3D printer that can mine Bitcoin uses excess heat for temperature control — throttled ASICs use printing bed as a heatsink

A 3D printer that mines Bitcoin was discussed in an interview on the Home Mining Podcast, featuring a prototype that uses excess heat for temperature control by throttling ASICs and using the printing bed as a heatsink. The creator, PizzAndy, plans to scale the device and introduce a tile-based model with Intel ASICs targeting 10 TH/s. The prototype achieves 500 GH/s and is designed to operate in a print farm setting. The project combines 3D printing and Bitcoin mining technologies, offering a unique approach to utilizing waste heat for efficient operation.