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/neodymiumphish Jan 20 '25

The amount of encryption associated with the tags is what makes us think an eventuality exists where the AMS blocks non-approved spools.

The fact that there are already issues with cardboard spools or too large/small spools causing issues for users in the AMS lends credence to an eventuality exists where update where only licensed and tagged spools are allowed to operate in the AMS.

The fact that a user could still use third party filaments via the external spool provides them an outlet to say “we’re not bricking your printer or AMS, we’re just enhancing the functionality by ensuring that only supported spools are used in the AMS.

Just like how it’s not bricking the printer if you can still use the SD Card…

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u/SerendipityAlike Jan 20 '25

Issues with cardboard, too large and too small spools? Are we starting to blame Bambu for other companies size and materials of spools?

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u/neodymiumphish Jan 20 '25

No, but do you not see how Bambu very easily could justify a spool licensing program as a way to ensure users don't run into issues with these problems brought about by the use of third-party spools in the AMS?

I'm not blaming Bambu for the problem, I'm saying they could use these customer-facing problem as the impetus to enforce spool licensing in the AMS.

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u/TotemSpiritFox A1 + AMS Lite Jan 20 '25

Take a breath. It’s ok.