Post #370879
2026-02-22 16:52 UTC
A number of online 3d printing experts are suggesting that if you're at all interested in getting into this maker space, to do it now before the hardware is nerfed. Keep the machine offline (use Ethernet or USB to feed files directly to the printer), and manage firmware updates carefully.
3d printed guns are. a. pretext.
#3DPrinting
Colorado law could force surveillance for 3D printers to prevent use for making gun parts — fourth state to propose new bans is expanding firearms laws to regulate digital files
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/colorado-could-ban-3d-printers-not-under-its-surveillance-to-prevent-creating-gun-parts-fourth-state-to-propose-new-bans-is-expanding-firearms-laws-to-regulate-digital-files
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@pomegranate_stew@kind.social 2026-02-22 17:37
@tirrimas@beige.party What the heck is going on in Colorado. This, the online spyware stuff they’re trying to push through. Ugh.