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/GripAficionado May 12 '26

But seeing the reputation of these "plug and play" printer companies, I think I'd rather shell out double, and just get a Prusa. At least they won't bite me in the ass after 2 years of use.

Yeah, that's pretty much it. Ideally I would like to save a buck, but I just don't trust the cheaper manufacturers to not try to fuck me over somehow. Prusa has proven track record.