Re:Reverse Engineering Bambu Connect
by cap11235 on Monday January 20, 2025 @03:17PM
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Why does a 3d printer need internet?
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They specifically advertise connectivity for a mobile app.
My Oral B toothbrush advertises connectivity for a mobile app. That doesn’t mean they can arbitrarily impose an internet access requirement.
Re:Reverse Engineering Bambu Connect
by Peaches4Rent on Tuesday January 21, 2025 @03:05AM
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The way things are going though, I wouldn't be surprised if they did.
I mean, as a snarky hyperbole about how ridiculous consumer products have become, sure. In reality, I would be very surprised if Oral B decided I needed Internet access to use my toothbrush.
Worst user experience ever idk why but I miss being able to plug a cable from a printer to a device and then printing
Had the new requires phone app workflow and it was so buggy had to just resort to UPS/Fedex