Replicator 2

Overview
The 4th Generation 3D printer from Makerbot. This printer introduces many advancements to Makerbot models including a steel frame, improved extruder design, and optimization for PLA filament.

Release and Reception
The Replicator 2 was released in late 2012, marking a departure for MakerBot Industries from open-source to proprietary product offerings. Initial reception and anticipation for the Replicator 2 was very high among seasoned and new users alike. The new design is user friendly and is advertised to require very little technical knowledge to begin 3D printing. The Replicator 2 is a single head printer, using PLA filament -- a bio-based plastic -- to create prints.

Some minor design weaknesses have marred the launch of this printer, but the majority of these issues can be fixed with some simple modifications.

Printer Help and Reference
Replicator 2 Modifications

Replicator 2 Troubleshooting

OEM Parts List (create page)



Specifications
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

Without Spool: 19.1 x 12.8 x 14.7 in  [49 x 32 x 38 cm]

With Spool: 19.1 x 16.5 x 14.7 in  [49 x 42 x 38 cm]

Shipping Box: 23 x 21.5 x 17 in [59 x 55 x 43 cm]

Weight: 25.4 lbs  [11.5 kg]

Shipping Weight: 37.0 lbs  [16.8 kg]

TEMPERATURE

Ambient Operation Temperature: 15°—32° C [60°—90° F]

Storage Temperature: 0°—32° C [32°—90° F]

ELECTRICAL

AC Input: 100—240V, ~2 amps,50—60 Hz

Power Requirements: 24V DC @ 6.25 amps

Connectivity: USB, SDcard [included]

MECHANICAL

Chassis: Powder coated steel

Body: PVC Panels

Build Platform: Acrylic

XYZ Bearings: Wear-resistant, oil-infused bronze

Stepper Motors: 1.8° step angle with 1/16 micro-stepping

PRINTING

Print Technology: Fused Filament Fabrication

Build Volume: 11.2 L x 6.0 W x 6.1 H in [28.5 x 15.3 x 15.5 cm]

Layer Resolution Settings:

High: 100 microns [0.0039 in]

Medium: 270 microns [0.0106 in]

Low: 340 microns [0.0133 in]

Positioning Precision:

XY: 11 microns [0.0004 in];

Z: 2.5 microns [0.0001 in]

Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm [0.069 in]

Nozzle Diameter:0.4 mm [0.015 in]

SOFTWARE

Software Bundle: MakerWare™ Bundle 1.0.2

File Types: .stl, .obj, .thing

Supported OSs:

Windows (XP/7),

Ubuntu Linux (10.04+),

Mac OS X (10.6+)