<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[What is Bambuddy? A Complete Overview]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>Bambuddy</strong> is a self-hosted print archive and management system for Bambu Lab 3D printers. It gives you full control over your printing workflow — no cloud dependency, no subscriptions, all your data stays on your own hardware.</p>
<h2>Why Bambuddy?</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Own your data</strong> — All print history stored locally</li>
<li><strong>Works offline</strong> — Uses Developer Mode for direct printer control via local network</li>
<li><strong>Full automation</strong> — Schedule prints, auto power-off, get notified when done</li>
<li><strong>Multi-printer support</strong> — Manage your entire print farm from one interface</li>
</ul>
<h2>Key Features</h2>
<h3>Print Archive</h3>
<p dir="auto">Every print is automatically archived with its 3MF file, metadata, 3D preview, and photos. Search, tag, compare, and re-print any past job with a single click — complete with AMS filament mapping.</p>
<h3>Real-Time Monitoring</h3>
<p dir="auto">Watch your printers live with camera streaming, status updates, fan monitoring, AMS status, and HMS error alerts. Control print speed, chamber lights, pause/resume, and even skip objects mid-print.</p>
<h3>Print Queue &amp; Scheduling</h3>
<p dir="auto">Drag-and-drop queue with multi-printer support. Schedule prints for specific times, use model-based routing for load balancing across your farm, and let smart plugs handle power management automatically.</p>
<h3>Notifications</h3>
<p dir="auto">Get alerts via WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Email, Pushover, ntfy, or Home Assistant. Customize templates, set quiet hours, and receive per-filament usage details.</p>
<h3>Spool Inventory</h3>
<p dir="auto">Track every spool with automatic consumption tracking, per-spool cost calculation, AMS slot assignment, and low-stock alerts. Bulk add up to 100 spools at once.</p>
<h3>Virtual Printer &amp; Remote Printing</h3>
<p dir="auto">Bambuddy can emulate a Bambu Lab printer on your network, letting you send prints directly from Bambu Studio or OrcaSlicer. The new <strong>Proxy Mode</strong> enables remote printing from anywhere via secure TLS relay.</p>
<h3>Integrations</h3>
<p dir="auto">Spoolman sync, MQTT for Home Assistant/Node-RED, Prometheus metrics for Grafana, OrcaSlicer preset import, GitHub backup scheduling, and a comprehensive REST API.</p>
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<p dir="auto"><strong>Get started:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy</a><br />
<strong>Documentation:</strong> <a href="https://wiki.bambuddy.cool" rel="nofollow ugc">https://wiki.bambuddy.cool</a><br />
<strong>Discord:</strong> <a href="https://discord.gg/aFS3ZfScHM" rel="nofollow ugc">https://discord.gg/aFS3ZfScHM</a></p>
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