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Details: MakerBot SKETCH 3D Printer
Brand: MakerBot
Meet the all-new Sketch 3D Printer, the comprehensive 3D printer solution designed to accelerate learning and design-thinking. Parents and Educators can offer the ideal 3D printing experience to drive 3D printing classroom success right from the start. With teacher and student certifications and more than 600+ lesson plans included, educators can integrate more interactive design projects and increase student engagement. Classroom 3D printer management is easier than ever with one queue management dashboard via MakerBot Cloud. Students can share design projects wirelessly and teachers can manage queues easily between printers. Printers feature a fully enclosed design and a built-in particulate filter for better safety, easy-to-use touchscreen operation. Includes Wi-Fi connectivity, built-in camera for remote monitoring.
Advantages
- Products can be returned
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- MakerBot SKETCH: Ideal 3D Printer for Home and Education, MakerBot Cloud file management and hundreds of lessons plans, help you maximize student engagement and enable more classroom printing, teacher and student certifications
- Reliable, Tinker-Free 3D Printer: Classroom and home friendly design with enclosed chambers, built-in particulate filters, and heated, flexible buildplates
- ISTE-certified, 3D Printer Online Training: Self-paced online courses include 2 MakerBot Certification seats for teachers and 10 seats for students covering printer operation, design-thinking and more
- Cloud-based, file management: Easy-to-use file management dashboard via MakerBot Cloud allows you to access and manage printing queues between printers from anywhere wirelessly; integrates easily with TinkerCad & Fusion 360**
Notice
- Is an online purchase
- Delivery may be delayed in some areas.
Buyer Guide 3D Printers
A 3D printer is a machine that allows you to create three-dimensional objects from a digital file or from a 3D model.- Price. The price ranges from $300 for an entry-level printer to $5,000 for an industrial printer.
- Print Speed. The print speed is the amount of time it takes to print a 3D object. The print speed varies with the printer model, but the average is 0.2 to 0.4 seconds per layer.
- Resolution. The resolution is the number of points per inch (PPI). The higher the resolution, the more detailed the 3D object will be. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the 3D object will be.
- Nozzle size. The nozzle size indicates the size of the nozzle used. The nozzle size on entry-level printers is 0.4 mm and goes to 0.3 mm on professional printers.
- Materials. There are many types of 3D prints. The most common is PLA, which is approved by the ABS standards.
- Filament. The filament is the material that goes into the nozzle of the printer. The filament comes in various colors and is typically sold in 1.75-gallon spools.
How to choose 3D Printers
Although 3D printers may be new to you, they’re actually already very commonplace.- 3D Printers can take many forms. The most commonly used types of 3D printers are desktop printers, which are relatively small, and Industrial printers, which are larger and more powerful. Desktop 3D printers are less expensive and easier to use, but Industrial printers are generally sturdier and can take on larger jobs.
- 3D Printers use a variety of materials to print. The most common type of 3D printer uses plastic filament, which can be molded into a variety of shapes. Filament comes in a variety of colors and can be used to make a variety of objects, including smartphone cases, laptop cases, and toys.
- 3D Printers can be used for any purpose. Whether you want to make sculptures, furniture, or parts for your own do-it-yourself projects, 3D printers can help you create any 3D object you have in mind.
- 3D Printers are not a magic bullet. As with any new technology, 3D printers have pros and cons. While 3D printers are less expensive and easier to use than traditional manufacturing, they require special CAD software, which can cost thousands of dollars. 3D printers also dont offer the same range of materials, and cant create as many complex shapes as traditional manufacturing.
- 3D printers have advantages. If youre short on time or money, 3D printers can be a great solution, especially for small projects or limited budgets. 3D printing is also useful for prototyping and can help you quickly create and sell your own products.
How to maintain 3D Printers
3D printing is a remarkable way to create complex, functional objects. However, 3D printing is also incredibly time-consuming, complicated, and expensive.Because of this, many 3D printers require regular maintenance. For instance, most 3D printers have a nozzle, which can get clogged with debris over time.
These clogs can slow down your prints, cause jams and errors, and ruin the quality of your 3D creations.
There are countless tutorials and guides on how to unclog a 3D printer’s nozzle. However, many of these guides require expensive replacement parts or professional equipment.
Luckily, there are several ways to clean your 3D printer’s nozzle without purchasing expensive replacement parts. Some of the most common ways to clean a 3D printer’s nozzle are:
- Cleaning the nozzle with alcohol.
- Cleaning the nozzle with dish soap.
- Installing a UV lamp.
- Cleaning the nozzle with a toothbrush.
- Using a rotating brush.
- Using compressed air to blow away debris.