Powerful Features

Bambuddy transparently proxies traffic between your slicer and printer. Your printer stays safely on your local network.

Connect from anywhere with internet access. A VPN like Tailscale adds full data encryption.

Full remote printing without relying on Bambu Lab's cloud infrastructure.

FTP, FileTransfer, and Camera use transparent TCP proxying with your printer's real TLS certificate. MQTT is TLS-terminated only to rewrite network addresses.

Add Bambuddy as a network printer and send prints directly from your slicer.

Uses your actual printer's serial number and access code for authentication.

Files are automatically saved with full metadata preservation for future reference. Internal calibration prints are automatically filtered out.

Smart detection prevents redundant files from cluttering your archive.

Document print results, failures, and notes with photo attachments.

Attach F3D design files to archives for complete design tracking. Visual badge and one-click download.

Link archives to Printables, Thingiverse, or any source URL. Globe button opens your custom link or auto-detected MakerWorld URL.

Send any archived print to any printer. For multi-plate 3MF files, select which plate to print with thumbnail previews. Auto-matches filaments by type and color, or manually select AMS slots from dropdown. On dual-nozzle printers (H2D/H2D Pro), filament matching is nozzle-aware — only AMS trays connected to the correct nozzle (L/R) are considered. Color names decoded from Bambu filament codes. Re-read button refreshes AMS status. Configure print options (bed leveling, flow calibration, vibration calibration, first layer inspection, timelapse) before starting.

Schedule button on archive cards for quick access to print queue. Add prints to the queue without right-clicking—respects user permissions.

Browse plate thumbnails directly on archive cards. Hover to reveal navigation arrows and dots for cycling through plates in multi-plate 3MF files.

Print settings, materials, and slicer configurations are stored with each file.

Chronological table view of all print activity within the Archives page. Search and filter by printer, user, status, or date range. Colored status badges show completed, failed, stopped, cancelled, and skipped prints at a glance. Includes duration and filament info. Log data is separate from archives—clearing the log never deletes your archived files.

Optional integration with Bambu Cloud profiles for seamless workflow.

Inspect models from every angle with smooth mouse controls.

Get detailed views of complex geometry and fine features.

View multi-material prints with accurate color representation.

WebGL-accelerated rendering for smooth performance on any device.

Navigate multi-plate 3MF files with thumbnail previews and object counts per plate.

Expand to fullscreen with resizable split view between plates panel and 3D viewer.

Instant status changes without page refresh via persistent connections.

Monitor Health Management System errors with human-readable descriptions (853 error codes translated). Clear stale errors directly from the UI after print cancellation or transient events. Get instant push notifications for printer errors including AMS issues, nozzle problems, and more.

Track print success rates over time to identify patterns and issues.

Monitor material usage across all printers and prints.

Calculate and track printing costs for materials and electricity.

View all your printers at a glance with unified status display.

Hover over nozzle cards for extended details — wear, serial number, max temp, and filament info. H2C shows a 6-slot nozzle rack card. Dual-nozzle printers show L/R details side by side with Active/Idle status.

Adjust card sizes (S/M/L/XL) from the toolbar to fit your screen and preference.

Browse files on your printer's internal storage. Multi-select for bulk download as ZIP or delete multiple files at once.

FTP uploads and print-start commands run in the background. Real-time progress toasts with per-job upload bars, status badges, and cancel support. UI responds immediately.

Easily reorder print jobs with intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

Send prints to multiple printers at once with per-printer AMS mapping. Configure filament slots individually for each printer.

Queue prints to "any printer of matching model" (e.g., any X1C) for automatic load balancing. Optionally filter by location (e.g., "any X1C in Workshop"). Scheduler assigns to the first idle printer with the required filament types loaded. Override the sliced filament colors before scheduling — the scheduler matches against your chosen colors and prefers printers with exact matches.

Schedule prints to start at specific times, like overnight or off-peak hours.

Stage prints without auto-start. Prepare batches and release them manually when ready.

Select multiple queue items and edit printer assignment, print options, or cancel them all at once.

Queue every plate from a multi-plate 3MF in one action. A "Queue All Plates" toggle adds each plate as a separate queue entry, individually editable before dispatch.

Control printer power with Tasmota or Home Assistant smart plugs.

Automatically turn on printers before scheduled print jobs.

Safely power off printers after prints complete and cool down.

Require user confirmation between queued prints to ensure the build plate is cleared before the next print starts.

Set up interval-based maintenance schedules for each printer.

Receive notifications directly to your WhatsApp account.

Get instant Telegram messages with print status updates.

Post updates to your Discord server via webhooks.

Traditional email notifications for important events.

Push notifications via Pushover or self-hosted ntfy.

Persistent notifications in your HA dashboard. Forward to mobile via HA automations.

Configure message templates with per-filament usage details, progress tracking, and quiet hours for each service. Filament data available for completed, failed, and cancelled prints.

Include camera snapshot URL in notifications when prints complete.

Get notified when the print bed cools below a configurable threshold after a print completes. Know exactly when it's safe to remove your parts.

Get notified with a camera snapshot when the first layer finishes printing. Check adhesion remotely without watching the entire print.

Get notified when queue jobs are waiting for filament, skipped, or fail to start. Know immediately when action is needed.

Organize related prints into projects like "Voron Build" or "Cosplay Armor".

Separate progress bars for print jobs (plates) and objects printed (parts). Perfect for multi-part builds.

Automatically extracts object count from 3MF files when archiving. No manual counting needed.

Visual project identification with customizable colors on archive cards.

Assign multiple archives to a project at once via multi-select toolbar.

Track sourced parts with quantities, prices, and purchase links.

Attach documentation, source files, configs, and reference images.

Track expenses with configurable currency for complete project budgeting.

Export projects as ZIP (with files) or JSON. Share complete project bundles or migrate between instances.

Instantly find any print by name, tags, notes, designer, or filament type.

View, rename, and delete tags across all archives from a centralized modal with usage counts.

Compare 2-5 prints side-by-side with highlighted differences for troubleshooting.

Identify patterns in print failures correlated with conditions and materials.

Export archives and statistics for external analysis or backup.

Create secure API keys with granular permissions for external access.

Query status, manage queue, and control printers via REST API.

Integrate with Home Assistant for smart home automation workflows.

Control access with read-only, queue management, or full printer control permissions.

Explore and test all endpoints with live execution, parameter inputs, and response display.

Import filament profiles directly from your Bambu Cloud account. Supports both email verification and TOTP authenticator apps for 2FA.

Import slicer presets from OrcaSlicer without Bambu Cloud. Supports .orca_filament, .bbscfg, .bbsflmt, .zip, and .json exports with automatic inheritance resolution.

Create custom filament presets with temperature and flow settings.

Manage K-factor profiles for optimal extrusion and print quality.

Use pre-configured templates for common filament types.

Set reminders based on print hours or calendar days.

Independent maintenance schedules for each printer in your fleet.

Define your own maintenance tasks with custom icons and intervals.

Visual indicators and notifications when maintenance is due.

Check and upload firmware updates for LAN-only printers directly to SD card. Printer cards show a color-coded firmware version badge — green when up to date, orange when an update is available. Click to view release notes or start the update workflow.

Enable debug logging and download a comprehensive diagnostic bundle for issue reporting. Includes printer connectivity, integration status, network info, package versions, database health, and Docker details. All data privacy-filtered — no IPs, names, or serial numbers included.

Submit bug reports directly from the UI with optional screenshot (upload, paste, or drag & drop), interactive debug log capture with a 3-step guided flow (start logging, reproduce the issue at your own pace, stop & submit), and system info. Reports create GitHub issues via a secure relay. Auto-stops after 5 minutes. Privacy-first: all logs are sanitized and sensitive data is never included. Expandable data privacy notice details exactly what is collected.

Built-in spool tracking with AMS slot assignment, remaining weight editing, spool catalog, color catalog, and PA profile matching. Bulk spool addition (1–100 at once) with Quick Add mode for stock spools — material is required, brand and subtype are optional. Group similar spools toggle visually collapses identical unused/unassigned spools into expandable rows with a count badge. Automatic usage tracking via 3MF slicer data for all spools, with per-layer G-code accuracy for partial prints. Universal AMS mapping capture from any print source (BambuStudio, OrcaSlicer, Bambu Handy, or Bambuddy). AMS remain% delta as fallback. Manual AMS weight sync for recovery from corrupted data. Per-spool cost tracking with automatic cost calculation at print completion, real-time cost preview in the print modal, and configurable default cost and currency.

Auto-sync AMS with Spoolman. Per-filament usage tracking with G-code parsing, partial usage for failed prints, link existing spools, view spool IDs. AMS Lite and external spools show fill levels from Spoolman weight data.

Publish printer events to external MQTT brokers for Home Assistant, Node-RED, and other automation platforms.

Export printer telemetry in Prometheus format for Grafana dashboards and external monitoring systems.

Manage pressure advance (K-factor) profiles for optimal print quality.

Schedule automatic backups of K-profiles, cloud profiles, and settings to a GitHub repository.

Available in English, German, and Japanese, with more languages coming.

Choose between Bambu Studio and OrcaSlicer as your preferred slicer. All "Open in Slicer" buttons use the correct protocol.

Mix and match styles (Classic, Glow, Vibrant), backgrounds, and accent colors for both dark and light modes.

Secure, encrypted communication with your printers over LAN. Requires SD card inserted in printer for file transfers.

MIT licensed - inspect, modify, and contribute to the codebase.

Track power consumption and electricity costs in real-time.

Subscribe to MQTT topics from Zigbee2MQTT, Shelly, or any MQTT-enabled device. Supports separate topics per data type with individual multipliers.

Configure separate power/energy sensor entities for Home Assistant plugs (Tapo, IKEA, Shelly, etc.).

Control multiple devices together (printer + fan) using Home Assistant scripts with auto-trigger on power on/off.

Automatically turn printers on before scheduled prints and off after cooldown.

One-click power on/off buttons for immediate control.

Wait for hotend to cool below threshold before powering off.

Scan for Tasmota devices or select from your Home Assistant entities - no manual configuration needed.

Control smart plugs from anywhere in the app with the sidebar switchbar widget.

Virtual printer appears in slicer via SSDP discovery on the same LAN. Network interface override for multi-NIC, Docker, or VPN setups. Remote users add by IP.

Archive immediately, review before archiving, add to print queue (with optional auto-dispatch or manual start), or proxy to a real printer remotely.

Choose which Bambu printer model to emulate: X1C, P1S, A1, H2D, H2C, and more.

TLS-encrypted MQTT with auto-generated certificates and configurable access code.

Run multiple virtual printers on a single Bambuddy instance, each with its own dedicated IP, mode, model, and access code. Mix archive, review, queue, and proxy modes.

Perfect for archiving prints, building a queue, or preparing for print farm operations.

Drag and drop widgets to arrange your dashboard how you like.

Monitor print success rates over time with trend analysis.

Visualize material consumption by type, color, and time period.

Track material and electricity costs with detailed breakdowns. Per-spool cost/kg enables accurate filament cost tracking for every print, with archive-level cost aggregation and bulk recalculation.

Update all archive costs with current filament prices. Reprints automatically add to total costs.

Direct camera feed from your printer's built-in camera.

Connect external cameras (MJPEG, RTSP, HTTP snapshot, or USB webcams) to replace the built-in camera. Includes layer-based timelapse with automatic video stitching.

Automatically detect if objects are left on the build plate before printing. Calibrate with up to 5 reference images for different plate types, adjust the detection region (ROI), and receive instant notifications if a print is paused due to plate detection. Works with both built-in and external cameras.

Choose to open camera in a new browser window or as a draggable, resizable overlay on the main screen. Position and size are remembered across sessions.

Zoom up to 400% with mouse wheel or buttons, then pan to inspect details. Touch support includes pinch-to-zoom and drag to pan on mobile devices.

Open multiple embedded camera viewers simultaneously to monitor your entire print farm on a single screen. Each viewer remembers its own position and size, and cameras stay open when navigating between pages.

Streams stay on your local network - no cloud exposure.

Printer timelapses are automatically detected and attached to archives. Supports MP4 (X1/A1 series) and AVI (P1 series) formats with automatic background conversion. Manually upload or remove timelapses via the context menu. Edit with trim, speed adjustment (0.25x-4x), and music overlay.

Embeddable overlay page at /overlay/:printerId for live streaming. Combines camera feed with real-time print status (progress, ETA, layers, filename). No login required - perfect for OBS browser source. Customizable via query parameters: adjustable FPS (?fps=30), status-only mode without camera (?camera=false), size, and selectable elements.

Monitor humidity levels inside each AMS unit to protect hygroscopic filaments.

View temperature readings from AMS-HT units for heated drying.

Start, monitor, and stop drying sessions for AMS 2 Pro and AMS-HT directly from the Printers page. Select filament type for automatic temperature/duration presets, or set manually. Optional spool rotation for even heat distribution. Real-time countdown shows drying progress. Requires supported printer firmware and external PSU. Bambuddy automatically detects power constraints from firmware — the drying button is disabled with a tooltip when no PSU is connected. AMS power-related HMS errors (fan failures, voltage issues) are shown in the HMS error panel.

Automatically dry AMS filament between scheduled prints. When a printer is idle and humidity exceeds the configured threshold, Bambuddy starts a drying session using the lowest safe temperature across loaded filaments. Drying stops automatically when humidity drops below the threshold, when the next print is ready to start, or when auto-drying is disabled. Optional blocking mode waits for drying to complete before starting the next print.

Keep filament dry on idle printers even without any queued prints. When enabled, Bambuddy monitors humidity and automatically starts a drying session whenever the threshold is exceeded, regardless of queue state. A separate toggle in Settings → Print Queue, independent from queue auto-drying.

Customize drying temperature and duration for each filament type (PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, PVA) with separate values for AMS 2 Pro and AMS-HT. Presets are used by manual drying, queue auto-drying, and ambient drying. Defaults based on BambuStudio's official filament profiles.

See which filament slots are loaded and their current states.

Configure individual AMS slots with filament presets, colors, and K-profiles. Presets are filtered by printer model so only compatible filaments are shown. Re-configuring an already-configured slot pre-populates all fields (preset, color, K-profile) for quick edits.

Monitor up to 4 AMS units per printer with unified display.

On dual-nozzle printers (H2D/H2D Pro), AMS filament matching respects nozzle assignments from the 3MF file. Each AMS unit feeds a specific nozzle (left or right), and Bambuddy constrains matching accordingly. L/R badges shown in the filament mapping UI.

Printers with multiple external spool holders (e.g., H2D with Ext-L and Ext-R) are fully supported. The external spool section renders as a grid layout accommodating multiple external slots instead of a single slot, with each slot independently configurable and trackable.

Hover over any AMS label to see its serial number and firmware version. Assign custom friendly names (e.g. "Silk Colours", "Workshop AMS") that persist even when the AMS is moved to a different printer. Slot numbers are displayed inside each filament color circle for quick identification.

Click the Print button or drag-and-drop a .gcode/.gcode.3mf file onto any printer card to upload and print in one step. The printer is pre-selected with filament mapping and print options ready to go.

View detailed printer info from the card menu — model, IP address, serial number, WiFi signal, firmware, developer mode, print hours, and more. IP and serial are copyable with one click.

Monitor part cooling, auxiliary, and chamber fan speeds with live updates via WebSocket. Compact badges show current fan speeds (0-100%).

Control active prints with stop and pause/resume buttons directly from the printer card. Confirmation modals prevent accidental clicks.

Re-read RFID data for individual AMS slots to refresh filament information. Loading indicator shows progress.

Skip individual objects during a print without stopping the entire job. Preview image shows object ID markers to match with printer display. Badge shows skipped count. Requires "Exclude Objects" enabled in slicer.

Change print speed presets directly from the printer card during active prints. Choose between Silent (50%), Standard (100%), Sport (124%), and Ludicrous (166%) modes. Appears as a compact badge with a gauge icon next to the fan status badges for quick access without opening menus.

Toggle the chamber LED on/off directly from the printer card. Light button next to camera button with visual indicator showing current state. Works on all Bambu Lab printers including H2D dual lights.

Enable or disable spaghetti detection and first layer inspection.

Dismiss stale HMS errors directly from the error modal. Sends a clear command to the printer and updates the UI instantly. Useful after print cancellation or transient events that leave error codes behind.

See current wattage consumption via smart plugs with energy monitoring.

Calculate electricity cost for each print based on your utility rate.

Track energy consumption trends over time in statistics.

Set your local electricity price for accurate cost calculations.

Single ZIP file contains database, archives, thumbnails, timelapses, library files, and all settings.

Upload backup ZIP to restore everything including all files and thumbnails.

Backups work across different servers, paths, and Docker volumes without path issues.

No data can be missed - the entire database and all directories are included automatically.

Enable or disable authentication at any time. Existing installations work without authentication by default.

80+ granular permissions with customizable groups and a full-page editor with search, bulk actions, and category-level toggles. Default groups: Administrators (full access), Operators (own items + control), Viewers (read-only). Fine-grained inventory permissions let you control who sees spool assignments on printer cards vs. the full inventory page.

Operators can only edit/delete their own archives, queue items, and library files. Administrators can modify any item.

Create, edit, and delete users. Assign users to multiple groups for additive permissions.

Secure token-based authentication with 7-day expiration. Passwords are securely hashed using PBKDF2.

Track who uploaded archives, library files, and who added print jobs to the queue. See usernames on archive cards, file cards, queue items, and while printing. Each user gets their own independent Bambu Cloud login for cloud profiles.

Configure SMTP for automated user onboarding. Admins create users with an email address and the system sends a secure random password automatically — no shared passwords.

Users can reset their own password from the login screen without contacting an admin. Admins can also trigger one-click password resets from user management.

Customizable notification templates for welcome emails and password resets. Advanced auth can be enabled or disabled independently at any time.

Individual users can receive email notifications for their own print jobs — start, complete, failed, and stopped events — with per-user toggle controls on a dedicated Notifications page.

Navigate folders, view files, and organize your local print library.

Print library files with full options: plate selection for multi-plate 3MF, AMS mapping, and all print settings.

Queue files without creating archives upfront—archives are created automatically when prints start.

Organize folders by linking them to projects or archives for easy reference.

Select multiple files for batch operations like deleting or queueing.

Rename files and folders directly via context menu or inline actions.

Upload ZIP files to automatically extract contents with options to preserve folder structure or create folder from ZIP filename.

Auto-generate preview thumbnails for STL files on upload, or batch generate for existing files via context menu.

Touch-optimized interface with always-visible action buttons on mobile and tablets.

View current Bambuddy version and check for updates.

Monitor database size and number of archived prints.

See how much disk space your archives consume.

Real-time status of all printer MQTT connections.

Stream and filter application logs in real-time. Filter by level (DEBUG/INFO/WARNING/ERROR) or search text.

Add Bambuddy to your home screen for native app-like experience.

Full functionality on phones, tablets, and desktops.

Large touch targets and swipe gestures for mobile users.

Basic functionality available even without network connection.