BambuLab new firmware to cut access to third-party API and tools
github.comSaw this on reddit
" My product is the reason Bambu blocked the API"
https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/1i4gotq/my_prod...
I think the fact that enough users are using LAN mode and firewalling the printer off that it's less useful as a CCP data theft vector is a more credible explanation.
The new interface code, running on your host computer, is much harder to firewall off than just a whole device.
Bambu's filament offerings are extremely price competitive (except perhaps their PAHT-CF / PPA-CF) and are well liked for their consistency and reliability-- they're not something they need to protect with any kind of lock in... and if they would being able to send to the printer directly from orca/etc. hardly threatens it.
From a lockout perspective the uploader shim won't work anyways, as it will quickly be reverse engineered to extract the certificate. But what it will do is keep most people's prints going through code that can send copies home to China or act as a backdoor to enter interesting systems on a highly targeted basis.
Aside, it's pretty interesting that bambustudio is unusable in qubes, all the GUI dropdowns instantly close when you click on them -- it's literally the only Linux program I've encountered that doesn't work.
I highly doubt this was the reason. There have been a number of Chinese clones of their peripherals that I think they're trying to lock down. This sucks though. Hopefully some good open firmware exists when this eventually bites me.
Well, their private keys have been leaked todays so let's hope we will see some OSS firmware soon.
Current firmware does some dubious things, I would be happy if someone removed that.
What's concerning with the current firmware?
It seems to require the cloud to print remotely. I don't want to have to use an SD card or whatever nonsense each time I need to start a print, nor use the tiny slow touch screen to do what I need.
When buying a 3D printer I found it better to support Prusa[0] or another company that cares more about open source / hardware.
I couldn't bring myself to pay the premium at the time, especially with the slow rollout of the MMU. But now with multiple printers in my fleet, I might be kicking myself shortly. We all knew some of this was a possibility, unfortunately.
Which prusa would you recommend for someone switching from a bambu P1S? Primary requirements are single-color PLA and PETG with a comparable ease of use, speed and print quality.
Mk4 or Mk4s would be the current one, or wait for the new core one
They seem to be going in quite hard on banning people in both Discord and reddit talking about it, too.
Not a good look.
Glad I never bought one. BambuLab is and has always been a grift scheme. If you couldn't see that, then you probably also think it's inconsequential that open source 3D printing has taken a hit ever since their A1 launched.
How is it a grift?
If it's better than the competition (which others suggest) then it's no surprise that the sales of others might suffer.
For those with ears to hear and eyes to see: https://www.reddit.com/r/prusa3d/comments/17la0gq/do_you_thi...
Crippling hardware for people using non-original materials is douchebaggery
That’s not what’s happening.
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]
Now, one of the most popular 3d printer manufacturers is taking steps which could lead to tighter controls on what models can be printed.
[0] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/19/luigi-...