The pros and cons of 3D printer cloud connectivity
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More and more 3D printers are being sold with cloud connectivity. In this video, we debate the merits of this approach. While there are some worthwhile gains in convenience, there are also some alarming possibilities too. Will the annoying trends that plague games and mobile apps find their way to 3D printing? Let’s hope not.
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0:00 Introduction
0:48 What is cloud connectivity?
2:41 Pro: Automatic remote access
Octoprint safe remote access article:
Octoprint list of remote access plugins:
3:45 Pro: Starting a print remotely from print history
4:28 Pro: Spaghetti detection Feedback on print quality
5:44 Pro: Direct slice and print from Thingiverse/Printables
7:19 Con: Servers going dark
Gaming servers shut down article:
THQ wiki article:
8:53 Con: Privacy
Threads App on appstore:
Data breach article:
LMG Clips video on poor security:
10:29 Con: Back door network entry
11:05 Con: Intellectual property
Lumimate torch video:
12:39 Con: Invasive advertising
The 3D Printing Zone video on Creality K1 and app:
13:13 Con: Surprise switch to a subscription model
13:56 Conclusion
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