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[–] apftwb@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago (2 children)

You cannot put DRM in stepper motors. This law is dumb.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 points 5 hours ago

Can't stop those 3D printer pens, either. Someone could one day be literal when they say they are gonna draw a weapon.

[–] TrippinMallard@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Hey now, don't give them any ideas... Next thing you know all stepper motors will require daily gustapo inspection before use by a robocop placed in every home.