Starting My Own 3D Print Farm

[@DaveDeVault]

Just a few suggestions on the setup. Get a cheap carpet or runner for in front of the resin printers. If you spill just toss the carpet away. Also, maybe a rolling cart that has all the stuff you need for removing prints from the resin printers (Gloves, snips, scrapers and a light.) as well as being a way to move the prints to your cleaning area that won't drip resin across your floor.

[@FilamentStories]

Fabulous. That's the word for your whole space. Love it!

[@UncleJessy]

Thank you so much… forever work in process 🤣😂

[@3DQue]

Great to see more print farms popping up! What are you planning to print with all your FDM machines?

[@UncleJessy]

Currently printing Etsy items but I’ve been getting more custom orders lately

[@danielpspersonal]

I'm interested in the ventilation and exhaust system for the resin printers. do you ever use a respirator or have concerns on your health using resin printers like this?

[@UncleJessy]

I don’t typically have more than 1-3 running at any given time. Honestly I typically have maybe 1 running for projects. I rarely do resin for customer orders these days. I do have a large carbon filter air purifier in the space. The ipa typically bothers me more

[@TAiiNE]

You should always use a respirator when working with resin, but the lids on the machines do a pretty good job peeking a lot of the bad stuff at bay until you are ready. Then you pop on the respirator, throw on gloves and get to work.

[@buildmotion1426]

I bought a large fume extractor used for soldering to help with resin and ipa odors.

[@terraxcell]

@@UncleJessy what filter? I didn’t realize your original studio is in your basement. I got a resin printer few months back but until I have a dime solution my wife has laid the smack down 😂

[@engineeredaf1920]

@@UncleJessy Not sure what you have above you, but i'd consider doing a vent hood with a fan, and blow the fumes into the attic space above. then put a thick clear tarp in front and around the shelf to contain the air flow

[@mattbridges385]

My suggestion is 18inch concrete pavers from lowes or homedepot. The mass really helps to reduce noise and vibration going through the shelf racks. maybe $2-3 per machine. If you are using them on wood shelves though it will slightly bow the wood over time. If you keep using the steel shelves the pavers will work like a charm.

[@genericfpv2464]

This^^^^

[@AndrewSink]

Such an incredible space; I can't wait to see the videos that come out of this place!

[@SpaceGringos3D]

The cardboard fitting so exact was satisfying! Excited to see what foam/board combo you come up with!

[@UncleJessy]

Dude... i wish i had enough for all of the shelves. Fits perfectly

[@SeinarCustomShop]

@@UncleJessy was it just packing from the costco shelves?

[@eddiechung675]

Love this guys positive attitude when he does things, the best way to solve problems is with an open mind. Good luck Jessie I’m working on a little project of mine as well.

[@tiffanysandmeier4753]

I love the silicone mats I bought to put under my resin printer. I bought a big flat one that makes cleanup of drips easy. I also bought a smaller "dog dish mat" that has a lip to stop bigger spills.

[@WhamBamSystems]

love those industrial shelves!!! nice space! One thing I might recommend is wheels under each bench, it makes rearranging so much easier!

[@stianbulandlie2711]

this was fun to watch! Dream room!

[@markmorgan8378]

Floor and walls look good. Wishing I had more room now. and my Neptune 3.

[@SPProps]

Studio is coming along nicely! Can't wait to see it all up and running!

[@UncleJessy]

Thanks!!!

[@3DMusketeers]

This is looking great! We use 1/8in plywood as a base and then some foam gym matts (From HF) For my racks, we have printed brackets for holding spools and use Prusa spool holders, 1 per 2 printers and it works AMAZINGLY well. It lets you get the shelves closer to each other. I used to use a rack for filament storage but converted to carts from Ikea (Vesken) and eventually will DIY one that holds them better. I found that the depth of the rack was not used well with spools or boxes, but roll out carts was AMAZING. I would normally, personally, not look at the cheaper printers for use in my business, but MAN that Neptune 3 is very much calling my name.. Other than all metal, it seems to have solved most of my gripes with the ender clone printers, and that matters a TON. Looks like they would be great initial farm machines!

[@UncleJessy]

Oh man will for sure need to see those spool holders! Yeah plywood is stil so dang expensive

[@3DMusketeers]

@@UncleJessy Send me some dimensions for the shelf metal parts and I can get it modified to fit yours :) the 1/8 hardiboard is still around $20/board. At least with the shelves from Sams that we use, the 1/8 thickness is prefect top bring the shelf to the same height as metal rails. But I did end up using the gym matts from HF to level everything out and it does make cleaning easier. Each $10 pack comes with 4 tiles and each of my shelves needs 3, so it works out really nicely.

[@bitzbox]

I quite enjoy these little studio updates. I'm considering a similar shelving system for my resin printers but feel like the shelves would have to be quite high in order to get the lids on and off easily

[@ronm6585]

Thanks U.J. Looks great so far. What will you use for fume extraction?

[@twothermal]

Absolutely loving the content, a true inspiration 🙏

[@ebarno55]

What storage racks are you using?

[@RZK_Props]

I have the same shelving. I use foam workout puzzle pieces on top of stiff cardboard. Helps reduce vibration but I'm looking for a better option. I also use the bottom shelf for filament storage. As well as some small projects

[@UncleJessy]

Yeah i will probably do that as well. Unfortunately wood is still so dang expensive

[@RZK_Props]

@@UncleJessy I found some spare "cabinet" shelves from my kitchen remodel that I'm going to put under the puzzle pieces. Just haven't gotten that far yet, as I've had a Halo helmet going the past few days with PETG (should be done today).

[@JustVlads]

Nice setup!

[@UncleJessy]

Thank you thank you 🤘😬

[@CorneliuTicu]

Awesome space! Huge potential! The filament spools hanging on the printer make them whobble, Maybe have some simple supports with bearings, on the wall behind each printer.

[@twenty8eight]

Loving the new space and the floor! And as an added perk you could always host the next all valley karate championship …sweep the leg!

[@MysticMesh3D]

Coming along great!

[@BeefaloBart]

Use Unreal Engine 4 to create the space for the recording studio, can then create the models for the shelving units and lighting to get an idea of how it will look before spending a dime on the stuff to make the interior.

[@Weird_Quests]

How do I calibrate and tune my Neptune 3 printer?

[@PffftGimp]

Looks great! Does anyone have a source for the Spider-Man bust printing during the elegoo Neptune 3 shout-out?

[@JoshuaHaasua]

Love the video! I recommend MDF board for your racks. I've been using it for my print farm and it's been excellent for quality and support to fight vibration noise, etc.

[@bubberiffic]

Can’t wait to see what future projects that this brings you!

[@UncleJessy]

Thanks! Will be starting a BIG project soon 🤘

[@kimpanattoni]

You might want to consider using XPS foam panels to go over your shelves. Durable, can be cut to fit without using a saw, come in multiple thicknesses. They are used for insulation in several types of construction including the walls in homes. Very few materials are fireproof, but there have been tests on these that have proven that they only actually catch flame if you have them tilted upwards and light the edge at the bottom. People even use them inside conversion vans, mobile homes, and other such places they might be needed. If you get the chance, head to a hardware store and ask for XPS foam or Formular. The DOW version is generally pink, but the panels come in blue or pink. Just a thought. :) I do not remember what hardware stores are near you, but I can likely find some links for you if I know.

[@tt986903]

that model that's in your video at appox 7:50, articulated donkey kong?, whos that model from? id like to purchase it :)

[@MADEIN3DPRINTING]

Really Nice setup.💛

[@Yarkspiri]

I have the same racks and they're great. If you remove the bottom shelf entirely, you'll still be able to fit your spool underneath, and you'll have room for an extra shelf on the top.

[@ethanatun6665]

what racks are those?

[@andy_warb]

Looking good! Are you planning to setup a large storage rail for filament?

[@edwinirizarry9277]

Man such a great deal for you sir I am so happy for you . That’s def a dream job for me ! Wish you all the best ! ❤️🙏🏻 we are all one

[@hightde13]

One thing to help with breakers, as long as you don't have 'ultrabase' beds, if your running play/petg is to set your build plate to shut off after enough layers are stuck down and stable.

[@chrisgulotta]

Really cool, thanks for the preview

[@macgyvervanschwartzenstall4662]

Do you have to worry about vibration on the shelving for the FDM printers?

[@Luke_holland123]

I know im a little late but what brand of silk filament do you use?

[@studiovulcan4411]

These gladiator racks are seriously the best printer racks. I got one recently and did a very similar setup and i'm so so happy with it.

[@CoryCollision]

Where did you find the articulated triceratops? My son saw it and is freaking out wanting me to print it

[@Zeldur]

Ideas for the racks: I do agree that the floormats will be the most sturdy over time while reducing the noise. Rigid foam insulation would do the same thing but dings will show must faster. Luan might work, depending on the current price of wood. OOO, you could get 4'x8' sheets of marker board and write info about what you're printing, when it started, who it's for, etc.

[@Aronbzg]

Link to the rack?

[@DeFrisselle]

Coming together nice Looking forward to see how you set it all up How deep are the racks You could get some Hardboard (some call it Masonite), aka the pegboard sheeting without the holes, to put on the wire I use it on all my workbenches it's sturdy and durable plus cheap enough that when it gets too ugly to replace it Bonus, mess up one side then flip it Might work for the resin printers though you likely would want to coat them ( paint or laminate them) Easy to wipe off any errant resin I have some Duck Peal & Stick

[@thacorruptor4472]

What about using like rigid foam sheets for under the printers? You can get 3/4" or 1" or other sizes. You know that pink or whatever colour it is in your area

[@TheLucastrindade]

Wow elegoo paradise omg awesome Room

[@hunt0583]

Concrete for the shelves to reduce noise?

[@Big3dprinter]

Makes me soooo jealous watching this video, your setup is awesome.

[@janickfricko6451]

hyped to see !!!

[@thehappyextruder7178]

The space looks amazing ! continued success Sir !!! Happy Extruding......

[@Grithertime]

Have you considered a room sized Carbon filtration system or having an additional/new exhaust system installed?

[@maosnm]

I have a question, why did you choose the elegoo printers instead of choosing prusa for the farm?

[@customit]

I have 5 Qidi printers all the same, for some reason 3 of them are printing parts .50 larger, I've checked the extruders and all are the same, exact same file and filament. I have 83 parts and most of them need to fit together like a dovetail joint but that has become a problem, the company wants me to slice each part for each machine and calibrate each machine in the xy, I started doing that and made it through 7 pieces and thought what is going to happen if I have 30 machines down the road? Can anyone help, or should I look at other printers? absolutely love your video and have learned alot

[@Darthgrellic]

Trying to figure this out for my own printer set up... how many printers do you have on each breaker. (Also I'm assuming 20amp breakers?)

[@moddok]

what software are you using for the farm management?

[@ezloot4u433]

Where did you get the shelves? Thank you

[@ezloot4u433]

Sry uncle Jessy Yes I should have watched the whole video Yes I should have watched the whole video

[@TSOCrypto]

Awesome set up, for the wall maybe a CR30, there are mods to where you can hang it on the wall and print vertically.

[@SerPounce23]

Looking great. What's your ventilation set up?

[@MrAcuta73]

Kinda wonder....can you put acoustic panels on the wall behind the shelving? Might cut down on resonance from all those machines running at the same time. Still gonna be loud. LOL Those + foam floor mats to set them on MIGHT cut down on the general din. Possibly even put the acoustic panels on the sides of each shelf unit.

[@macavera]

You should use big box store or ikea wood/bamboo countertop for your racks. Also should bolt together those two floating table (or not) and get lockable casters for them so you can wheel them around wherever you want to use them.

[@ztynzo0]

Any links to shelving? Didn't see it and those look tanky!

[@TheIcemanModdeler]

Nice, going to build a studio/shop next year, what's the size of the room?

[@karllautman]

I'd be worried about the cardboard compressing over time due to the constant weight of the printers (particularly the resin ones as you spill resin), leading to out-of-level conditions. .5" plywood or MDF would be a step up. Gold standard would be melamine coated particle board used for closets. Lasts forever, inexpensive, easy to clean up, and looks pro. You can get it by the sheet (and, usually, cut to your dimensions) at your local Home Depot or equivalent. What's your plan for containing and venting your resin printers?

[@tadams5810]

What kind of shelving do you have? Want to do a print farm of my own eventually and want to find some nice stable shelving to do it on

[@tadams5810]

And where are the cardboard things from as well?

[@tadams5810]

Sorry for so many questions, but how do you keep the room's humidity and temp controlled as well? Sorry, love your vids, just real curious cause I want to do something similar!

[@tadams5810]

How do you keep your resin printers from smelling and being toxic in the same room as your other printers/that you are in as well? Sorry for so many questions, just loving your layout and I wanna do one like that myself!

[@bronxsmash8869]

have you thought about HDPE plastic tops with a lip for your resin printer I know other resins witn stick to it igjt be nice if ther is a spill hit it with uv and peal off a chunk then to wipe up all the liquid resin

[@ItsLansche]

How are you handling the fumes from your resin printers? I have a similarly sized space and I'm not necessarily worried about the smell, but more the toxic fumes. I have one resin printer with only two small basement windows for ventilation. I noticed what you are working with looks very much like a basement with few windows the same as my setup so I'm curious if that is simply enough space that it doesn't matter or if you take extra precautions. I've looked at dozens of videos from multiple people and no one really gives the same advice on the matter. Everyone has a different opinion. I would like to expand my operations, but I need to figure out if I'm potentially poisoning myself or if I'm just over thinking it. Basically all I use are Nitrile gloves and an N95 mask for protection with an open window and a fan to circulate the air. Also love the videos you do. You've inspired me over the last year to not only invest in 3D printing but also to sell some models and delve into a potential profession that I'm very much enjoying over my currently profession. For that I thank you good sir.

[@101tubulor]

What was that spider man print at the end of the video and where can I get it?

[@redorbstudios7731]

Could you make a video showing the difference between an Elegoo Saturn S and Nepture 3? In other words, to show the difference between a cover 3D and an open one.

[@TheMakerFactory]

I love the videos an the new Studio. I was wondering if u got the new AMS System for the bamboo labs 3d printer

[@ricardorivera6782]

That shade of gray on the walls is sharp! What paint and color did you use?

[@Iseetruu09]

I love the set up. I have a question. Is there any rainbow filaments that seem to work well?

[@enriquelatorres9216]

Congratulations!

[@jonathanludena7081]

Can. You give a link for the storage racks you have used? Thanks!! 🙏🏼😁

[@RZK_Props]

Home Depot - Husky shelves 3 shelf is what I use

[@ForgottenLabyrinth]

Congrats on the new space! How many square feet are you working with?

[@tobiastho9639]

What about ventilation and air filtration? Since there are no windows…

[@Brett5106]

Hey Clayton, what brand are those shelves, and where did you get them at? Thanks in advance. Studio is looking great.

[@roguewolf0148]

Looking good 👍🏻

[@roguewolf0148]

Next BIG project.. fdm printed marvel characters for the front of the shop

[@jakehenry7328]

Nice work!

[@michaelrayburn8038]

Don't for get to get an Air filtration Unit for the Shop. I have the IQ Air GC MultiGas

[@michaelrayburn8038]

@@katebring973 I love the IQ Air. Quickly gets rid if all smells. I have a laser and acrylic smell removed quickly.

[@dantediptus]

Ive been following you for quite some time and finally desided to go with the 3d printer you use. Now I know you can be a little biase because Elegoo sponsors you. But do you thing the Elegoo neptune 3 should work as my first 3d printer? Or should I get something even more reliable. I'm trying to avoid set up issues and fail prints.

[@vidsurfer0725]

Hear ye hear ye, I have a cautionary tale (which I'm posting here because he gets a lot of traffic that comes through). I recently had got my hands on the Elegoo Jupiter. I set it up, run the validation matrix through Chitubox Pro and get my settings dialed in and then off to printing my first actual print, which is a 3D file of my own creation. The file was created in Nomad and properly run through 3D builder, then Chitubox Pro. All is good so far. I run the file over night, and in the morning come to 3 out of 4 pieces having failed. I run a single file after, almost didn't fail but still failed. Run all 3 failed parts again...another fail, only this time there was an additional fatality, brand new fep on the brand new machine ends up with a hole. This is where both my dumba**ery and resourcefulness come together. So I have 3 month old baby, which means I don't sleep much, which leads to sleep deprivation, which leads to a lapse in attention and decision making. I saw the leaked resin on my LCD screen and didn't realize that Elegoo has this nifty tank clean future so I went the traditional cleaning route. I grabbed a bottle which I thought was rubbing alcohol, and some paper towels and it's time to clean that LCD screen (btw, like a dumba** I removed the LCD protective film....starting to see the big picture here huh? I promise, I'm actually not usually this stupid, but of course my actions say otherwise). So, now I pour the supposedly rubbing alcohol onto the paper towel and start cleaning, but start realizing I'm leaving behind a smeary, scratchy mess.....WTH?!? I come to realize some stuff at this moment. 1. The liquid I thought was rubbing alcohol wasn't...it was PAINT THINNER!! 2. The streaky, scratchy mess, isn't going anywhere...no..it's actually scratched into the LCD pane, because 3... the LCD pane isn't actual glass, it's an acrylic pane. So what do we do now? First off, panic!! 😂😂 Because you might just have ruined your $1300 machine. Second, gather your thoughts and think... 18 years ago I worked at a paint and body shop where I learned a lot about treating scratches in fresh clear coat which is much softer and easier to damage than acrylic Plexi glass. I knew which rubbing compounds and car wax to use for which kind of scratches. I quickly search my garage for the one random can of left over 8+ year old car wax that I have (and I mean this crap is ancient, as in cracked to hell), pop it open and apply about a dime sized amount of wax to a soft terry cloth. Now I'm rubbing (yeah I know, I've been rubbing a lot 😩) little circles over the worst areas and as fast as possible. Wiping it down, spraying it with automotive glass cleaner, and going back to the car wax....it's rinse and repeat for an entire hour ...but wouldn't u know it, all my hard work paid off...the pane no longer has any major scratches, I'm replacing the old fep today, and ordered a clear film protector to place back over the LCD screen. I hope, that either Uncle Jessy does a video on this, or somebody some day finds this, and it saves the from first even using a harsh thinner on their LCD, but if they do, they learn the way to fix it using my method above.

[@joenevarez1938]

do one on how you manage your software ,due to size difference

[@rickyrivera5316]

Hey Uncle Jesse! Quick question, how are you ventilating all those resin fumes from your resin printers out of that room? I feel like if you have those running or even just with resin in their vats you are smelling that stuff all day ! Not good for your health and future of us watching amazing videos from you ahaha ! Other then that big fan keep doing what you do!

[@Loasdrums2]

I was about to ask the same thing.

[@plan3dinamo638]

Eres un ejemplo inspirador amigo sigue cosechando triunfos abrazos desde México 👍

[@hephaestus3d]

I had my CR10 on a foam mat for a year and it ended up with a warped frame. I don't know how the Neptune, with smaller frame, is going to behave. Also because of the foam mat getting squished, it looses any advantage you can get from it.

[@KryaDiere]

What kind of foam mat did you use? I'm using one they sell to put under exercise machines (treadmills etc), quite solid stuff, for about a year now and I haven't seen any issues. I need to check mine after reading your comment.

[@hephaestus3d]

@@KryaDiere I think mine was from that purpose too

[@user-dd9dh9kw5c]

Forgive my question if its a touchy subject, but do you have one really long grey set of eyelashes?

[@alexdavey1401]

I've never thanked you for inspiring me with your Punisher jigsaw mask to get into 3d printing to this day I have still never finished one myself 😂 but thankyou for inspiring me

[@joelitotek1796]

I'm thinking of switching over to elegoo instead of my creality cr10s5... I see you're mostly elegoo.

[@tommymartin364]

I'm happy for you. I would love to do that so badly. I've got 7 machines and unfortunately I just can't get enough traffic to rely on it for income.

[@RoseKindred]

The location is really looking up.

[@MikeyouLikey]

Did you set up a studio in your garage, or did you lease out a space?

[@FlakMagnet]

I'm surprised you didn't put the shelves perpendicular to the wall so that you can access the printers from both the front and back.

[@Synplex]

Holy shit, what do you do for ventilation? Especially since none of those FDM printers are enclosed and that many resin printers have to leak some nasty smells and VOCs. 😱

[@Synplex]

I hope this at least like a couple of air purifiers running or something

[@bangdollarsign]

This is the cool uncle Jessy

[@rb15026]

Hey Jessy could you do a how to with a POP scanner and make a resin print from it please

[@pewdipie5963]

Nice

[@3Dfuntastic]

Now that we have seen your mad vacuuming skills live on camera 🙂 , do you offer your cleaning services too?? I could make use of them 🙂

[@oboshape]

aha, Nice one mr P. that poor ole lonely Nep3 :) but, space is taking shape nicely, good to see how its come along over the past few months. I did have a little grin, since all I have currently is the Nep2 and the M2P, and seeing the M2P next to the others, just makes it look soo tiny lol. as an idea, one of the other corners out of the way, possibly a vid editing space, that way it separates work / life totally. does mean an extra wedge for a PC etc tho :( fab update as always, keep it up, DaZ ps, do check out the patreon, for the price of a packet of crisps/chips its worth it for all the info ive got over the last while for my nep2 and Mars2p ;)

[@shsd7579]

is part of your eyelashes blond? looks cool

[@TheBludgutz]

JEALOUS

[@captivatingtech3582]

hmm what about shooting videos when your printer farm is running? wont it be annoyingly loud all the time?