3D Printing: Will Open Source Survive?

Does the popularity of the Bambulab X1 3D Printer signal that open source is not as important to users as it once was? Chuck discusses his experience with one of the original closed source 3D printers; the DaVinci 1.0 and how that experience shaped his approach to 3D Printers including the X1. Bambulab: Ender 2 Pro shown in Video: Filament Friday E-Leveler Tool: Filament Friday Tool Kit: Ender 3 Neo: Ender 3 V2 Neo: ***** Support the Channel ****************** Financial Support through Patreon: Membership Via Thangs: ****** Tools ****** T - Handle Allen Wrench Set: Nozzle Removal Tool: Palm Ratchet: Premium Version with Rubber Grip: 1/4’’ Socket: ***** Popular Prints: CHEP Cube Test Print: CHEP PTFE Cutter Tool: ****** Ender 2 Pro ****** Amazon: ****** Creality Ender 3 Pro: ****** Creality Official Reseller Comgrow: Bundle From MatterHackers: ****** Creality Ender 3 V2 ******* Amazon: Banggood: Creality Official Reseller Comgrow: ****** Creality Ender 3: ******* Creality Official Reseller Comgrow: Bundle From MatterHackers: ****** Creality Ender 3 Max ****** Creality Official Reseller Comgrow: Amazon: Direct Support through PayPal donation: Support the Channel here and Shop at and you automatically donate to the channel at no cost to you: Buy thru this link to Slice Engineering for the Best Hot Ends and get 5% off your purchase: ************************************ ****Creality Ender 3 Parts/Upgrades ***** Ender 3 Glass Bed: Amazon: Replacement Nozzles for CR10/Ender 3: X-Axis Tensioner Y-Axis Tensioner Chuck’s Favorite EZR Extruder: Creality 8-bit Silent Stepper Board: Cap Tubes & Couplings: CR10/Creality Ender 3 Nozzles: CR10/Ender3 Silicon Heater Block Cover: Solder Sleeve Kit: Creality Ender 3 Fan Set (24v): CR-10 Fan Set (12v): T-Nuts Kit: Screw Kit: Temperature Meter Used in Videos: Screwdriver set used in Videos: Creality Ender 3 Upgrade Package (Extruder, Silent Board & Capricorn Tubing): ***** Support the Channel ****************** EBAY USA: EBAY UK: EBAY Canada: Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. **************************************************** Filament Friday Sticker: Send Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to: Electronic Products PO Box 251 Milford, MI 48381 **************************************************** Chuck’s Arduino Book: Intro animation by Pablo Licari based on Filament Friday Logo by Brian Carter.