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Marlin team says it is in the red but busier than ever
Original: We're operating in the red, but busier than ever! It's never been a more compelling time to choose an optimized single-b
The Marlin firmware team says it is operating at a financial loss while demand for its work keeps growing. In a public appeal, the maintainers behind the widely used open-source 3D printer firmware urged users to consider their optimized single-board, air-gapped solution for 3D printing and other motion-control systems, promising further development with no compromises. The message highlights the chronic funding pressures facing open-source projects even as adoption rises.
Why now: An open-source project publicly disclosing financial trouble while promoting its own hardware draws attention and support discussion
Marlin firmware3D printingopen source
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- We're operating in the red, but busier than ever! It's never been a more compelling time to choose an optimized single-board air-gapped # OpenSource solution for your # 3DPrinting or other motion system. We've got you covered with no compromises and much more ahead. https://… · marlinfirmware@fosstodon.org · 1
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