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Ask HN: What's a good 3D Printer for sub $1000?

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Re: Ask HN: What's a good 3D Printer for sub $1000?

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Post by Dork1234 »

skhameneh wrote: post #8

If you don't care about business practices and general privacy concerns, Bambu. If you want a large printer that's decent for tinkering, Sovol SV08. If you want relatively good support and to support a company that has a history of giving back, Prusa. If you want something cheap with a lot of features that tend to be more high end, Elegoo Centuri Carbon. If you just want something cheap that's arguably incredible val…

Creality K1 SE is only $50 more over the Ender 3 SE right now. Much better deal.

Re: Ask HN: What's a good 3D Printer for sub $1000?

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Post by Mogzol »

zdp7 wrote: post #287
Mogzol wrote: post #249

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's the other way around. You can only connect to orca slicer or other programs if you are in LAN only mode. Otherwise you need Bambu connect. Or just stay on the previous firmware version and you never need Bambu connect.

That's not correct. "Standard Mode (Default): By default, LAN mode will include an authorization process that ensures robust security. This option is ideal for the majority of users who prioritize security and ease of use. Despite claims to the contrary, LAN mode through Bambu Connect will require neither internet access nor a user account. This hasn't changed and won't change." With the firmware that implemented sec…

I own an A1. The only way to avoid using Bambu connect on the latest firmware is to enable Developer mode. Developer mode only works in LAN only mode.

So yes, LAN only mode (in conjunction with Developer mode) is the only mode that you can avoid using Bambu connect in.

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