Makerbot Replicator 2

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Makerbot Replicator 2

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 online drawing tool, good for first time leaning
• Sketchup Good for furniture-like projects
• Fusion360 Possible to set parameters and relations to you design
• Blender For making/editing complex (mesh) sculptures
• Rhino 3D Not open source, but available on computers in the Fab Lab Reykjavik

• 123D catch to create a 3D model from photo's
• Memento Updated version of 123d Catch

• Shapeshifter simple online tool for making geometric shapes
• Thingiverse Manny 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

• To prevent printing issue's, make sure that your design is a 'water tight' object.

• Export your design as .STL or as .OBJ
• Inport your file to Makerware program. ( View: How to use Makerware )
• Set up your settings, then check printing time estimation.
• Export file as X3G format and copy that to SDcard of 3Dprinter to start printing.

Settings Makerware

• Devices > Select type of device > Replicator 2
• Settings button > Set up the 'Quick tab'
• Print quality > LOW ( result example print )̈
• Raftː turn on if needed (extra platform beneath your design)̈
• Supportː turn on if needed (print creates support columns beneath overhangs in your design)̈̈
• Layer height/infill/number of shells can stay on default settings

Tutorial

• YouTube: How to use Makerware

Exporting

• Blender to Makerware
• SolidWorks to Makerware

Troubleshooting 3D printer

• https://www.youtube.com/user/makerbot/videos
• https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/
• http://reprap.org/wiki/Print_Troubleshooting_Pictorial_Guide

Examples

Photostream ː More project examples here.

YouTube Makerbot printing example

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