KobraOS
Smarter Control · Better Prints · More Possibilities
An AI-powered companion system for the Anycubic Kobra X — no cloud, no subscriptions, no limits. Everything runs locally on an ESP32-S3.
Actively in development
ESP32-S3 · ESP-IDF · C++
PlatformIO · Local MQTT · No Cloud
PlatformIO · Local MQTT · No Cloud
✓ Already working
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Wi-Fi setup via KobraOS-Setup AP (WPA2)✓
3-step setup wizard with live MQTT mini-dashboard✓
Auto-discovery of printer LAN credentials — no cloud✓
Encrypted local MQTT connection (mutual TLS)✓
MQTT reconnect with progressive backoff✓
Real-time temps, layers, progress, ETA, fan & light✓
Live dashboard at /dashboard with quick controls✓
Pause / Resume / Stop print from local web UI✓
REST API: /status · /health · /meta · /reset✓
Diagnostics JSON export for troubleshooting✓
All credentials stored securely in NVS on-device→ In progress
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Touch screen with real-time printer status→
External I2S microphone (away from fan noise)→
Speaker for AI voice responses→
AI integration for natural language queries→
Camera for visual failure detection→
Home Assistant integration→
Broader dashboard UI beyond setup portal★ The end goal
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"How's the print?" — voice reply with live data★
Auto-alert: spaghetti, detachment, bad first layer★
Print history and learning from past failures★
Home Assistant / Alexa notifications★
Suggested fixes after a failed print★
100% local · private · no subscriptions ever★
Free and open source for the Kobra X communityIf you find this project useful, any support helps keep it moving forward.
☕ Support on Ko-fiProtocol findings from KX-Bridge by thysson2701 · Thanks to the Kobra X community