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MakerBot Replicator 2

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User ratings:
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43 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • it s a pretty sturdy device
  • it works wonderfully and its price is reasonable enough for small-scale commercial applications
  • nice

Cons

  • it s simply too expensive
  • You are limited to MakerBot filament
  • the bed isn t heated

Key specs

  • no
  • 1
  • Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
  • yes
  • , 100 um
  • yes
  • ABS, Polylactic acid (PLA)

MakerBot Replicator 2 - Pros & Cons

MakerBot Replicator 2

Pros

  • it s a pretty sturdy device
  • it works wonderfully and its price is reasonable enough for small-scale commercial applications
  • nice
  • compact printer that ll fit easily on top of your desk
  • straightforward and user-friendly
  • friendly and helpful
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  • they are comfortable with 3D printing with
  • great print flexibility with varying resolution options to the users
  • It is designed to look perfectly suiting on your desks or tables
  • it impressive looks combined with incredible strength and durability

Cons

  • it s simply too expensive
  • You are limited to MakerBot filament
  • the bed isn t heated
  • it s no longer available on the store
  • The LCD is awkward to use
  • Frequent nozzle clogs during our tests
  • the object being printed pulled off the build platform
  • Unwieldy LCD and keypad control combo
  • the corners or edges at the base tend to curl upward
  • Not too shabby for a desktop printer
  • the printer tends to over extrude the filament

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MakerBot Replicator 2 - Full Specifications

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General
Assembly kitno
Number of extruders1
Print speed< 80
Printing technology
Fused Filament Fabrication
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Image
Displayyes
Touchscreenno
Type of displayMonochrome
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
Secure Digital
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Connectivity
InterfacesUSB
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width19.29 in
Height14.96 in
Depth16.54 in
Layer resolution / Thickness (Z-axis)
  • 100
Max. object size width11.22 in
Max. object size height6.1 in
Max. object size depth6.02 in
Nozzle size0.02 in
Precision/Tolerance (XY-axis)0.0 in
Precision/Tolerance (Z-axis)0.0 in
Weight25.35 lb
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Materials
Material dimension1.75mm
Printable materials
  • ABS
  • Polylactic acid

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