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1. die 0 MakerBot Replicator 2 TE A WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 07 TERMINOLOGY ACTIVE COOLING FAN The fan that cools the MakerBot PLA Filament as it extrudes BUILD PLATE The surface on which the MakerBot Replicator 2 makes an object BUILD PLATFORM The support for the build plate The build platform includes knobs for manual leveling PLUNGER A part of the extruder assembly The Delrin plunger pushes the MakerBot PLA Filament against the drive gear DRIVE GEAR The gear that drives the MakerBot PLA Filament into the heater EXTRUDER Draws MakerBot PLA Filament from the spool and pushes it into the nozzle where it is heated and squeezed onto the build plate EXTRUDER FAN The fan that keeps the MakerBot Replicator 2 motor cool and disperses heat from the heat sink FAN GUARD A grill that protects the extruder fan and protects the user from the fan FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE A plastic tube that guides the MakerBot PLA Filament from the filament spool to the extruder GCODE A computer language used to describe the toolpath your MakerBot Replicator 2 will use to build an object GCode is converted to S3G before being sent to your machine HEAT SINK An active heat sink that dissipates heat from the cartridge heater It looks like an aluminum plate with fins LCD CONTROL PANEL The liquid crystal display in the front lower right corner2. 26 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT 1 What You Will Do When you have completed the initial leveling tasks the LCD menu displays the following text Aaah that feels much better Let s go on and load some plastic Before building you must load the MakerBot PLA Filament into the extruder The extruder heats the MakerBot PLA Filament and uses the melted material to build your objects Remove the end of the filament guide tube from the hole in the top of the extruder Feed the free end of the MakerBot PLA Filament from the spool into the end of the filament guide tube that is on the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2 Push the MakerBot PLA Filament all the way through the filament guide tube Insert the free end of the MakerBot PLA Filament into the hole in the top of the extruder This requires gentle force Wait for the MakerBot PLA Filament to heat and extrude Return the filament guide tube to the hole in the top of the extruder 9 Filament Guide Tube Extruder Filament Spool C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 27 LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT CONTINUED ES Detach the Filament Guide Tube Locate where the filament guide tube attaches to the top of the extruder You must remove the filament guide tube from the extruder To remove the tube gently pu
3. Replicator 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER USERMANUAL SINGLE EXTRUSION MakerBot TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 04 Specifications 06 How It Works 07 Terminology 08 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER 10 What s in The Box 12 MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer Diagram 13 Unpacking Your MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer 14 Installing Build Plate 16 Installing Filament Guide Tube and Spool Holder 17 Mounting Filament Spool and Attaching USB Cable 18 Attaching Power Supply and Powering On 19 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 20 Leveling the Build Platform 22 Loading MakerBot PLA Filament 27 Making a Test Object from the SD Card 32 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 34 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 44 Troubleshooting 46 Diagnostics 47 LCD Panel Top Level Menu 47 LCD Panel Utilities Menu 48 LCD Panel Info and Settings Menu 49 Maintenance 50 Unloading MakerBot PLA Filament 50 Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X Axis Idler Pulley 50 Cleaning the Drive Gear 52 Adjusting the Plunger 54 F TERMS OF SERVICE 56 V1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 MakerBot Welcome Lets get started This User Guide is designed to start your journey with the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer off in the right direction Even if you are familiar with earlier MakerBot machines it is essential that you read through this guide as there are s
4. gt 79 amp o 2 c E u x Q c gt o a 8 Add the fan guard the fan 9 Reload the MakerBot PLA Filament To do this go to the LCD panel and select Utilities Filament Options Load NO Ns y VU V 53 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CONTINUED 1 Adjusting the Plunger After 100 or more hours of printing you might need to adjust the plunger in the extruder assembly The plunger pushes the MakerBot PLA Filament against the drive gear If the plunger wears down and is no longer putting pressure on the MakerBot PLA Filament the MakerBot Replicator 2 may stop extruding You can solve this problem by making a small adjustment to the plunger 1 Unbolt the active cooling fan The active cooling fan is located on the left side of the extruder Use the 2 5mm hex wrench included with your Replicator 2 to remove the two bolts that attach the active cooling fan to the extruder 54 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CONTINUED Adjusting the Plunger Continued 2 After you ve removed the bolts move the active cooling fan to the side Push the fan wire out of the way so you have a clear view of the black plastic drive block KEES 5 3 L
5. 069 in 0 4mm 0 015 in MakerBot MakerWare Stl obj thing Windows 7 Linux Ubuntu 12 04 Mac OS X 10 6 10 7 10 8 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Without Spool 191x12 8x147 in 49 x 32x 38 cm With Spool 191 16 5 14 7 in 49 x 42x 38 cm Shipping Box 23x 21 5 x 17 in 59 x 55x 43cm Weight 25 4 lbs 11 5 kg Shipping Weight 32 0 lbs 14 5 kg TEMPERATURE Ambient Operating 159 329 C 609 909 Temperature Storage Temperature 0 329 C 329 90 ELECTRICAL AC Input 100 240 V 2 amps 50 60 Hz Power Requirements 24 V DC 6 25 amps Connectivity MECHANICAL Chassis Body Build Platform XYZ Bearings Stepper Motors USB SD card included Powder coated steel PVC Panels Acrylic Wear resistant oil infused bronze 1 89 step angle with 1 16 micro stepping 06 A WELCOME LET S GET STARTED HOW DOES IT WORK The MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer makes solid three dimensional objects out of melted MakerBot PLA Filament Your 3D design files are translated into instructions for the MakerBot Replicator 2 and sent to the machine via USB cable or SD Card Then the MakerBot Replicator 2 heats the MakerBot PLA Filament and squeezes it out through an extruder to make a solid object layer by layer This method is called Fused Filament Fabrication FFF
6. 12 of this chapter Attaching the USB Cable Spool Holder Filament Spool 10a Locate the USB A to USB B cable Insert the USB cable into the USB B port on the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2 Do not attach the other end of the USB cable to anything yet USB cable 18 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER ATTACHING POWER SUPPLY AND POWERING ON Attaching the Power Supply Tla Locate the power supply and cable Attach the cable to the power supply Ensure that the power switch on the MakerBot Replicator 2 is in the OFF position Tic Insert the power supply into the power input on the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2 Power On the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer 12a Plug the AC power cord into an z electrical outlet Welcome I m Rerlicator a 12b Turn the power ON the Pod HELS mpi 12 MakerBot Replicator 2 will display welcome text on the LCD panel This is the beginning of the startup script that will guide you through initial calibration and your first build NOTE The socket outlet shall be installed near aD the equipment and shall be easily accessible e B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER 19 O MakerBot Startup Process Leveling Wefefelfafe Testing After powering on the MakerBot Replica
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8. After the initial welcome message the Startup Script displays the following NF det m sel i 5 SE PrTobabhlu First we it off from ma build Farm zhiFFin3 EN Why Leveling Is Important If the build platform is too far from the extruder nozzle your builds might not stick to the build plate If the build platform is too close to the extruder nozzle the build plate can block the MakerBot PLA Filament from extruding from the nozzle This can also scratch the build plate distance between the extruder nozzle and the build plate should be about the thickness of the MakerBot Support card included with your MakerBot Replicator 2 in the accessory sleeve 1 How to Level the Build Platform To level the build platform you must adjust the three knobs under the build platform These three knobs lower and raise the build platform Tightening the knobs turning them to the right moves the build platform away from the extruder nozzle Loosening the knobs turning them to the left moves the build platform closer to the extruder nozzle 22 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING LEVELING THE BUILD PLATFORM CONTINUED What You Will Do During the leveling instructions the MakerBot Replicator 2 will move the extruder nozzle to various positions on the build plate At each position the Startup Script will prompt you to adjust the knobs until you can
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10. and platform via the LCD panel Jog Mode Script that walks you through the initial tasks to Run Startup Script configure the Replicator 2 for your first object 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 Enable Steppers 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 Disable Steppers Blinks the LED lights on the Replicator 2 at about 4 blinks per second Blink LEDs 48 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE DIAGNOSTICS LcDPANEL INFO AND SETTINGS MENU INFO AND SETTINGS Bot Statistics General Settings Preheat Settings H Version Number Restore Defaults Displays the estimated total hours and minutes of building in the lifetime of the Replicator 2 and the duration in hours and minutes of the last build Optional settings and information SOUND Turns the Replicator 2 s indicator sounds on and off LED COLOR Lets you turn off the LED lights or select a color Choices are Blue Green Pink Orange Purple White and Off ACCELERATE Turn acceleration on or off Note that with Accelerati
11. extruder will help with loading Use more force when pushing the MakerBot PLA Filament into the extruder Grasp the Filament firmly and push it into the middle of the hole on top of the extruder To increase your grip you can hold the Filament with a pair of pliers Ensure that you insert the MakerBot PLA Filament straight down into the extruder not diagonally After you feel the motor grab the Filament continue to maintain pressure on the Filament for another five seconds Extruder makes a clicking Try cleaning the drive gear as explained the Maintenance noise when loading section of this chapter If that doesn t help adjust the MakerBot PLA Filament plunger also as explained in this chapter Object is stuck to Use a craft spatula to gently pry the object from the build plate build plate In the future you can cover your build plate with painter s tape This allows your objects to stick to the build plate but be removed more easily 46 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING common Problems and How To Fix Them CONTINUED PROBLEM SOLUTION First layer of objects is Your build plate may be so close to the extruder that it is very thin and then preventing plastic from coming out of the nozzle extruder 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
12. of the MakerBot Replicator 2 This control panel provides status information about the MakerBot Replicator 2 and includes control menus and diagnostics MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT Polylactic acid filament PLA is a renewable bioplastic MakerBot PLA Filament is the source material from which you make objects on the MakerBot Replicator 2 MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 The MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer MAKERWARE Free software created by MakerBot that allows you to load 3D model files manipulate and edit those files and send them to the MakerBot Replicator 2 for building MOTOR ASSEMBLY The stepper motor and the drive block that push filament into the extruder 08 A WELCOME LET S GET STARTED TERMINOLOGY CONTINUED MOTOR WIRES The bundle of electrical wires that provide power to the motor NOZZLE The opening on the end of the extruder from which heated MakerBot PLA Filament emerges to be spread onto the build plate POWER SUPPLY An A C power supply for the MakerBot Replicator 2 that includes a block and two plugs REPLICATOR G Free open source software that allows you to manipulate and edit stl files and GCode files and send them to the MakerBot Replicator 2 S3G A compact format for describing the toolpath your MakerBot Replicator 2 will use to build an object SD CARD Secure Digital memory card that can store digital data and be read by the MakerBot Replicator 2 SPACERS Plastic pieces that k
13. the front left knob until the Support card just slides between nozzle and build plate Adjust front left knob until nozzle and platform Adjust the Rear Knob Again When directed adjust the rear knob m until the Support card just slides between Adius nozzle and build plate k just FILE NI TE thi ete geie mE ri DID fi DB Adjust the Right Knob Again When directed adjust the front right knob until the Support card just slides between nozzle and build plate Adjust front right knob until nozzle and amp Platform C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 25 LEVELING THE BUILD PLATFORM CONTINUED Adjust the Left Knob Again When directed adjust the front left knob until the Support card just slides between nozzle and build plate BH Confirm Your Adjustment dirt nozzle and platform When directed check that the Support card just slides between the nozzle and build plate when the nozzle is at the center of the plate NOTE If at any time you have problems or if you need to level your build platform again you can use the arrow buttons to navigate through the LCD menus until you find the Utilities menu Press the M button to select this menu Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the menu options until you find Level Build Plate Press the M button to select this menu option How let z check center at the
14. your mouse to zoom in and out 3 LOOK With this function selected you can click and drag to rotate the plate and the object You can also select the Change View submenu and view the Top Side or Front of the object 4 MOVE With this function selected you can click and drag to move the object around the build plate You can also select the Change Position submenu to move the object by specific amounts 5 TURN With this function selected you can click and drag to rotate the object You can also select the Change Rotation submenu to rotate the object by a specific number of degrees Right click and drag with this function selected to rotate your view 6 SCALE With this function selected you can click and drag to enlarge or shrink the object You can also select the Change Dimensions submenu and manually change the dimensions of the object 7 ADD Clicking on this button allows you to add an object to this plate The combined objects can be stored in a thing file 8 MAKE IT Leads to the Make dialog where you can specify printing resolution and other printing options 9 SAVE Allows you to save the current plate as a file for later use 10 HELP Opens a guide to MakerWare s basic functions 11 STATUS ICON Displays the status of your connection to your Replicator 2 Click to open a submenu displaying build progress 38 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CO
15. ALLING FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE AND SPOOL HOLDER Installing the Filament Guide Tube 7a Locate the filament guide tube Insert one end into the hole at the top of the extruder and push the tube in as far as it will go 7b Insert the other end of the filament guide e tube into the left guide tube holder when viewed from the back on the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2 Make sure that the end of the filament guide tube is flush with the bottom of the guide tube holder The filament guide tube should not hang down past the bottom of the guide tube holder n Installing the Spool Holder 8a Locate the spool holder Install the spool holder on the left side of the MakerBot Replicator 2 when viewed from the back Tilt and fit the spool holder into the opening on the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER 17 MOUNTING FILAMENT SPOOL AND ATTACHING USB CABLE Mounting the Filament Spool 9a Open the box containing the MakerBot PLA Filament Remove the spool from its bag Op Fit the spool onto the spool holder Ensure that the MakerBot PLA Filament unwinds counterclockwise when viewed from the back Squeeze the spool holder and push the spool on until it locks Spin the spool so that the end of the MakerBot PLA Filament will unwind from the bottom of the spool 9d Do not plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet until step
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18. NTINUED Open MakerBot MakerWare Continued end animal plate thing Camera Home Look L Move Turn T Z 7 ET 3 2 Er nn BUY Scale 5 The Replicator 2 POWEREDBY ff MakerBot MECHANICAL ANIMALS Design By sconine Thingiverse 11980 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 39 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED Open stl files MakerBot MakerWare 4a Click on the Add button Navigate to the location of the file Flatlron stl and select it 4b Select the Move button and click and drag the Flatiron Building to the left of center 4c Click on the Add button Navigate to the location of the file Woolworth stl Select this file Now you should see both the Flatiron powerevey MakerBot Building and the Woolworth Building models in your virtual build space 4d Now you can decrease the size of both models simultaneously Click on the Flatiron Building to select it Hold down the shift key and click on the Woolworth Building Now release the shift key Both files should be selected PoweREDBY fi MakerBot 4e Select the Scale button Minimalist NYC buildings Click and drag to change Design By JonMonaghan the size of both models Thingiverse 12762 40 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED Save Make Your file 5a Select the Save button Spec
19. PLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 CONTINUED Removing the Accessory Sleeve from the Box 3a Remove the second cardboard sleeve from the bottom of the bag This sleeve contains the remaining items from the contents list Raising the Build Platform 4a Grasp the build platform by both sides and gently push it as far up as it will go 4b Remove the remaining cardboard inserts from the MakerBot Replicator 2 NOTE Your MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer should now be fully unpacked We recommend that you keep the box cardboard sleeves and cardboard inserts in case you need to transport your Replicator 2 in the future B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER 15 INSTALLING THE BUILD PLATE Installing the Build Plate 5a Locate the build plate Tilt and fit the notch in the build plate onto the tab at the back of the build platform Fit the tab in the build plate between the two pegs at the front of the build platform 5b To remove the build plate push the small flexible tab on the build plate toward the back of the build platform to release the tab from the pegs Lift the build plate from the build platform B Freeing the Extruder 6a Use scissors to cut the three bands that hold the extruder in place Discard the bands NOTE Operate scissors with care 16 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER INST
20. ake Make With The Replicator Dual It button Material PLA Quality Low Faster Medium raft Supports 5c The Replicator 2 will start to make your buildings Export to File Show Advanced High Slower Cancel Make iti USING REPLICATOR G You can also use the open source ReplicatorG software to view manipulate and edit files from www thingiverse com and to send files to your Replicator 2 To download the ReplicatorG software go to replicat org download To configure the ReplicatorG software to work with your Replicator 2 go to www makerbot com docs replicator software 42 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE NOTES E MakerBot Troubleshooting Diagnostics and Mella Jare arer This chapter describes basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks For details on more advanced troubleshooting and maintenance tasks go to makerbot com docs E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 45 TROUBLESHOOTING common Problems and How To Fix Them PROBLEM SOLUTION Can t load MakerBot Make a fresh cut at the end of the MakerBot PLA Filament PLA Filament into Cut the MakerBot PLA Filament at an angle a narrow tip the
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24. ease directly onto the exposed area of the dowel inside the idler pulley and manually move the pulley back and forth to spread the grease E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 51 MAINTENANCE CONTINUED 1 Cleaning the Drive Gear The drive gear is the part of the extruder that pushes filament through the extruder When you make things with your Replicator 2 small pieces of hardened PLA can stick to the drive gear If you are having problems with your extruder cleaning the drive gear might help 1 Unload the MakerBot PLA Filament from the extruder To start the script for unloading the MakerBot PLA Filament go to the LCD panel and select Utilities Filament Options Unload 2 Unscrew the two bolts at the lower corners of the fan guard using the 2 5 mm hex key included with your MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer As one piece remove the fan guard the fan the heat sink and spacers Keep these pieces together and set them aside 3 Unclip the motor wires 4 Pull the motor assembly out 5 Find the drive gear on the motor shaft Using a small instrument like a makeup brush toothbrush or toothpick remove all the pieces of filament stuck to the drive gear 52 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CONTINUED 1 Cleaning the Drive Gear Continued 6 Reseat the motor assembly 7 Plug in the motor wires x c
25. eep the extruder fan and heat sink secure and in place SPOOL HOLDER A part that attaches to the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2 and holds the spool of MakerBot PLA Filament The spool holder ensures that the MakerBot PLA Filament is fed evenly to the MakerBot Replicator 2 THING A file format used by MakerWare that allows you to print multiple 3D models on the same plate THINGIVERSE A website for uploading and downloading 3D model files for use with the MakerBot Replicator 2 THREADED ROD A long rod that is threaded along its entire length This rod allows the build platform to move up and down STL A widely used file format for 3D models USB CABLE A cable that allows the MakerBot Replicator 2 to communicate with a computer using the USB interface on the computer A WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 09 MakerBot Setting Up Your MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer When you set up your MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer remember that it was built and packaged very carefully at the MakerBot BotCave We hope you ll take your time and be just as careful unpacking it and getting it set up Do not force or tear anything during unpacking and setup This may damage the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER n WHAT S IN THE BOX MakerBot PLA Filame
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27. everal important and exciting updates with the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer In chapters A and B you will learn the basics of the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer how to unbox safely and how to get set up Chapters C E will take you through leveling printing maintenance and troubleshooting MakerBot is excited to welcome you to the world of the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer Following this guide will help ensure that you are getting the most out of your machine and that you continue to make amazing things WARNING The MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer generates high temperatures and includes moving parts that can cause injury Never reach inside the MakerBot Replicator 2 while it is in operation Always allow the MakerBot Replicator 2 to cool down before reaching inside CAUTION If opening the MakerBot Replicator 2 for service ensure that the power supply is turned off and the cord is disconnected A WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 05 SPECIFICATIONS PRINTING Print Technology Build Volume Print Quality Positioning Precision Filament Diameter Nozzle Diameter SOFTWARE Software Bundle File Types Supports Fused Filament Fabrication 11 2 6 0 Wx 6 1 H in 28 5 x 15 3 x 15 5 cm High 100 microns 0 0039 in Medium 270 microns 0 0106 in Low 340 microns 0 0133 in XY microns 0 0004 in Z 2 5 microns 0 0001 in 175 mm 0
28. for making test objects la Locate the card among the contents in the accessory sleeve 1b Insert the card into the SD port directly behind the LCD panel B Selecting a Project from the SD Card After you have successfully leveled the build platform and loaded the MakerBot PLA Filament into the extruder the LCD panel will ask 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 arrow keys to navigate through the list of models on the SD card 2b To select a model press M 2c The MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer will begin to make your object You can use the LCD panel to monitor the temperature of the extruder and the status and progress of your object 32 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING MAKING A TEST OBJECT FROM THE SD CARD CONTINUED 1 Projects Available on the SD Card CHAIN LINKS COMB MR JAWS File Name Chain Links File Name Comb File Name Mr Jaws Make Time 15 Minutes Make Time 30 Minutes Make Time 25 minutes Design By Sal Design By repraprook Design By Mahoney Thingiverse 28405 Thingiverse 1140 Thingiverse 14702 NUT AND BOLT SET STRETCHY BRACELET NAME File Name Nut and Bolt File Name Stretchlet File Name Make Time 55 minutes Make Time 40 minutes Make Time Design By aubenc Design By Emmett Design By Thingiverse 9095 Th
29. ify a name and location for the file For example you could name the file flatiron woolworth thing Select the Make It button The Make dialog appears OB 1 MAKE WITH Select MakerBot Replicator 2 if not already selected 2 QUALITY Specify the quality of your object Higher quality means lower layer height numbers Save As Patron woolworth Where 0 Documents 3 RAFT Select this checkbox if me swel mg you want your object to sit on a raft Rafts provide a base for supports and help your object stick to the build plate if the build plate is not exactly level You can easily remove rafts after making the object 4 SUPPORTS Select this o NNNM checkbox if you want your object ET Ot to include removable support ee er mede structures for overhanging soos elements Export to File Show Advanced Cancel Make ithe 5 EXPORT TO FILE MakerWare sends your model to the Replicator 2 as a set of instructions in the S3G format Export to file allows you to save the S3G file GCode file an 2 intermediate format to your computer or an SD card 6 CANCEL Cancel this process 7 MAKE IT Send the file to the Replicator 2 for making D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 41 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED BH Save and Make Your File Continued 5b Accept the default values and select the M
30. ingiverse 13505 Thingiverse C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 33 D MakerBot Making an Object with MakerBot Makerware How to make an object using a computer and MakerBot MakerWare EE EE D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 35 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE MakerBot MakerWare is software that prepares digital 3D designs to be made by the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer m Download and Install MakerBot MakerWare la Go to the computer that you plan to connect to your MakerBot Replicator 2 with the supplied USB cable eon Install MakerWare Bundle of Awesome 1 0 0 47 1 Welcome to the MakerWare Bundle of Awesome 1 0 0 47 Ins lt Welcome You wil now be guided through installing Maker Ware on your er Introduction e Lice a Type a 7 e Installad n 7 16 Open Web browser go to www makerbot com makerware and download the MakerBot MakerWare installer to your local computer ary 1 Execute the installer and follow the directions to install the software Continue 14 Use the supplied USB cable to connect your MakerBot Replicator 2 to the computer where you installed MakerBot MakerWare 36 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED ES Download an Object From Thingiverse Thingiverse is a website where MakerBot users and others can share design file
31. ll it out of the hole in the top of the extruder SO be oca filament B Feed the Filament Through the Filament Guide Tube Free the end of the MakerBot PLA Filament from the filament spool With a pair of Filament scissors cut a clean edge Feed the end of the MakerBot PLA Filament into the end of the guide tube connected to the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2 Feed the MakerBot PLA Filament through the guide tube until it emerges from the other end of the tube NOTE To avoid filament jams ensure that the MakerBot PLA Filament feeds from the bottom of the spool toward the top of the spool Ensure that the MakerBot PLA Filament is mounted on the left spool holder when viewed from the back and that it unspools clockwise 28 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT CONTINUED EJ Press the M to Begin Heating the Extruder After you ve fed the MakerBot PLA Filament all the way through the guide tube press VA the M button on the LCD menu The MakerBot Replicator 2 will start to heat L iT Za your extruder 2 SSS S 4 WARNING Do not touch the bottom of the extruder Y while it s heating it heats to 230 C 77 2 Press the M Press the M to Continue After the extruder reaches 230 C the LCD 1 heating ur ms panel will prompt you to load the MakerBot Lr rude i PLA Filament into
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33. nt Filament guide tube Spool holder Spool Build plate Power supply USB A to and cable USB B cable X BH Hex wrenches PTFE based grease Support card Blue tape sheets nm More options available at makerbot com store 12 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DIAGRAM 1 GANTRY SYSTEM 2 LCD PANEL 3 KEY PAD 4 THREADED Z AXIS ROD 5 BUILD PLATE 6 BUILD PLATFORM 7 FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE 8 EXTRUDER CABLE 9 EXTRUDER 10 FILAMENT SPOOL 11 SPOOL HOLDER 1 o ri fllaherBot Replicator 2 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER 13 UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 Opening the Box la Place the box on the ground Open the box and remove the accessory sleeve at the top of the box This sleeve contains the MakerBot PLA Filament 2a Grasp the two black handles Carefully 2b Remove the cardboard inserts from the lift the reusable bag containing the reusable bag Grasp the MakerBot Replicator 2 MakerBot Replicator 2 and gently place by the outside of the frame lift it out of the bag the bag on the ground and place it on a stable work surface l4 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT RE
34. ocate the small round hole in the drive block Insert the 2mm hex wrench included with your Replicator 2 into the hole until you feel it seat itself in the set screw inside 4 Turn the hex wrench very slightly clockwise no more than an eighth of a turn 5 Remove the hex wrench 6 Reseat the active cooling fan being careful of the fan wires 7 Use the 2 5mm hex wrench to bolt the active cooling fan onto the extruder Open a Support Ticket Sometimes a new issue comes up that isn t in the User Manual The experts on our Support Team can help walk you through it Open a ticket by emailing support makerbot com E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 55 TERMS OF SERVICE Please read these Terms of Service Terms carefully before using this Website or ordering from MakerBot Industries LLC MakerBot Your use of the website www makerbot com Website confirms your unconditional acceptance of the following Terms If you do not accept these Terms do not use this Website Print and save these Terms and periodically check for the latest version at store makerbot com terms MakerBot reserves the right to modify or revise these Terms in its sole discretion and at any time You agree to be bound by any modifications and or revisions 1 Returning Purchased Items MakerBot accepts returns for any unaffected item within 14 calendar days from the date of receipt of merchandise After such time a
35. on off you should not use build speeds faster than 45mm s HELP TEXT Specifies whether you want lengthy help text On or abbreviated help text Off HEAT LEDs Specifies whether or not you want the LED light to change color when the Replicator 2 is heating TOOL COUNT Specifies whether the Replicator 2 has one extruder or two Your Replicator 2 has a single extruder HEATED PLATE Specifies whether the Replicator 2 has a heated build plate Your Replicator 2 does not have a heated build plate Lets you change the temperature setting for the extruder Use the up and down arrows to select an extruder Press M to select use the up and down arrows to change the temperature and press the M button again to save your setting Displays the version number of the firmware Returns all the settings on the Replicator 2 to factory settings When you select this option a new menu appears where you can use the arrow buttons to choose Yes or No E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 49 MAINTENANCE 1 Unloading MakerBot PLA filament If you need to unload the MakerBot PLA Filament for example to load a different color of MakerBot PLA Filament or to perform maintenance on the extruder the LCD menu can walk you through the process To view the script for unloading the MakerBot PLA Filament go to the LCD panel and select Utilities Filament Options Unload 1 Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X Axis Idle
36. pass the MakerBot Support card between the plate and the extruder nozzle You should feel some friction on the MakerBot support card but still be able to easily pass the card between the plate and the extruder nozzle without tearing or damaging the card MakerBot Support Card H Leveling Knobs die MakerBot Replicator 2 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 23 LEVELING THE BUILD PLATFORM coNTINUED ES Make Some Room Between the Build Plate and the Nozzle When directed by the LCD screen tighten each of the three knobs under the build platform about four turns E Adjust the Rear Knob each of the Th obs under e build Flatform AR ER When directed adjust the rear knob until the Support card just slides between the nozzle and build plate BH Adjust the Right Knob Adjust the rear knab until Parer juz slides the nozzle and When directed adjust the front right knob until the Support card just slides between nozzle and build plate Adjust front right knab until ESEBE Jis 0 slic gc nozzle and Fl Bt for i 24 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING LEVELING THE BUILD PLATFORM coNTINUED Adjust the Left Knob When directed adjust
37. r Pulley After about 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 included with your Replicator 2 2 Grab both sides of the build platform and push it gently to the bottom of the MakerBot Replicator 2 3 Usea clean lint free rag or your finger to spread the PTFE based grease onto the top section of the threaded rod 4 Make sure you get the grease inside of the threads themselves 5 Grab both sides of the build platform and move it to the top of the MakerBot Replicator 2 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 of the threads themselves 50 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CONTINUED 1 Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X Axis Idler Pulley Continued 7 Locate the X axis idler pulley If you are facing the front of the Replicator 2 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 The pulley at the other end of the belt is called the timing pulley and does not require lubrication 8 Squeeze a small amount of the PTFE based gr
38. run the leveling script from the LCD menu at Utilities Level Build Plate Can t remove MakerBot Run the filament load script in the onboard Utilities menu PLA Filament from andletthe filament advance for about five seconds extruder when unloading Then run the unload script again DIAGNOSTICS cp PANEL TOP LEVEL MENU 1 LCD The Top Level Menus BUILD FROM SD Displays the list of models on the SD card Select one to start a build PREHEAT Allows you to preheat the extruder UTILITIES Tools that allow you to configure and maintain your MakerBot Replicator 2 INFO AND SETTINGS Optional settings and information about the MakerBot Replicator 2 E TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 47 DIAGNOSTICS cp PANEL UTILITIES MENU Displays the current temperature of the extruder When Monitor Mode making an object displays the percent completion Scripts that walk you through tasks associated with Change Filament the MakerBot PLA Filament n LOAD Script that walks you through the process of loading the MakerBot PLA Filament UNLOAD Script that walks you through the process of unloading the MakerBot PLA Filament Script that walks you through the process of leveling the build plate Level Build Plate Sets the build plate and the extruder to the default home positions Home Axes Allows you to control the movements of the extruder
39. s 2a Go to the computer that is THINGIVERSE connected to your Replicator 2 Digital designs for real physical objects A Universe of Things 2b Open a Web browser and go to www thingiverse com 2c In the Search field in the upper right enter Minimalist NYC buildings Select the Search button 2d Your search results should include Minimalist NYC buildings by 45 men JonMonaghan Click on the link ownloads Comments pe Poper Fie 2e On the page for Minimalist NYC HearstTower STL tus buildings go to the Downloads section ina bar on the left side of the page SohmerPianoBuil_STL 964 kb 82 downioads 11 monts ago 40WallStreet STL 293 114 downioads 11 ago 2f Click on the link for Flatlron stl and save the file to your local computer 2g Click on the link for Woolworth stl and save the file to your local computer A Citicorp STL 517 kb 98 downloads 11 months ago Woolworth STL a 242 kb 104 downloads 11 HotelPierre STL 680 kb 101 downloads 11 months ago Tags Architecture 96 Building 55 NYC 18 tall 18 USA 35 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 37 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED ES Open MakerBot MakerWare 1 CAMERA HOME Resets MakerWare to the default view of the object 2 Zoomin and out You can also use the scroll wheel on
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41. the extruder Click EESSEOSEER through the message until your MakerBot Replicator 2 asks you to press the M when OK I m ready you see plastic extruding P ar the Suide tube off and Push the P filament through The LCD menu will display the following OK Fm ready First we ll load the extruder thssBEERPOdSPSHIBEE Push filament in the extruder block until until you feel the you feel the motor tugging the plastic HH i tugging the in When filament is extruding out of the nozzle press to stop extruding E p id When filament t ryding out Pp SAGE extruding C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 29 LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT CONTINUED Push the Filament into the Extruder Take the end of the MakerBot PLA 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 B Stop Extrusion Watch the nozzle of the extruder After a few moments you should see a thin string of the MakerBot PLA Filament that you loaded come out of the nozzle Press the M button to stop extrusion NOTE Don t be s
42. tor 2 the LCD panel lights up and displays text The LCD panel will now run the Startup Script The Startup Script guides you through leveling the build platform loading MakerBot PLA Filament and creating your first build Welcome A blinking I m REPLIE ator 2 I m waiting and 0521 ed La continue wher HOU Press Lhe button THE LCD KEYPAD There are four arrow buttons surrounding the M button Use the arrows to navigate through the LCD menus and make selections The left arrow usually allows you to go back or cancel an action A solid red M means the MakerBot Replicator 2 is working A blinking red M means the MakerBot Replicator 2 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 menu on the LCD panel Select Utilities Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options under Utilities When you see Run Startup Script select the M button in the center of the keypad to select this option You can return to the Startup Script at any time by navigating through the menus on the LCD panel Follow the instructions in the LCD panel to set up your MakerBot Replicator 2 for the first time If you have problems or questions refer to the troubleshooting chapter in this manual or contact MakerBot Support C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 21 LEVELING THE BUILD PLATFORM
43. urprised 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 BotCave Wait until you see the color that you loaded come out of the nozzle before you press the M button 30 C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT CONTINUED Return the Filament Guide Tube Push the guide tube back into the opening on the top of the extruder n Remove the Extruded PLA Wait a few minutes for the extruded PLA to cool then pull it off the nozzle Don t touch the nozzle it may still be hot You can discard this extra filament Don t leave plastic clinging to the extruder nozzle This can cause newly extruded plastic to stick to the nozzle instead of the build platform NOTE If you have problems or need to load the MakerBot PLA Filament again you can use the arrow buttons to navigate through the LCD menus until you find the Utilities menu Press the M button to select this menu Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the menu options until you find Filament Options and select the menu Use the arrow buttons to navigate to Load Filament and select the option C STARTUP PROCESS LEVELING LOADING TESTING 3l MAKING A TEST OBJECT FROM THE SD CARD ES Inserting the SD Card The Replicator 2 package includes an SD card that is already loaded with files
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