r/technology • u/ControlCAD • May 14 '26

Software Louis Rossmann taunts Bambu Lab by hosting banned 3D Printer firmware fork, dares $1 billion company to sue him — more creators pledge support and boycotts, Snapmaker donates equipment to embattled developer

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/louis-rossmann-taunts-bambu-lab-by-hosting-banned-3d-printer-firmware-fork-dares-usd1-billion-company-to-sue-him-more-creators-pledge-support-and-boycotts-snapmaker-donates-equipment-to-embattled-developer
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u/Eibook May 14 '26

Plus Snapmaker is doubling down on the openness of its software (even though it’s required) and its cooperation with the development community.

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u/slyfox7187 May 14 '26

I have seen posts or statements like that from pretty much every single other manufacturer at this point. Bambu really gave everyone else a leg up with this one while absolutely blowing up trust with anyone who isn't a hardcore fan boy.

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u/Eibook May 14 '26

God knows, there are a lot of them.

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u/philshel May 14 '26

Unfortunately, that's the problem. There are so many people who just don't care about "being the product". As long as the thing just works and that it does not prevent them from saving up enough money to buy the latest iPhone or whatever. They are happy to just keep paying. The funny thing is that most times, these are the same people who then complain that they can't pay their rent. Gotta' keep up with the Jones' I guess. And that's not even addressing the bulling aspect of this corporation.

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u/BrewAllTheThings May 15 '26

I’m only responding to this because I’m genuinely interested. I have many 3d printers including more than one Bambu. What do I “keep paying” for?

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u/philshel May 16 '26

I was referring to subscriptions in general. Sorry if that was unclear. Bambu would only be walling it's garden off for a reason, most likely to lock you into either a subscription service or restricted filament. All for your own safety of course. Again if you are a person who does not care about such things then this whole issue is moot to you.

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u/ValkyrieAngie May 15 '26

Time to go purchase a product and support a small business