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Realities of a Fiber Farm

7/29/2022

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All's well. All's quiet. The printers have their assignments, and are whirring happily away as they print spindles, spokes, and hubs. And then...  
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Disaster. Strikes. Again. 
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The horror.
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If you're considering starting your own print farm or experimenting with your own 3D-printing setup, know that printers--like cars, microwaves, and water heaters--break down occasionally, just like other machines. It's not a matter of if, but when. 

But! (And this is a fairly large "but.") There's nothing that you can't solve. Even a nasty extruder block like this one could be cleared in a couple of hours of tinkering. Ask me how we know. The most important part of running any farm--printer or otherwise--is daily maintenance. You can handle anything a printer throws at you, as long as you're willing to put in the time. 

If you don't have access to a 3D printer for your projects, I'd recommend finding a local library or makerspace with a printer setup. Good luck! 
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