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The video discusses an AMA session by Bamboo Lab on Reddit, revealing future plans for new printers, enhanced features, larger print volumes, and potential multiple tool heads. Bamboo Lab addresses inquiries about the A1 series, competitor products like the any cubic Cobra 3 combo with eight colors, and potential API integrations for third-party hooks. They emphasize filaments' quality and bulk purchasing benefits. Pricing strategies for filaments, RFID bonuses, and potential industry adoption of RFID systems are highlighted. The video concludes by urging viewers to explore the full AMA, subscribe for more 3D printing content, and teases upcoming videos.
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In this segment of the video, Jeremy discusses an AMA session held by Bamboo Lab on Reddit. Questions were asked about the future of Bamboo Lab, including a teaser for a new printer to be revealed in 2024 with enhanced features. The AMA revealed plans for a new generation printer coming out this year, hinting at larger print volumes and potential multiple tool heads. The discussion also clarified that the A1 XL model will not be further enlarged due to technical limitations, but it still offers a sizeable printing area compared to other mainstream printers.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed that there are no plans to add multiple AMS light support for the A1 series by Bamboo lab, as the secondary port is designed for future compatibility with accessories. The discussion also highlights a competitor’s product, the any cubic Cobra 3 combo, which allows printing with eight colors compared to the A1 series’ four colors. There’s a mention of a discount code for the any Cubit Cobra 3 combo. Additionally, a developer inquires about the possibility of public APIs or hooks for third-party integrations, for features like using a DSLR camera for time lapses.
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In this segment of the video, Bamboo Lab confirms they have plans for API Integrations, although it will take some time before it’s ready. They express support for pineapple on pizza and mention they do not plan to open-source their RFID data. Bamboo Lab emphasizes the quality and optimization of their filaments, hinting at savings when purchasing in bulk.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the pricing of various filaments offered by a company, mentioning PETG, translucent, and ABS filaments being at the same price point. They also explain that the company is incentivizing customers to buy their filaments by providing RFID bonuses. The speaker anticipates that other companies may adopt similar strategies with RFID systems for their multicolor filament offerings. The discussion touches on the business aspect of this approach. Additionally, the speaker mentions the best questions discussed in an AMA with Bamboo Lab on Reddit and encourages viewers to check out the full AMA in the description. The segment concludes with a call for viewers to subscribe for more 3D printing-related content and hints at upcoming videos.