Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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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.
Please share in the comments any topics I may have missed.
0:00 Introduction
0:48 What is cloud connectivity?
2:41 Pro: Automatic remote access
Octoprint safe remote access article: octoprint.org/blog/2018/09/03/safe-remote-access
Octoprint list of remote access plugins: plugins.octoprint.org/topics/remote_access
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: gamerant.com/games-shut-down-servers-2022
THQ wiki article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/THQ
8:53 Con: Privacy
Threads App on appstore: apps.apple.com/us/app/threads-an-instagram-app/id6446901002
Data breach article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-28/detailed-portrait-data-breaches-oaic-disclosures/102131586
LMG Clips video on poor security: youtube.com/watch?v=2ssMQtKAMyA
10:29 Con: Back door network entry
11:05 Con: Intellectual property
Lumimate torch video: youtu.be/DAnosimSZlE
12:39 Con: Invasive advertising
The 3D Printing Zone video on Creality K1 and app: youtube.com/watch?v=FPjTeTDb7r8
13:13 Con: Surprise switch to a subscription model
https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/bmw-australia-introduces-subscription-based-features
https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/toyota-connected-services-arrive-with-subscription-plans
13:56 Conclusion
Graphics credits:
Router - pixabay.com/vectors/router-wireless-network-connection-157597
Server - commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Server-multiple.svg
Cloud - creazilla.com/nodes/3165364-clouds-clipart
Laptop - pixabay.com/vectors/laptop-computer-technology-business-1295373
Data centre: pixabay.com/illustrations/ai-generated-data-centre-computer-7957987
Privacy: pixabay.com/illustrations/keyboard-privacy-computer-keyboard-895556
Hacker: pixabay.com/vectors/hacker-computer-programming-hacking-5471975
Clown: creazilla.com/nodes/3156166-clown-clipart
Call centre: pixabay.com/illustrations/call-center-phone-service-help-1015274
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
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Check out my 2nd channel, TT Racing: youtube.com/@ttracingYT
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.
Please share in the comments any topics I may have missed.
0:00 Introduction
0:48 What is cloud connectivity?
2:41 Pro: Automatic remote access
Octoprint safe remote access article: octoprint.org/blog/2018/09/03/safe-remote-access
Octoprint list of remote access plugins: plugins.octoprint.org/topics/remote_access
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: gamerant.com/games-shut-down-servers-2022
THQ wiki article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/THQ
8:53 Con: Privacy
Threads App on appstore: apps.apple.com/us/app/threads-an-instagram-app/id6446901002
Data breach article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-28/detailed-portrait-data-breaches-oaic-disclosures/102131586
LMG Clips video on poor security: youtube.com/watch?v=2ssMQtKAMyA
10:29 Con: Back door network entry
11:05 Con: Intellectual property
Lumimate torch video: youtu.be/DAnosimSZlE
12:39 Con: Invasive advertising
The 3D Printing Zone video on Creality K1 and app: youtube.com/watch?v=FPjTeTDb7r8
13:13 Con: Surprise switch to a subscription model
https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/bmw-australia-introduces-subscription-based-features
https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/toyota-connected-services-arrive-with-subscription-plans
13:56 Conclusion
Graphics credits:
Router - pixabay.com/vectors/router-wireless-network-connection-157597
Server - commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Server-multiple.svg
Cloud - creazilla.com/nodes/3165364-clouds-clipart
Laptop - pixabay.com/vectors/laptop-computer-technology-business-1295373
Data centre: pixabay.com/illustrations/ai-generated-data-centre-computer-7957987
Privacy: pixabay.com/illustrations/keyboard-privacy-computer-keyboard-895556
Hacker: pixabay.com/vectors/hacker-computer-programming-hacking-5471975
Clown: creazilla.com/nodes/3156166-clown-clipart
Call centre: pixabay.com/illustrations/call-center-phone-service-help-1015274
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
