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Bambusy Logo

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

Features • Screenshots • Installation • Configuration • Usage • Contributing

Features

  • Multi-Printer Support - Connect and monitor multiple Bambu Lab printers (H2C, H2D, H2S, X1, X1C, P1P, P1S, A1, A1 Mini)
  • AMS Humidity & Temperature Monitoring - Visual indicators for AMS dryness conditions:
    • Dynamic water drop icons (empty/half/full) based on humidity level
    • Dynamic thermometer icons showing temperature status
    • Color-coded values: green (good), gold (fair), red (bad)
    • Configurable thresholds in Settings
    • Dual-nozzle support with L/R indicators for H2 series
  • Automatic Print Archiving - Automatically saves 3MF files with full metadata extraction
  • 3D Model Preview - Interactive Three.js viewer for archived prints
  • Real-time Monitoring - Live printer status via WebSocket with print progress, temperatures, layer count, and more
  • Print Queue & Scheduling - Schedule prints for specific times with powerful automation:
    • Queue multiple prints per printer
    • Schedule prints for a specific date/time
    • Auto power-on printer before scheduled print starts
    • Auto power-off after print completes (with nozzle cooldown)
    • Stop active prints with one click
    • Drag-and-drop queue reordering
  • 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
    • Automatic finish photo capture when print completes (via printer camera)
    • Manual photo uploads
  • Print Metadata - Rich metadata extracted from 3MF files:
    • Print time estimate and actual time comparison
    • Filament usage (grams) and type
    • Total layer count and layer height
    • Nozzle/bed temperatures
    • Multi-color support with color swatches
  • 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
  • K-Profiles (Pressure Advance) - Manage pressure advance settings directly on your printers
    • View, edit, add, and delete K-profiles per printer
    • Filter by nozzle size (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8mm) and flow type (High Flow, Standard)
    • Search by profile name or filament
    • Dual-nozzle support for H2 series (auto-detected from MQTT)
    • Left/Right extruder column layout for dual-nozzle printers
  • Push Notifications - Get notified about print events via multiple channels:
    • WhatsApp (via CallMeBot)
    • ntfy (self-hosted or ntfy.sh)
    • Pushover
    • Telegram
    • Email (SMTP with TLS/SSL/plain options)
    • Configurable event triggers (start, complete, failed, stopped, progress milestones)
    • Quiet hours to suppress notifications during sleep
    • Per-printer filtering
  • Spoolman Integration - Sync AMS filament data with your Spoolman server
    • Automatic or manual sync modes
    • Per-printer or all-printer sync
    • Auto-creates spools and filaments in Spoolman
    • Matches Bambu Lab spools by unique tray UUID
    • Tracks filament usage during prints
    • Third-party spools (SpoolEase, etc.) gracefully skipped
  • 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
  • Multi-language Support - Interface available in English and German
    • Browser language auto-detection
    • Manual language override in settings
    • Separate notification language setting
  • Auto Updates - Automatic update checking and one-click updates from GitHub releases
  • Maintenance Tracker - Track and schedule printer maintenance
    • Customizable maintenance types (nozzle changes, lubrication, belt tension, etc.)
    • Interval-based reminders (print hours or calendar days)
    • Maintenance history logging
    • Push notifications when maintenance is due

Screenshots

Statustics
Customizable Dashboard with drag-and-drop widgets

Printers
Real-time printer monitoring

Archives
Print archive with grid and list views

Queue
Queueing and scheduling

k Profiles
k Profiles

Cloud Profiles
Cloud Profiles

Maintenance
Maintenance

Settings
Settings

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)

# 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:

# 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:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3 python3-venv python3-pip nodejs npm git

Windows:

  1. Download and install Python 3.12 (check "Add to PATH")
  2. Download and install Node.js LTS
  3. Download and install Git

Step 2: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/maziggy/bambusy.git
cd bambusy

Step 3: Set Up Python Environment

Linux/macOS:

python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install -r requirements.txt

Windows (PowerShell):

python -m venv venv
.\venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install -r requirements.txt

Windows (Command Prompt):

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:

cd frontend
npm install
npm run build
cd ..

Step 5: Run the Application

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:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/bambusy.service

Add the following content (adjust paths as needed):

[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:

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)

docker run -d \
  --name bambusy \
  -p 8000:8000 \
  -v bambusy_data:/app/data \
  -v bambusy_archive:/app/archive \
  maziggy/bambusy:latest

Updating Bambusy

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.

Environment Variables

Bambusy can be configured using environment variables or a .env file in the project root. Copy .env.example to .env and adjust as needed:

cp .env.example .env
Variable Default Description
DEBUG false Enable debug mode (verbose logging, SQL queries)
LOG_LEVEL INFO Log level when DEBUG=false (DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR)
LOG_TO_FILE true Write logs to logs/bambutrack.log

Production (default):

  • INFO level logging
  • SQLAlchemy and HTTP library noise suppressed
  • Logs written to logs/bambutrack.log (5MB rotating, 3 backups)

Development (DEBUG=true):

  • DEBUG level logging (verbose)
  • All SQL queries logged
  • Useful for troubleshooting printer connections

Example .env for development:

DEBUG=true
LOG_TO_FILE=true

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

Print Queue & Scheduling

The print queue allows you to schedule prints for later execution with smart automation.

Adding to Queue

  1. Go to the Archives page
  2. Right-click an archive and select Schedule, or click the calendar icon
  3. Choose a printer and optional scheduled time
  4. Configure options:
    • Scheduled Time: Leave empty for "next available" or pick a specific date/time
    • Auto Power Off: Automatically turn off the printer when the print completes

Queue Management

  • View Queue: Click the queue icon on any printer card, or go to the Queue page
  • Reorder: Drag and drop queue items to change print order
  • Cancel Pending: Click the X button on any pending queue item
  • Stop Active Print: Click the stop button on an actively printing item (with confirmation)

Automation Flow

When a scheduled print is ready to start:

  1. Power On: If linked to a smart plug, the printer powers on automatically
  2. Wait for Connection: System waits for the printer to connect (up to 2 minutes)
  3. Upload & Start: The 3MF file is uploaded via FTP and the print starts
  4. Monitor: Progress is tracked in real-time
  5. Completion: When the print finishes:
    • Queue item is marked complete/failed
    • If "Auto Power Off" was enabled, waits for nozzle to cool below 50°C
    • Printer powers off automatically

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

K-Profiles (Pressure Advance)

K-profiles store pressure advance (Linear Advance) settings for different filament and nozzle combinations. Bambusy lets you view and manage these settings directly on your printers.

Viewing K-Profiles

  1. Go to Settings > K-Profiles
  2. Select a connected printer from the dropdown
  3. Choose a nozzle size (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, or 0.8mm)
  4. Profiles are displayed with:
    • K-value (pressure advance factor)
    • Profile name and filament
    • Flow type (HF = High Flow, S = Standard)

Dual-Nozzle Printers (H2 Series)

For dual-nozzle printers (H2D, H2C, H2S), Bambusy automatically detects the nozzle configuration and displays:

  • Left/Right columns showing profiles for each extruder
  • Extruder filter to show profiles for one extruder only
  • Extruder selector when adding new profiles

The nozzle count is auto-detected from MQTT temperature data when the printer connects.

Editing K-Profiles

  1. Click on any profile card to open the edit modal
  2. Modify the K-value (typical ranges: 0.01-0.06 for PLA, 0.02-0.10 for PETG)
  3. Click Save to update the profile on the printer
  4. Click the trash icon to delete a profile (with confirmation)

Adding K-Profiles

  1. Click Add Profile in the header
  2. Select a filament from the dropdown (populated from existing profiles on the printer)
  3. Choose flow type (High Flow or Standard) and nozzle size
  4. For dual-nozzle printers, select Left or Right extruder
  5. Enter the K-value and click Save

Note: Filaments must first be calibrated in Bambu Studio to appear in the dropdown. Bambusy reads the filament list from existing K-profiles on the printer.

Filtering and Search

  • Search: Type to filter by profile name or filament ID
  • Extruder filter (dual-nozzle only): Show All, Left Only, or Right Only
  • Flow type filter: Show All, HF Only, or S Only

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 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

Push Notifications

Bambusy can send push notifications when print events occur. Notifications are useful for monitoring prints remotely without checking the app constantly.

Supported Providers

Provider Description Setup Required
WhatsApp Via CallMeBot Free API key from CallMeBot
ntfy Self-hosted or ntfy.sh Just a topic name (no account needed for public server)
Pushover Pushover push notifications Pushover account + app token
Telegram Via Telegram Bot Bot token from @BotFather
Email SMTP email SMTP server credentials

Adding a Notification Provider

  1. Go to Settings > Notifications
  2. Click Add Provider
  3. Select a provider type and enter the required configuration
  4. Click Send Test to verify the configuration works
  5. Configure which events should trigger notifications
  6. Click Add

Event Triggers

Configure which events send notifications:

Event Description
Print Started When a print job begins
Print Completed When a print finishes successfully
Print Failed When a print fails or errors out
Print Stopped When you manually stop/cancel a print
Progress Milestones At 25%, 50%, and 75% progress
Printer Offline When a printer disconnects
Printer Error When HMS errors are detected
Low Filament When filament is running low

Quiet Hours

Enable quiet hours to suppress notifications during sleep or work hours:

  1. Enable Quiet Hours toggle
  2. Set start time (e.g., 22:00)
  3. Set end time (e.g., 07:00)

Notifications during quiet hours are silently skipped.

Per-Printer Filtering

By default, notifications are sent for all printers. To limit notifications to a specific printer:

  1. Open the notification provider settings
  2. Select a printer from the Printer dropdown
  3. Only events from that printer will trigger notifications

Spoolman Integration

Bambusy integrates with Spoolman for filament inventory management. When enabled, AMS filament data syncs with your Spoolman server, allowing you to track remaining filament across all your spools.

Prerequisites

  • A running Spoolman server (self-hosted or Docker)
  • Bambu Lab spools with original RFID tags in your AMS
  • Spools registered in Spoolman with matching filament types

Setting Up Spoolman

  1. Go to Settings > scroll to Spoolman Integration
  2. Enable the Enable Spoolman toggle
  3. Enter your Spoolman server URL (e.g., http://192.168.1.100:7912)
  4. Click Save
  5. Click Connect to establish the connection

Sync Modes

Mode Description
Automatic AMS data syncs automatically when changes are detected (filament loaded/unloaded, usage during prints)
Manual Only Only sync when you click the Sync button

Manual Sync

When connected:

  1. Select a specific printer from the dropdown, or "All Printers"
  2. Click Sync to sync AMS data to Spoolman
  3. Results show how many trays were synced

How Syncing Works

Bambusy matches AMS spools to Spoolman spools using the tray UUID - a unique 32-character identifier that Bambu Lab assigns to each original spool. This ensures consistent matching across different printer models.

What gets synced:

  • Remaining filament weight (from AMS sensor)
  • Filament usage during prints (deducted from Spoolman inventory)

Auto-Creation:

  • When a Bambu Lab spool is detected that doesn't exist in Spoolman, it's automatically created
  • Filament types are matched by material and color, or created if needed
  • The "Bambu Lab" vendor is auto-created if it doesn't exist
  • New spools include a comment noting they were auto-created

Limitations:

  • Only Bambu Lab original spools can be synced (they have valid tray UUIDs)
  • Third-party spools (SpoolEase, refilled spools, etc.) are gracefully skipped - they won't cause errors

Troubleshooting Spoolman

Third-party spools showing in AMS:

  • SpoolEase and other third-party spools are automatically skipped during sync
  • This is normal behavior - they don't have Bambu Lab tray UUIDs

Connection issues:

  • Verify the Spoolman URL is accessible from your Bambusy server
  • Check that no firewall is blocking port 7912 (or your custom port)
  • Ensure Spoolman is running and healthy

Provider Setup Guides

WhatsApp (CallMeBot):

  1. Add CallMeBot to your contacts: +34 644 51 95 23
  2. Send "I allow callmebot to send me messages" via WhatsApp
  3. You'll receive an API key
  4. Enter your phone number (with country code) and API key in Bambusy

ntfy:

  1. Choose a unique topic name (e.g., my-printer-alerts-xyz123)
  2. Subscribe to it on your phone using the ntfy app or web interface
  3. Enter the topic name in Bambusy (server defaults to ntfy.sh)

Pushover:

  1. Create an account at pushover.net
  2. Create an application to get an API token
  3. Enter your user key and app token in Bambusy

Telegram:

  1. Message @BotFather on Telegram to create a bot
  2. Get your chat ID by messaging @userinfobot
  3. Enter the bot token and chat ID in Bambusy

Email:

  1. Configure your SMTP server settings
  2. For Gmail, use an App Password (not your regular password)
  3. Choose security mode: STARTTLS (port 587), SSL (port 465), or None (port 25)
  4. Enable/disable authentication as needed

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:

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:

# Backup and reset database
mv bambusy.db bambusy.db.backup
# Restart the application - a new database will be created

View server logs

Bambusy writes logs to bambutrack.log in the application directory (rotating, max 5MB × 3 files).

# View live log file
tail -f bambutrack.log

# If running directly with verbose output
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://<plug-ip>/cm?cmnd=Power to test directly
  3. Check Tasmota web interface - Access http://<plug-ip> 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

Scheduled print not starting

  1. Check printer connection - The printer must be able to connect after power-on
  2. Verify smart plug - If using auto power-on, ensure the smart plug is configured and working
  3. Check queue status - Look at the queue page for error messages
  4. Time zone issues - Scheduled times are in your local time zone; ensure your system clock is correct
  5. View logs - Check bambutrack.log for detailed error messages

Print queue shows "Failed to start"

Common causes:

  • Printer not ready - The printer needs to be idle and connected
  • File upload failed - Check FTP connectivity to the printer
  • HMS errors - Check the printer for any health system errors that prevent printing

Timelapse not attaching automatically

The Problem: When printers run in LAN-only mode (disconnected from Bambu Cloud), they cannot sync time via NTP. This causes the printer's internal clock to drift significantly (sometimes days or weeks off). Bambusy matches timelapses by comparing the print completion time with the timelapse file's modification time - when the printer's clock is wrong, this matching fails.

Symptoms:

  • "Scan for Timelapse" shows "No matching timelapse found"
  • Timelapse files exist on the printer but don't auto-attach
  • Printer shows incorrect date/time in its settings

Workaround - Manual Selection: When automatic matching fails, Bambusy now offers manual timelapse selection:

  1. Right-click the archive and select "Scan for Timelapse"
  2. If no match is found, a dialog appears showing all available timelapse files on the printer
  3. Files are sorted by date (newest first) with size information
  4. Select the correct timelapse and click to attach it

Permanent Fix: To fix the printer's clock:

  1. Temporarily connect the printer to the internet (via router or mobile hotspot)
  2. Wait for the printer to sync time via NTP
  3. Return to LAN-only mode - the clock should remain accurate until the next power cycle

Note: Some users report the clock resets after power cycling. In this case, you'll need to either:

  • Periodically connect to the internet to sync time
  • Use the manual timelapse selection feature

Known Issues / Roadmap

Beta Limitations

  • Docker support not yet available
  • No user authentication (single-user only)
  • Limited to local network printers

Planned Features

  • Timelapse video integration
  • Smart plug integration (Tasmota)
  • Print time accuracy tracking
  • Duplicate detection
  • HMS error monitoring
  • MQTT debug logging
  • Embedded project page editor
  • QR code labels
  • Energy monitoring and statistics
  • Print scheduling and queuing
  • Automatic finish photo capture
  • K-Profiles management (pressure advance)
  • Push notifications (WhatsApp, ntfy, Pushover, Telegram, Email)
  • Spoolman integration (filament inventory sync)
  • Maintenance tracker
  • Multi-language support (English, German)
  • Auto updates from GitHub releases
  • Full printer control
  • Mobile-optimized UI
  • docs: readme -> wiki

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

  • Bambu Lab for making great printers
  • The reverse engineering community for documenting the Bambu Lab protocol
  • All contributors and testers

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