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 - HMS error monitoring - 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) - 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

Plus: Dark/light theme • Mobile responsive • Keyboard shortcuts • Multi-language (EN/DE) • Auto updates

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📸 Screenshots

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Real-time printer monitoring with AMS status

Print archive with context menu and project assignment

Group related prints into projects

Print scheduling and queue management

Customizable statistics dashboard

Maintenance tracking per printer

Overdue maintenance alerts

Configure maintenance types and intervals

Create new filament presets

Edit filament preset settings

Pressure advance (K-factor) profiles

Configuration and integrations

Smart plug control and automation

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

# 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 in the Wiki:

• 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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Made with ❤️ for the 3D printing community

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