF files and thumbnails
logs/	Application logs

Updating:

# Pre-built image: just pull the latest
docker compose pull && docker compose up -d

# From source: rebuild after pulling changes
cd bambuddy && git pull && docker compose up -d --build

Useful Commands:

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

# Stop/Start
docker compose down
docker compose up -d

# Shell access
docker compose exec bambuddy /bin/bash

Custom Port:

ports:
  - "3000:8000"  # Access on port 3000

Reverse Proxy (Nginx):

server {
    listen 443 ssl http2;
    server_name bambuddy.yourdomain.com;

    ssl_certificate /path/to/cert.pem;
    ssl_certificate_key /path/to/key.pem;

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:8000;
        proxy_http_version 1.1;
        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
        proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
        proxy_read_timeout 86400;
    }
}

Note: WebSocket support is required for real-time printer updates.

Network Mode Host (required for printer discovery and camera streaming):

services:
  bambuddy:
    build: .
    network_mode: host

Note: Docker's default bridge networking cannot receive SSDP multicast packets for automatic printer discovery. When using network_mode: host, Bambuddy auto-detects your network subnet and can discover printers via subnet scanning in the Add Printer dialog.

Windows (Portable Launcher)

The easiest way to run Bambuddy on Windows - no installation required:

git clone https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy.git
cd bambuddy
start_bambuddy.bat

Double-click start_bambuddy.bat and it will:

• Download Python and Node.js automatically (portable, no system changes)
• Install dependencies and build the frontend
• Open your browser to http://localhost:8000

Everything is stored in the .portable\ folder. Use start_bambuddy.bat reset to clean up.

Custom port: set PORT=9000 & start_bambuddy.bat

Manual Installation (Linux/macOS)

# Clone and setup
git clone https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy.git
cd bambuddy
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Run
uvicorn backend.app.main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000

Open http://localhost:8000 and add your printer!

Need detailed instructions? See the Installation Guide

Enabling Developer Mode

Developer Mode allows third-party software like Bambuddy to control your printer over the local network.

1. On printer: Settings → Network → LAN Only Mode → Enable
2. Enable Developer Mode (appears after LAN Only Mode is enabled)
3. Note the Access Code displayed
4. Find IP address in network settings
5. Find Serial Number in device info

Note: Developer Mode disables cloud features but provides full local control. Standard LAN Mode (without Developer Mode) only allows read-only monitoring.

Slicer Settings

In Bambu Studio or OrcaSlicer, enable "Store sent files on external storage" so that print files (3MF) are saved to the printer's SD card. Bambuddy needs these files to extract thumbnails and 3D model previews.

1. Open Bambu Studio or OrcaSlicer
2. Go to the Device tab for your printer
3. Enable "Store sent files on external storage"

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📚 Documentation

Full documentation available at wiki.bambuddy.cool:

• Installation — All installation methods
• Getting Started — First printer setup
• Features — Detailed feature guides
• Troubleshooting — Common issues & solutions
• API Reference — REST API documentation

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🖨️ Supported Printers

Series	Models
X1	X1, X1 Carbon, X1E
H2	H2D, H2D Pro, H2C, H2S
P1	P1P, P1S
P2	P2S
A1	A1, A1 Mini

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Component	Technology
Backend	Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy
Frontend	React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
Database	SQLite
3D Viewer	Three.js
Communication	MQTT (TLS), FTPS

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions welcome! Here's how to help:

1. Test — Report issues with your printer model
2. Translate — Add new languages
3. Code — Submit PRs for bugs or features
4. Document — Improve wiki and guides

# Development setup
git clone https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy.git
cd bambuddy

# Backend
python3 -m venv venv && source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
DEBUG=true uvicorn backend.app.main:app --reload

# Frontend (separate terminal)
cd frontend && npm install && npm run dev

See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

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📄 License

MIT License — see LICENSE for details.

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🙏 Acknowledgments

• Bambu Lab for amazing printers
• The reverse engineering community for protocol documentation
• All testers and contributors

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