bambuddy

Bambuddy

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

Features • Screenshots • Quick Start • Documentation • Contributing

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Testers Needed! I only have X1C and H2D devices. Help make Bambuddy work with all Bambu Lab printers by reporting your experience!

Why Bambuddy?

• Own your data — All print history stored locally, no cloud dependency
• Works offline — Uses LAN Mode for direct printer communication
• 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 - Re-print to any connected printer - Archive comparison (side-by-side diff) ### 📊 Monitoring & Stats - Real-time printer status via WebSocket - Live camera streaming (MJPEG) & snapshots - HMS error monitoring with history - Print success rates & trends - Filament usage tracking - Cost analytics & failure analysis - CSV/Excel export ### ⏰ Scheduling & Automation - Print queue with drag-and-drop - Scheduled prints (date/time) - Smart plug integration (Tasmota) - Energy consumption tracking - Auto power-on before print - Auto power-off after cooldown ### 📁 Projects - Group related prints (e.g., "Voron Build") - Track progress with target counts - Color-coded project badges - Assign archives via context menu

### 🔔 Notifications - WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord - Email, Pushover, ntfy - Custom webhooks - Quiet hours & daily digest - Customizable message templates ### 🔧 Integrations - [Spoolman](https://github.com/Donkie/Spoolman) filament sync - Bambu Cloud profile management - K-profiles (pressure advance) - External sidebar links - Webhooks & API keys ### 🛠️ Maintenance - Maintenance scheduling & tracking - Interval reminders (hours/days) - Print time accuracy stats - File manager for printer storage ### 🎛️ Printer Control - AMS/AMS-HT temperature & humidity monitoring - Chamber temperature & light control - Speed profiles & fan controls - AI detection modules (spaghetti, first layer) - Automated calibration (bed level, vibration) - Dual nozzle support

Plus: Dark/light theme • Mobile responsive • Keyboard shortcuts • Multi-language (EN/DE) • Auto updates • Database backup/restore • System info dashboard

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📸 Screenshots

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Real-time printer monitoring with AMS status

Print archive with 3D preview and project assignment

Group related prints into projects

Print scheduling and queue management

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

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🚀 Quick Start

Requirements

• Python 3.10+ (3.11/3.12 recommended)
• Bambu Lab printer with LAN Mode enabled
• Same local network as printer

Installation

Docker (Recommended)

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

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

Docker Configuration & Commands

**Environment Variables:** | Variable | Default | Description | |----------|---------|-------------| | `TZ` | `UTC` | Your timezone (e.g., `America/New_York`, `Europe/Berlin`) | | `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:** ```bash cd bambuddy && git pull && docker compose up -d --build ``` **Useful Commands:** ```bash # 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:** ```yaml ports: - "3000:8000" # Access on port 3000 ``` **Reverse Proxy (Nginx):** ```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** (for easier printer discovery): ```yaml services: bambuddy: build: . network_mode: host ```

Manual Installation

# 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 LAN Mode

1. On printer: Settings → Network → LAN Mode
2. Enable LAN Mode and note the Access Code
3. Find IP address in network settings
4. Find Serial Number in device info

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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	Status
H2	H2C, H2D, H2S	✅ Tested (H2D)
X1	X1, X1 Carbon	✅ Tested (X1C)
P1	P1P, P1S	🧪 Needs testing
A1	A1, A1 Mini	🧪 Needs testing

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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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