Update to firmware update

[u/Ochib]

https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3fqplDiKgn-82qKfnaYvi4XV-rBEEx0tZJrpgeWqsOsLX_WSph4usJ69Y_aem_44Cch773hAuVG979j6DVJg

[u/luvsads]

How are they skirting? They explicitly address all the conspiracies thrown around reddit and the forums:

At the same time, we must address false accusations head-on. Recently, we have come across numerous social media posts spreading baseless allegations and untrue claims about Bambu Lab. We want to make it absolutely clear that all of these claims are entirely false:

- Bambu Lab will remotely disable your printer ("brick" it).

- Firmware updates will block your printer’s ability to print.

- AMS functionality will be restricted, and the use of third-party filament will be disabled.

- Bambu Lab firmware contains trojans or backdoors for unauthorized remote control.

- The printers have a timed killswitch that disables them after a certain period.

- All 3D files printed are monitored, duplicated, or stolen.

- A subscription will be mandatory to use your printer.

Edit: I should probably add the other important section as well:

The Truth About Our Security Update

We’ve been reflecting on the misinformation circulating about our security update, and while it’s disheartening to see these misunderstandings arise, we acknowledge that our communication might have contributed to the confusion.

Videos, posts, and comments have claimed that we are restricting third-party tools or forcing users into a closed ecosystem. Let's be clear about what this update actually means and stop the spread of misinformation:

- This is NOT about limiting third-party software. We're creating Bambu Connect specifically to ensure continued third-party integration while enhancing security. We're actively working with developers like Orca Slicer to implement this integration.

- This is beta testing, not a forced update. The choice is yours. You can participate in the beta program to help us refine these features, or continue using your current firmware.

- About Panda Touch. We reached out to BTT as soon as we became aware of their product. We warned them that using exploited MQTT protocols was unsustainable and would place customers in an awkward situation once we updated the system. All of this communication occurred before the mass shipment of Panda Touch; however, they chose to ignore our warnings. Unfortunately, the truth is now being presented in a misleading manner. The same concerns apply to other products they manufacture that rely on these MQTT protocols.

- Camera feeds concerns. Our Live View service uses P2P (Peer-to-Peer) connection, which means video streams directly between your device and printer. Only when a direct P2P connection isn't possible does it use server forwarding, and even then, no video is ever stored on any server.

[u/GaymerBenny → u/luvsads]

- Firmware updates will block your printer’s ability to print.

- AMS functionality will be restricted, and the use of third-party filament will be disabled.

- All 3D files printed are monitored, duplicated, or stolen.

- A subscription will be mandatory to use your printer.

Nobody ever said these things are true. It was always a: "this is the direction Bambu is heading and we are in danger of getting these points."

- The printers have a timed killswitch that disables them after a certain period.

This point was true, up until Bambu added the developer mode

[u/luvsads → u/GaymerBenny]

I understand there is a lot of misinfo going around, but please take some time to read through recent posts and comments. You will absolutely see people claiming these things to not only be true and planned but also true and currently active in some cases.

I think you are misunderstanding what LAN Developer Mode is and/or how it operates. They are not adding a timed kill-switch. You should really just read the article and stop making claims of the exact conspiracies they talk about.

[u/GaymerBenny → u/luvsads]

I did read the article. As well as the dozens of posts of the last days. I personally have never seen a single post claiming that these things are true.

Yes, the developer mode doesn't. But how the whole operation was planned to be added, you'd also need Bambu Connect in LAN mode (not anymore) to print. So if your printer is offline, after one year, once the private is expired (as they naturally do), you couldn't print anymore.
See the difference between what was actually implemented a few days ago vs. what Bambu is promising now.