Tools & Software

Open-source Bambu Studio fork. Best calibration tools available. Better third-party filament profiles. Requires LAN + Developer Mode.

Official slicer. Simpler interface, RFID auto-profiles, cloud integration. Good for beginners.

The upstream of Bambu Studio. Not as tightly integrated but well-maintained. Use if you also print on non-Bambu machines.

PrusaSlicer fork. Less active development. Orca Slicer has largely replaced it for Bambu users.

Industry-standard parametric CAD. Free for personal use. Best for functional parts.

Free and open-source parametric CAD. No licensing concerns. Version 1.0 is a big improvement.

Best for organic shapes, characters, artistic work. Not ideal for precision mechanical parts.

Browser-based, beginner-friendly. Great first CAD tool for simple parts.

Code-based parametric CAD. Excellent for parametric models you customize with variables.

Browser-based parametric CAD. Good Fusion 360 alternative, no install needed.

Bambu's platform. Models include print profiles. Integrated with Bambu Studio.

Prusa's platform. Huge library, good curation, active community.

Search engine that aggregates models across Thingiverse, Printables, and more.

Free and paid models. Higher quality threshold for paid designs.

Strong on miniatures and tabletop gaming. High-quality sculpts.

The oldest repository. Massive catalog, varying quality. Useful for older designs.

Official app. Remote monitoring, camera feed, print management. Requires cloud mode.

Community integration. Automations, dashboards, notifications. Works with LAN mode.

Clean the build plate before every print. The #1 maintenance item.

Essential for Nylon, PETG in humid climates. Sunlu S2 or eSUN eBox.

Measure filament diameter and check print dimensions. $15 is enough.

Acupuncture needles + brass brush. Clears clogs without removing the hotend.

Release agent for PETG on PEI. Prevents permanent bonding.

Clean square cuts on PTFE tube. Prevents feeding issues from angled cuts.

Reduces feed resistance for large spools.

Tidies the filament path and cable routing.

Adjustable mount for better print coverage.

Reinforcement for the buffer arm pivot.

Magnetic muffler. Reduces noise.

Mounts on AMS. Stores tools + phone dock.

Stores tools and up to 10 hotends.

Magnetic waste collection system.

Extra filtration for engineering materials.