BIGTREETECH Panda Touch USB Dock – original USB docking station for Panda Touch

BIGTREETECH Panda Touch USB Dock is the official base for the 5" touch display Panda Touch, designed for Bambu Lab X1, P1 and A1 printers. It serves as a power and communication interface between the printer (or external adapter) and the display and provides magnetic attachment of Panda Touch to the printer frame.

Unlike a regular holder, this is an active dock: it contains a USB-C interface, 5 V power electronics and magnetic contacts for a secure connection to the display.

Main benefits

• Official dock from BIGTREETECH/BIQU – full compatibility with Panda Touch V1.0 and newer
• Magnetic attachment – quick attachment/detachment of the display without cabling
• 5 V power via USB – connection to the USB port of a Bambu Lab printer or to an external 5 V adapter
• Stable operation – designed for continuous operation of Panda Touch in 5V DC mode on the dock
• Easy installation – just connect the USB cable and snap the display onto the dock
• Possibility of multiple docks – convenient use of one Panda Touch with multiple printers (you only move the display)

Use and compatibility

The Panda Touch USB Dock is intended primarily for:

• Bambu Lab P1P / P1S – connection to the internal USB port at the back of the printer
• Bambu Lab X1 / X1C – connection to the printer’s USB port or an external adapter
• Bambu Lab A1 / A1 mini – connection to the USB port or an external adapter (depending on the machine’s options)

Panda Touch itself supports simultaneous control of multiple Bambu Lab printers over Wi‑Fi. The USB Dock serves mainly as a power and docking base, not as a network interface.

Key features of the Panda Touch USB Dock

1. Magnetic docking base Built-in magnets and contacts allow you to snap on the Panda Touch with one hand. The dock also charges/powers the display.
2. Power via USB-C There is a USB-C connector on the dock body. Connect 5 V to it from:
   • the USB port of a Bambu Lab printer, or
   • a USB power adapter (recommended min. 5 V / 1 A for stable operation).
3. Safe and stable attachment The dock is designed for mounting on the printer frame or body (usually the top frame of the P1S/P1P). In combination with magnets, it holds the display securely yet still allows easy detachment.
4. Official accessory This is an original part with full compatibility and support in the Panda Touch documentation. Great as:
   • a spare part if the original dock is damaged,
   • a second dock for a second/third printer.
5. Support for Panda Sense expansion (via additional accessories) The dock’s design takes into account the possibility of mounting a Panda Sense Dock module, which serves as a feed-through for the Panda Sense temperature-humidity sensor (separate parts required). The USB Dock itself does not include this sensor.

Typical use scenarios

• Replacement for a lost or damaged base – if the original dock is damaged or stops working.
• Multiple printers, one Panda Touch – you buy more USB docks, attach them to the frame of each printer, and simply snap the Panda Touch to the one you want to work with.
• Moving power supply off the printer – the option to use an external 5 V USB power source for more stable power and reduced load on the printer’s USB port.

Package contents

• 1× BIGTREETECH Panda Touch USB Dock

(USB cable, Panda Touch display and other accessories are not included – sold separately depending on the specific kit.)

Technical specifications

Recommendations for stable operation

• Use a high-quality USB-C cable with sufficient conductor cross-section.
• If you encounter restarting or instability of Panda Touch, consider powering it from an external 5 V adapter (min. 1 A) instead of the printer’s USB port.
• Make sure that the contact pads of the dock and the display are clean and free of dust – this will ensure reliable magnetic contact and power transfer.

Who the Panda Touch USB Dock is suitable for

• Panda Touch users who want a second dock for another printer.
• Customers whose original dock has been damaged or lost.
• Enthusiasts with multiple Bambu Lab machines looking for maximum convenience when switching control between printers.

BIGTREETECH Panda Touch USB Dock is a small but key accessory that makes Panda Touch a truly convenient controller for your Bambu Lab printer farm.

Key features:

• Original BIGTREETECH/BIQU USB docking station for the Panda Touch display
• Magnetic attachment and charging of the display in a single element
• 5 V DC power via USB-C from a Bambu Lab printer or external adapter
• Full compatibility with Bambu Lab P1P/P1S/X1/A1/A1 mini printers
• Ideal as a replacement or second dock for multiple printers
• Simple mounting on the printer frame or body
• Option to use a higher-quality external power source for more stable operation