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California #AB2047 : The End of Open Source 3D Printing

California just introduced a bill that doesn't just regulate " #GhostGuns ", it mandates a digital #KillSwitch for every #3Dprinter sold. California AB 2047 requires "blocking technology" that connects your printer to a government-approved database before every single print. If the system goes down, or your file is flagged, your hardware becomes a paperweight.

This isn't just about firearms. This is the death of #OpenSource. If this bill passes, it effectively bans #Marlin, #Klipper, and #OrcaSlicer, forcing every manufacturer to lock down their #firmware. It turns general-purpose computing into a walled garden where you only rent permission to use the hardware you own.

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Today, we are looking at the text of the bill, the "California Effect" that will force these changes globally, and why this is an existential threat to the maker community.
In this video:

The Kill Switch: How AB 2047 mandates "blocking technology" for all printers.
#ZombieHardware: Why your current printer could become illegal to sell or transfer.
The Cost: How compliance sensors will skyrocket the price of entry-level printers.
The End of #FOSS: Why open-source firmware like Klipper cannot survive this legislation.

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✅ BILL DETAILS & HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS:
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