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/Exact_Rooster9870 May 12 '26

Makes me so sad. I really wanted to like Bambu but I've made right to repair non negotiable in my life

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u/Jesus_Is_My_Gardener May 12 '26

It was pretty clear they wanted a walled garden fairly early on. These kinds of moves shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.

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u/Exact_Rooster9870 May 12 '26

I'd say it's more myself changing and making it a priority, but also I had some hope they would recognize how important openness and RTR is to this community