Bambuddy
Self-hosted print archive and management system for Bambu Lab 3D printers
Why Bambuddy?
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Own your data — All print history stored locally, no cloud dependency
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Works offline — Uses Developer Mode for direct printer control via local network
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Full automation — Schedule prints, auto power-off, get notified when done
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Multi-printer support — Manage your entire print farm from one interface
Features
Print Archive
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Automatic 3MF archiving with metadata
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3D model preview (Three.js)
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Duplicate detection & full-text search
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Photo attachments & failure analysis
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Timelapse editor (trim, speed, music)
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Re-print to any connected printer with AMS mapping (auto-match or manual slot selection, multi-plate support)
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Plate thumbnail browsing for multi-plate archives (hover to navigate between plates)
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Archive comparison (side-by-side diff)
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Tag management (rename/delete across all archives)
Monitoring & Control
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Real-time printer status via WebSocket
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Live camera streaming (MJPEG) & snapshots with multi-viewer support
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Streaming overlay for OBS - Embeddable page with camera + status for live streaming (
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External camera support (MJPEG, RTSP, HTTP snapshot, USB/V4L2) with layer-based timelapse
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Build plate empty detection - Auto-pause print if objects detected on plate (multi-reference calibration, ROI adjustment)
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Fan status monitoring (part cooling, auxiliary, chamber)
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Printer control (stop, pause, resume, chamber light)
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Resizable printer cards (S/M/L/XL)
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Skip objects during print
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AMS slot RFID re-read
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AMS slot configuration (custom presets, K profiles, color picker)
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HMS error monitoring with history
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Print success rates & trends
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Filament usage tracking
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Cost analytics & failure analysis
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CSV/Excel export
Scheduling & Automation
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Print queue with drag-and-drop
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Multi-printer selection (send to multiple printers at once)
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Model-based queue assignment (send to “any X1C” for load balancing)
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Filament validation (only assign to printers with required filaments)
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Per-printer AMS mapping (individual slot configuration for print farms)
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Scheduled prints (date/time)
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Queue Only mode (stage without auto-start)
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Smart plug integration (Tasmota, Home Assistant, MQTT)
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MQTT smart plugs: Subscribe to Zigbee2MQTT, Shelly, or any MQTT topic for energy monitoring
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Energy consumption tracking (per-print kWh and cost)
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HA energy sensor support (for plugs with separate power/energy sensors)
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Auto power-on before print
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Auto power-off after cooldown
File Manager (Library)
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Upload and organize sliced files (3MF, gcode, STL)
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STL thumbnail generation - Auto-generate previews for STL files on upload or batch generate for existing files
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ZIP file extraction with folder structure preservation
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Option to create folder from ZIP filename
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Folder structure with drag-and-drop
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Rename files and folders via context menu
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Print directly to any printer with full options
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Add to queue without creating archive upfront
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Plate selection for multi-plate 3MF files
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Duplicate detection via file hash
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Mobile-friendly with always-visible action buttons
Projects
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Group related prints (e.g., “Voron Build”)
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Track plates (print jobs) and parts separately
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Auto-detect parts count from 3MF files
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Color-coded project badges
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Bulk assign archives via multi-select toolbar
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Import/Export projects as ZIP (includes files) or JSON
Notifications
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WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord
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Email, Pushover, ntfy
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Custom webhooks
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Quiet hours & daily digest
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Customizable message templates
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Print finish photo URL in notifications
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HMS error alerts (AMS, nozzle, etc.)
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Build plate detection alerts
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Queue events (waiting, skipped, failed)
Integrations
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Spoolman filament sync
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MQTT publishing for Home Assistant, Node-RED, etc.
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Prometheus metrics - Export printer telemetry for Grafana dashboards
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Bambu Cloud profile management
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K-profiles (pressure advance)
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GitHub backup - Schedule automatic backups of cloud profiles, k profiles and settings to GitHub
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External sidebar links
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Webhooks & API keys
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Interactive API browser with live testing
Virtual Printer
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Emulates a Bambu Lab printer on your network
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Send prints directly from Bambu Studio/Orca Slicer
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Configurable printer model (X1C, P1S, A1, H2D, etc.)
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Queue mode or auto-start mode
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SSDP discovery (appears in slicer automatically)
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Secure TLS/MQTT communication
Maintenance & Support
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Maintenance scheduling & tracking
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Interval reminders (hours/days)
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Print time accuracy stats
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File manager for printer storage
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Firmware update helper (LAN-only printers)
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Debug logging toggle with live indicator
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Live application log viewer with filtering
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Support bundle generator (privacy-filtered)
Optional Authentication
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Enable/disable authentication any time
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Group-based permissions (50+ granular permissions)
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Default groups: Administrators, Operators, Viewers
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JWT tokens with secure password hashing
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User management (create, edit, delete, groups)
Plus: Customizable themes (style, background, accent) • Mobile responsive • Keyboard shortcuts • Multi-language (EN/DE) • Auto updates • Database backup/restore • System info dashboard
Its really nice to see the progress you make 
do you have an preferred way of contacting? (since it isn’t an issue with the code I don’t think that the github issue-tracker is the right place 
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