My makerbot sketch started printing like this. I'm not sure what the problem is. Where could I start to narrow it down?

I am thinking that if I can make custom extruders like for chocolate etc. for 5th gen, it might be great because they are removable, but has anyone ever tried reverse engineering the pinout? 🙃

Hi all, i was gifted a replicator 2 and have since fully moded it to a e3d v6 but still originail mother board and screen, i also have octoprint running with gpx. My question is 1. any easy cheap way to put a heated bed on it and 2any aftermarket screens compatable with the originail board because i dont like the buttons on the originail one. thanks

Hey All,

Its been a while since I was a Makerbot user and could use some guidance. I'm a makerspace director at a K-12 and we were just gifted a replicator 5th gen. It needed some repairs and I happened to have the parts from an old printer so it seems to be up and running but I cant figure out how to slice for it... We have a Smart Extruder + on there printing with MakerBot Tough PLA..... Simplyfy 3d doesn't seem to want to import the extruder settings.... anyone got recommendations for what I should do?

The wire broke off at the heater and the wires can not be soldered. This is a spare extruder I am fixing i was just wondering if anyone has the same block & knows the bore diameter/wattage heater needed to solder back to the board.

I’ve just turned on the maker of sketch for the first time and plugged in the Ethernet cable and it has been stuck on the “checking for new firmware” screen since then. Anyone know how to solve this?

Hey everyone, I’m used to the other Makerbot devices but this one is tough. I’m using MB PLA and the bed is not heated. Does anyone have any suggestions for the ideal settings with the Replicator+ with a raft?

Hi all,

i have a strange problem with makerbot replicator 2x.

i have a strange problem with Makerbot 2x. cleaning it, replacing buttons and even rotating the rubber pad but I can't make the button-down work. Does anyone have an idea how to fix it ( or where to start looking for the problem ). I know that printer is quite old for today's standards but I still use it for printing ABS.

Hello I am trying to use my MakerBot Mini and I muse use the MakerBot Print Legacy application. However it seems my extruder is misaligned, or the print head does not move left or right. When it prints it only seems to move towards the back and front of the printer but not side to side. I tried to use the Z-axis calibration in the application but it is greyed out. Any suggestions?

Update: it seems like the whole extruder assembly does not move right at all. but will move left. I have been able to push the extruder to the right to get it to move/ print properly but everytime it is supposed to move i need to push it.

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Hello,

We are curretnly using a Method Machine for Work and we very consistently have the issue of running into "Filament Slips" (as stated by the cloudprint) We´re desperate to find the source because no print seems to go through without being interrupted.. We are using the original Material / Cloudprint / latest firmware / extruders are relatively new too. Do you have any ideas?

I just recently updated my MakerBot Method X CF with the newest firmware. I began having issues with the extruder not dispensing filament. When I went to power it off, it made an awful clicking noise when I canceled the print and the print bed went to the bottom of the chamber. It was fine going down, but as soon as it got to the bottom it tried to keep going - thus the awful clicking noise. I never had these issues before. Has anyone else had anything like this happen? Wasn't sure if it was a bug in the new firmware or what. I'm afraid to turn it back on as I pulled the direct power plug to the printer because it wasn't shutting off and just kept clicking trying to send the print bed through the bottom of the chamber into the filament compartments.

Hey Everyone,

I got a MakerBot Replicator Mini from my work as it has been not used for a while now. When I plug it into my PC device manager detects the printer but the MakerBot Print Application does not. I was also struggling to get my MakerBot Desktop Application to open. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks all.

Edit/Update: I did check the driver for my printer and it is fully up to date.

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Hey all,

I recently purchased a used Method from ebay so I can print with more unique materials and step up from my Ender 3.

I got it today, plugged it in, hit the power button aaaaand...nothing.

The power light comes on, I hear a relay click on the PSU, but nothing else happens. Screen stays dark, no other signs of life.

Short of just returning this unit, what can I do? I have some experience with electronics, so I can do some basic checks, but what would the community recommend?

I acquired a Z18 a while back. Got me an S3D license and started printing. While I enjoy this machine I CANNOT get decent prints out of it. It compensates for the size I can get stuff made but I cannot get over the quality. I did run the plat form all the way down and then up and the Z screws do seem to be “wobbling” tho frankly it is barely noticeable. I’ve tried a number of settings to include flow, speed, layer height, etc and things have gotten somewhat better. Wanted to ask if anyone has had these types of issues and if so, what they have done to fix them. Added a photo of a print I got going right now for reference.

Considering I cannot select the SKetch Large from the Makerbot software- the only way I can print is from cloudprint. tried the incognito mode and got farther, but still a no go at this time. Anyone else experiencing this?

Any ideas why my extruder is not extruding? Anyone know of something small enough to push through the hotend? Is it a lost cause?

TPU is too soft and flexible, I couldn't make it go through those wheels before it's getting heated. Is there an aftermarket extruder could do TPU on Replicator+? Thanks!

was using the MakerBot cloud print site and notice that you can share printer setting, But cant find any places that are sharing them. is there a site i can find some setting or if able could people share their settings that they are using.

Hi guys, I have a Bambu X1C but was just given 18 spools of MakerBot material. 4 spools of Nylon, 6 spools of Nylon/CF, 6 spools of Tough, and 2 spools of PLA.

Obviously I know how to print PLA, but was curious what settings I should be using for the other 3 materials.

On the MakerBot website I can find extruder temps, but I can’t find bed temps. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi All

I'm rehabbing an old Replicator 2. I already replaced the hotend and extruder with an E3D Hemera, things are okay there.

Next step is getting it running on the network via Octoprint. I have a Pi that I want to power off the printer's main power so it comes on at the same time as the printer and I don't need a separate power supply.

I am drawing 5v off the B motor pins right now.. which works only when I don't have a camera connected to the pi. When I plug a RaspiCam in, the printer boots up for a few seconds, and then power cycles. I checked with a multimeter and those pins are supplying 4.99v, which should be good enough. I guess the camera just draws too many amps from these pins and the board goes some sort of self protective mode?

My next thought is to use a DC step down, which I do have laying around. Am I crazy to expect this to provide different results? Does anyone know where I can get jumper or piggyback to get 24v somewhere on this board? I don't know how to look at schematics, and it seems there's not one for any of the boards after Rev E anyway.

Any pointers?

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I bought a makerbot replicator + to try a new hobby but it didn’t take, now I’m trying to sell it. It cost 2,000 but I’m willing to sell it for 1,300. Can anybody help?

Hello, does someone know how to fix this issue?

I have a Replicator Mini in working condition, until today, I tried to print something but everytime it get's stuck at "Position Found 77%" and after that it just dosen't do anything at all. I already searched about this problem but there is just one foroum that could help, but didn't. I need to print some things but the error just keeps me from doing it. Does anyone know what could I. do?

I'm trying to get a makerbot replicator mini plus usable in the now and I'm wondering if anyone has successfully gotten replicator 5th gen or plus to print with a 0.2 nozzle for finer detail?

I'm not slicing in makerbot print I'm actually sliceing using orca slicer and using a converter called mbotmake from github but if there is a way in makerbot print I can probably use the info to tweak the converter