Makerbot Replicator 2 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A WELCOME. LET’S GET STARTED 04

Speciﬁcations 06 How Does it Work? 07

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER 08

What’s in The Box 10 MakerBot Replicator 2 Diagram 11 Unpacking Your MakerBot Replicator 2 12 Installing Build Plate 14 Installing Filament Guide Tube and Spool Holder 15 Mounting Filament Spool and Attaching USB Cable 16 Attaching Power Supply and Powering On 17

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING 18

Leveling the Build Plate 20 Loading MakerBot PLA Filament 23 Unloading MakerBot PLA Filament 27 Making a Test Object from the SD Card 28

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 30

E TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE 40

Troubleshooting 42 Diagnostics 44 LCD Panel | Top-Level Menu 44 LCD Panel | Utilities Menu 45 LCD Panel | Info and Settings Menu 46 Maintenance 47 Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X-Axis Idler Pulley 47 Cleaning the Drive Gear 49 Glossary of Terms 51 Contact Us 53 Safety and Compliance 54

F TERMS OF SERVICE 55

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Welcome. Let’s get started.

This User Guide is designed to start your journey with the MakerBot® Replicator®2 Desktop 3D Printer 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 several important and exciting updates with the MakerBot Replicator 2.

In chapters A and B, you will learn the basics of the MakerBot Replicator 2, 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. 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 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.

WARNING: Do not leave the MakerBot Replicator 2 unattended during operation.

CAUTION: If opening the MakerBot Replicator 2 for service, ensure that the power supply is turned o and the cord is disconnected.

A WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED

SPECIFICATIONS

PRINTING

Print Technology: Fused Filament Fabrication

Build Volume: 11.2 L x 6.0 W x 6.1 H in

[28.5 x 15.3 x 15.5 cm]

Layer Resolution

High 100 microns [0.0039 in] Settings:

Standard 200 microns [0.0078 in] Low 300 microns [0.0118 in]

Positioning Precision: XY: 11 microns [0.0004 in];

Z: 2.5 microns [0.0001 in]

Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm [0.069 in]

Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm [0.015 in]

SOFTWARE

Soware Bundle: MakerBot MakerWare™

File Types: .stl, .obj, .thing

Supports: Windows (XP 32 bit/7+) Ubuntu Linux (12.04+) Mac OS X (10.6 64 bit/10.7+)

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

Without Spool: 19.1 x 12.8 x 14.7 in [49 x 32 x 38 cm]

With Spool: 19.1 x 16.5 x 14.7 in [49 x 42 x 38 cm]

Shipping Box: 23 x 21.5 x 17 in [59 x 55 x 43 cm]

Weight: 25.4 lbs [11.5 kg]

Shipping Weight: 44.55 lbs [20.2 kg]

TEMPERATURE

Ambi ent Operati ng 15° – 32° C [60° – 90° F] Temperature:

Storage Temperature: 0° – 32° C [32° – 90° F]

ELECTRICAL

AC Input: 100 – 240 V, ~2 amps, 50 – 60 Hz

Power Requirements: 24 V DC @ 6.25 amps

Connectivity: USB, SD card [FAT 16, max. 2GB]

MECHANICAL

Chassis: Powder-coated steel

Body: PVC Panels

Build Platform: Acrylic

XYZ Bearings: Wear-resistant,

oil-infused bronze

Stepper Motors: 1.8° step angle with

1/16 micro-stepping

06 A WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The MakerBot Replicator 2 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 a nozzle to make a solid object layer by layer. This method is called Fused Filament Fabrication [FFF].

07A WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED

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 factory. We hope you’ll take your time and be just as careful unpacking it and getting it set up.

NOTE: 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

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

MakerBot PLA Filament [1lb Spool]

Build plate

4 1 1 3

Hex wrenches PTFE-based grease

1 1

Power supply and cable

1 1

Filament guide tube

USB-A to USB-B cable

Support card Blue tape sheets

Spool holder

SD card

More options available at makerbot.com/store

10 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

11B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2

Opening the Box 1

1a. Place the MakerBot Replicator 2 box on the ground. Open the box and remove the top cardboard sheet.

1b. Remove the MakerBot Replicator 2 User Manual. We recommend that you use the manual to guide you through the setup process and keep it at hand 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 Replicator 2.

NOTE: You can download a PDF copy of this manual at makerbot.com/support/replicator2.

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 CONTINUED

Removing the MakerBot Replicator 2 from the Box

2a. Open the plastic covering and ﬁrmly grasp the frame of the MakerBot Replicator 2 from the outside. Li it out of the box and place it on a stable surface.

NOTE: The black cable is not a handle. Do not pull or twist the black cable at any time.

Removing the Accessory Box 1

3a. Remove the two remaining protective foam pieces from the bottom of the Replicator 2’s box.

3b. Li out the accessory box. This box contains the remaining items from the “What’s in the Box” section.

NOTE: Your MakerBot Replicator 2 should now be fully unpacked. We recommend that you keep the box and foam inserts in case you need to transport your MakerBot Replicator 2 in the future.

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

INSTALLING BUILD PLATE

Installing the Build Plate

4a. Locate and unwrap 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.

4b. To remove the build plate, gently push the tab on the front of 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.

Freeing the Extruder

Plate-Locking Pegs

5a. 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.

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

5b. A small plastic piece attached to the X-axis belt and gantry rods prevents the extruder from moving. Carefully snap the piece o of the rods and tilt it to slide it o of the belt.

INSTALLING FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE AND SPOOL HOLDER

Installing the Filament Guide Tube

6a. 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.

6b. Insert the other end of the ﬁlament guide tube into the le 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.

Installing the Spool Holder

7a. Locate the spool holder. Tilt the spool holder and insert the square end into the le side opening on the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2 [when viewed from the back].

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

MOUNTING FILAMENT SPOOL AND ATTACHING USB CABLE

Mounting the Filament Spool

8a. Open the box containing the MakerBot PLA Filament. Remove the spool from its bag.

8b. 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.

Attaching the USB Cable

Spool Holder

9a. 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.

9b. Do not plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet until step 11 of this chapter.

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

USB cable

ATTACHING POWER SUPPLY AND POWERING ONMOUNTING FILAMENT SPOOL AND ATTACHING USB CABLE

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 2 is set to the OFF position.

10c. Insert the power supply connector into the power input on the back of the Replicator 2. Ensure that the ﬂat side of the connector faces down.

Power Supply

Powering On the MakerBot Replicator 2

11a. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet.

11b. Set the power switch to the ON position.

11c. The 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.

CAUTION: Do not use an extension cord or power supply other than the ones shipped with your MakerBot Replicator 2. Ensure that the plug is easily accessible in case the Replicator 2 needs to be disconnected.

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

Startup Process: Leveling, Loading, Testing

Aer you power on the MakerBot® Replicator®2 Desktop 3D Printer, the LCD panel will light up and display text. The LCD panel will now run the Startup Script. The Startup Script will guide you through leveling the build plate, loading MakerBot PLA Filament, and creating your ﬁrst build.

THE LCD KEYPAD

• Four arrow buttons surround a central M

button. Use the arrows to navigate through the LCD menus and make selections.

• The le 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 top-level menu on the LCD panel, and use the M button to select Utlities. Scroll to Run Startup Script and select it. You can use these menus to return to the Startup Script at any time. You can also ﬁnd a video of this process at makerbot.com/support/replicator2/videos. If you have problems or questions, refer to the troubleshooting chapter in this manual or contact MakerBot Support at support@makerbot.com.

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE

Aer the initial welcome message, the Startup Script will display the following:

Why Leveling Is Important

• If the build platform is too far from the extruder nozzle, or if one part of the plate is farther

away from the nozzle than another part, 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.

• Leveling your build plate oen will help ensure that objects adhere well to the plate.

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 nozzle.

• Loosening the knobs [turning them to the le] moves the build plate closer to the

extruder nozzle.

• The 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.

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE CONTINUED

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.

Support Card

Leveling Knobs

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE CONTINUED

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 nozzle 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 nozzle without tearing or damaging the card.

Adjust Each Knob Again

The script will prompt you to adjust each knob again. This allows for fine tuning. This time, the MakerBot Support card should slide between the build plate and nozzle with more friction.

Conﬁrm your Adjustment

Aer the second set of adjustments, the nozzle will move to the center of the build plate. Conﬁrm that the MakerBot Support card slides between the nozzle and plate with a moderate amount of friction.

NOTE: If you have problems, 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. For a demonstration of this process, see the MakerBot Replicator 2 video page at makerbot.com/support/replicator2/videos.

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

LOADING MAKERBOT PLA 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 building, you must load the MakerBot PLA Filament into the extruder. The extruder will heat the MakerBot PLA Filament and use the melted material to build things.

What You Will Do

• 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 where it attaches to 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.

• Wait for the MakerBot PLA Filament to heat and extrude.

• Return the lament guide

tube to the hole in the top of the extruder.

Filament Guide Tube

Extruder

Filament

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

Spool

LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT CONTINUED

Detach the Filament Guide Tube

Locate where the ﬁlament guide tube

Pull here

attaches to the top of the extruder. You must remove the ﬁlament guide tube from the extruder. To remove the tube, gently pull it out of the hole in the top of the extruder.

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 where it attaches 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 le spool holder when viewed from the back and that it unspools counter-clockwise.

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT CONTINUED

Press the M to Begin Heating the Extruder

Aer you’ve fed the MakerBot PLA Filament all the way through the guide tube, press the M button on the LCD menu. The MakerBot Replicator 2 will start to heat your extruder.

WARNING: Do not touch the extruder while it is heating — it heats to 230° C.

Press the M

Press the M to Continue

Aer the extruder reaches 230° C, the LCD panel will prompt you to load the MakerBot PLA Filament into the extruder. Click through the message until your MakerBot Replicator 2 asks you to press the M when you see plastic extruding.

25C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT CONTINUED

Push the Filament into the Extruder

Push down on the Extruder Arm.

Continue to hold it down as you insert the free end of the ﬁlament into the hole in the top of the extruder. Push the ﬁlament in as far as it will go. You will see plastic start to emerge from the extruder nozzle.

Release the extruder arm.

Stop Extrusion

The extruder motor will grab onto the ﬁlament and continue to draw it in. Watch to make sure plastic is still extruding from the nozzle aer you release the extruder arm. Then 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 le 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.

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.

NOTE: If you have problems or need to load the MakerBot PLA 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. You can use these menus to return to the load script at any time.

Remove the Extruded PLA

Wait a few minutes for the extruded PLA to cool, then pull it o the nozzle. You can discard this extra ﬁlament. Don’t touch the nozzle; it may still be hot.

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.

Unloading MakerBot PLA Filament

To unload MakerBot PLA Filament, go to the LCD panel and select Preheat > Start Preheat. Wait for the extruder to heat to the set temperature. Then push down on the Extruder Arm and continue to hold it down as you gently pull the ﬁlament out of the extruder. Release the extruder arm.

27C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

MAKING A TEST OBJECT FROM THE SD CARD

Locate the SD Card

The MakerBot Replicator 2 package 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.

Select a Project from the SD Card

SD Card

Aer 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 up and down arrow buttons to navigate through the list of models on the SD card.

2b. To select a model, press M.

2c. The MakerBot Replicator 2 will begin to build your object. You can use the LCD panel to monitor the temperature of the extruder and the status and progress of your object.

28 C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

MAKING A TEST OBJECT FROM THE SD CARD CONTINUED

Projects Available on the SD Card

CHAIN LINKS

File Name: Chain Links Make Time: 15 Minutes

Design By: Sal Thingiverse: 28405

NUT AND BOLT SET

File Name: Nut and Bolt Make Time: 30 minutes

Design By: aubenc Thingiverse: 9095

COMB

File Name: Comb Make Time: 26 Minutes

Design By: repraprook Thingiverse: 1140

STRETCHY BRACELET

File Name: Stretchlet Make Time: 22 minutes

Design By: Emmett Thingiverse: 13505

MR JAWS

File Name: Mr Jaws Make Time: 18 minutes

Design By: Mahoney Thingiverse: 14702

NAME:

File Name: Make Time:

Design By: Thingiverse:

Space for

additional ﬁles

29C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

Making an Object with MakerBot MakerWare

How to make an object using a computer and MakerBot® MakerWare™.

™

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

MakerBot MakerWare is soware that prepares 3D models for building and sends them to your MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer for building.

Download and Install MakerBot MakerWare

1a. Go to the computer you plan to connect to your MakerBot Replicator 2 and open a browser session.

1b. Enter the URL makerbot.com/makerware and download the correct MakerWare installer for your operating system.

1c. Open the installer and follow the

directions to install the soware.

1d. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your MakerBot Replicator 2 to your computer.

NOTE: You can ﬁnd a video of this tutorial at http://www.makerbot.com/support/replicator2/videos.

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

Download an Object From MakerBot Thingiverse

Thingiverse is a website where MakerBot users and others can share design ﬁles.

2a. Open a browser session and go to www.thingiverse.com. Use the search ﬁeld at the upper right to search for “Minimalist NYC buildings.” Your search results should include “Minimalist NYC buildings by

JonMonaghan.” Click on the link.

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. Find “FlatIron.stl” and “Woolworth.stl” in the list of available downloads and click the ﬁle names to save them to your computer.

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

Open MakerBot MakerWare

[1] CAMERA HOME: Resets MakerWare to the default view of the object.

[2] +/-: Zoom in 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 speciﬁc 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 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 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 measurement.

[7] 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.

[8] MAKE IT: Click this button to open the Make dialog, where you can specify print resolution and other options and send your object to your MakerBot Replicator 2 for building.

[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 BAR: Displays the status of your connection to your MakerBot Replicator 2.

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

Open MakerBot MakerWare | Continued

1 2 7 8 9 10

NUT AND BOLT

Design By: aubenc Thingiverse: 9095

6 5

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

Open the .stl ﬁles in MakerBot MakerWare

4a. Click on the Add button. Navigate to the location of the ﬁle FlatIron.stl 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 le.

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.

Minimalist NYC buildings

Design By: JonMonaghan Thingiverse: 12762

TIP: You can also duplicate objects by using the Add button. Select the object and use Ctrl/Command+C to copy and Ctrl/Command+V to paste.

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 select it. Hold down the shi key and click on the Woolworth Building. Then release the shi key. Both models should be selected.

4f. Select the Scale button. Click and drag to change the size of both models together.

Save and Make Your ﬁle

5a. Select the Save button. The save dialog gives you the option to save your plate as an STL or a .thing ﬁle. STLs can be opened by a wide range of programs, but .thing ﬁles allow you 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

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

Save and Make Your File | Continued

5b. Select the Make It button. The Make dialog appears, with the following options:

[1] MAKE WITH: Select The Replicator 2, if not already selected.

[2] MATERIAL: Choose the type of plastic your are building 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 ra. Ras provide a base for supports and help your object stick to the build plate.

[5] SUPPORTS: Select this to have your object include easily removable support structures under overhanging parts of the object.

TIP: If you plan to build 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 Replicator 2 is not connected to your computer, “Export to File” will be selected automatically.

[6] ADVANCED OPTIONS: Click here to open a menu with more options. For information on how to use these options, go to http://www. makerbot.com/support/makerware/ documentation/advanced.

[7] CANCEL: Click here to cancel this process.

[8] MAKE IT!: Send the ﬁle to the MakerBot Replicator 2 for building.

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

Save and Make Your File | Continued

5c. Accept the default settings and click the Make It! button. MakerWare will slice your model and send it to your MakerBot Replicator 2 for building.

TIP: You can cancel a slice or build by clicking the X at the corner of the slicing progress bar or the cancel button in the Status submenu.

Updating MakerBot MakerWare

We are always improving our products – including MakerWare. Be sure to update your copy of MakerWare to the latest version so that you always have access to the newest features.

A pop up will appear in MakerWare when a new version is available for download.

USING REPLICATORG

You can also use the open source ReplicatorG soware to view and manipulate ﬁles from http://www.thingiverse.com and to send ﬁles to your MakerBot Replicator 2.

To download the ReplicatorG soware, go to http://www.replicat.org/download.

To conﬁgure the ReplicatorG soware to work with your MakerBot Replicator 2, go to http://www.makerbot.com/support/replicatorg/documentation/usage.

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Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, and Maintenance

This chapter describes basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks for your MakerBot® Replicator®2 Desktop 3D Printer. For details on more advanced troubleshooting and maintenance tasks, go to makerbot.com/support.

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TROUBLESHOOTING Common Problems and How To Fix Them

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Can’t load MakerBot PLA Filament into the extruder

Extruder makes a clicking noise when loading MakerBot PLA Filament

Object is stuck to build plate

Make a fresh cut at the end of the MakerBot PLA Filament. Cut the ﬁlament at an angle—a narrow tipwill help with loading. It is also important that the ﬁlament have no bends in it.

If you are still having trouble, remove the fan assembly as described in the “Cleaning the Drive Gear” section beginning on Page 49. Load the ﬁlament again, watching to see that it goes straight down through the extruder.

This may mean a piece of ﬁlament is stuck in your extruder. Use the “Cleaning the Drive Gear” section beginning on Page 49 to remove the fan assembly and motor assembly. Any ﬁlament stuck in the lower portion of the extruder can be pulled from the heated extruder using a pair of pliers.

Wait for the object to cool down. Objects will detach more easily aer they have cooled.

If the object is still stuck, take a thin metal cra 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Object is stuck to build plate (Continued)

Object won’t stick to build plate

In the future, you can cover your build plate with blue tape. This allows your objects to stick to the build plate but be removed more easily.

Relevel your build plate. Inconsistent plate height will lead to inconsistent adhesion. If any one part of your object does not adhere well to the build plate, the whole object might peel o of the plate.

Ensure that the plate is clean. Tears, dust and oil from your hands can prevent objects from sticking to the plate. Wipe down the build plate with a clean, lint-free cloth.

If you are building on blue tape, consider building on the bare acrylic plate instead. Objects will adhere better to the acrylic.

If you continue to have adhesion problems, loosen each of the plate-leveling knobs about a quarter of a turn to bring the plate slightly closer to the nozzle.

Can’t Remove MakerBot PLA Filament from the Extruder

Press down on the extruder arm and push a short length of the ﬁlament through the heated extruder. Then, continuing to hold down the extruder arm, try pulling the ﬁlament free again.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Extrusion stops during a build

NOTE: For more detailed troubleshooting information, see the MakerBot Replicator 2 Troubleshooting page makerbot.com/support/replicator2/troubleshooting. For video walkthroughs of troubleshooting issues, see the MakerBot Replicator 2 video collection makerbot.com/support/replicator2/videos.

Your build plate might be so close to the extruder that it is preventing plastic from coming out of the nozzle. Tighten each knob on the bottom of the build plate by a quarter turn to move the platform farther from the extruder nozzle.

Extrusion could also stop if your MakerBot PLA ﬁlament has been kept heated for too long. Unload the ﬁlament, cut a fresh edge, and load the ﬁlament again.

DIAGNOSTICS LCD PANEL | TOP-LEVEL MENU

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.

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DIAGNOSTICS LCD PANEL | UTILITIES MENU

UTILITIES

Monitor Mode

Change Filament

Level Build Plate

Home Axes

Jog Mode

Run Startup Script

Enable Steppers

Displays the current temperature of the extruder. When making an object, displays the percent completed.

Scripts that walk you through tasks associated with the MakerBot PLA Filament.

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.

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 initial tasks to conﬁgure the MakerBot Replicator 2 for your ﬁrst build.

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.

Disable Steppers

Blink LEDs

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 2 at about 4 blinks per second. When the LED lights are blinking, this option is replaced by Stop Blinking.

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DIAGNOSTICS LCD 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 2 and the duration in hours and minutes of the last build.

Optional settings and information.

SOUND: Turns the MakerBot Replicator 2’s indicator sounds on or o.

LED COLOR: Allows you to turn o the LED lights or select a color. Choices are Blue, Green, Pink, Orange, Purple, White, and O.

ACCELERATE: Allows you to turn acceleration o. Acceleration allows your MakerBot Replicator 2 to operate more smoothly, and is turned on by default.

HEAT HOLD: Speciﬁes a time period for your extruder to continue heating when a 3D print is canceled.

HELP TEXT. Speciﬁes whether you want verbose help text [On] or abbreviated help text [O].

HEAT LEDs. Changes LED colors when the MakerBot Replicator 2 is heating. When this option is set to On, the LED color will change from blue to red during the heating process and will return to the default color when the process is complete.

TOOL COUNT: Speciﬁes how many extruders your MakerBot has. The MakerBot Replicator 2 has a single extruder.

HEATED PLATE: Speciﬁes whether your MakerBot has a heated build plate. The MakerBot Replicator 2 does not have a heated build plate.

Preheat Settings

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Allows you to change the temperature setting for the extruder. Use the up and down arrows to change the temperature, and press the M button to save your setting. The preheat settings also set Load and Unload temperatures.

DIAGNOSTICS LCD PANEL | INFO AND SETTINGS MENU

INFO AND SETTINGS

Version Number

Restore Defaults

Displays the version number of the ﬁrmware.

Returns all the settings on the MakerBot Replicator 2 to factory settings. When you select this option, a new menu appears. Choose Yes or No.

MAINTENANCE

Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X-Axis Idler Pulley

Aer 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

included with your MakerBot Replicator 2.

2. Grasp both sides of the build platform

and push it gently to the bottom of the MakerBot Replicator 2.

3. Use a 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. Grasp 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.

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MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

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 MakerBot Replicator 2, the idler pulley is at the top le side. The idler pulley is one of the pulleys that allow the rubber belt to move the extruder from le 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.

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MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

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 MakerBot 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. 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 sha. Using a small instrument like a makeup brush, toothbrush or toothpick, remove all the pieces of ﬁlament stuck to the drive gear.

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MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

Cleaning the Drive Gear | Continued

6. Reseat the motor assembly.

7. Plug in the motor wires.

8. Add the fan guard, the fan, the heat sink,

and spacers to the front of the extruder and bolt them on.

9. Reload the MakerBot PLA Filament. To

do this, go to the LCD panel and select Utilities > Filament Options > Load.

Updating Your Firmware

Keeping your ﬁrmware up to date will ensure that your MakerBot Replicator 2 always operates at its best. When MakerWare tells you that there’s a new ﬁrmware release, click the MakerBots menu and select Upload Firmware.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

ACTIVE COOLING FAN: The fan that

cools the MakerBot PLA Filament as it extrudes.

BLUE TAPE: Blue masking tape that makes a great build surface for objects printed with MakerBot PLA Filament. You can ﬁnd blue tape at any hardware store.

BUILD PLATE: The acrylic surface on which the MakerBot Replicator 2 builds an object.

BUILD PLATFORM: The support for the build plate. The build platform includes knobs for manual leveling.

DRIVE GEAR: The gear that drives the MakerBot PLA Filament into the heater.

EXTRUDER: The assembly that draws the ﬁlament from the spool, melts it, and pushes it through the nozzle 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: The grill that protects the extruder fan and protects the user from the fan.

FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE: The plastic tube that guides the MakerBot PLA Filament from the ﬁlament spool to the extruder.

FIRMWARE: The soware that runs on your MakerBot Replicator 2.

GANTRY: The metal rods that allows the MakerBot Replicator 2’s extruder to move on the X and Y axes.

GCODE: The computer language used to describe the toolpath your MakerBot Replicator 2 will use to build an object. GCode is converted to .x3g before being sent to your machine.

HEAT SINK: The component that dissipates heat from the cartridge heater. It looks like an aluminum plate with ﬁns.

LCD CONTROL PANEL: The liquidcrystal display at the front lower right corner 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.

MAKERWARE: Free software created by MakerBot that allows you to load, rotate, scale and move 3D models and send them to the MakerBot Replicator 2 for building.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS CONTINUED

MOTOR ASSEMBLY: The stepper motor

and the drive block that push ﬁlament into the extruder.

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.

PLUNGER: A part of the extruder assembly. The Delrin plunger pushes the MakerBot PLA Filament against the drive gear.

POWER SUPPLY: The A/C power supply for the MakerBot Replicator 2. It includes a block and two plugs.

REPLICATORG: Free, open source soware that allows you to manipulate .stl ﬁles and GCode ﬁles and send them to the MakerBot Replicator 2.

SD CARD: Secure Digital memory card that can store digital data and be read by the MakerBot Replicator 2. The SD card used with your MakerBot Replicator 2 must be formatted FAT16 with a maximum capacity of 2GB.

SPACERS: The plastic pieces that keep the extruder fan and heat sink secure and in place.

SPOOL HOLDER: The plastic piece 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 extruder.

.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 2.

THREADED ROD: The long rod behind the build platform that is threaded along its entire length. This rod allows the build platform to move up and down, or along the Z-axis.

.STL: A widely used ﬁle format for 3D models.

USB CABLE: The cable that allows the MakerBot Replicator 2 to communicate with a computer using the USB interface on the computer.

SLICING: The process of turning a 3D model into instructions for your MakerBot. Slicing results in a GCode or .x3g ﬁle.

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.X3G: A compact format for describing the toolpath your MakerBot Replicator 2 will use to build an object.

SUPPORT

SALES

makerbot.com/support

Our website has extensive documentation and troubleshooting information about your MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer. It’s a great resource when you want to try to solve issues quickly on your own.

support@makerbot.com

If you ever need help resolving an issue with your MakerBot Replicator 2, send an email to the address above to open a ticket with the MakerBot Support Team. To help us understand your problem from the start, it is very helpful to include pictures or a video as attachments with your email.

store.makerbot.com

To learn about other MakerBot products, including MakerBot PLA Filament, please visit our online store.

sales@makerbot.com

If you have additional questions about any MakerBot product, please email our Sales Team at the address above or call us at (347) 334-6800.

FEEDBACK

thoughts@makerbot.com

For general questions, or to tell us what’s on your mind, send an email to the address above. We love to hear from you, and using this email address helps keep our Sales and Support lines free for customers in need.

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SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You may also ﬁnd helpful the following booklet, prepared by the FCC: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Oce, Washington D.C. 20402.

Changes and Modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules.

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