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1. B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER 11 MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X DIAGRAMS continueD 1 FAN GUARDS 2 EXTRUDER FANS 3 EXTRUDER NOZZLES 4 EXTRUDER LEVER ARMS 5 FAN BOLTS 6 CARTRIDGE HEATERS 7 THERMAL CORES 8 DRIVE BLOCKS 9 EXTRUDER CABLE MOUNT 10 MOTOR CABLE CONNECTORS 11 EXTRUDER MOTORS 12 HEAT SINKS 13 BAR MOUNT 14 SPACERS 15 EXTRUDER CARRIAGE M ASS nG L D BAG 2s S NA CA 1 LOT EX l 1 O OM a C 72 RK a AS EY NG XE ET NE TR Ve a A gt AU ZB 7 S A DA ZB 12 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X Opening the Box la Place the MakerBot Replicator 2X box on the ground Open the box and remove the top cardboard sheet 1b Remove the MakerBot Replicator 2X User Manual We recommend that you review the manual to guide you through the setup process and keepit handy as you unpack the contents of the box If you find that anything described in the manual is missing email us at support makerbot com 1c Remove the layer of foam and the sheet of cardboard underneath 1d Remove the two protective foam pieces from the sides of the MakerBot Replicator 2X 2a Open the plastic covering and firmly grasp the frame of the MakerBo
2. A WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 07 MaherBot Setting Up Your MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer When you set up your MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer remember that it was built and packaged very carefully at the MakerBot factory We hope you ll take your time and be just as careful unpacking it and getting set up NOTE Do not force or tear anything during unpacking and setup This may damage the MakerBot Replicator 2X B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER 09 WHAT S IN THE BOX N MakerBot ABS Filament guide Spool holders Handle and bolts Filament llb Spools tubes Power supply USB A to MakerBot tape Kapton tape sheets and cable USB B cable applicator SD card Hex wrenches PTFE based grease Support card EI More options available at makerbot com store 10 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X DIAGRAMS 1 GANTRY SYSTEM 2 LCD PANEL 3 HEATED BUILD PLATE 4 BUILD PLATFORM 5 THREADED Z AXIS ROD 6 ENCLOSURE DOOR HANDLE 7 FILAMENT GUIDE TUBES 8 EXTRUDER CABLE 9 EXTRUDERS 10 FILAMENT SPOOLS 11 SPOOL HOLDERS MakerBot Replicator 2X E IHA bl se ss NL VW a
3. Haon to the location of the file Flatlron stl Bu i eli DG and select it The file will open at the center of the build plate 4b Select the Move button and click and drag the Flatiron Building to the left 4c Click on the Add button again Navigate to the location of the file Woolworth stl and select it Now you should see both the Flatiron Building and the Woolworth Building models in your virtual build space 4d With both models open you can manipulate them separately or together Select one of the models then click the Turn button or use the T key and rotate it TIP You can also duplicate objects by using the Add button Instead select the object and use Ctrl Command C to copy and Ctrl Command V to paste POWEREDBY f MakerBot Minimalist NYC buildings Design By JonMonaghan Thingiverse 12762 42 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED Open the stl files in MakerBot MakerWare Continued 4e Click on the Flatiron Building to xn Pam select it Hold down the shift key and O8 QUE DB click on the Woolworth Building Then release the shift key Both models should be selected 4f Select the Scale button Click and drag to change the size of both models together POWEREDBY MakerBot E Save and make your file 5a Select the Save button The save a Faron dialog allows you to save your plate as an STL or a thing f
4. files from thingiverse com and to send files to your MakerBot Replicator 2X To download the ReplicatorG software go to replicat org download To configure the ReplicatorG software to work with your MakerBot Replicator 2X go to makerbot com support replicatorg documentation usage D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 45 MakerBot Troubleshooting Diagnostics and Maintenance This chapter describes basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks For details on more advanced troubleshooting and maintenance tasks go to makerbot com support latini S KE Se IS E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 47 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Can t load MakerBot Run the Unload script to heat your extruder and set the Filament into extruder lever arm to the open position The extruder lever arm the extruder s isopen when it points out towards the side of the MakerBot Replicator 2X and closed when it points in towards the other extruder Make a fresh cut at the end of the filament It is important that the filament have no bends in it Insert the filament into the hole at the top of the extruder Keep pushing it in until you start to see plastic come out of the nozzle You may have to push hard If plastic never emerges from the nozzle remove the filament If there is now a bend at the end it is possible that the filament has slipped under the extruder bearing instead of going strai
5. knob again This allows for fine tuning This time the Support card should slide between the build plate and nozzles with more friction Confirm your Adjustment After the second set of adjustments the nozzles will move to the center of the build plate Confirm that the MakerBot Support card slides between the nozzles and plate with a moderate amount of friction NOTE If you have problems with this process or if you need to level your build plate again you can use the up and down arrows to scroll through the top level menu on the LCD panel and use the M button to select Utilities Scroll to Level Build Plate and select it You can use these menus to return to the leveling script at any time 24 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING LOADING MAKERBOT FILAMENT When you have completed the initial leveling tasks the LCD menu will display the following text Aaah that feels much better Let s go on and load some plastic Before 3D printing you must load the MakerBot ABS Filament into the extruder The extruder will heat the MakerBot ABS Filament and use the melted material to build things Ee What You Will Do Remove the enclosure lid Remove the ends of both filament guide tubes from the holes in the top of the extruders Feed the free ends of the MakerBot ABS Filament from the spools into the ends of the filament guide tubes where they attach to the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2X Push
6. 195 242kb 11 10 21 372 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 39 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED LE Open MakerWare 1 CAMERA HOME Resets MakerWare to the default view of the object 21 Zoomin and out You can also use the scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out 3 LOOK Click the Look button or hit the L key to go into Look mode In this mode click and drag with your mouse to rotate the plate and the object Use the arrow at the side of the selected Look button to open the Change View submenu for Top Side and Front views 4 MOVE Click the Move button or hit the M key to go into Move mode In this Mode click and drag with your mouse to move an object around the plate Use the arrow at the side of the selected Move button to open the Change Position submenu and move an object by a specified distance and direction 5 TURN Click the Turn button or hit the T key to go into Turn mode In this mode click and drag with your mouse to rotate the object Use the arrow at the side of the selected Turn button to open the Change Rotation submenu and rotate an object by a specified angle and direction 6 SCALE Click the Scale button or hit the S key to go into Scale mode In this mode click and drag with your mouse to enlarge or shrink your object Use the arrow at the side of the selected Scale button to open the Change Dimensions submenu and scale by a percentage or to a specific mea
7. CONTINUED E Press the M to continue After the extruders reach 230 C the LCD panel will prompt you to load the MakerBot ABS Filament into the right extruder Click through the message until your MakerBot Replicator 2X asks you to press the M when you see plastic extruding 6 Push the Filament into the Right Extruder Take the end of the MakerBot ABS Filament emerging from the tube closest to the right extruder and firmly push it into the hole in the top of the right extruder Ensure that the filament goes into the center of the opening and doesn t get caught at the edge of the opening Maintain pressure on the filament and continue pushing it into the opening After about five seconds you should begin to feel the motor pulling in the filament Maintain pressure for another five seconds and then let go 28 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING LOADING MAKERBOT ABS FILAMENT CONTINUED Stop Extrusion Watch the right extruder nozzle After a few moments you should see a thin string of the MakerBot ABS Filament that you loaded come out of the nozzle Press the M button to stop extrusion NOTE Don t be surprised if the filament that initially comes out of the nozzle is not the color you expected There s probably some filament inside the extruder left over from our testing process at the MakerBot factory Wait until you see the color that you loaded come out of the nozzle before you press the
8. M button g Press the M to Continue After the MakerBot ABS Filament is loaded into the right extruder the LCD panel will prompt you to load filament into the left extruder Click through the message until your MakerBot Replicator 2X asks you to press the M when you see plastic extruding 5 Push the Filament into the Left Extruder Take the end of the MakerBot ABS Filament closest to the extruder and firmly push it into the hole in the top of the extruder Ensure that the filament goes into the center of the opening and doesn t get caught at the edge of the opening Maintain pressure on the filament and continue pushing it into the opening After about five seconds you should begin to feel the motor pulling in the filament Maintain pressure for another five seconds and then let go C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 29 LOADING MAKERBOT ABS FILAMENT CONTINUED o Stop Extrusion Watch the left extruder nozzle After a few moments you should see a thin string of the MakerBot ABS Filament that you loaded come out of the nozzle Press the M button to stop extrusion mi Return the Filament Guide Tubes Push the guide tubes back into the openings on the tops of the extruders 30 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING LOADING MAKERBOT ABS FILAMENT CONTINUED e Remove the Extruded Plastic Wait a few minutes for the extruded ABS plastic to cool then pull it a
9. the MakerBot ABS Filament all the way through the filament guide tubes Insert the free ends of the MakerBot ABS Filament into the holes in the tops of the extruders Wait for the MakerBot ABS Filament to heat and extrude from both extruders Return the filament guide tubes to the holes in the tops of the extruders Return the enclosure lid to the top of the MakerBot Replicator 2X Filament Guide Tubes O O e Cl lle H7 Filament Spools C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 25 LOADING MAKERBOT FILAMENT CONTINUED a Remove the Enclosure Lid Lift the enclosure lid from the top of the MakerBot Replicator 2X and set it aside 2 Detach the Filament Guide Tubes Locate where the filament guide tubes attach to the extruders You must remove each filament guide tube fromits hole in the top of the extruder To remove the tubes gently pull them out of the extruders Filament 3 Feed the Filament Through the Filament Guide Tube Free the ends of the MakerBot ABS Filament from the filament spools With a pair of scissors cut a clean edge on each filament end Feed the ends of the MakerBot ABS Filament into the ends of the guide tubes where t
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11. towards the side of the MakerBot Replicator 2X and closed when it points in towards the other extruder 5 Unplug the motor wire harness from the top of the extruder motor and slide the motor assembly out of the extruder y LF Kz EHI 6 The extruder is now broken down into its main assemblies To remove any filament stuck in the thermal barrier tube run the Unload script to heat the extruder and use a pair of pliers to pull the filament free DIAGNOSTICS cp PANEL TOP LEVEL MENU El LCD The Top Level Menus BUILD FROM SD Displays the list of models on the SD card Select one to start a 3D print PREHEAT Allows you to preheat the extruder UTILITIES Tools that allow you to configure and maintain your MakerBot Replicator 2X INFO AND SETTINGS Optional settings and information about the MakerBot Replicator 2X E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 51 DIAGNOSTICS cp PANEL UTILITIES MENU ma Monitor Mode Change Filament Level Build Plate Home Axes Jog Mode Run Startup Script Enable Steppers Disable Steppers Blink LEDs Calibrate Nozzles Displays the current temperature of the extruder and build plate When printing an object displays the percent completed Scripts that walk you through tasks associated with the MakerBot Filament Load Right and Lo
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13. Replicator 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER USER MANUAL DUAL EXTRUSION a as IBIG ma gt m MakerBot NakerBot Replicator 2x MakerBot TABLE OF CONTENTS A WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 04 Specifications 06 How It Works 07 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER 08 What s in The Box 10 MakerBot Replicator 2X Diagrams 1 Unpacking Your MakerBot Replicator 2X 13 Installing Enclosure Door Handle 15 Installing Filament Guide Tubes and Spool Holders 16 Mounting Filament Spools and Attaching USB Cable 17 Installing Enclosure Lid 18 Attaching Power Supply and Powering On 19 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 20 Leveling the Build Plate 22 Loading MakerBot Filament 25 Unloading MakerBot Filament 31 Making a Test Object from the SD Card 32 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 36 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 46 Troubleshooting 48 Extruder Disassembly 50 Diagnostics 51 LCD Panel Top Level Menu 51 LCD Panel Utilities Menu 52 LCD Panel Info and Settings Menu 53 Maintenance 54 Updating Firmware 54 Applying Kapton Tape 54 Lubricating Threaded Rod and X Axis Idler Pulley 55 Glossary of Terms 57 Contact Us 59 F TERMS OF SERVICE 60 V2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 Q MaherBot Welcome Let s get started This User Manual is designed to start your journey with the MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer in the right direction Your MakerBot R
14. T REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER MOUNTING FILAMENT SPOOLS amp ATTACHING USB CABLE Mounting the Filament Spools 7a Open the boxes containing the MakerBot ABS Filament Remove the spools from their bags 7b Fit each spool onto a spool holder Ensure that the spool on the right when viewed from the back will unwind clockwise and that the spool on the left will unwind counterclockwise To install a filament spool squeeze the spool holder and push the spool on until it locks Do not let the filament uncoil or tangle as you load the spools onto the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2X Both spools should spin so that the MakerBot ABS Filament will unwind from the bottom of the spool Attaching the USB Cable Holder 8a Locate the USB A to USB B cable Insert the USB cable into the USB B port on the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2X Do not attach the other end of the USB cable to anything yet 8b Do not plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet until step 11 of this section USB cable B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER 17 INSTALLING ENCLOSURE LID El Installing the Enclosure Lid 9a Locate the box containing the acrylic enclosure lid The enclosure lid is shipped in a separate box and is not included in the same box as your MakerBot Replicator 2X The box containing the enclosure lid should have arrive
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16. ad Left walk you through the process of loading MakerBot Filament and Unload Right and Unload Left walk you through unloading it Script that walks you through the process of leveling the build plate Moves the build plate and the extruder to the default home positions Allows you to control the movements of the extruder and platform via the LCD panel Script that walks you through the initial tasks to configure the MakerBot Replicator 2X for your first 3D print Engages the stepper motors You cannot manually move the build platform or the extruder when the stepper motors are engaged This option appears only when the stepper motors are disengaged Disengages the stepper motors You can manually move the build platform or the extruder only when the stepper motors are disengaged This option appears only when the stepper motors are engaged Blinks the LED lights on the MakerBot Replicator 2X at about 4 blinks per second When the LED lights are blinking this option is replaced by Stop Blinking Allows you to set the correct alisnment for the two extruder nozzles 52 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE DIAGNOSTICS cp PANEL INFO AND SETTINGS MENU INFO AND SETTINGS Bot Statistics General Settings Displays the estimated total hours and minutes of building in the lifetime of your MakerBot Replicator 2X and the duration in hours and minutes of the last build Optional s
17. akerBot Replicator 2X NOTE To view a video of the build plate leveling process go to the MakerBot Replicator 2X video page at makerbot com support replicator2x videos 22 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE CONTINUED a Make Some Room Between the Build Plate and the Nozzle When directed by the LCD screen tighten each of the three knobs underneath the build platform approximately four turns To do this you willneed to raise the build platform Grasp the black plastic arms at the sides of the build platform and gently push the platform up towards the extruder MakerBot Support Card Leveling Knobs jlo MakerBot Replicator 2X C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 23 LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE CONTINUED 2 Adjust the Knobs as Directed The script will prompt you to adjust the knobs individually As you adjust each knob make sure the MakerBot Support card just slides between the nozzles and build plate You should feel some friction on the support card but still be able to easily pass the card between the plate and the extruder nozzles without tearing or damaging the card Ed Adjust Each Knob Again The script will prompt you to adjust each
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19. d with the box containing your MakerBot Replicator 2X 9b Unpack the enclosure lid and place it over your MakerBot Replicator 2X so that it covers the top of the MakerBot Replicator 2X the extruder cable and the filament guide tubes The small indentations at the corners of the lid should line up with the bolt heads on the top of the MakerBot Replicator 2X s frame G dile MakerBot Replicator 2X o Ng tag CA 18 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER ATTACHING POWER SUPPLY AND POWERING ON Attaching the Power Supply 10a Locate the power supply and cable Attach the cable to the power supply 10b Ensure that the power switch on the MakerBot Replicator 2X is set to the OFF position 10c Insert the power supply connector into the power input port on the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2X Ensure that the flat side of the connector faces down NOTE If at any time you need to unplug the MakerBot Replicator 2X pull on the connector itself to release it from the power input port Power Supply Powering On the MakerBot Replicator 2X Tla Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet 11b Set the power switch to the ON position 11c The MakerBot Replicator 2X will display welcome text on the LCD panel This is the beginning of the sta
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21. e startup process on the MakerBot Replicator 2X video page at makerbot com support replicator2x videos If you have any problems or questions refer to the troubleshooting chapter of this manual or contact MakerBot Support by emailing support makerbot com C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 21 LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE After the initial welcome message the Startup Script will display the following n Why Leveling Is Important If the build plate is too far from the extruder nozzles or if one part of the plate is farther away from the nozzles than another part your 3D prints might not stick to the build plate If the build plate is too close to the extruder nozzles the build plate can block the MakerBot Filament from extruding from the nozzles This can also scratch the build plate and tear the Kapton tape Leveling your build plate often will help ensure that objects adhere well to the plate Ee How to Level the Build Plate To level the build plate you must adjust the three knobs under the build platform These three knobs lower and raise the build plate Tightening the knobs turning them to the right moves the build plate away from the extruder nozzles Loosening the knobs turning them to the left moves the build plate closer to the extruder nozzles The distance between the extruder nozzles and the build plate should be about the thickness of the MakerBot Support card included with your M
22. e software that allows you to manipulate and edit stl files and GCode files and send them to the MakerBot Replicator 2X SD CARD Secure Digital memory card that can store digital data and be read by the MakerBot Replicator 2X The SD card used with your Replicator 2X must be formatted FAT16 with a maximum capacity of 2 GB SPACERS The plastic pieces that keep the extruder fans and heat sinks secure and in place SPOOL HOLDERS The plastic pieces that attach to the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2X and hold the spools of MakerBot Filament The spool holder ensures that the MakerBot Filament is fed evenly to the extruders THING A file format used by MakerWare that allows you to print multiple 3D models on the same build plate THINGIVERSE A website for uploading and downloading 3D model files for use with the MakerBot Replicator 2X THREADED ROD The long metal rod behind the build platform that is threaded along its entire length This rod allows the build platform to move up and down along the Z axis STL A widely used file format for 3D models USB CABLE A cable that allows the MakerBot Replicator 2X to communicate with a computer using the USB interface on the computer X3G A compact format for describing the toolpath your MakerBot Replicator 2X will use to 3D print an object 58 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE CONTACT US SUPPORT makerbot com support Our website has extensive
23. ect a temperature and press the M button to save your setting The preheat settings also set load and unload temperatures Displays the version number of the firmware Version Number Returns all the settings on the MakerBot Replicator 2X to factory settings This will not affect firmware updates When you select this option anew menu appears Choose Yes or No Restore Defaults MAINTENANCE ed Updating Your Firmware Keeping your firmware up to date will ensure that your MakerBot Replicator 2X always operates at its best When MakerWare tells you that there s a new firmware release click the MakerBots menu and select Upload Firmware ko Applying Kapton Tape Over time the Kapton tape on your build plate will be scratched and torn and you will need to replace it with one of the die cut Kapton sheets that came in the MakerBot Replicator 2X package 1 Peel off the old Kapton tape and discard it 2 Take out a new sheet of Kapton tape On one of the short sides of the sheet peel back the plastic backing approximately 1 4 inch from the edge so that 1 4 inch of the sticky side of the Kapton tape is exposed 3 Lay the exposed strip of Kapton tape along one of the short sides of the build plate Use your finger to apply pressure and adhere the Kapton tape to the build plate 54 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CONTINUED Ee Applying Kapton Tape Continu
24. ed 4 Peel off the plastic backing bit by bit smoothing the newly exposed Kapton tape as you go Use the tape applicator from the MakerBot Replicator 2X package to remove bubbles If you don t have the tape applicator use a credit card to remove bubbles 5 Continue smoothing the tape down bit by bit until you have covered the entire plate If there are still bubbles under the Kapton tape lift the edge of the tape that is nearest to the bubbles and use the tape applicator to smooth the tape from the center out 6 When the Kapton tape is applied as smoothly as possible trim the edges of the sheet or fold them over the sides of the build plate El Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X Axis Idler Pulley After approximately 50 hours of build time you should lubricate the threaded rod on your Z axis and the X axis idler pulley To lubricate the threaded rod and the idler pulley 1 Find the tube of PTFE based grease from the MakerBot Replicator 2X package 2 Grasp both sides of the build platform and push it gently to the bottom of the MakerBot Replicator 2X 3 Use a clean lint free rag or your finger to spread the PTFE based grease onto the top section of the threaded rod E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 55 MAINTENANCE CONTINUED o Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X Axis Idler Pulley 4 Make sure you get the grease inside the threads themselves 5 Grasp both sides of the build platfor
25. ent Diameter 1 75mm 0 069 in Nozzle Diameter 0 4mm 0 015 in SOFTWARE Software Bundle MakerBot MakerWare File Types stl obj thing Supports Windows XP 7 Ubuntu 11 10 Mac OS X 10 6 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Without Spools 191x 12 8 x14 7in 49 x32x 38cm With Spools 191x16 5x147in 49 x 42x38 cm Shipping Box 22 75x22 75x16 75in 57 8 x 57 8 x 42 5cm Weight 278 lbs 12 6 kg Shipping Weight 40 0 lbs 18 1 kg All packages TEMPERATURE Ambient Operation 150 320 C 600 900 F Temperature Storage Temperature 00 320 C 320 900 F ELECTRICAL AC Input 100 240V 4 amps 50 60 Hz Power Requirements 24V DC 9 2 amps Connectivity USB SD card FAT16 max 2 GB MECHANICAL Chassis Powder coated steel Body PVC Panels Build Platform 356 aluminum XYZ Bearings Wear resistant oil infused bronze Stepper Motors 1 80 step angle with 1 16 micro stepping 06 A WELCOME LET S GET STARTED HOW IT WORKS The MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer makes solid three dimensional objects out of melted MakerBot Filament Your 3D design files are translated into instructions for the MakerBot Replicator 2X and sent to the machine via USB cable or SD card Then the MakerBot Replicator 2X heats the MakerBot Filament and squeezes it out through a nozzle onto a heated surface to build a solid object layer by layer This method is called Fused Filament Fabrication FFF ol
26. eplicator 2X is optimized for ABS a traditional thermoplastic that can be tricky and unpredictable In order to achieve great results you will need to experiment and tinker That s why it s so crucial to take the time to learn about your new machine In this User Manual you will learn the basics of the MakerBot Replicator 2X as well as how to unbox it safely and get it set up Chapters C through E will take you through calibration printing maintenance and troubleshooting We are so excited to welcome you to the MakerBot community Let s get started b ke ue WARNING The MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer generates high temperatures and includes moving parts that can cause injury Never reach inside the MakerBot Replicator 2X while it is in operation Always allow the MakerBot Replicator 2X to cool down before reaching inside WARNING Do not leave the MakerBot Replicator 2X unattended during operation CAUTION If opening the MakerBot Replicator 2X for service ensure that the power supply is turned off and the cord is disconnected A WELCOME LET S GET STARTED os SPECIFICATIONS PRINTING Print Technology Fused Filament Fabrication Build Volume 9 7 W x 6 4 L x 6 1 H 24 6 cm x16 3cmx15 5cm Layer Resolution High 100 microns 0 0039 in Settings Medium 270 microns 0 0106 in Low 340 microns 0 0133 in Positioning Precision XY 11 microns 0 0004 in Z 2 5 microns 0 0001 in Filam
27. es You can also try raising the heated build temperature by five degrees You can change build plate temperature in the Advanced Options section in the Make dialog in MakerWare NOTE For more detailed troubleshooting information see the MakerBot Replicator 2X Troubleshooting page at makerbot com support replicator2x troubleshooting For video walkthroughs of troubleshooting issues see the MakerBot Replicator 2X video page at makerbot com support replicator2x videos EXTRUDER DISASSEMBLY Occasionally you may need to take an extruder apart for troubleshooting purposes This is a simple process that will require no tools other than the 2 5mm hex wrench you received with your MakerBot Replicator 2X 1 Unload the MakerBot Filament from the extruder To run the script for unloading filament go to the LCD panel and select Utilities gt Filament Options gt Unload 2 Switch off the power on the MakerBot Replicator 2X and unplug the power supply Pull on the connector to release it from the power input port 3 Unscrew the two bolts at the lower corners of the fan guard using your 2 5mm hex wrench As one piece remove the fan guard the fan the heat sink and the spacers Keep these pieces assembled and move them out of the way 50 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE EXTRUDER DISASSEMBLY coNTINUED 4 Set the extruder lever arm to the open position The extruder lever arm is open when it points out
28. ettings and information SOUND Turns the MakerBot Replicator 2X s indicator sounds on and off LED COLOR Allows you to turn off the LED lights or select a color Choices are Blue Green Pink Orange Purple and White ACCELERATE Allows you to turn acceleration on and off Acceleration allows your MakerBot Replicator 2X to operate more smoothly and is turned on by default Note that with acceleration turned off you should not use printing speeds faster than 45 mm s HEAT HOLD Specifies a time period for your heated build plate and extruders to continue heating when a 3D print is canceled HELP TEXT Specifies whether you want verbose help text On or abbreviated help text Off HEAT LEDs Changes LED colors when the MakerBot Replicator 2X is heating When this option is set to On the LED color will change from blue to red during the heating process and return to the default color when the heating process is complete TOOL COUNT Specifies whether your MakerBot has one extruder or two The MakerBot Replicator 2X has two extruders HEATED PLATE Specifies whether your MakerBot has a heated build plate The MakerBot Replicator 2X has a heated build plate E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 53 DIAGNOSTICS cp PANEL INFO AND SETTINGS MENU INFO AND SETTINGS Preheat Settings Allows you to change the preheat temperature settings for the extruders and build plate Use the up and down arrows to sel
29. ght down into the heater Use the Extruder Disassembly instructions later in this chapter to remove the fan and heatsink Then try to load the filament again watching to make sure the filament goes straight down through the extruder When the filament is loaded set the extruder lever arm to the closed position First layer of object Your build plate may be so close to the extruder that it is is very thin and then preventing plastic from coming out of the nozzle extrusion stops Tighten each knob on the bottom of the build plate by a quarter turn to move the platform farther from the extruder nozzle If you continue to have problems you can run the leveling script from the LCD menu at Utilities gt Level Build Plate 48 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED PROBLEM SOLUTION Extruder makes a clicking i This may mean your extruder is blocked Try unloading noise when loading and reloading your MakerBot Filament If you have trouble MakerBot Filament reloading you may have a piece of filament stuck in the extruder Use the Extruder Disassembly instructions later in this chapter to remove it Tere ec ee ee ee ee HN rier ern EL eee dt ter a Can t remove MakerBot This may mean that a portion of the filament has expanded Filament from extruder inside the extruder With the extruder heated and the extruder when unloading lever in the open position push a short length of filamen
30. hey attach to the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2X 26 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING LOADING MAKERBOT FILAMENT CONTINUED 3 Feed the Filament Through the Filament Guide Tube Continued Ensure that you feed the filament from the spool on the right side of the MakerBot Replicator 2X into the filament guide tube on the right side and that you feed the H filament from the spool on the left into the filament guide tube on the left Feed the filament through the guide tubes until it emerges from the other end of each tube NOTE To avoid filament jams ensure that the MakerBot ABS Filament feeds from the bottoms of the spools toward the tops of the spools Ensure that the filament mounted on the right spool holder when viewed from the back unspools clockwise and that the filament mounted on the left spool unspools counterclockwise O oji o MaherBot RepliCator 2X Press the M Press the M to Begin Heating the Extruders After you feed the ends of MakerBot ABS Filament all the way through the guide tubes press the M button on the LCD menu The MakerBot Replicator 2X will start to heat the extruders WARNING Do not touch the extruders while they are heating they heat to 2300 C C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 27 LOADING MAKERBOT ABS FILAMENT
31. ic hood that helps keep warm air inside the MakerBot Replicator 2X The enclosure lid is shipped separately EXTRUDER The assembly that draws the filament from the spool malts it and pushes it through a nozzle onto the heated build plate Your MakerBot Replicator 2X has two extruders EXTRUDER FANS The fans that keep the MakerBot Replicator 2X extruder motors cool and disperse heat from the heat sinks EXTRUDER LEVER ARMS The levers on the MakerBot Replicator 2X s extruders These move the bearing inside the extruder away from the drive gear allowing for easier loading and unloading of filament FAN GUARDS The grills that protect the extruder fans and protect the user from the fans FILAMENT GUIDE TUBES The plastic tubes that guide the MakerBot Filament from the filament spools to the extruders GANTRY The metal rods that allow the MakerBot Replicator 2X s extruders to move on the X and Y axes GCODE The computer language used to describe the toolpath your MakerBot Replicator 2X will use to 3D print an object GCode is converted to x3g before being sent to your machine HEAT SINKS The components that dissipate heat from the cartridge heaters They look like aluminum plates with fins HEATED BUILD PLATE The heated surface on which the MakerBot Replicator 2X builds an object KAPTON TAPE A heat resistant film that adheres well to ABS plastic at high temperatures Use it to cover the heated build plate s
32. ile STLs can Ip be opened by a wide range of ee Eiga programs but thing files allow you DS to continue to edit the components of a plate separately Specify a name and location for the file For example you could name the file flatiron_woolworth thing D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 43 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED E Save and Make Your File Continued 5b Select the Make It button The Make dialog will appear with the following options 1 MAKE WITH Select The Replicator 2X if it is not already selected 2 MATERIAL Choose the type of plastic filament you re printing with 3 QUALITY Specify the quality of your build Smaller layer heights result in more detailed models and longer build times 4 RAFT Select this to have your object built on a raft Rafts provide a foundation for supports and help your object stick to the build plate if the build plate is not level 5 SUPPORTS Select this to have your object include easily removable support structures for overhanging parts of the object 6 ADVANCED OPTIONS Click here to open up a menu with more options For information on how to use these options go to makerbot com support makerware documentation advanced 7 EXTRUDER Choose which of your two extruders will print the object Choose between Right and Left 8 CANCEL Click here to cancel this process 9 MAKE IT Send the file to the MakerBot Replicator 2X f
33. le with the pre drilled holes in the enclosure door 5d Use your fingers to thread each bolt through the holes in the enclosure door and the handle Use a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the bolts Close the enclosure door B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER 15 INSTALLING GUIDE TUBES amp SPOOL HOLDERS 5 Installing the Filament Guide Tubes and Spool Holders 6a Locate the two filament guide tubes Insert one end of a filament guide tube into the hole in the top of one of the extruders Push the filament guide tube in as far as it will go Insert the end of the other filament guide tube into the hole on the top of the second extruder Push the filament guide tube in as far as it will go 6b Insert the other end of one filament guide tube into the corresponding guide tube holder on the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2X Make sure that the end of each filament guide tube is flush with the bottom of its guide tube holder The filament guide tube should not hang down past the bottom of the guide tube holder Repeat this process for the second filament guide tube 6c Locate the spool holders Install the spool holders in the two rectangular openings on the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2X To install a spool holder tilt it and insert the square end into one of the openings EY 16 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBO
34. less Dragon File Name pendant File Name Traffic Cone Make Time 40 minutes Make Time 8 minutes Make Time 42 minutes Design By andreas tbuser Design By Todd Design By CocoNut Thingiverse 29088 Thingiverse 25556 Thingiverse 21773 5 Dual extrusion print cj How to add files to the SD card 1 Insert the SD card into an SD card reader on or attached to your computer 2 Open a stl obj or thing file in MakerWare as detailed in the following chapter 3 Click the Make button and select your desired print settings 4 Ensure that the Export to a File radio button at the top of the Make dialog is selected 5 Click Export and save the resulting x3g file to the SD card 34 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING NOTES C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 35 MaherBot Making an Object with MakerBot Makerware How to make an object using a computer and MakerBot MakerWare nr eee D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 37 USING MAKERWARE MakerBot MakerWare is software that prepares 3D models for 3D printing and sends them to your MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer a Download and Install MakerWare la Go to the computer you plan to connect to your MakerBot Replicator 2X and open a browser session 1b Enter the URL makerbot com makerware and download the correct MakerWare installer for y
35. m and move it to the top of the MakerBot Replicator 2X 6 Use a clean lint free rag or your finger to spread the PTFE based grease onto the bottom section of the threaded rod Make sure you get the grease inside the threads themselves 7 Locate the X axis idler pulley If you are facing the front of the MakerBot Replicator 2X the idler pulley is at the top left side The idler pulley is one of the pulleys that allow the rubber belt to move the extruder from left to right or along the X axis The pulley at the other side of the gantry is called the timing pulley and does not require lubrication 8 Squeeze a small amount of the PTFE based grease directly onto the exposed area of the dowel inside the idler pulley and manually move the pulley back and forth to spread the grease 56 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE GLOSSARY OF TERMS ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a widely used thermoplastic and the primary material used for making things on the MakerBot Replicator 2X BUILD PLATFORM The support for the heated build plate The build platform includes knobs for manual leveling DRIVE GEAR The gear that pushes the MakerBot Filament into the heated part of the extruder DUAL EXTRUSION A process in which two extruders loaded with two different colors or kinds of plastic work together to 3D print an object ENCLOSURE LID The clear acryl
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37. o that objects will stick to the plate during the build LCD CONTROL PANEL The liquid crystal display at the front lower right corner of the MakerBot Replicator 2X This control panel provides status information about the MakerBot Replicator 2X and includes control menus and diagnostics E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 57 GLOSSARY OF TERMS CONTINUED MAKERBOT FILAMENT 1 75mm diameter plastic welding rod This is the feedstock for your MakerBot Replicator 2X MakerBot Filament comes in ABS PLA and PVA plastics The Replicator 2X is optimized for ABS MAKERWARE Free software created by MakerBot that allows you to load rotate scale and move 3D models and send them to the MakerBot Replicator 2X to be 3D printed MOTOR ASSEMBLY The stepper motor and the drive block that push filament into the extruder Each extruder contains a motor assembly MOTOR WIRES The bundle of electrical wires that provide power to the motors NOZZLES The openings on the ends of the extruders from which heated MakerBot Filament emerges to be spread onto the build plate PLA Polylactic acid is a renewable bioplastic and one of the materials from which MakerBot Filament is made PVA Polyvinyl alcohol is a water soluble plastic that is sometimes used for dissolvable support structures POWER SUPPLY The A C power supply for the MakerBot Replicator 2X It includes a block and two plugs REPLICATORG Free open sourc
38. or building lwant to Make lt Now Export to a File Make With The Replicator 2X Material ABS Quality Low Faster _ Raft Medium Supports O High Slower Advanced Options Extruder Right Canc TIP If you plan to print from an SD card instead of directly from MakerWare select Export to a File at the top of the Make dialog instead of Make it Now If your MakerBot Replicator 2X is not connected to your computer Export to File will be selected automatically 44 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED E Save and Make Your File Continued 5c Accept the default settings and click the Make It button Maker Ware will slice your model and send it to your MakerBot Replicator 2X for 3D printing TIP You can cancel a slice or print by clicking the X at the corner of the slicing progress bar or the cancel button in the Status submenu Es Updating MakerBot MakerWare We re always working to make MakerWare better Update your copy of MakerWare to the latest version to ensure that you always have access to the newest features A pop up will appear in Maker Ware when a new version is available for download To download a new version of MakerWare go to makerbot com makerware and follow the installation instructions from Chapter D USING REPLICATOR G You can also use the open source ReplicatorG software to view and manipulate
39. our operating system 1c Open the installer and follow the directions to install the software 1d Use the supplied USB cable to connect your MakerBot Replicator 2X to your computer Install MakerWare Bundle of Awesome 1 0 0 47 Welcome to the MakerWare Bundle of Awesome 1 0 0 47 Ins Welcome You will now be guided through installing MakerWare on your co Introduction WW Go Back Continue 38 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE USING MAKERWARE CONTINUED 2 Download an Object From Thingiverse Thingiverse is a website where MakerBot users and others can share design files 2a Open a browser session and go MoharBo Tingiverse basmoano Dior came san to thingiverse com Use the search Featured Things field at the upper right to search for 7 Minimalist NYC buildings Your search results should include Minimalist NYC buildings by JonMonaghan Click on the link Secret Heart box More Featured Things see more 2b At the right of the page you will see a button that says Download This Thing Click this button to open the Downloads window 2c For this example we chose the Flatiron Building and the Woolworth Building In the downloads window find Flatlron stl and Woolworth stl and click the file names to save them to your computer EL EAU wh 40WallStreet STL 293kb 11 10 21 257 99kb 11 10 21 390 4 Citicorp STL 517kb 11 10 21
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43. rtup script that will guide you through initial calibration and your first 3D print lo 5 o NOTE The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible y lo MaberBot for 2x o B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER 19 MaherBot Startup Process Leveling Kele e ale Testing After you power on the MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer the LCD panel will light up and display text This is the beginning of the Startup Script The Startup Script will guide you through leveling the build plate loading MakerBot ABS Filament and creating your first 3D print THE LCD KEYPAD Four Arrow buttons surround a central M button Use the arrows to navigate through the LCD menus and the M button to make selections The left arrow often allows you to go back or cancel an action A solid red M means the MakerBot Replicator 2X is working A blinking red M means the MakerBot Replicator 2X is waiting for user input NOTE If you don t see the Startup Script use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the top level menu on the LCD panel and use the M button to select Utilities Scroll to Run Startup Script and select it You can use these menus to return to the Startup Script at any time You can view videos of th
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45. sk you How d it go Ready to make something Select Yes and the LCD panel will display Awesome We ll go to the SD card menu and you can select a Model 2a Use the up and down arrow buttons to navigate through the list of files on the SD card 2b To select a file press M 2c The MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer will begin to 3D print your object You can use the LCD panel to monitor the temperature of the extruders and build plate and the status and progress of your object 32 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING MAKING A TEST OBJECT FROM THE SD CARD CoNTINUED Po Test Objects Available on the SD Card CHAIN LINKS COMB MR JAWS File Name Chain Links File Name Comb File Name Mr Jaws Make Time 12 Minutes Make Time 14 Minutes Make Time 18 minutes Design By Sal Design By repraprook Design By Mahoney Thingiverse 28405 Thingiverse 1140 Thingiverse 14702 ma CES NUT AND BOLT SET STRETCHY BRACELET CUPCAKE File Name Nut and Bolt File Name Stretchlet File Name Cupcake Make Time 27 minutes Make Time 16 minutes Make Time 52 minutes Design By aubenc Design By Emmett Design By Will Langford Thingiverse 9095 Thingiverse 13505 Thingiverse 16824 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 33 MAKING A TEST OBJECT FROM THE SD CARD CoNTINUED Ee Projects Available on the SD Card Continued PET MONSTER VALENTINE MAKERBOT PENDANT TRAFFIC CONE File Name Heart
46. surement 7 OBJECT Click to open the Object Information submenu TIP The Object Information submenu allows you to choose which extruder will print each item on your build plate For more information on dual extrusion go to makerbot com support makerware documentation dual 8 ADD Click this button to add an object to your build plate You can add as many objects as you can fit on the plate 9 MAKE IT Click this button to open the Make dialog where you can specify print resolution and other printing options and send your object to your MakerBot Replicator 2X for 3D printing 10 SAVE Allows you to save the current plate as a file for later use 11 HELP Opens a guide to MakerWare s basic functions 40 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED LEA Open MakerBot MakerWare Continued 13 STATUS Displays the status of your 12 SETTINGS Opens a menu that allows connection to your MakerBot Replicator 2X you to assign a display color to each extruder ia 38 Mallerbolt_Set thihg LI til y Scale S Object 0 LJ The Replicator 2X POWEREDBY f MakerBot NUT AND BOLT Design By aubenc Thingiverse 9095 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 41 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED Open the stl files in MakerBot MakerWare 4a Click on the Add button Navigate
47. t through to clear the blockage Then try pulling the filament free again The extruder lever arm is open when it points out towards the side of the MakerBot Replicator 2X and closed when it points in towards the other extruder Object is stuck to Wait for the build plate to cool down Objects will detach build plate more easily when both the plastic and the plate are cool If the object is still stuck take a metal craft spatula and carefully work the blade under the edge of the object When the blade is most of the way under the object twist the handle slightly The object should come free LET SLR a STE ERR TE STKE Cee ERLE IE CREME STROSS STE RHE IO TOI STO Object won t stick to i Re level your build plate by going to Utilities gt Level Build Plate build plate i Inconsistent plate height will lead to inconsistent adhesion _ If any one part of your object does not adhere well to the plate the whole object might peel off the plate Ensure that the plate is clean Bubbles scratches dust and oil from your hands can prevent objects from sticking to the Kapton tape Wipe down the build plate with a clean lint free cloth E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 49 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED PROBLEM SOLUTION Object won t stick to i If you continue to have adhesion problems loosen each of the build plate Continued plate leveling knobs about a quarter of a turn to bring the plate slightly closer to the nozzl
48. t Replicator 2X Be careful not to grip the rods and belts of the gantry system Lift it out of the box and place it on a stable surface B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER 13 UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X CONTINUED 5 Removing the Accessory Box 3a Remove the two remaining protective foam pieces from the bottom of the MakerBot Replicator 2X s box 3b Lift out the accessory box This box contains the remaining items from the What s in the Box section Freeing the Extruders 4a Use strong scissors or a wire cutter to cut the zip ties holding the gantry system in place Discard the zip ties and the plastic pieces holding them in place NOTE Operate scissors with care 4b A small plastic piece attached to the X axis belt and gantry rods prevents the extruder from moving Carefully snap the piece off of the rods and tilt it to slide it off of the belt 14 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2X EXPERIMENTAL 3D PRINTER INSTALLING THE ENCLOSURE DOOR HANDLE E Installing the Enclosure Door Handle 5a Locate the handle kit in the Accessory box The kit includes your enclosure door handle and two buttonhead bolts 5b Open the enclosure door To do this reach through the top of the MakerBot Replicator 2X push the door outward and raise it to a 90 angle 5c Place the handle on top of the enclosure door Align the holes in the ends of the hand
49. way from the nozzles You can discard this extra plastic Don t touch the nozzles they may still be hot Don t leave plastic clinging to the extruder nozzles This can cause newly extruded plastic to stick to the nozzles instead of the build platform NOTE If you have problems or need to load MakerBot Filament again you can use the up and down arrows to scroll through the top level menu on the LCD panel and use the M button to select Utilities Scroll to Change Filament and select it Then select Load Right or Load Left You can use these menus to return to the load scripts at any time Ee Unloading MakerBot ABS Filament If you need to unload the MakerBot ABS Filament the LCD menu will walk you through the process To run the script for unloading the filament from either extruder go to the LCD panel and select Utilities gt Filament Options gt Unload ad might C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 31 MAKING A TEST OBJECT FROM THE SD CARD i Locate the SD Card The MakerBot Replicator 2X package SD Card includes an SD card pre loaded with files for making test objects The SD card is located in the SD port directly behind the LCD panel Make sure the SD card is pushed all the way into the SD port e Select a Test Object from the SD Card After you have successfully leveled the build platform and loaded the MakerBot ABS Filament into the extruders the LCD panel will a
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