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NOTICE!
MakerBot Replicator 2 added to the 3D printer fleet on 1/12/2019
A member is planning to donate 2 Creator Pros which will add ABS printing capability to the 3D printers at MakerFX
Pre-Flight Instructions
Once these steps are completed, they do not need to be completed before each and every print in a given session. They only take a few minutes to complete and it will ensure you have a good experience with the printer.
| Step | Text Instructions | Video Instructions |
| 1 | TODO: Calibration | Need volunteer! |
| 2 | TODO: Setting nozzle height | Need volunteer! |
| 3 | Instructions if you need to unload filament | Need volunteer! |
| 4 | Loading filament | Need volunteer! |
| 5 | Preparing to print | Need volunteer! |
MakerBot / Flashforge Printers at MakerFX
Walter |
Babbage (Coming Soon) |
Franklin (Coming Soon) |
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| MakerBot Replicator 2 | Flashforge Creator Pro | Flashforge Creator Pro |
| 225mm x 148mm x 150mm | 225mm x 148mm x 150mm | 225mm x 148mm x 150mm |
| Bed = Glass | Bed = PEI, Removable Spring Steel | Bed = PEI, Removable Spring Steel |
| Manual Bed Leveling | Manual Bed Leveling | Manual Bed Leveling |
| Heated Bed = Yes | Heated Bed = Yes | Heated Bed = Yes |
| Nozzle = 0.40 | Nozzle = 0.40 | Nozzle = 0.40 |
| ABS = No | ABS = Yes | ABS = Yes |
Consumables
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Acetone
- Purple Disappearing Glue Stick