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 - Timelapse editor (trim, speed, music) - Re-print to any connected printer with AMS filament preview - Archive comparison (side-by-side diff) ### 📊 Monitoring & Control - Real-time printer status via WebSocket - Live camera streaming (MJPEG) & snapshots - Fan status monitoring (part cooling, auxiliary, chamber) - Printer control (stop, pause, resume) - Resizable printer cards (S/M/L/XL) - Skip objects during print - AMS slot RFID re-read - 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) - Queue Only mode (stage without auto-start) - 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 - Quantity tracking for batch prints - 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 - Interactive API browser with live testing ### 🖨️ Virtual Printer - Emulates a Bambu Lab printer on your network - Send prints directly from Bambu Studio/Orca Slicer - Configurable printer model (X1C, P1S, A1, H2D, etc.) - Queue mode or auto-start mode - SSDP discovery (appears in slicer automatically) - Secure TLS/MQTT communication ### 🛠️ Maintenance - Maintenance scheduling & tracking - Interval reminders (hours/days) - Print time accuracy stats - File manager for printer storage - Firmware update helper (LAN-only printers)

Plus: Customizable themes (style, background, accent) • 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

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 LAN Mode enabled
• 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.

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 # 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:** ```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** (required for printer discovery and camera streaming): ```yaml 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 can discover printers via subnet scanning - enter your network range (e.g., `192.168.1.0/24`) in the Add Printer dialog.

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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