Printer Control¶

Bambuddy provides control over various printer settings and features directly from the web interface.

Chamber Control¶

For enclosed printers (X1 series, H2 series), control the chamber environment:

Chamber Temperature¶

View current chamber temperature
Set target temperature (if supported)
Monitor heating/cooling status

Chamber Light¶

Toggle the internal chamber LED:

State	Description
On	Light is active
Off	Light is off

Control via the printer card or detailed view.

Speed Profiles¶

Adjust print speed profiles on the fly:

Available Profiles¶

Profile	Description	Use Case
Silent	Slowest, quietest	Night printing
Standard	Balanced speed/noise	Default
Sport	Faster printing	When speed matters
Ludicrous	Maximum speed	Speed printing

Changing Speed¶

Click the speed indicator on the printer card
Select a new profile
Change applies immediately to current print

Quality Impact

Higher speeds may affect print quality. Use Sport/Ludicrous for non-critical prints.

Fan Controls¶

Monitor and adjust cooling fans:

Part Cooling Fan¶

View current speed (%)
Adjust during print if needed
Auto-controlled by slicer normally

Auxiliary Fan¶

Controls airflow in the chamber
Helps with certain materials
Can be adjusted manually

Chamber Fan¶

Exhausts hot air from enclosure
Important for high-temp printing
Auto-controlled based on chamber temp

AI Detection Modules¶

Bambu Lab printers include AI-powered detection features:

Spaghetti Detection¶

Detects when prints fail and create "spaghetti" tangles:

Setting	Description
Enabled	AI monitors for failures
Disabled	No automatic detection
Pause on detect	Pauses print when detected

First Layer Detection¶

Monitors first layer adhesion:

Setting	Description
Enabled	AI checks first layer
Disabled	No first layer monitoring

Configuring AI Detection¶

Go to printer settings
Find AI Detection section
Toggle features on/off
Save changes

Recommended

Keep AI detection enabled - it can save failed prints and prevent wasted filament.

Automated Calibration¶

Trigger calibration routines from Bambuddy:

Bed Leveling¶

Automatic bed mesh calibration:

Open printer settings
Click Bed Level Calibration
Printer runs the calibration sequence
Results stored in printer

Vibration Compensation¶

Input shaping calibration:

Open printer settings
Click Vibration Calibration
Printer runs vibration test
Compensation values updated

Calibration Time

Calibration routines take several minutes to complete. Ensure the printer is idle.

:material-nozzle: Dual Nozzle Support¶

For dual-nozzle printers (H2D, etc.):

Nozzle Status¶

View both nozzles:

Current temperature
Target temperature
Heating status

Nozzle Selection¶

See which nozzle is active during printing.

Power Controls¶

Control printer power state:

Power Switch¶

If a smart plug is configured:

Power On - Turn printer on
Power Off - Turn printer off
Status - View current power state

Smart plug setup

Auto Power Off¶

Configure automatic shutdown:

Enable Auto Power Off in settings
Set Cooldown Temperature threshold
Set Cooldown Time delay
Printer powers off after print completes and cools

Print Settings Override¶

During an active print, you can adjust:

Setting	Adjustable?
Speed profile
Part cooling fan
Chamber light
Pause/Resume
Cancel

Limited Changes

Not all settings can be changed mid-print. Temperature and layer settings are locked.

Sending Commands¶

Advanced users can send raw GCODE commands:

Open printer settings
Find Send Command section
Enter GCODE command
Click Send

Use with Caution

Incorrect GCODE can damage your printer or cause injuries. Only use if you understand the commands.

Tips¶

Silent Night Printing

Use Silent mode for overnight prints to minimize noise.

Chamber Management

For ABS/ASA, keep the chamber warm. Open doors for PLA to prevent heat creep.

AI Detection Value

AI detection has saved countless prints. The small time cost is worth the protection.

Regular Calibration

Run bed leveling after major moves or every few weeks for best first layers.