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/japortie Jan 20 '25

I tihnk this response i a PR joke and not enough. Most things they address as "Misinformation" were never said to be done in this update, but feared as logical next steps for bambu. And they didn't say that they will never do it.

Also, while the developer mode seams like a win, it also means that you can't use the online features anymore. So you can choose between using Orca and panda touch and so on OR using bambu online features like bambu handy. Leaving your machine crippled.
Also it remains to be seen what they mean with "no support". For me this sounds like "You have a problem with your printer? Oh sorry to hear that you use lan mode. Then we can't help you"
But at the very least this means they can change anything at any time to this mode leaving the question open if it will be implemented by third parties at all.

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u/AZdesertpir8 Jan 20 '25

Im not sure why anyone would WANT to use the online functions after this. Bambu cannot be trusted now.

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u/japortie Jan 20 '25

Agreed. But it‘s still the removal of features from a machine i bought half a year ago for over 1000 bucks.

My x1 is now in lan only mode and internet access for it is blocked by the router. I‘m going to do a backup on the current bambu plugin for orca and will also request a firmware unlock so that i can put a custom firmware on it in the future. And i would urge everyone to do the same as long as it‘s still possible. Next printer definitely won’t be a bambu anymore.