¶ 🧊 Bambu Studio Integration with Helio Simulation
Simulate thermal behavior directly inside Bambu Studio using Helio Additive's physics-based engine — for stronger, more reliable prints.
- 🌡️ Preview layer-by-layer thermal performance
- 🔍 Catch weak bonding or overheating before you print
- 🎯 Works with X1C, X1E, and H2D printers + supported Bambu filaments
No hardware changes. No new slicer. Just smarter simulation built in.
¶ 🛠️ How to Use
¶ 1. Enable Helio in Preferences
Navigate to:
Preferences > Helio Options > Enable Helio
Once enabled, a personal access token (PAT key) is created for your account and shown in the dialogue box. This key lets our system verify you and allows you to upload G-code files for simulation.
ℹ️ Free PAT Keys Quota
We currently have a global quota of 5000 free PAT keys. If your key doesn’t generate automatically, it means the quota is currently full—but you can still try generating one manually.🛠️ Generating Your PAT Key manually (Coming soon)
Click the refresh icon next to the dialogue box
¶ 2. Slice Your Model
Use Bambu Studio as normal to slice your model.
Click the Helio Action button in the top-right after slicing:
¶ 3. Enter Chamber Temperature
Set your estimated or actual chamber temperature range:
¶ 4. Wait for Simulation
Watch the simulation progress bar:
¶ 5. View Thermal Index Results
Once complete, view thermal index overlay:
Click a layer to view thermal data by G-code segment:
¶ 🌡️ Thermal Index Guide
- -100 (Too Cold): Poor bonding, tensile strength may drop by ~50%
- 0 (Ideal): Peak strength and dimensional accuracy
- +100 (Too Hot): Risk of sagging, soft layers, and deformation
Aim to keep most regions near 0 for optimal performance.
- Checkout the debugging flowchart for further guidance.
¶ ✅ Supported Setup
- Printers: Bambu Lab X1C, X1E, H2D
- Filaments: Bambu PLA (Basic, Lite, Matte, Silk+), ABS, PC, PETG HF, TPU 95A HF
- G-code Requirements: Monochrome, single-material, layer-by-layer sequence only
¶ ⚠️ Limitations
- G-code optimization is not yet available (planned for future release)
- Multicolor and multi-material prints are not currently supported
¶ 🎟️ Free Access During Beta
- 5000 free PAT keys available globally
- First come, first served
- Claim a key to activate simulation
- Additional batches may be released based on demand
¶ 💬 Join the Community
Questions? Feedback? Need help?
Join the Helio Additive community on Discord:
👉 https://discord.gg/EjQXDJP9kS