BambuLab new firmware to cut access to third-party API and tools

Saw this on reddit<p>&quot; My product is the reason Bambu blocked the API&quot;<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.reddit.com&#x2F;r&#x2F;3Dprinting&#x2F;comments&#x2F;1i4gotq&#x2F;my_product_is_the_reason_bambu_blocked_the_api&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.reddit.com&#x2F;r&#x2F;3Dprinting&#x2F;comments&#x2F;1i4gotq&#x2F;my_prod...</a>

When buying a 3D printer I found it better to support Prusa[0] or another company that cares more about open source &#x2F; hardware.<p>[0] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;prusa3d">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;prusa3d</a>

They seem to be going in quite hard on banning people in both Discord and reddit talking about it, too.<p>Not a good look.

Glad I never bought one. BambuLab is and has always been a grift scheme. If you couldn&#x27;t see that, then you probably also think it&#x27;s inconsequential that open source 3D printing has taken a hit ever since their A1 launched.

Crippling hardware for people using non-original materials is douchebaggery

I find this timing somewhat curious - I recently became aware that Luigi Mangione is accused of, amongst other things, using a 3d printed firearm in the assassination of the United Healthcare CEO. [0]<p>Now, one of the most popular 3d printer manufacturers is taking steps which could lead to tighter controls on what models can be printed.<p>[0] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.usatoday.com&#x2F;story&#x2F;news&#x2F;nation&#x2F;2024&#x2F;12&#x2F;19&#x2F;luigi-mangione-ghost-gun-3d-printed-gun-design&#x2F;77069151007&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.usatoday.com&#x2F;story&#x2F;news&#x2F;nation&#x2F;2024&#x2F;12&#x2F;19&#x2F;luigi-...</a>