Best products from r/makerbot
We found 20 comments on r/makerbot discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 18 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. 3D Printer Extruder Nozzle Head Cleaner KIT .3mm .35mm .4mm .45mm .5mm bits (2 each) + Multi-functional BIT HOLDING TOOL
- Will clear nozzles and produce finer prints
- Shipped in protective plastic case
- Japanese made tungsten carbide bits
- From Daewon Industries
- 3.5" comfortably held nozzle cleaning pin-vise tool
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3. 3.175mm Carbide End Mill Engraving Bits CNC PCB Machinery 0.5mm Cutting Pack of 10
- Cutting edge diameter: 0.5mm
- Shank diameter: 3.175mm /0.125 inch
- A Wide Range of Materials can be engraved, including: Circuit boards,Metal,SMT,Fibre glass ect.
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4. Cricut Spatula Tool
- Lift and remove cuts from Cricut cuttig mats
- Soft-touch handle for superior gripping comfort
- Spatula end is made of metal
- Perfect for paper crafting or home décor
- Easy to use
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5. ATP Nylochem Nylon Plastic Tubing, Black, 3/16" ID x 1/4" OD, 100 feet Length
Nylon 12 is strong, lightweight and has a very low moisture absorption rate compared to other nylonsNylon tubing offers a thinner tube wall providing higher flow rates and working pressureNylon tubing can be used with standard push-to-connect fittings and compression fittings for simple installation...
6. Fargo 3D Printing 100629 MakerBot Replicator 2 Thermocouple - Thermistor
- Official OEM Replacement For The MakerBot Replicator 2
- Replaces faulty part
- Easy to install
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7. CENTURY SPRING C-614 Compression Spring with 5/16" Outer Diameter (4 Pack)
0.041 wire diameter0.615 solid height10.6 lbs maximum safe load
8. Gaffer Power Premium Grade Gaffer Tape, Made in the USA, Heavy Duty gaff Tape, Non-Reflective, Multipurpose. 2 Inches x 30 Yards, Black
- PROFESSIONAL GRADE GAFFERS TAPE – This tape is what the pros use. It's industry standard, premium grade gaffer tape, not the fake ‘gaffer tape’ being sold on Amazon. Our tape is MADE IN THE USA and has the specifications of ‘premium grade’ gaffer tape. THANK YOU FOR BUYING AMERICAN
- YOUR GEAR, CABLES AND SURFACE ARE SAFE AND INTACT – Whatever you use Gaffer Power on, it holds it down solid but is very easily taken off, leaving no residue. The adhesive will not peel back up. Your gear will remain protected and completely undamaged.
- NON-REFLECTIVE, EASY TO RIP AND WATER RESISTANT – Using it on set or stage? it blends discreetly into the background; Tear strips easily with hands no matter the size. This a strong cotton cloth pressure-sensitive tape with strong adhesive properties.
- ESSENTIAL TO ANY TOOLBOX – So many uses; secure your computer, TV or any other cables down to the floor and out of harms way; tape doors and windows to prevent drafts. Gaffer Power has hundreds of uses…it’s even used for boat and car repairs!
- PEACE OF MIND SHOPPING - We sell real professional gaffer tape and if you're not satisfied, we back it up with a replacement roll or full refund. You’ll receive a beautiful fresh roll, no mess, no hassle.
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10. Makerbot Replicator 2 Supplies, 10 Painters Tape 12" x 7.25" Blue Square Sheets - 3M ScotchBlue 2090 Sticks to the Bed Plate - Better than Kapton Reduce Problem Models Warping from Extruder Printing Plastic Filament - 3D Printer Parts Kit for Sale
Perfect tape to use for your 3D printerEasy to apply and remove, doesn't easily tearCovers most 3D printer print beds with one single pieceRemoves cleanly without adhesive transfer or surface damageAdheres quickly and easily to a painted walls, trim, wallpaper, glass and wood
11. Octave Kapton Tape for 3D Printer Platform 6" x 100'
- Used Book in Good Condition
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13. LEZHI GT2 Timing Belt Torsion Spring for 3D Printer 6mm Width Belt Pack of 10
- GT2 Tensioner Spring.It fits for 3D printer timing belt system.
- Material:Metal , Color:Silver
- Fits for the belt width: Less than or equal to 6mm.
- Note: The color of the item may vary slightly due to photography and your own computer Feature
- 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. ORDER NOW! WORRY FREE! Any problem please feel free to contact us.
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14. Fargo 3D Printing 100003 Replacement Heater Block Assembly for MakerBot Replicator 2 3D Printer
Perfect match to the original MakerBot partEasy to installCeramic tape includedGet back up and printing, fast
15. Smart Extruder Ceramic Insulation Tape
- For the MakerBot Smart Extruder or Smart Extruder+
- Pre-cut for easy install
- Kapton outer layer, High Temp Ceramic inner layer
- Insulates heater block for reliable heat regulation
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16. Hardline Products Scraperite Plastic Razor Blades with Holder
- Lift and peel away vinyl, dirt, grime, was, tar, gum and any other substance
- No damage to surface area
- Gentle enough to use on delicate surfaces
- Will not rust or corrode
- Includes holder and five blades
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17. Precision Brand 19740 Steel Thickness Feeler Gage Poc-Kit Assortment, 1/2" Width, 5" Length, 20 Blades
Contains 1 of each thickness: 0.001", 0.0015", 0.002", 0.003", 0.004", 0.005", 0.006", 0.007", 0.008", 0.009", 0.010", 0.012", 0.014", 0.015", 0.016", 0.018", 0.020", 0.022", 0.024", and 0.025"Made from 1/2" wide C1095 close grain, high carbon spring steelPackaged in a sturdy, vinyl case with indivi...
18. Printrbot Metal Simple 3D Printer Kit, Black, PLA Filament, 1.75mm Ubis Hot End, 6" x 6" x 6" Build Volume
- Fabricates parts up to 6 x 6 x 6 inches (H x W x D) in size or 216 cubic inches in volume
- Prints layers up to a maximum resolution of 100 microns
- Fabricates parts using 1.75 mm PLA filament (sold separately)
- Automatic leveling probe helps level the print bed
- Cooling fan speeds up solidification of the extruded filament
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Get yourself a good build surface if you don't already have one. BuildTak works pretty well but there are plenty of options now. Don't mess with things like hairspray or plastic slurry, they are messy and a waste of time. Just google '3d printer build surface'. You can also just stick with Kapton tape on the 2x, that works fine too but It's not as durable, you'll be replacing it much more often and it really depends if you want to print in ABS or PLA.
I own a Replicator 2 and one of the 2X clones from Monoprice and have used a Flashforge creator, all are basically the same printer. As long as you have the upgraded extruder which most of them came with after the first Makerbot Rep 2 year and a good build surface, you don't likely "need" anything else.
If you do plan on doing a lot of printing though, get yourself a nice set of build removal tools. I use a cheap square headed exacto knife, the more flexible the better but it takes a little bit of practice to not cut your build plate that way. The other options are small spatula with very thin, sharp front edge. I have a kit like this one https://www.amazon.com/Synkia-Print-Removal-Enhanced-Version/dp/B01IMWL1HS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480291918&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=3d+print+removal+tool&psc=1 that works ok as well.
Also you might want to pick up some small end mills/PCB cutting bits to use for cleaning the nozzle. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/3-175mm-Carbide-Engraving-CNC-Machinery/dp/B00SMDOUPS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1480291965&sr=8-6&keywords=pcb+mill Make sure they are smaller than the diameter of your nozzle before you buy them.
Take your time, get to know the machine, don't go nuts trying to upgrade it until you find out where your pain is. That generation of printer can be hit or miss, either its the best darn thing you've ever owned or... you have a lot of pain. Newer versions of that design should work great out of the box but if it's a machine from the first release year without any upgrades it will have problems.
Good Luck.
We use a metal craft spatula that works pretty great and as a bonus it can't slice an artery.
The one we've used lately is from Cricut: http://www.amazon.com/Cricut-29-0099-Spatula-Tool/dp/B000NP1ESO
http://www.amazon.com/ATP-Nylochem-Plastic-Tubing-Length/dp/B000R886HO
So something like this? Including shipping, Makerbot wants $35 for two tubes (since a 2x needs two), so 100 feet of the stuff from Amazon is a better deal and I can have a few hot spare tubes to make filament changes go easier.
I don't know the solution butit sounds like the extruder thermistor is not giving you the right temp (too high), so the logic board is constantly sending the "cool down" command.Note /u/digitallis question. If you're getting super high readings, it would confirm my diagnosis. I did find the thermistor replacement on Amazon. Note that it is bare-wire at the board end. I have no experience replacing this part.
Edit: Added part link
Edit2: two ls in other commenter
Just print out Whosawhatsis MK7 replacement or Makerbot's version and see if that works for you. Here's the spring and you can easily find bearings at Amazon as well.
Do yourself a favor and pick up some Gaffer Tape and place on the printing surface(Tray). It helps the first layer of a print adhere to the surface much better. I used to struggle with starting a print almost every time but after I started using the tape I haven't had a problem since.
Yes. I ordered the Tri-flow, but there are others as well.
I had this happen with a composite filament. I did all that I could to try and unclog the nozzle but I was unable to.
What ended up doing was purchasing an aftermarket nozzle set as well as a new heat barrier tube. This would be cheaper than getting an entire new hot end, as long as your other components work out.
Here is my thread on my issue: Here
I also ordered nozzle cleaning bits from amazon after the fact, which I have not used yet. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PXETKUY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Make sure to get the largest Blue Tape Sheets available to get the highest amount of surface area sticking to the plate. The only source I have found for getting more of the tape sheets included with the Replicator 2 is on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BGBDJUK
We had a ton of problems until we did two things:
Doing those two things, we have almost no warping or lifting at all, and when we do, simply turning on rafts typically solves everything.
1 - could be the extruder mechanism. I would replace the stock with something like this:
2 - could be clogged
3 - Yes - sounds like it could be the harness. The 2/2X have a stupid design where x- axis wire is held in place by metal pin, that or the flexing makes it go bad. Try wiggling while running to see if you can duplicate problem. The harness is stupid design as every stepper, endstop, etc goes to one connector on MB. After waiting forever for MB to send new one, they sent one with all the legs cut to wrong length. I ended up making my own which was better anyway. I found this site which got me started. http://www.extrud3d.com/x-harness
It took a while to figure out what I needed. Part numbers:
Digi-Key: CI16N-5-ND, MC16M-10-ND, HKC14S-ND, HKC16S-ND
Mouser: 538-16-02-0114, 538-70107-0038, 538-89400-0620, 538-16-02-0096, 538-50-57-9404, 538-50212-8000-CT, 538-87369-0600
Crimpers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AVVO7K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Overall the 2X has been a struggle since the day I got it but I do have it printing pretty well now. I installed metal x ends and cooling block from Carl Raffles - worth every penny and I can successfully print PLA now.
https://shop.raffle.ch/
If installing Carl's block, use these extruders: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:256754
$6 fix, prime. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E913IJK/
Yeah, this has come up a few time in recent post on /r/makerbot and /r/3dPrinting.
Heat up the extruder using unload filament. When it gets to temp pull the extruder and see what plastic you can get off. Use gloves, those fins are hot. Rinse and repeat. Most likely you'll need to replace the insulation on the heater block. Fargo3d has it on amazon.
I purchased this to help pry stubborn rafts off the build plate.
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.ca/Hardline-Products-Scraperite-Plastic-Blades/dp/B0022ZI0JY&ved=0ahUKEwiLzPfUm8TWAhVL64MKHZiAAx4QFggtMAA&usg=AFQjCNEHBSUY2An-XdlrlzJ0VXhlmuxwuQ
I use a Stainless Steel .005" feeler gauge. I have an incredibly low failure rate.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00065UXZQ/ref=biss_dp_t_asn
A credit card is too thick and not flat enough.
Thanks. I'm in the US and am a member of the local hackerspace but unfortunately the only one who attempted to build a reprap failed. The failed unit is at our hackerspace.
Is this the one you are talking about?
http://www.amazon.com/Printrbot-Simple-Printer-Filament-1-75mm/dp/B00IZYL7IW
Is this really going to be easier to use than the pre-assembled Makerbot?
Thanks