Makerbot Replicator 2
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Overview
The Makerbot Replicator 2 is a desktop 3D printing machine. This machine can print out sculptures with a maximum height of 15 cm in PLA filament. You will need to prepare a 3D model in the shape you want to print and export this as .obj or .stl format.
Technical specifications
| Makerbot Replicator 2 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum build volume (mm): | L 285 X W 153 X H 155 |
Software
- Makerware Use this software at home to check printing time estimation
- Thinkercad Learn how to draw in 3D by following the steps of this simple online editor
- Sketchup Good straight forward 3D design program
- Blender Awesome for complex sculpture
- Rhino 3D not open source but available on computers in the lab
- 123D catch Simple way to create 3D models from photo's
- Thingiverse many free 3D models shared by users
Usage machine
Portal:Safety: Do not put your hands near the printing nozzle unless you are sure that the machine is not going to move. And be aware that it has a heating element. Hot!
How to prepare for 3D printing
- Make sure that your design is a 'water tight' object.
- Export your design as .STL or as .OBJ
- Open the Makerware program and import your file here.
- You can check within this software the printing time estimation and the printed PLA weight estimation.
Tutorials
Tips
- Printing objects is a slow process. Bigger objects (about 10 cm high) take between 4 and 6 hours to print.
- You don't need to pre-design support structures, Makerware can calculate this for you.
