MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer is designed for making professional-quality prototypes with MakerBot PLA Filament. We have two Replicator 2 printers.
Talk to a facilitator
Facilitators run badge checkouts and are also glad to help with project-specific advice, a refresher, or planning a build.
4 facilitators, 7 upcoming times in the next two weeks · Next: Sun Oct 18, 10:00am
Not required to use this tool. Earn it to show you have learned the skill.
There are three major steps to do doing a 3d print.
1) Build the model - This can be done in many programs. We recommend starting with Tinkercad.com and thingiverse.com. Later you can use Blender or OpenScad to build your models.
2) Slice the Model - This can be done in MakerWare. You generate gcode for the printer by setting the quality, infill, shell and other printer perimeters.
3) Print - Load the Printer with plastic and run print from SD card.
Here is a list of tips at: https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/