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Bambu Lab Firmware Update Forces Cloud Dependency & User Lock-In - AVOID THEIR 3D PRINTERS! (youtu.be)

submitted 1 week ago by ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I do like that my Aquilla can be modded so I can use whatever firmware (and literally any other hardware that fits) I want because it's open source and based on the Ender 3.

[–] muntedcrocodile@lemm.ee 4 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I can't believe nobody saw this coming.

Jesus guys what did u expect.

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[–] bluewing@lemm.ee 4 points 1 week ago (5 children)

This is a risk with any item that requires software to function. Companies can change software licensees, lock-in buyers, and even open source can flat out abandon a project.

I just bought a Bambu Mini to sit along side my trusty 6 year old Mk3s+ and this pisses me off to no end. I was expecting my mini to simply be abandoned rather than suffer a lock-in AND then abandonment. So, I guess I won't be updating my firmware nor will I run anything through their cloud. I was thinking of uploading a few designs to their cloud. But that ain't going to happen now.

[–] Crazyslinkz@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I was looking at a mini, someone recommended Bambu. I might just stick with my old ender 3 pro until it stops functioning.

[–] _thebrain_@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago

There is really no reason for your ender to stop functioning. 90% of it is off the shelf parts, and things like wiring harnesses and custom stuff are also available.

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