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ToolGuyd > Awesome & Cool > Supersized MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer with 2-Color Option

Supersized MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer with 2-Color Option

Jan 13, 2012 Stuart 2 Comments

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MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer

If you’re not familiar with MakerBot or what a 3D printer is, check out this intro to 3D printing video. In a nutshell, 3D printers are CNC-like machines with additive plastic extruders that lay down threads of molten material in a pattern to create layered 3D objects.

MakerBot has become the name in consumer 3D printers, and they just announced their new machine, the Replicator. Described as the ultimate personal 3D printer, the Replicator has a new larger footprint – 300 cubic inches, about the size of a loaf of bread. There is also a dual extruder option that allows you to print in 2-colors at the same time.

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MakerBot Replicator with 3D-Printed Samples
MakerBot Replicator with 3D-Printed Samples

The price tag on the Replicator is a bit high – $1750 for the base model and $2000 for the dual-extruder model. The previous premium model, the Thing-o-Matic, is priced at $1100. Before the Cupcake model was discontinued, it dropped below $500.

The extruder works with a 1.75mm filament diameter, and can be used with ABS, PLA and other similar materials.

So what can you make with a 3D printer? Take a look at the samples in the above image, and then check out the library of user-submitted models at Thingiverse to find out.

MakerBot Replicator via MakerBot

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2 Comments

  1. Matt J.

    Jul 5, 2012

    I’ve actually been considering/contemplating/dreaming about getting a 3d printer for a few years, but the issue for me is I want it mainly for architectural model work (day job). Any personal benefits would be great, but I couldn’t justify the expense. The problem for me is the super-high cost of ones that can print much larger objects (say 18×24 print area, give or take). I’d still love to hear your impressions and tips, though and hopefully sooner or later the prices will hit a reasonable level (or I’ll win the lotto!).

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  2. Stuart

    Jul 5, 2012

    I know that some architects and designers use 3D printers for printing small structural models, and you’re right that commercial machines with 18×24″ print areas can be extremely pricey.

    I’d like a Replicator, but cannot quite justify it for personal reasons either. I’m sure Makerbot is working on designing more affordable machines, but given the high demand for their $2K machine, I doubt we’ll see a lower price model anytime soon.

    There are other <$1000 machines out there, but they don't have the same following Makerbot's printers have.

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