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A self-hosted print archive and management system for Bambu Lab 3D printers
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## Features
- **Multi-Printer Support** - Connect and monitor multiple Bambu Lab printers (H2C, H2D, H2S, X1, X1C, P1P, P1S, A1, A1 Mini)
- **Automatic Print Archiving** - Automatically saves 3MF files
- **3D Model Preview** - Interactive Three.js viewer for archived prints
- **Real-time Monitoring** - Live printer status via WebSocket with print progress, temperatures, and more
- **Smart Plug Integration** - Control Tasmota-based smart plugs with automation:
- Auto power-on when print starts
- Auto power-off when print completes
- Time-based delay (1-60 minutes)
- Temperature-based delay (waits for nozzle to cool down)
- **Print Statistics Dashboard** - Customizable dashboard with drag-and-drop widgets
- Print success rates
- Filament usage trends
- Print activity calendar
- Cost tracking
- Time accuracy tracking
- **Print Time Accuracy** - Compare estimated vs actual print times
- Color-coded badges (green=accurate, blue=faster, orange=slower)
- Per-printer accuracy statistics
- Dashboard widget showing average accuracy
- **Duplicate Detection** - Automatically detect when models have been printed before
- SHA256 content hash for exact matching
- Purple badge indicator on archive cards
- "Duplicates" collection filter to find all duplicates
- View duplicate history when viewing archive details
- **HMS Error Monitoring** - Real-time Health Management System status
- Always-visible status indicator on printer cards
- Green "OK" when healthy, orange/red when errors detected
- Severity-based coloring (fatal, serious, common, info)
- **MQTT Debug Logging** - Built-in debugging tool for printer communication
- Start/stop logging with one click
- Real-time message capture with auto-refresh
- View incoming and outgoing MQTT messages
- Expandable JSON payloads for detailed inspection
- **Filament Cost Tracking** - Track costs per print with customizable filament database
- **Photo Attachments** - Attach photos to archived prints for documentation
- **Failure Analysis** - Document failed prints with notes and photos
- **Project Page Editor** - View and edit embedded MakerWorld project pages with images, descriptions, and designer info
- **Cloud Profiles Sync** - Access your Bambu Cloud slicer presets
- **File Manager** - Browse and manage files on your printer's SD card
- **Re-print** - Send archived prints back to any connected printer
- **Dark/Light Theme** - Easy on the eyes, day or night
- **Keyboard Shortcuts** - Quick navigation with keyboard shortcuts
## Screenshots
Customizable Dashboard with drag-and-drop widgets
Real-time printer monitoring
Print archive with grid and list views
Interactive 3D model preview
## Requirements
### System Requirements
- **Python 3.10+** (3.11 or 3.12 recommended)
- **Node.js 18+** (only needed if building frontend from source)
- **Git** (for cloning the repository)
### Network Requirements
- Bambu Lab printer with **LAN Mode** enabled
- Printer and Bambusy server must be on the same local network
- Ports used: 8883 (MQTT/TLS), 990 (FTPS)
### Supported Printers
- Bambu Lab H2C / H2D / H2S
- Bambu Lab X1 / X1 Carbon
- Bambu Lab P1P / P1S
- Bambu Lab A1 / A1 Mini
## Installation
### Option 1: Quick Install (Linux/macOS)
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/maziggy/bambusy.git
cd bambusy
# Create and activate virtual environment
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
# Install Python dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Start the server
uvicorn backend.app.main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
```
Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser.
### Option 2: Detailed Install (All Platforms)
#### Step 1: Install Prerequisites
**macOS:**
```bash
# Install Homebrew if not installed
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
# Install Python and Node.js
brew install python@3.12 node
```
**Ubuntu/Debian:**
```bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3 python3-venv python3-pip nodejs npm git
```
**Windows:**
1. Download and install [Python 3.12](https://www.python.org/downloads/) (check "Add to PATH")
2. Download and install [Node.js LTS](https://nodejs.org/)
3. Download and install [Git](https://git-scm.com/download/win)
#### Step 2: Clone the Repository
```bash
git clone https://github.com/maziggy/bambusy.git
cd bambusy
```
#### Step 3: Set Up Python Environment
**Linux/macOS:**
```bash
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
**Windows (PowerShell):**
```powershell
python -m venv venv
.\venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
**Windows (Command Prompt):**
```cmd
python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate.bat
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
#### Step 4: Build Frontend (Optional)
The repository includes pre-built frontend files in `/static`. If you want to build from source:
```bash
cd frontend
npm install
npm run build
cd ..
```
#### Step 5: Run the Application
```bash
uvicorn backend.app.main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
```
Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser.
### Running as a Service (Linux)
Create a systemd service for automatic startup:
```bash
sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/bambusy.service
```
Add the following content (adjust paths as needed):
```ini
[Unit]
Description=Bambusy Print Archive
After=network.target
[Service]
Type=simple
User=YOUR_USERNAME
WorkingDirectory=/home/YOUR_USERNAME/bambusy
Environment="PATH=/home/YOUR_USERNAME/bambusy/venv/bin"
ExecStart=/home/YOUR_USERNAME/bambusy/venv/bin/uvicorn backend.app.main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
Restart=always
RestartSec=10
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
```
Enable and start the service:
```bash
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable bambusy
sudo systemctl start bambusy
# Check status
sudo systemctl status bambusy
# View logs
sudo journalctl -u bambusy -f
```
### Running with Docker (Coming Soon)
```bash
docker run -d \
--name bambusy \
-p 8000:8000 \
-v bambusy_data:/app/data \
-v bambusy_archive:/app/archive \
maziggy/bambusy:latest
```
### Updating Bambusy
```bash
cd bambusy
git pull origin main
# Activate virtual environment
source venv/bin/activate # Linux/macOS
# or: .\venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
# Update dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Rebuild frontend (if needed)
cd frontend
npm install
npm run build
cd ..
# Restart the application
```
## Configuration
### Enabling LAN Mode on Your Printer
To connect Bambusy to your printer, you need to enable LAN Mode:
1. On your printer, go to **Settings** > **Network** > **LAN Mode**
2. Enable **LAN Mode** (this requires Developer Mode to be enabled first)
3. Note down the **Access Code** displayed
4. Find your printer's **IP Address** in network settings
5. Find your printer's **Serial Number** in device info
### Adding a Printer in Bambusy
1. Go to the **Printers** page
2. Click **Add Printer**
3. Enter:
- **Name**: A friendly name for your printer
- **IP Address**: Your printer's local IP
- **Access Code**: The code from LAN Mode settings
- **Serial Number**: Your printer's serial number
4. Click **Save**
The printer should connect automatically and show real-time status.
## Usage
### Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|-----|--------|
| `1` | Go to Printers |
| `2` | Go to Archives |
| `3` | Go to Statistics |
| `4` | Go to Cloud Profiles |
| `5` | Go to Settings |
| `?` | Show keyboard shortcuts |
### Dashboard Widgets
The statistics dashboard features draggable, resizable widgets:
- **Drag** widgets by the grip handle to reorder
- **Resize** widgets by clicking the resize icon (cycles through 1/4, 1/2, full width)
- **Hide** widgets by clicking the eye icon
- **Reset** layout using the Reset Layout button
Your layout preferences are saved automatically.
### Archiving Prints
Prints are automatically archived when they complete. You can also:
- Manually add photos to any archive
- Add failure analysis notes for failed prints
- Re-print any archived 3MF to a connected printer
- Export archives for backup
### Project Page
3MF files downloaded from MakerWorld contain embedded project pages with model information. To view:
1. Right-click any archive in the Archives page
2. Select "Project Page" from the context menu
3. View title, description, designer info, license, and images
4. Click "Edit" to modify the project page metadata
5. Changes are saved directly to the 3MF file
### Smart Plug Integration
Bambusy supports Tasmota-based smart plugs for automated power control. This is useful for:
- Automatically turning on your printer when a print starts
- Safely turning off the printer after it cools down
- Energy savings by powering off idle printers
#### Supported Devices
Any smart plug running [Tasmota](https://tasmota.github.io/docs/) firmware with HTTP API enabled. Popular compatible devices include:
- Sonoff S31 / S26
- Gosund / Teckin / Treatlife smart plugs
- Any ESP8266/ESP32-based plug with Tasmota
#### Setting Up a Smart Plug
1. Go to **Settings** > **Smart Plugs**
2. Click **Add Plug**
3. Enter the plug's IP address and click **Test** to verify connection
4. Give it a name (auto-filled from device if available)
5. Optionally add username/password if your Tasmota requires authentication
6. Link it to a printer for automation
7. Click **Add**
#### Automation Options
Once linked to a printer, you can configure:
| Setting | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **Enabled** | Master toggle for all automation |
| **Auto On** | Turn on plug when a print starts |
| **Auto Off** | Turn off plug when print completes |
| **Delay Mode** | Choose how to delay the power-off |
**Delay Modes:**
- **Time-based**: Wait a fixed number of minutes (1-60) after print completes
- **Temperature-based**: Wait until nozzle temperature drops below threshold (default 70°C)
#### Manual Control
Each plug card shows:
- Current status (ON/OFF/Offline)
- On/Off buttons for manual control
- Expandable settings panel
## Tech Stack
- **Backend**: Python / FastAPI
- **Frontend**: React / TypeScript / Tailwind CSS
- **Database**: SQLite
- **3D Viewer**: Three.js
- **Printer Communication**: MQTT (TLS) + FTPS
## Project Structure
```
bambusy/
├── backend/
│ └── app/
│ ├── api/routes/ # API endpoints
│ ├── core/ # Config, database
│ ├── models/ # SQLAlchemy models
│ ├── schemas/ # Pydantic schemas
│ └── services/ # Business logic (MQTT, FTP, etc.)
├── frontend/ # React application
├── static/ # Built frontend + images
├── archive/ # Stored 3MF files
└── bambusy.db # SQLite database
```
## API Documentation
Once running, API documentation is available at:
- Swagger UI: http://localhost:8000/docs
- ReDoc: http://localhost:8000/redoc
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)
5. Open a Pull Request
## Troubleshooting
### Printer won't connect
1. **Check LAN Mode is enabled** on your printer (Settings > Network > LAN Mode)
2. **Verify the Access Code** - it changes when you toggle LAN Mode
3. **Check network connectivity** - printer and server must be on the same network
4. **Firewall issues** - ensure ports 8883 (MQTT) and 990 (FTPS) are not blocked
5. **Correct Serial Number** - find it in printer settings under Device Info
### "Connection refused" errors
- The printer may be in sleep mode - wake it up and try again
- Check if another application is connected (only one MQTT connection allowed)
- Restart the printer if issues persist
### 3MF files not archiving automatically
- Ensure the printer is connected (green status indicator)
- Check that the print completed successfully
- Look at the server logs for any error messages
### Frontend not loading
- Make sure you built the frontend: `cd frontend && npm run build`
- Check that the `/static` folder contains `index.html` and `/assets`
- Clear browser cache and hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R)
### Database errors
The SQLite database (`bambusy.db`) is created automatically. If you encounter issues:
```bash
# Backup and reset database
mv bambusy.db bambusy.db.backup
# Restart the application - a new database will be created
```
### View server logs
```bash
# If running directly
uvicorn backend.app.main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000 --log-level debug
# If running as systemd service
sudo journalctl -u bambusy -f
```
### Smart plug not responding
1. **Check the IP address** - Make sure the plug is on the same network and the IP hasn't changed
2. **Test via browser** - Visit `http:///cm?cmnd=Power` to test directly
3. **Check Tasmota web interface** - Access `http://` to verify Tasmota is running
4. **Authentication** - If Tasmota has a password set, configure it in the plug settings
5. **Firewall** - Ensure port 80 is accessible between Bambusy server and the plug
### Auto power-off not working
1. **Check plug is linked** - The plug must be linked to a printer for automation
2. **Verify automation is enabled** - Check the Enabled, Auto On, and Auto Off toggles
3. **Temperature mode issues** - If using temperature mode, ensure the printer is still connected so Bambusy can read the nozzle temperature
## Known Issues / Roadmap
### Beta Limitations
- [ ] Docker support not yet available
- [ ] No user authentication (single-user only)
- [ ] Limited to local network printers
### Planned Features
- [x] Timelapse video integration
- [x] Smart plug integration (Tasmota)
- [x] Print time accuracy tracking
- [x] Duplicate detection
- [x] HMS error monitoring
- [x] MQTT debug logging
- [x] Embedded project page editor
- [x] QR code labels
- [x] Energy monitoring and statistics
- [ ] Print scheduling and queuing
- [ ] Maintenance tracker
- [ ] Notifications
- [ ] Mobile support
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Acknowledgments
- [Bambu Lab](https://bambulab.com/) for making great printers
- The reverse engineering community for documenting the Bambu Lab protocol
- All contributors and testers
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