Printer Tools 2.8 Adds Snapmaker U1 Controls and Timelapses

Printer Tools 2.8 Adds Snapmaker U1 Controls and Timelapses

by FixoLab

It has been a few versions since our last Snapmaker U1 update. Since version 2.1, Printer Tools has expanded with much deeper control over the printer, its files, materials and diagnostics.

🧵 Added Snapmaker U1 filament controls for colors, materials and toolheads

  • Added support for picking and parking Snapmaker U1 toolheads

📊 New print history with statistics and filament usage chart

🗺️ Bed Mesh integrated into the Dashboard for Klipper and Snapmaker

📁 Improved file browsing, downloads and previews

  • Improved thumbnails and previews for G-code, 3MF and timelapses
  • Improvements for Bambu Lab, Snapmaker and Klipper files, previews and print status

🎬 Added Snapmaker timelapses, Config and Logs in Files

🌡️ Snapmaker fan control fully working with live updates

  • New clearer and more consistent temperature dashboard

📷 Added Snapmaker U1 camera support with original firmware

⚙️ Added paxx12 firmware detection and compatible camera setup

  • Improved camera editing and local printer setup

📱 Improved iPad experience with sidebar and two columns

  • Live Activities with a preview of the model currently printing
  • Better connection and streaming recovery when switching views
  • Visual and stability improvements for dashboard, streaming and temperatures

Printer monitoring and built-in camera support are also available with the original firmware. Some advanced system and camera tools require compatible paxx12 firmware.

🔗 Printer Tools: https://printertools.app

🔗 paxx12 firmware: https://github.com/paxx12-snapmaker-u1/SnapmakerU1-Extended-Firmware

We are continuing to expand the Snapmaker U1 integration. Feedback and feature suggestions are always welcome. Happy printing! 🖨️✨

✨ Thank You, Printer Tools by FixoLab

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