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|serial = 8044
|serial = 8044
|arrived = October 2012
|arrived = October 2012
|doesitwork = NO
|doesitwork = no
|contact = [[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
|contact = [[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
|where = 2nd Floor
|where = gone
|value = $2000
|value = $20
| image = Replicator.jpg
| image = Replicator.jpg
|hostarea = CNC
}}
}}
== To Fix or Verify ==
The old dual-extruder MakerBot has been removed from the 3D printer lineup. It's not around anymore. Long live the MakerBot.
One heater is currently exposed. Needs to be dealt with one way or another. Exposed heater may have damaged some parts. Evaluate. --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 21:54, 14 February 2016 (CST)
Replace the stripped out extruder heater block from Nov. 13th breakdown. Extra heater blocks are in the 3D print area.
== Status ==
== Status ==
*November 20, 2015: Nozzle that came off was replaced; heater block threads are damaged. Extruders were shimmed up on one side to level out the extruder nozzles.
*November 13, 2015: bed-leveling screw nuts came off, bed hit one of the extruders and broke the nozzle off.
*October 2015: Both extruders fixed and working. Upgraded software on both computers upstairs and enabled both extruders on the Makerbot. Made a cardstock and copper tape pad replacement for the defunct front panel controls. Diagnosed and removed SMD Mosfet for the heated build plate and swapped in the Mosfet from the extra output on the control board. Replaced and rewired broken left extruder fan with a 12V fan; should be 24V but works fine. Diagnosed bad temperature sensor and main connector contacts on the heated build (HBP) plate; replaced HBP with the spare. Modified the spare heated build plate to used heavier gauge wire and spade connectors to avoid burnout as in previous HBP.
*February 20, 2015: Left extruder working, right extruder not feeding properly.
== Notes ==
*Only 3 bed leveling nuts are installed because it is significantly easier to level with only three points. The newest machines from Makerbot feature only three leveling points from the factory.
*Both extruders working, but periodically jamming. See the "Clearing a Filament Jam" video on Makerbot's maintenance page for the Replicator . http://www.makerbot.com/support/replicator/documentation/maintenance/
== References ==
== References ==
=== Get a Thing to print ===
=== Get a Thing to print ===
You can add any STL file to either MakerWare or MakerBot Desktop software, and create a file to put on an SD card to use in the printer.
Youc can also download things from [http://thingiverse.com Thingiverse], or some other website.
[[How to 3D Print a Squirrel on the Makerbot Replicator|Howto 3D Print a Squirrel on the Makerbot Replicator]]
[[How to 3D Print a Squirrel on the Makerbot Replicator|Howto 3D Print a Squirrel on the Makerbot Replicator]]
=== Slice Your Model ===
=== Slice Your Model ===
This Replicator Dual is running firmware that only recognizes .x3g format files.
You'll need to turn your 3D model into toolpaths that the printer understands. This involves "slicing" your model into a bunch of layers. To do this we'll need some software.
You'll need to turn your 3D model into toolpaths that the printer understands. This involves "slicing" your model into a bunch of layers. To do this we'll need some software.
# Turn on the machine using the switch on the back
# Turn on the machine using the switch on the back
# Put in the SD card
# Put in the SD card
# From the main menu, select "Build from SD"
# From the main menu, using the rubber-covered button pad next to the LCD display, select "Build from SD"
# Select your file
# Select your file
The machine will now detect its limits, start preheating the extruder, and then print your thing!
The machine will now detect its limits, start preheating the extruder, and print your thing.
=== The SD Card doesn't work, what should i do? ===
=== The SD Card doesn't work, what should i do? ===