Spool Programmer vs Tag My Spool

Transform your 3D printing workflow with Spool Programmer, the essential tool for programming RFID tags on your filament spools. Whether you're using Anycubic printers or building your own filament management system, this app makes tag programming simple, fast, and reliable. POWERFUL FEATURES • Write complete filament data to NTAG215/216 tags in seconds • 18 pre-configured profiles covering all major filament types • Read existing tags to verify or clone configurations • Check tag status and memory layout • Format tags for fresh programming • Custom color selection with RGB sliders and 16 presets • Support for 500g, 1kg, and 2kg spool sizes • Configurable print temperatures (nozzle, bed, chamber) FILAMENT TYPES SUPPORTED PLA, PLA+, PLA Matte, PLA Silk, PETG, ABS, TPU, Nylon, ASA, PC, PVA, HIPS, and BVOH. Each profile includes optimized default temperatures that you can customize. INTUITIVE INTERFACE Beautiful card-based design that guides you through every step. Select your filament type, choose a color, adjust temperatures, and write—all in a clean, modern interface that follows Apple's design guidelines. SMART & SAFE • Automatic detection of write-protected tags • Clear error messages with helpful guidance • Validates tag compatibility before writing • Preview data before committing to tag • No account required, no tracking, no ads PERFECT FOR • Makers managing multiple filament spools • 3D printing enthusiasts with Anycubic printers • Anyone building custom filament management systems • Hackerspaces and makerspaces • Professional print farms TECHNICAL DETAILS Supports standard NTAG215 and NTAG216 NFC tags with 144-byte user memory. Uses the same data format as the ACE-RFID project, ensuring compatibility with existing ecosystems. All processing happens on-device—your data never leaves your iPhone. REQUIREMENTS iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability running iOS 16.0 or later. You'll need blank NTAG215 or NTAG216 tags (widely available online). Note: Pre-programmed manufacturer tags may be write-protected. FREE & OPEN Based on the community-driven ACE-RFID project. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no data collection. Built by makers, for makers. Start programming your filament tags today and take control of your 3D printing workflow!

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 # 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.