51 pointsby tasty-chunk3 months ago7 comments
  • aeurielesn3 months ago
    I really hope BambuLabs doesn't go to hell before I even get a chance to get a X1C — as it provides the best quality out-the-box enclosure which I would need at home.
  • jjkaczor3 months ago
    Having owned an X1C for just over a year, I have loved it - it was my 3rd printer - and it "just works" (99% of the time).

    However - this is just the push I need to install the 3rd-party firmware (X1Plus), I was considering doing it anyways as the machine is now out of warranty - but I will never update to this "security theater" firmware. (If they wanted "real" security, they would allow proper LAN mode and have the option to remove required cloud connectivity entirely)

    And - unless they change, my next printer will be a Prusa - or a Voron - or a Voron-clone (Soval?) - am done with "enshitification" of existing products that I paid a premium for, and already own.

    • jjkaczor2 months ago
      Well - first step in the process - registering that I want to use 3rd party firmware with Bambu is completed - although it took opening a new browser session using "Incognito / In Private" mode before it stopped endlessly looping - and then still threw an empty error popup when I hit the "Join" button.

      Now to head into the office later today, and install the rootable firmware and continue the X1Plus install...

  • lillebusy3 months ago
    The enshitification of tech products has now come to 3d printing via Bambulabs decision to cut off third party integrations with their printers. This is an important story, both for 3d printing and for tech products in general.
  • rxbudian2 months ago
    I've been thinking of pulling the trigger on buying the P1S, but now, I think I'll wait a little longer to see the outcome. My makerspace has a P1S and a couple of A1s that I can use. I'll recommend to either wait or get another brand for this year's purchases, just to be safe. Does anyone have good alternatives?
  • 346793 months ago
    My first 3d printer was a Qidi and it ended up having closed firmware. I replaced the motherboard with one from microcenter for $40. Problems solved.
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