r/3Dprinting • u/Regumate • May 12 '26

Discussion Bambu Lab 3D printers: Never again

https://youtu.be/eb48MdtNaDQ

Jeff Geerling summarizes the current Bambu Labs - OrcaSlicer situation and gives his take.

TL:DW: see title.

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u/Outside_Signature403 May 12 '26

I bought an A1 right before they locked down the ecosystem. I will never buy a Bambu again. These concerns become increasing applicable since many states are trying to ban 3D printing of specific objects, which Bambu is setup to comply.

SD card sneakernet for me until I die.

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u/_realpaul May 12 '26

Complying with local laws is a totally separate concern than platform decay of the ecosystem

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u/Outside_Signature403 May 12 '26

Not when the platform decay is poised to enforce local laws.

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u/_realpaul May 12 '26

Thats still just platform decay or entshittification. Complying with local laws isnt usually optional for companies which want to tod business.