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Tiffany Diorio
8/8/14
Announcement
The Future of the MakerBot Operators Google Group
Hi MakerBot Operators, Back in 2009, we set up the MakerBot Operators Google Group to be our main
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Announcement
The Future of the MakerBot Operators Google Group
Hi MakerBot Operators, Back in 2009, we set up the MakerBot Operators Google Group to be our main
8/8/14
Brian Esquivel
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delsydsoftware
2
8/8/14
Olive oil lube between each build?
I know that others have suggested using a drop of canola oil to lube up the filament, and that seems
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Olive oil lube between each build?
I know that others have suggested using a drop of canola oil to lube up the filament, and that seems
8/8/14
Brian Esquivel
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Jay
7
8/8/14
Spools come pre-tangled
Wow, I've never actually bought anything from makerbot directly lol, always through a third party
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Spools come pre-tangled
Wow, I've never actually bought anything from makerbot directly lol, always through a third party
8/8/14
Joe Soap
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Dan Newman
6
8/8/14
Y Offset Problem
Well I've got as problem that I do not know how to resolve. Following an extruder failure I
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Y Offset Problem
Well I've got as problem that I do not know how to resolve. Following an extruder failure I
8/8/14
AL M
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Divine Shadow
19
8/8/14
X-End Idler Kit - Replicator 1, 2 and 2X
Hi Divine, Yes you did and Thank You , Al On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Divine Shadow <
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X-End Idler Kit - Replicator 1, 2 and 2X
Hi Divine, Yes you did and Thank You , Al On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Divine Shadow <
8/8/14
Techno20
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DHeadrick
3
8/8/14
Wrong file format :(
It does... but it will create a very large file with thousands of tiny facets which are pretty
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Wrong file format :(
It does... but it will create a very large file with thousands of tiny facets which are pretty
8/8/14
James Avery
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Joseph Chiu
7
8/8/14
Slicing Issue - Missing infill on certain layers
Thanks for the tip, the little bubbles are holes propogating through the surface like this : which is
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Slicing Issue - Missing infill on certain layers
Thanks for the tip, the little bubbles are holes propogating through the surface like this : which is
8/8/14
keiksu
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Jay
8
8/8/14
Rep 2 or ...
Well...there's several choices and everyone has their favorites... I love my Replicator 2 now
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Rep 2 or ...
Well...there's several choices and everyone has their favorites... I love my Replicator 2 now
8/8/14
Radosław Urbański
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Joseph Chiu
5
8/8/14
Problem with ABS - bubbles on first layer
Lowering the plate by a tiny amount could help a bit, but as Ryan already pointed out, it is showing
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Problem with ABS - bubbles on first layer
Lowering the plate by a tiny amount could help a bit, but as Ryan already pointed out, it is showing
8/8/14
Joe Soap
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Ryan Carlyle
8
8/8/14
Connectors Reference
Digikey PNs for R2x parts: (matches my bot w/ rev H board) Male k-type thermocouple plug: 290-1985-ND
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Connectors Reference
Digikey PNs for R2x parts: (matches my bot w/ rev H board) Male k-type thermocouple plug: 290-1985-ND
8/8/14
Bottleworks
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worldburger .
501
8/8/14
Introducing The Last Build Plate You'll Ever Want
Jetguy, thanks for the response. The reason I asked: I had been running my recently installed HBP via
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Introducing The Last Build Plate You'll Ever Want
Jetguy, thanks for the response. The reason I asked: I had been running my recently installed HBP via
8/8/14
Joe Soap
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Robo
4
8/8/14
Installing Alu-X-Ends
Yes. I have watched all of Scott's videos. On 08/08/2014 14:42, Waltermixxx wrote: > Did you
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Installing Alu-X-Ends
Yes. I have watched all of Scott's videos. On 08/08/2014 14:42, Waltermixxx wrote: > Did you
8/8/14
Dave Sammons
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Joseph Chiu
18
8/7/14
Makerbot rep2... What causes this failure?
Try running the plate a hair lower (about 1/16th of a turn of the screw) all around, and maybe just a
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Makerbot rep2... What causes this failure?
Try running the plate a hair lower (about 1/16th of a turn of the screw) all around, and maybe just a
8/7/14
jmburnzy
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scott spencer
25
8/7/14
New Owner of 2X Experimental
Hey rob I have a 5gen that Im downgrading to and wonder what issues did / do you have with your 2x?
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New Owner of 2X Experimental
Hey rob I have a 5gen that Im downgrading to and wonder what issues did / do you have with your 2x?
8/7/14
Jeff Van Epps
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Ryan Carlyle
15
8/7/14
Failure analysis
1) You can make a custom profile in Makerbot Desktop to dramatically scale back the density and
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Failure analysis
1) You can make a custom profile in Makerbot Desktop to dramatically scale back the density and
8/7/14
AdanA
8/7/14
Beeping Insanity - Rep1 non-piezo beeping
Hi all, I've got a Rep1 that, since getting a new Mightyboard, has insisted on making random loud
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Beeping Insanity - Rep1 non-piezo beeping
Hi all, I've got a Rep1 that, since getting a new Mightyboard, has insisted on making random loud
8/7/14
Jasen Bartlett
8/7/14
Color PLA Filament Temp/Profiles 5th gen
Anyone have tips on 5th gen temps for other filament colors. I am printing black 10 degrees higher
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Color PLA Filament Temp/Profiles 5th gen
Anyone have tips on 5th gen temps for other filament colors. I am printing black 10 degrees higher
8/7/14
Gian Pablo
8/7/14
Bad surface finish on one side of model, unexpected fix
So I recently posted this http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:417803, based on http://www.thingiverse.
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Bad surface finish on one side of model, unexpected fix
So I recently posted this http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:417803, based on http://www.thingiverse.
8/7/14
Mallard Duck
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Neil Wattam
2
8/7/14
5th Gen 1.2 firmware - gaps in prints
Did downgrading solve this for you? i am on the version before and noticed my first layer after the
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5th Gen 1.2 firmware - gaps in prints
Did downgrading solve this for you? i am on the version before and noticed my first layer after the
8/7/14
John Bond
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Brian33433
2
8/7/14
Stratasys Sales Surged This Quarter Thanks To The Power Of Home 3D Printing
Watch next quarter when it tanks from all the returns :) B.
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Stratasys Sales Surged This Quarter Thanks To The Power Of Home 3D Printing
Watch next quarter when it tanks from all the returns :) B.
8/7/14
Jamie Gilkeson
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Joe Soap
14
8/7/14
Makerbot 5 Broken Front leveling knob
Thanks for the tip! However we couldn't really find a way to get a rubber band secured around the
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Makerbot 5 Broken Front leveling knob
Thanks for the tip! However we couldn't really find a way to get a rubber band secured around the
8/7/14
Jay Heg
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Jetguy
3
8/7/14
New 5th gen replicator, problems already.
Camera only works when connected to Ethernet or wireless. It does not work over USB
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New 5th gen replicator, problems already.
Camera only works when connected to Ethernet or wireless. It does not work over USB
8/7/14
Jetguy
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Jasen Bartlett
24
8/7/14
New Update of MakerBot Desktop and Firmware for 5th gens
Just a heads up, they do have another refined extruder that will be shipping in 3+ weeks. Hopefully
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New Update of MakerBot Desktop and Firmware for 5th gens
Just a heads up, they do have another refined extruder that will be shipping in 3+ weeks. Hopefully
8/7/14
SFM
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Ryan Carlyle
7
8/7/14
5th Gen over-extrusion
No, that's what we call "printing unattended" :-)
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5th Gen over-extrusion
No, that's what we call "printing unattended" :-)
8/7/14
sasabs
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Ryan Carlyle
2
8/7/14
dual extruder merge won't merge
Simplest answer -- stop using RepG and switch to Makerware, at least for dualstrusion. RepG is
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dual extruder merge won't merge
Simplest answer -- stop using RepG and switch to Makerware, at least for dualstrusion. RepG is
8/7/14
Joshua Wong
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Dan Newman
2
8/7/14
5th Gen Extruder Clicking Noise/Belt Snapped and Technical Support
On 07/08/2014, 10:09 AM, Joshua Wong wrote: > I've bought a 5th Gen printer May this year.
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5th Gen Extruder Clicking Noise/Belt Snapped and Technical Support
On 07/08/2014, 10:09 AM, Joshua Wong wrote: > I've bought a 5th Gen printer May this year.
8/7/14
Chris57
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Scottbee
4
8/7/14
Replicator 2x Calibration Cube
found it. thanks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1FWj-ZHEVA
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Replicator 2x Calibration Cube
found it. thanks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1FWj-ZHEVA
8/7/14
Campbell University Wiggins Memorial Library
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Jetguy
3
8/7/14
5th Generation Error 65: Thermocouple Communication Failure...
You're right. Thanks for providing the info for Makerbot support. I was able to reload the
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5th Generation Error 65: Thermocouple Communication Failure...
You're right. Thanks for providing the info for Makerbot support. I was able to reload the
8/7/14
DonaldJ
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Jetguy
2
8/7/14
What Rep1 extruder is this?
Just replace it with a complete new version. This is the version I use on my personal Replicator Dual
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What Rep1 extruder is this?
Just replace it with a complete new version. This is the version I use on my personal Replicator Dual
8/7/14
Kody Dagley
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Ryan Carlyle
4
8/6/14
MakerBot Replicator 2 nozzle clogged....but doesn't seem clogged...?
That works as long as you don't have a BIG chunk of something in there... My last nozzle clog was
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MakerBot Replicator 2 nozzle clogged....but doesn't seem clogged...?
That works as long as you don't have a BIG chunk of something in there... My last nozzle clog was
8/6/14