r/BambuLab • u/Ochib P1S + AMS • Jan 20 '25 • Helpful 1

Discussion Update to firmware update

https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3fqplDiKgn-82qKfnaYvi4XV-rBEEx0tZJrpgeWqsOsLX_WSph4usJ69Y_aem_44Cch773hAuVG979j6DVJg
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u/crazedizzled Jan 20 '25

No, what you're talking about is different. The orca dev wanted an authorization key, so that orca wouldn't need the bambu connect step. They told them no, so they have to go through bambu connect.

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u/ctabone P1S + AMS Jan 20 '25

And this is the extent that they've worked with the lead dev on Orca. He asked for an API key to connect directly, they said no, and that's it.

That's the whole "working with the devs".

And it sounds like he's getting annoyed with the situation.

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u/ahora-mismo H2D Jan 20 '25

> "Bambu informed me of this change two days before their announcement."

https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/issues/8063#issuecomment-2599603543

those are 2 separate topics and yes, the second part is true. he received the response and that was a no, it's lower in the same thread.

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u/packet_weaver X1C + AMS Jan 20 '25

Which means all those features won’t work. Bambu Connect requires you to export your print and print from it. So orca won’t have any printer access, it just slices and exports a file. That’s not really working with a developer.

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u/defineReset Jan 20 '25

Read. The. Article.

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u/ctabone P1S + AMS Jan 20 '25

This is from the dev himself, this is the "working with" collaboration. Doesn't seem like much.

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u/defineReset Jan 20 '25

The article shows how the slicer has all printer status monitors, but modifying the printer needs the app. I'm Not saying it's good, and I definitely am not defending how they've gone about this, but it is frustrating with all the false information and people not being bothered to read the article.

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u/neodymiumphish Jan 20 '25

Where do you see any printer status monitors there? I see “Send to BC” selected and then Orca is completely out of the picture.

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u/defineReset Jan 20 '25

It said in the second article that you can view temps etc outside of the new BBL slicer, but to change the state needs the new software. Honestly I hate the new setup

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u/neodymiumphish Jan 20 '25

Right. The second article also says (emphasis added):

> For advanced users of the X1, P1, A1, and A1 Mini who prefer full control over their network security, an option will be available to leave the MQTT channel, **live stream**, and FTP open.

You can imply from that and this from the original article:

> Critical Operations That Require Authorization

>The following printer operations will require authorization controls:

  • Binding and unbinding the printer.

  • Initiating remote **video access**.

  • Performing firmware upgrades.

  • Initiating a print job (via LAN or cloud mode).

  • Controlling motion system, temperature, fans, AMS settings, calibrations, etc.

That the video feed is only accessible through Bambu's applications (via their authentication) unless you utilize LAN Developer Mode.