The $500 Makerspace Part 1 – Budget 3D Printers
In 3D printers | No commentCan you create a makerspace for less than a gaming console? Yes, and this series is going to prove it.
20 Feb
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20 Feb
Discover: History of MakerBot
In 3D printers | No commentIn this video from early 2012, MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis shares the history of our first three years. Since our first product, the Cupcake CNC, we’ve released three machines, including our most powerful and refined desktop 3D printer yet, the MakerBot Replicator 2. As we’ve grown to meet the outstanding demand of the bold explorers around the world using MakerBot technology, we have expanded to well over 150 employees. To understand the incredible future we are launching into, have a quick listen to where we came from.
20 Feb
Discover: How Much Material?
In 3D printers | No commentWhen people see things made on MakerBot 3D Printers, they often start to wonder two things: how much do they cost, and how much can you make with one roll? In this video, Annelise addresses the question of how much plastic is on one roll of MakerBot Filament, and what you can make with it. Then she shows us how to calculate the final cost. The answer is much simpler than you might think. Just weigh it!
20 Feb
Discover: Three Ways To Make
In 3D printers | No commentSo maybe you’ve seen a MakerBot 3D Printer in action or read about them on a blog somewhere. But you’re still wondering, “How does it know what to make?” There are three great ways to get started, depending on your skill level and familiarity with the technology: download something from Thingiverse.com, scan something from the real world, or design something yourself! Whichever option you choose, the process is pretty much the same. This graphic walks you through the steps.
20 Feb
MakerBot Discover Quick Tip: Watch the First Layer
In 3D printers | No commentWhen your print starts off right, odds are it’ll finish great, too. To make sure this happens, keep an eye on the first layer of your print. Annelise explains this process, and what to do if things don’t look quite right.
20 Feb
MakerBot Discover Quick Tip: Updating Firmware
In 3D printers | No commentCar owners rotate their tires. MakerBot owners update their MakerWare and firmware. Sending out updates to our software is how we make sure our customers are always getting the best experience possible. Watch the video to hear a little more on this crucial maintenance step.
20 Feb
MakerBot Discover Quick Tip: Print Pausing
In 3D printers | No commentWhen your print starts off right, odds are it’ll finish great, too. To make sure this happens, keep an eye on the first layer of your print. Annelise explains this process, and what to do if things don’t look quite right.
20 Feb
MakerBot Discover: Support Material
In 3D printers | No commentWhen you’re designing a 3D model for printing on a MakerBot Desktop 3D printer it’s always important to consider printability — or how successful a model will be when 3D printed. There are many factors that go into determining printability including the steepness of an overhang and the amount of surface area that touches the build plate. In many cases there are ways to improve printability by modifying a 3D model or by adding single-material break-away support or peel-away rafts.
20 Feb
MakerBot Discover: Dual Extrusion 3D Modeling
In 3D printers | No commentThe MakerBot Replicator 2X enables you to make a 3D model with two colors, but creating a 3D model that works in this way is still fairly tricky. This video shows an example of one way you might go about making a dual extrusion model in 123D Design.
20 Feb
Getting Started with the MakerBot® Digitizer™ Desktop 3D Scanner
In 3D printers | No commentThe MakerBot® Digitizer™ Desktop 3D Scanner quickly turns the things in your world into 3D models that you can modify, improve, share, and 3D print.
20 Feb
MakerBot Replicator Mini | Getting Started
In 3D printers | No commentGet started with your MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer. This tutorial will walk you through how to set up your MakerBot Replicator Mini, and install your MakerBot Smart Extruder, Build Platform, and more.
20 Feb
MakerBot Replicator Mini | Unboxing
In 3D printers | No commentWhat’s in the box? Learn which accessories come with your MakerBot® Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer and what to do with your packaging materials.
20 Feb
MakerBot Replicator Z18 | Getting Started
In 3D printers | No commentGet started with your MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer. This tutorial will walk you through how to set up your MakerBot Replicator Z18, and install your MakerBot Smart Extruder, MakerBot Filament, and more.
20 Feb
MakerBot Replicator Z18 | Unboxing
In 3D printers | No commentHere are instructions on how to remove your new MakerBot Replicator Z18 from its box. It includes information on handling 3D printer components and accessories found in the packaging.
20 Feb
MakerBot Support | Cupcake CNC – Starting a Print
In 3D printers | No commentDive into these basics on how to troubleshoot your MakerBot Cupcake CNC 3D Printer. Follow the tips explored in this video.
20 Feb
MakerBot Support | Cupcake CNC – Generating Gcode
In 3D printers | No commentDive into these basics on how to troubleshoot your MakerBot Cupcake CNC 3D Printer. Follow the tips explored in this video.
20 Feb
MakerBot Support | Thing-o-matic – Leveling the Build Platform
In 3D printers | No commentDive into these basics on how to troubleshoot your MakerBot Thing-o-matic 3D Printer. Follow the tips explored in this video.
20 Feb
MakerBot Support | Calibrating Gcode in ReplicatorG 0025
In 3D printers | No commentDive into these basics on how to troubleshoot your MakerBot Thing-o-matic 3D Printer. Follow the tips explored in this video.
20 Feb
MakerBot Support | Loading / Unloading Filament Using ReplicatorG
In 3D printers | No commentHear about the new version of ReplicatorG and learn how to load and unload your plastic filament. Follow the tips explored in this video.
20 Feb
MakerBot Support | Replicator – Clearing a Thermal Barrier Tube Block
In 3D printers | No commentExplore these basics and more when troubleshooting issues with your MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer. Follow the tips explored in this video.