Bambu Lab 3D Printer Controller for Openclaw

A robust MQTT-based interface to monitor, control, and automate Bambu Lab 3D printers directly from your local environment.

photonixlaser-ux
v0.1.0
Feb 9, 2026
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Install & Download

1. ClawHub CLI

The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.

npx clawhub@latest install bambu-lab-skill

2. Manual Installation

Copy the skill folder to one of these locations

Global
~/.openclaw/skills/
Workspace
<project>/skills/

Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled

3. Prompt Installation

Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.

Help me install bambu-lab-skill using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).

Prefer to download?

Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.

What is Bambu Lab 3D Printer Controller?

This skill enables seamless integration with Bambu Lab 3D printers, including the A1, P1, and X1 series, using the MQTT protocol over a local network. By utilizing the printer's LAN mode, it provides a private and highly scriptable alternative to cloud-based interfaces. The implementation within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem allows developers to build sophisticated automation workflows, such as custom notification systems or smart home triggers, based on real-time printer telemetry.

Bambu Lab 3D Printer Controller Use Cases

  • Remotely monitoring nozzle and bed temperatures during long prints.
  • Automatically pausing or stopping prints via script if a failure is detected.
  • Integrating 3D printer status into centralized DevOps or home automation dashboards.
  • Receiving instant Telegram notifications upon print completion or error states.
  • Controlling printer hardware like chamber lights and cooling fans programmatically.

How Bambu Lab 3D Printer Controller Works

  1. The skill establishes a secure MQTT connection over TLS (port 8883) using the printer's serial number and LAN access code.
  2. Commands are issued through the bambu.sh script, which translates user input into the specific JSON payloads required by the Bambu Lab firmware.
  3. The skill subscribes to specific MQTT topics to receive real-time updates on printer status, progress percentage, and environmental sensors.
  4. Within the Openclaw Skills framework, this data can be piped to other scripts for logging, monitoring, or triggering secondary actions like power-off sequences.

Bambu Lab 3D Printer Controller Setup

To use this skill, ensure your printer is set to LAN Mode and you have retrieved the Access Code from the printer's network settings. Edit the configuration in scripts/bambu.sh with your printer's IP and credentials.

# Navigate to the skill directory
cd skills/bambu-lab

# Test the connection by requesting status
./scripts/bambu.sh status

Bambu Lab 3D Printer Controller Data Schema & Taxonomy

The skill interacts with the following data points and configurations:

Attribute Description
Host Local IP address of the Bambu Lab printer
Serial Number Used as the MQTT username
Access Code Used as the MQTT password
Status Data Includes print state, percentage, and estimated time remaining
Sensors Real-time temperature readings for nozzle, bed, and chamber

Bambu Lab 3D Printer Controller Advanced Features

  • Background notification daemon support for persistent monitoring.
  • Raw MQTT debugging mode to inspect low-level printer communication.
  • Multi-model compatibility across the entire Bambu Lab hardware lineup.
  • Granular fan speed control (0-255) for optimized material cooling.
  • Seamless integration with the broader Openclaw Skills library for cross-device automation.

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