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Bambu Lab is abusing the open source social contract

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Re: Bambu Lab is abusing the open source social contract

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> Some people are okay with using OrcaSlicer and printing through Bambu's cloud. It's convenient if you're on the road and want to start a print on your printer at home

Do such people really exist? Are there actually people who are comfortable blindly starting a robot in their home, with a part that heats to 150 C, and then hope that everything will work out and when they get home the part will be waiting for them, instead of the firefighters?

Re: Bambu Lab is abusing the open source social contract

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post #11

> Some people are okay with using OrcaSlicer and printing through Bambu's cloud. It's convenient if you're on the road and want to start a print on your printer at home Do such people really exist? Are there actually people who are comfortable blindly starting a robot in their home, with a part that heats to 150 C, and then hope that everything will work out and when they get home the part will be waiting for them, i…

These people exist.

Re: Bambu Lab is abusing the open source social contract

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post #12

We have a Bambu Lab P2S at work. I was considering to buy one myself, because of the ease of use and relative affordability. What printers are similarly priced and have similar specs, for someone relatively new to 3D printing?

> What printers are similarly priced and have similar specs, for someone relatively new to 3D printing?

None, really. Prusa printers are good enough though. If you value freedom and privacy, its worth a few extra dollars.

Re: Bambu Lab is abusing the open source social contract

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post #12

We have a Bambu Lab P2S at work. I was considering to buy one myself, because of the ease of use and relative affordability. What printers are similarly priced and have similar specs, for someone relatively new to 3D printing?

Prusa: Probably less reliable/weaker UX, but good enough. Raise3D: Similar reliability, but more expensive.

Re: Bambu Lab is abusing the open source social contract

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post #12

We have a Bambu Lab P2S at work. I was considering to buy one myself, because of the ease of use and relative affordability. What printers are similarly priced and have similar specs, for someone relatively new to 3D printing?

Prusa, but it's more expensive.

Re: Bambu Lab is abusing the open source social contract

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post #3

> I'm one of those crazy ones who likes to own something they purchased, and not have the company watch everything I do with hardware I paid for. What phone and laptop does Jeff use?

does his phone/laptop choice detract from the points being made in the post regarding bambu?

Re: Bambu Lab is abusing the open source social contract

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post #11

> Some people are okay with using OrcaSlicer and printing through Bambu's cloud. It's convenient if you're on the road and want to start a print on your printer at home Do such people really exist? Are there actually people who are comfortable blindly starting a robot in their home, with a part that heats to 150 C, and then hope that everything will work out and when they get home the part will be waiting for them, i…

That's what homeowner's insurance is for. I often run my printer when I'm not home.
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