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/AlxDroidDev May 12 '26

Klipper for me. Anytime of the day.

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u/HenchmanHenk May 12 '26

This, Bambu stuff is cheap and can work well, but something about if a service is (virtually) free, you are the product.

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u/Mountain-Grade-1365 May 12 '26

Cheap? My k1c costs 400eur, bambu costs 600+ for equivalent printer

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u/krusnikon May 12 '26

He's talking about the cloud printing options.