Setting Up a New Print Farm: Power, Racks, and Filament

🔌Calculating power requirements and hiring an electrician to address power needs in the print farm space.

🗄️Installing racks to organize the printers and maximize space efficiency.

🎛️Discussing the setup of power distribution using UPS units to protect the printers from power fluctuations.

🔄Exploring options for roller-based filament storage to accommodate larger spools and reduce the need for frequent spool changes.

📸Highlighting the importance of surveillance cameras for remote monitoring and security of the print farm.

How many printers can be accommodated in the new print farm space?

—The new print farm space can accommodate up to 66 printers, providing plenty of room for future expansion.

How did you address the power requirements of the print farm?

—We hired a commercial electrician to install additional circuits and strategically place power boxes for the printers to plug into.

What kind of racks did you install for organizing the printers?

—We used heavy-duty racking with a depth of 24 inches, a height of 6 feet, and a width of 6 feet. This allows us to comfortably fit six printers on each level.

What is the advantage of roller-based filament storage?

—Roller-based filament storage allows for the use of larger spools, reducing the frequency of spool changes. It also helps dampen vibration and isolate each printer for improved print quality.

Why are surveillance cameras important for the print farm?

—Surveillance cameras provide remote monitoring and enhance security, allowing you to check on the status of the printers and ensure the safety of the print farm even when you're not on-site.

00:00Introduction to setting up a new print farm with 25 printers in a dedicated space.

01:00Addressing power requirements and hiring a commercial electrician to install additional circuits.

04:56Installation of racks for organizing the printers and maximizing space efficiency.

08:07Discussion on the setup of power distribution using UPS units to protect the printers from power fluctuations.

09:24Exploring options for roller-based filament storage to accommodate larger spools and reduce the need for frequent spool changes.

09:59Highlighting the importance of surveillance cameras for remote monitoring and security of the print farm.