SpoolBuddy¶
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Smart Filament Management for Bambu Lab¶
NFC-powered spool identification, precision weight tracking, and seamless inventory management. Scan your spool and auto-configure your AMS slots instantly.
NFC Tags · Weight Scale · AMS Integration
Quick Start¶
Features¶
Universal NFC Support¶
Read any RFID/NFC spool tag including Bambu Lab, third-party brands, or write your own custom tags.
Auto-Configure AMS¶
Scan a spool and SpoolBuddy automatically updates the matching AMS slot with correct filament type, color, and K-factor.
Control from Any Device¶
Access SpoolBuddy from the touchscreen display, PC, phone, tablet, or integrate via REST API. Your system, anywhere.
Precision Weight Scale¶
Built-in 5kg load cell with 24-bit ADC tracks remaining filament down to 0.1 gram accuracy.
7" Touchscreen Display¶
IPS touchscreen shows AMS status, spool details, and inventory at a glance.
Spool Catalog¶
Complete inventory management with filtering by material, color, and brand.
OTA Updates¶
Automatic firmware updates keep your device current over WiFi.
System Overview¶
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SpoolBuddy Station │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ 7" Touchscreen Display │ │
│ │ (Elecrow CrowPanel Advance 7.0") │ │
│ └──────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ I2C │
│ ┌──────┴──────┐ │
│ │ NAU7802 │──── Load Cell (5kg) │
│ │ Scale ADC │ │
│ └─────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │
│ │ Raspberry Pi │──SPI───│ PN5180 │ │
│ │ Pico │ │ NFC Reader │ │
│ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│ WiFi
▼
┌───────────────────────────────┐
│ Bambu Lab Printer │
│ (via MQTT) │
└───────────────────────────────┘
Supported Printers¶
| Series | Models | Status |
|---|---|---|
| X1 | X1, X1C, X1E | Tested |
| P1 | P1P, P1S | Compatible |
| P2 | P2S | Compatible |
| A1 | A1, A1 Mini | Compatible |
| H2 | H2D | Tested |
| AMS | AMS, AMS Lite, AMS HT | All Types |
Requirements¶
Cost¶
$100-150 total for all components
Build Time¶
2-4 hours for assembly
Skill Level¶
Intermediate - soldering required