The Buddy3D Camera is Prusa's official remote monitoring accessory for the CORE One, CORE One+, and CORE One L printers. With high-quality optics, infrared illumination for monitoring in the dark, timelapse support, and custom firmware by the Prusa team for maximum security, it allows you to track prints in real-time via Prusa Connect and the Prusa app — anywhere, anytime. Designed specifically to operate inside the enclosure up to 65°C.
🔹 What sets the Prusa Buddy3D Camera apart?
- High-quality optics with infrared illumination — clear monitoring even in complete darkness, without disturbing the print.
- 3 operating modes: Day, Night, and Auto — automatic switching according to ambient lighting, ideal for continuous 24/7 operation.
- Designed for the enclosure — operates at temperatures up to 65°C, and can be installed directly inside the enclosed chamber.
- Timelapse support — set the capture interval (5 to 300 seconds) and the camera saves the images to an SD card for later video creation.
- Local network video streaming — monitor the printer from any room via the Prusa App.
- Fully integrated with Prusa Connect and Prusa App — simple QR code pairing, no complex configurations.
- Magnetic attachment to the CORE One chassis — quick, tool-free installation.
- Custom firmware by Prusa — communication strictly limited to Prusa's secure network infrastructure; not compatible with third-party services.
- Over-the-air updates — firmware always up-to-date with the latest features.
✅ Advantages of the Buddy3D Camera
- Secure remote monitoring integrated with the Prusa ecosystem.
- Night vision for continuous prints without additional lighting.
- Operation inside the enclosure up to 65°C — no thermal limitations.
- Timelapse support for documenting prints.
- Tool-free magnetic installation on the CORE One.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
- Resolution: 1920 × 1080
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
- Power: USB-C 5VDC 1A
- Maximum operating temperature: 65°C
- Compatible with: Prusa Connect + Prusa App (exclusively)
Package contents:
- Buddy3D Camera for Prusa CORE One (1 unit)
- USB-C cable (1 unit)
- User manual (8 languages)
- SD card not included
⚙️ Compatibility
Compatible with:
- Prusa CORE One · CORE One+ · CORE One L
Not compatible with:
- MK4 · MK4S · MK3.9 · MK3.9S · XL · MK3.5 · MK3.5S · MK3S+ · MK3S · MK3 · MK2.5S · MK2.5 · MK2S · MK2 · MINI · MINI+ · MMU2S · MMU2 · MMU3 · SL1 · SL1S · CW1 · CW1S · HT90 · INDX
💡 Notes and Recommendations
- Requires 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection and a Prusa Connect account to function.
- An SD card (not included) is required for the timelapse function.
- Exclusively compatible with Prusa Connect and Prusa App — does not work with other monitoring services.
