SpoolmanScale Pro¶
Work in progress
SpoolmanScale Pro is currently in development and not yet available as a pre-built device. This documentation covers the current state for makers who want to build their own.
What is SpoolmanScale Pro?¶
SpoolmanScale Pro is an extended version of SpoolmanScale that adds a Raspberry Pi to the enclosure. Instead of connecting to an external Spoolman or FilaMan server on your network, the Pi runs the backend locally - self-contained, no other server needed.
In short: plug it in, it works. Everything in one box.
Who is this for?¶
You don't have Spoolman or FilaMan running yet - and don't want to set up a separate server. The Pro version includes everything: scale, NFC, display, and the filament management backend all in one device.
You have an old Raspberry Pi lying around - a Pi 3, 4 or Zero 2W can be built into the enclosure (or run alongside it) and turn your existing SpoolmanScale into a Pro.
You want a fully local, self-contained setup - no NAS, no home server, no cloud. Just the device.
What's included¶
- Everything from the base SpoolmanScale (scale, NFC, 480×320 touchscreen)
- Raspberry Pi running Spoolman or FilaMan - your choice on first boot
- Built-in web UI at
http://spoolmanscale.localfor management, backups and updates - Automatic daily backups, self-update, WiFi management
Backends¶
On first setup you choose between:
| Spoolman | FilaMan | |
|---|---|---|
| Port | 7912 | 8002 |
| Community | Large, established | Growing |
| UI | Functional | Modern |
| Mobile app | - | iOS & Android |
| Recommendation | Most users | If you want a mobile app |
You can switch at any time from the web UI - no reinstall needed.
The scale itself talks to three
Spoolman, FilaMan and BamBuddy - see Backends. The Pro image installs the first two; a BamBuddy instance running elsewhere on your network works just as well with the scale.
Hardware Options¶
| Pi Model | Works | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Zero 2W | ✅ | Fits Pro enclosure, recommended |
| Pi 3 | ✅ | Works, may not fit enclosure |
| Pi 4 / 5 | ✅ | Works, parallel mode supported |
Pi Zero 2W RAM
The Pi Zero 2W has 512 MB RAM - enough for one backend at a time. Pi 4+ can run both simultaneously.
Interested in a pre-built version?¶
Not ready to build it yourself? Leave a comment on MakerWorld or join the Discord - if there's enough interest, a pre-built Pro version may become available.