The MakerBot Replicator

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Published on March 12, 2012
This thing was Featured on March 12, 2012

Description

The Replicator is MakerBot's newest and best yet personal 3D printer. With a build envelope that’s roughly the size of a loaf of bread, it gives you the power to go big, and with the new MakerBot Stepstruder MK8, built-in Dualstrusion is possible for the first time.

Technical Specifications

Printing
• Build envelope: 225 x145 x150 millimeters or 8.9 x 5.7 x 5.9 inches
• Build Volume: almost 5 liters
• Layer thickness: Choose .2-.3mm with stock nozzle.
• Stock nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm
• Speed: 40 mm/s
• Flow rate: approximately 24 cc/hr
• Maximum recommended extruder temperature: 230 C
• Maximum temperature for heated build platform: 120 C
• Positioning precision: 2.5 micron on Z axis 11 micron on XY axes

Electronics
• MakerBot MightyBoard single-piece motherboard
• 5 axis, 1/16 micro-stepping motor control
• 4x20 LCD character display and multi-directional control pad
• Piezoelectric buzzer
• Software-controllable RGB LED lighting
• Universal Power Supply - 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 4.0A (input), and takes standard IEC cable

Software
• Controlled through ReplicatorG™
• Compatibility: Linux, Windows, and OSX
• Print from SD card or over USB
• Input file type: STL, gcode

Materials
• Works with ABS, PLA, and other materials
• Filament diameter: 1.75 mm

Mechanical
• Linear ball bearings
• Precision ground 8 mm shafts
• Durable ABS injection-molded parts
• Snap-on, snap-off carriage assemblies
• Overall dimensions: 320 x 467 x 381 millimeters or 12.6 x 18.4 x 15 inches
• Shipping weight: 32lbs


Support and Documentation

Find the Replicator User Guide at makerbot.com/replicator/docs

Instructions

Components of The Replicator elsewhere on Thingiverse

Makerbot Replicator LCD Interface RevB: thingiverse.com/thing:16067

MakerBot Replicator Heater Board RevB: thingiverse.com/thing:16061

MakerBot BotStep17 RevE: thingiverse.com/thing:16059

MakerBot MightyBoard RevE: thingiverse.com/thing:16058
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I'm a fan of Makerbot and i had a thought about all the new enclosures being added lately. It seems that there must be an optimal build temp inside the enclosure. Has anyone recorded the internal temps during a typical build which would go from ambient to peek rather than leveling off at an optimum temp.
Do we even know what an optimal build temp is? Surely too much heat is as bad as not enough. If a thermostat could maintain the environment +/- a couple degrees it may be worth investigating. Any thoughts?

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I am a fan of China 3 d printer, appreciate a MAKERBOT open source community, but my English is not good, can't find the latest version of the integration of electronic mainboard download address, hope warm-hearted friends to send the address to my E-mail @qq.com, thanks

Also what thickness Material is needed for the parts? 6mm by the looks of it?

anyone built this and know off hand?

Does anyone know if this can be cut on a laser with a bed size of 600mm x 300mm? I'm keen to get going here ................. can someone help?

Does anyone have CAD files for the right and left Z-axis arms that hold the HBP?

Mine are warping, I have submitted a ticket to get replacements, but I think I can get some made at work out of a stronger material that will not warp, but still be light in weight.

i have downloaded the dxf replicator lasercut files.
i want to print it to scale 1:1 so i can see the parts at the original size. But when  i trying to print it the print is huge . ( i gave the file to a photocopier center to print it and they told me that is very big ).

.is there something to do before print it ? i am using solidworks

Does anyone have the actual dimensions for the laser cut parts file? I only have corel draw and I need to know so I can scale this properly!

Awesome! I need help ! Someone can make a BOM in rs or mouser web shop with all necessary electronic components for all boards?

i downloaded this file but the sizes came out to over 1000 inches for the whole thing...

So with only this the download and instrucctions things, i could start building one? Because you have other electronics things on the list of things you have designed so im a bit confused

I would be very interested in acquiring vector-art (such as SVG) versions of the canopy parts. I do not have SolidWorks and I would really like to take the plans to a local cutter to get some windows for my new Replicator. Can anyone help?

Added the files to my thing:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thi...

(duplicate response but I wanted people to see it here too).

Hi Guys, I'm new around here. I just downloaded the Replicator zip file and was a little confused by the modeling practices. What is the reason for not using sub-assemblies? Hole wizard and component patterns might improve performance as well. Am I missing something?

I'm wondering if a derivative assembly that includes these modeling features would be appreciated or useful to the community.

Oh, but yeah I don't think a derivative assembly is necessary. Really not many members of the community use solidworks.

Yeah... I also was annoyed by the complete lack of sub-assemblies. Its possible its just from an unfamiliarity with Solidworks. I'm self-taught personally, so I know I have knowledge gaps even on random basic things. But sub-assemblies are *really* basic...

Not really sure why it ended up this way.

Since most folks around here don't use Solidworks, I wouldn't worry about it.

When are they going to sell kits? I want to build one plus it would be cheaper and faster. Or maybe even a thing-o-matic-upgrade kit.

Non-Solidworks files (STEP, IGES, and Parasolid) and a bill of materials here:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thi...

Where do you source the really cool square nuts that the Replicator uses? I didn't see them (of that size) on McMaster-Carr and would like to start using those instead of standard hex nuts on some upcoming laser cut projects.

A quick google for M3 Square Nut comes up with this

http://www.instockfasteners.co...

among other things.

Also try ProStainless, Fastenal, or MrMetric.

Would anyone be interested in buying parts cut from clear perspex to replace the wooden parts?

...Where is there a useable Bill of Materials? How about posting the CAD files in a format that not only one program can open? (convert to parasolid pls)

Now with Bill of Materials too!

Parasolid, STEP, and IGES, just for you!

http://www.thingiverse.com/thi...

Where's the Stepstruder MK8?

Wasn't this already featured?

Ah, source files are out I guess

Could "Daulstrusion" mean to be "dual-"?

Ok, someone go and laser cut the clear body version. You know you want to.

Done... see my "I made one!"

Great! I was waiting for the release of these source files. Awesome!