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PulsePrint Desktop - Features & Implementation Status

This document details the current features and implementation status of PulsePrint Desktop. For future development plans, see ROADMAP.md.

✅ Implemented Features (Alpha Release)

🖥️ Core Dashboard

  • Real-time Printer Monitoring - Live status updates for connected 3D printers
  • Statistics Overview - Aggregate metrics and printer fleet insights
  • Printer Cards - Individual printer status with visual indicators
  • Auto-refresh - Configurable refresh intervals (15s - 5min)

🔧 Printer Management

  • Add Printer Dialog - Manual printer configuration
  • Import Printer Settings - Support for JSON, CSV, YAML, and TXT formats
  • Export Printer Settings - Backup configurations in multiple formats
  • MQTT Integration - Direct connection to Bambu Lab printers via MQTT over TLS (port 8883)
  • Mock Service - Development mode with simulated printer data

🎨 Display & UI

  • Dark/Light Mode - Theme switching with system preference support
  • Layout Options - Grid view and table view toggle for printer cards (compact view)
  • Temperature Display - Hotend and bed temperature monitoring
  • Progress Details - Layer information and time remaining
  • Responsive Design - Optimized for various screen sizes

🔔 Notifications & Alerts

  • Idle Printer Alerts - Blue flashing for inactive printers
  • Error Printer Alerts - Red flashing for error states
  • Visual Status Indicators - Real-time printer status display on cards

⚙️ Settings & Configuration

  • Persistent Settings - Local storage with unsaved changes detection
  • Connection Management - MQTT configuration for real printers
  • Data Management - Import/export functionality
  • System Preferences - Auto-refresh, intervals, and display options

🔍 Verified Implementation Status

✅ Fully Implemented & Verified

  • Issue #16: Multi-Printer MQTT Support (1-5+ printers with real-time updates)
  • Issue #17: Monitoring Dashboard (grid layout, real-time metrics, statistics overview)
  • Issue #79: Card/Table View Toggle (persistent preferences, responsive design)
  • Core Dashboard: Real-time monitoring with visual status indicators
  • Database Integration: SQLite persistence with automatic migrations
  • Build System: All lint/test checks passing, GitHub Actions configured

🎯 Ready for Alpha Testing

  • Multi-printer concurrent connections via MQTT over TLS
  • Dual view system (card/table) with smooth transitions
  • Cross-platform desktop application (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Comprehensive error handling and reconnection logic
  • Professional UI with dark/light theme support

🛠️ Technical Implementation

Technology Stack

  • Backend: Rust with Tauri framework v2.6+
  • Frontend: React 18+ with TypeScript
  • UI Framework: shadcn/ui components with Tailwind CSS
  • Database: SQLite via tauri-plugin-sql
  • Communication: MQTT protocol over TLS using OpenBambuAPI specification
  • State Management: React contexts with persistent SQLite storage
  • Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright for E2E

Platform Support

  • Windows - Native executable with MSI installer
  • macOS - Native .app bundle with DMG distribution
  • Linux - AppImage and native packages

Last Updated: Alpha Release Preparation (Completed)
Implementation Status: Phase 1 Complete ✅ | Phase 2 In Progress 🎯

📋 For development roadmap and future features, see ROADMAP.md
📝 For detailed changelog, see CHANGELOG.md