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byliqu1d ( 4349325 ) writes:
Nothing will prevent a "skilled" user bypassing something like this. There's too many choices of vendors for 3D printers most aren't cloud based lock-ins. Can't control hardware that doesn't need to communicate with a server already. Given how many people are building their own 3D custom printers the barrier to bypassing the locks is so much lower than a printer.
byAmiMoJo ( 196126 ) writes:
That's not the point. The idea is to stop little Timmy 3D printing a gun, or someone printing one in anger. At the very least, the delay while they figure out how to bypass the restrictions gives them time to think twice and calm down.
I'd say the bigger issue is likely to be false positives being a pain.
byDaFallus ( 805248 ) writes:
Little Timmy will have already updated their printer with open source software like Klipper, Mainsail/Fluidd, and Moonraker to unlock the full potential of their printer. And they can use an open source slicer like Orca Slicer.
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