Fast, polished mobile companion for Bambuddy.
BuddyDash is an unofficial Android companion app for Bambuddy, built to make managing your Bambu printers feel faster, cleaner, and more mobile-friendly.
Think of BuddyDash as:
a better mobile dashboard for Bambuddy
not a replacement for it.
Whether you run a single printer or a small farm, BuddyDash focuses on fast status checks, cleaner printer management, NFC quick actions, smart outlet control, and a premium mobile experience.
BuddyDash connects to your existing Bambuddy server and gives you a fast, mobile-first experience for everyday printer management.
It is intentionally focused on:
- 🚀 Fast at-a-glance status
- 🖨️ Multi-printer usability
- 📱 Fold & tablet-friendly layouts
- 🏷️ NFC-powered quick actions
- ⚡ Smart outlet integration
- ✨ Premium, low-friction UX
BuddyDash intentionally does not expose every Bambuddy feature.
Instead, it focuses on the workflows that make sense in a clean mobile experience.
Less menu diving. Less friction. More glanceability.
BuddyDash is not standalone.
You must already have:
- A running Bambuddy server
- Bambu printers configured in Bambuddy
BuddyDash uses Bambuddy as its backend and connects directly to your existing instance.
If you are not already using Bambuddy, start there first.
https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy
A fast, glanceable Home screen designed for quickly checking printer state.
- Printer status
- Print thumbnails
- HMS indicators
- Maintenance status
- Smart outlet state
- Plate clear state
- Configurable Home card views
- Multi-printer friendly layouts
Designed to feel fast, glanceable, and clean.
Quick access to useful printer information without digging through menus.
- Machine information
- AMS overview
- Maintenance tracking
- HMS handling
- Smart outlet controls
- Printer status & metadata
Stick NFC tags directly on your printers and trigger actions instantly.
Examples:
- Clear plate
- Toggle printer power (safe idle checks included)
- Finish workflow (clear plate + safe power off)
Tap → toast → haptic → done.
No app navigation required.
No secrets stored on NFC tags.
BuddyDash securely uses your saved Bambuddy connection.
Control compatible printer outlets directly from BuddyDash.
- Power state visibility
- Safe idle-state validation
- Quick power actions
- NFC integration
BuddyDash prevents unsafe power-off actions while printers are active.
Browse print history in a mobile-friendly way.
- Print thumbnails
- Search
- Filtering
- Cleaner browsing experience
Designed to scale cleanly across:
- Phones
- Foldables
- Tablets
- Multi-printer setups
Choose the Home experience that fits your setup.
Compact cards optimized for many printers.
Balanced BuddyDash experience.
More printer information at a glance.
BuddyDash is built for self-hosted workflows.
BuddyDash connects directly to your Bambuddy server.
No analytics SDKs.
No background usage tracking.
No silent uploads or hidden reporting.
BuddyDash stores connection credentials securely on-device.
NFC tags never store secrets.
Only BuddyDash action links are written to tags.
Download the latest APK from Releases.
- Download APK
- Install on Android
- Open BuddyDash
- Add your Bambuddy server URL + API key
- Printers populate automatically
Open Settings and configure:
- Bambuddy server URL
- API key
- Camera / cover token (optional)
Example:
http://192.168.x.x:8000
BuddyDash will connect to your Bambuddy instance and automatically load printers.
Most printer dashboards either feel:
- overly technical
- cluttered
- desktop-first
- slow to navigate on mobile
BuddyDash was built around a simple idea:
printer management should feel fast and enjoyable on mobile.
The goal is simple:
- Less friction
- Less menu diving
- More glanceability
- Faster actions
BuddyDash focuses on the things you actually do from your phone every day.
BuddyDash is intentionally opinionated.
We prioritize:
✅ Fast interactions ✅ Clean visuals ✅ Mobile-first UX ✅ Glanceable information ✅ Fold/tablet usability ✅ Premium feel
We intentionally avoid:
❌ Replacing Bambuddy ❌ Feature overload ❌ Enterprise dashboards ❌ Giant settings menus ❌ Workflow-builder complexity ❌ UI clutter
BuddyDash is currently in public beta.
Expect:
- rapid iteration
- UI improvements
- occasional bugs
- breaking polish changes
Feedback matters.
If something feels clunky, confusing, or ugly:
Open an issue.
Planned / ongoing improvements:
- Home dashboard polish
- More NFC workflows
- Fold/tablet improvements
- Multi-printer QoL
- Smart outlet improvements
- UI polish
Bug reports, ideas, screenshots, and feedback are welcome.
When reporting issues, include:
- Device model
- Android version
- BuddyDash version
- Bambuddy version
- Steps to reproduce
Use Export diagnostics in Settings → About when possible.
BuddyDash is an unofficial community project.
It is not affiliated with:
- Bambu Lab
- Bambuddy
Bambu Lab, Bambu printers, and related trademarks belong to their respective owners.