Expressive Printer Companion

Build your own BuddyLab companion

BuddyLab is a compact printer companion built around an ESP32-C3 and a round display. It shows live Bambu printer data, animated expressions, quick browser flashing and a simple local setup flow over Wi-Fi.

Quick Install

Flash BuddyLab directly from your browser

Use Chrome or Edge, plug the ESP32-C3 over USB, then install in one click.

Components After install

Build

Essential Components

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The main parts you need to assemble the BuddyLab build and get it running quickly.

ESP32-C3 Super Mini
1.28" round TFT GC9A01

BuddyLab

Round TFT

Before You Start

Plug the device with a real USB data cable.
Use Chrome or Edge on desktop.
Close any app already using the serial port.

After Install

If no Wi-Fi is saved yet, connect to the setup access point BuddyLab and open 192.168.4.1.

Included Files

The installer flashes the bootloader, partitions table and main firmware for the ESP32-C3.