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Re: Anyone heard more about the Ekocycle 3D printer?

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Originally Posted by Quazar View Post
It seems like a 1-time thing, so once it is running I think you no longer need their servers.

I believe they do this because they are also trying to be a content portal, and this ensures each machine is activated in conjunction with an on-line account. No account, no activation code.

It wouldn't be my preference to handle activation this way, but since the printer was free, I'm not going to complain!
- Dean
I guess if it's free it's harder to complain. Even as a donation, though, I'm not impressed. With online activation, proprietary filament cartridges, and recycled plastic greenwashing, it looks like consumer 3D printing is heading down the wrong path.
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