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A software engineer has integrated a Meta Quest headset with a Bambu Lab 3D printer to print objects by throwing them across the room. Hank demonstrated the workflow on X, modelling a 3D object on a computer, picking it up with the headset, and throwing it to the printer. The engineer used a local web server and OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra model to glue the Android app, PC, and printer together. The project is not yet open‑
The setup relies on the Bambu Lab printer’s API and a local web server, with the Meta Quest 3 acting as the controller. Hank mentioned the integration was 'vibe coded' and is polishing the code before sharing it online. The engineer has also used Astra to reverse‑engineer Super Smash Bros Melee for the Meta Quest 3, showing a broader interest in AI‑assisted VR development.
The hardware involved includes a Bambu Lab P2S 3D printer with an AMS 2 multi‑material system and a Meta Quest 3 headset. These devices are not natively compatible, so the custom software bridges the gap. Hank noted that the workflow feels like a scene from Iron Man, highlighting the futuristic appeal of the setup.