Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In these volatile times, 3d printing is not immune to passionate discussions. While many 3d printer manufacturers base their FDM 3d printer firmware on Marlin, not all of them release their source code, violating the Marlin GPL license. This video starts with a discussion of intellectual property right, including an easy to understand explanation of open source software, and then compares four popular 3d printers; the Creality Ender 3 V2, the Prusa i3 MK3(s), the Monoprice Ultimate 2, and the ANET ET4 along with a discussion of their use of Open Source software.
Here are the topics covered in the video:
00:00 Introduction
02:35 Who Owns an Invention?
04:36 Copyrights and Patents
06:33 Open Source Defined
07:19 What is Source Code?
08:21 Commercial Software
11:48 Open Source & 3d Printing
14:15 Prusa i3 Mk3(s)
14:51 RepRap & Prusa
19:52 Creality Ender 3 V2
23:40 Monoprice Ultimate 2
26:55 Anet ET4
29:54 3d Printer Comparison
32:51 Does Open Source Matter?
If you want to discuss this very interesting topic head over to forum.drvax.com where you can share in an interactive discussion with DrVAX community members.
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
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The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
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** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
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In these volatile times, 3d printing is not immune to passionate discussions. While many 3d printer manufacturers base their FDM 3d printer firmware on Marlin, not all of them release their source code, violating the Marlin GPL license. This video starts with a discussion of intellectual property right, including an easy to understand explanation of open source software, and then compares four popular 3d printers; the Creality Ender 3 V2, the Prusa i3 MK3(s), the Monoprice Ultimate 2, and the ANET ET4 along with a discussion of their use of Open Source software.
Here are the topics covered in the video:
00:00 Introduction
02:35 Who Owns an Invention?
04:36 Copyrights and Patents
06:33 Open Source Defined
07:19 What is Source Code?
08:21 Commercial Software
11:48 Open Source & 3d Printing
14:15 Prusa i3 Mk3(s)
14:51 RepRap & Prusa
19:52 Creality Ender 3 V2
23:40 Monoprice Ultimate 2
26:55 Anet ET4
29:54 3d Printer Comparison
32:51 Does Open Source Matter?
If you want to discuss this very interesting topic head over to forum.drvax.com where you can share in an interactive discussion with DrVAX community members.
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
---
The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
---
** Affiliate disclaimer: some of the above links in my videos may be affiliate links, which generate a sales commission for me. Your price is the same or less than if you go to the site directly. These sales commissions help to support the MakeWithTech channel. (https://makewithtech.com)
** MakeWithTech and the MakeWithTech videos are Copyright Cogitations, LLC. (https://cogitations.com)
** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
** Cogitations, LLC licenses all music used in the MakeWithTech videos from Epidemic Sound. Cogitations, LLC uses only authorized or open source clip art and third party images. Images and videos used in product reviews and tutorials are from the original product (software or hardware) manufacturers site.
** We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Replace me with the text you want to insert... on our free discussion forum. .
