OpenSpool vs Tag My Spool

OpenSpool is the universal RFID reader for 3d printers. It reads OpenSpool, OpenTag, Creality and other RFID systems for 3d printer filament. See https://github.com/spuder/openspool for more information on integrating a RFID reader into your 3d printer.

NFC & RFID Filament Tag Reader, Writer & Spool Tracker for 3D Printers. Tag My Spool lets you read, write, and manage NFC filament spool tags effortlessly -- so your 3D printer always knows what material it's working with. Whether you're labeling PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, or specialty filaments, Tag My Spool keeps your entire filament inventory organized with precise data tracking and instant tag access. The ultimate NFC spool manager and filament organizer -- compatible with Anycubic ACE Pro, TigerTag, OpenSpool, and OpenPrintTag. # Key Features - Smart Spool Manager -- create and write detailed NFC tags for your filament spools - Save presets for material type, sub-type, color, brand, filament diameter, spool weight, and temperatures - Manage brands, material types, sub-types, spool weights, and filament diameters in settings - Instantly read existing NFC or RFID tags to view stored filament data - Label Printer -- print or export spool labels with full customization: arrange fields, bold, italics, and border control # Protocol Support - ACE Pro -- full support for all fields including bed temperature, spool weight, diameter, and length. Along with a unique way to allow custom brand filaments to match! - Creality CFS [new] -- via an external NFC card writer ACR1555U. There is support for entering custom material ID manually for now. - OpenSpool -- JSON-based NFC standard (material, color, brand, hotend temperature) - OpenPrintTag -- binary CBOR NFC standard with basic field support (material, brand, sub-type, color, temp, weight, diameter, HueForge TD) - TigerTag -- binary NTAG21x protocol with basic field support (material, brand, sub-type, color, temp, weight, diameter, HueForge TD) # Advanced Material Settings - Record temperature ranges (Hotend & Bed) for each filament material - Set filament diameter and spool length in meters - Set TD (Transmission Distance) in Advanced Settings for OpenPrintTag, used by HueForge - Assign a Spool ID (Spoolman-compatible) when using the OpenSpool protocol # Filament Library & Database - Browse the Open Filament Database with thousands of community filament profiles - Filter by brand, material type, and sub-type -- PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, and more - Import profiles directly into your saved tags with one tap # Customization & Filament Organizer - Define brand names, materials, sub-types, diameters, and spool weights (add, edit, or delete) - Assign colors with a visual color picker and named colors for label printing - Choose material type from a built-in list (PLA, PETG, ABS, and more) - Configure bed and hotend temperatures, spool weight, and filament length per preset # Save/Load Tags - Save and load tag configurations as presets for reuse - Keep your filament tracker tidy with Saved Tags -- your full spool inventory in one place # Backup & Restore - Export your entire filament inventory (tags, brands, materials) as a JSON backup file - Import backups to restore or transfer your data between devices # Technical Highlights - Full NFC tag reader and writer -- NTAG series compatible - Tag formatting -- erase all data on a tag when needed - Light/Dark mode support - Data saved locally and synced to iCloud - Works fully offline -- no cloud subscription required - Language Support (Contact us to request support for your language) # Perfect For - 3D printing enthusiasts tracking multiple spool types - Makers managing PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, and specialty filaments - Anyone using Anycubic ACE Pro, OpenSpool, or OpenPrintTag compatible spools We accept feature requests and bug reports over email - details in the app. Stay organised. Print smarter. Tag your spools.