Maintenance Tracker¶

Schedule and track maintenance tasks to keep your printers running reliably.

Maintenance

Overview¶

The maintenance tracker helps you:

Schedule recurring maintenance tasks
Track when maintenance was last performed
Get notified when maintenance is due
Log maintenance history

Maintenance Types¶

Default Types¶

Bambuddy includes common maintenance tasks:

Type	Default Interval
Bed Cleaning	Every 10 prints
Lubrication	Every 100 hours
Belt Tension	Every 200 hours
Nozzle Check	Every 50 prints
HEPA Filter	Every 500 hours
Carbon Filter	Every 500 hours

Custom Types¶

Create your own maintenance tasks:

Go to Settings > Maintenance
Click Add Maintenance Type
Enter name and description
Set default interval
Click Save

Maintenance Settings

Interval Types¶

Print Count¶

Schedule based on number of prints:

Example: Clean bed every 10 prints
Resets after maintenance is logged

Print Hours¶

Schedule based on actual print time:

Example: Lubricate every 100 hours
Accumulated from print durations

Calendar Days¶

Schedule based on calendar time:

Example: Check belts every 30 days
Counts calendar days regardless of usage

Setting Up Maintenance¶

Per-Printer Configuration¶

Each printer has its own maintenance schedule:

Go to Maintenance page
Select your printer
Click Configure
Enable/disable maintenance types
Adjust intervals as needed
Click Save

Interval Customization¶

Override default intervals per printer:

Printer	Bed Cleaning
Workshop X1C	Every 10 prints
Office P1S	Every 5 prints
Garage A1	Every 20 prints

Logging Maintenance¶

Marking Complete¶

When you perform maintenance:

Go to Maintenance page
Find the due/overdue item
Click Mark Complete
Optionally add notes
Counter resets

Logging Details¶

Add information to maintenance logs:

Field	Description
Date	When performed
Notes	What you did
Parts	Any parts replaced

Due Status¶

Status Indicators¶

Status	Meaning
OK	Not due yet
Due Soon	Approaching due
Overdue	Past due

Due Soon Threshold¶

Configure when "Due Soon" triggers:

Default: 80% of interval
Example: Bed cleaning every 10 prints → "Due Soon" at 8 prints

Notifications¶

Get notified when maintenance is due:

Go to Settings > Notifications
Enable Maintenance Due event
Configure your notification provider

Notification Timing¶

Due Soon: When threshold reached
Overdue: When interval exceeded

Notification setup

Maintenance History¶

View past maintenance for each printer:

History Log¶

Date	Type	Notes
Dec 14	Bed Cleaning	IPA wipe
Dec 10	Lubrication	Rails and screws
Dec 1	Nozzle Check	Replaced with 0.4mm

Exporting History¶

Export maintenance logs for records:

CSV format
Date range selection
Per-printer or all printers

Per-Printer View¶

Dashboard¶

Each printer shows maintenance status:

Workshop X1C
─────────────────────────────
✅ Bed Cleaning      2 prints until due
⚠️ Lubrication       8 hours until due
❌ Belt Tension      OVERDUE
✅ Nozzle Check      45 prints until due

Quick Actions¶

View Details: See full maintenance info
Mark Complete: Log completed maintenance
View History: See past maintenance

Maintenance Tips¶

Bed Cleaning

Clean with IPA between prints for best adhesion. Deep clean with dish soap weekly.

Lubrication

Use appropriate grease for linear rails. Don't over-lubricate.

Belt Tension

Belts should be firm but not overly tight. Use the "guitar string" test.

Nozzle Inspection

Check for wear, especially with abrasive filaments. Replace when worn.

Filters

HEPA and carbon filters lose effectiveness over time. Replace as recommended.

Document Everything

Add notes when logging maintenance to build a history of what works.

Best Practices¶

Regular Schedule¶

Check maintenance status weekly
Don't skip overdue items
Build maintenance into your routine

Preventive vs Reactive¶

Preventive: Follow intervals
Reactive: Fix when broken
Preventive is better!

Track Everything¶

Log all maintenance
Note any issues found
Track parts replaced