Makerbot replicator 2

[tookys3]

Tomorrow my work has me assisting a customer of ours who uses a makerbot replicator 2.

Just wondering from those on our list what advice, suggestions, and info they have to help assist a novice with a makerbot replicator 2.

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[joseph]

Here are the mods I've done on my work machine to make it work better.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Makerbot-Replicator-2-Overhead-Spool-Holder-Change-material-Super-Fast-Easy-/111624562183?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fd57a607

http://www.p3-d.com/aluminum-arm-stiffeners.html

http://www.p3-d.com/replicator-2-thermocouple.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Makerbot-Replicator-2-Extruder-Upgrade-Filament-Drive-Build-Plate-Glass-/111625418727?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fd64b7e7

^ This is good in comparison to the stock extruder drive gear. However compared to the printable version it is a negligible difference.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Makerbot-Replicator-2-MACHINED-BUILD-PLATE-UPGRADE-W-Notch-3D-Printer-glass-alt-/111624963857?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fd5dc711

http://www.ebay.com/itm/T10Si-Upgrade-kit-Hot-end-insulation-for-Makerbot-Replicator2-extruder-Reprap-/301216495218?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4621e6f672

http://www.amazon.com/BuildTak-Printing-Build-Surface-Rectangle/dp/B00MN5X318/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1430753888&sr=8-8&keywords=buildtak
^ These are a bit pricey for a build surface but each sheet will give you literally hundreds of prints.

https://www.simplify3d.com/
^ Worlds greatest slicing software, this is seriously amazing.

My Rep2 at home one has a glass bed upgrade and printed extruder drive and works great.

Be careful removing their thermocouple it is very delicate do not let it get twisted not even a little.

[Don Smeller]

Joe has made an amazing list here. This is the opposite of link dumping. It is the solution to lots of 3D printing problems. Recommended browsing for anyone interested in 3D printing quality.

Don S

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