New MakerBot 3D printers Bashny.Net

In 2014 a new company with a new MakerBot stepped, the fifth generation of 3D-printers. The changes affected also the company's website. But if the designer tricks site is highly doubtful that the proposed model 3D printers are quite interesting. Stylish design, new features and improvements - let's see what innovations offers MakerBot.

MakerBot Replicator
We begin with an overview of the new printer MakerBot Replicator. Shipment of these printers to customers will start in February this year.



The printer is an extension of the well-known flagship Replicator 2. It is noticeable that its dimensions were larger, and weight - heavier. And increased print volume. The changes affected not only the design - for example, the printer uses a new processor ARM9. This accelerated the process model and the very stamp. Announced support for cloud service - it is now possible to connect to the library from anywhere in the world (of course, where there is Internet).

The most basic innovation is the smart-extruder of new generation. Structurally, the completely redesigned, quick (picture shown in the disconnected state). This implementation allows you to quickly disconnect it for cleaning, repair or replacement. In addition, the extruder stops printing when the plastic ends in the coil. And is able to send messages about the events in the application.



The control panel has got a color LCD display and a round pen control. Turn it to navigate through the menus. A touch on it - to activate the item or start the printing process (depending on the selected item).



Due to the graphic LCD simplified calibration of the printer. During calibration, the display shows the tips, so it has become faster and more accurately.

Another nice feature is the built-in camera. You can use it to monitor the printing process, give commands to the mobile application. The camera is placed at the top of the right front rack, so the image is clearly visible from it all printed volume. This is useful for remote printing stops in case of failure of the printer, and for photographing the result of work.



Tool for remote monitoring and control advocates special free mobile application MakerBot Mobile. It is still in development, so the details are not yet known. I hope it will not only under iOS.



Support SD-card removed, but an opportunity to connect to the printer USB-stick and print patterns directly from it. In addition to the standard interface USB, printer additionally supports Ethernet and Wi-Fi.

As the media was still the same PLA. The company explains this by saying that "it shows the best results print and has a large color variations." Changes were made and placement of spool - now she is in a Drawer, combined with the rear wall. Because of this change the form factor of the coil with the PLA, and although the site about it until a word - in the FAQ mentions that compatibility with older coils no.



MakerBot Mini
Printer MakerBot Mini. This reduced and cheaper version of the basic model.



His appointment - rapid prototyping of small parts. Therefore, it is only the minimum required - no color LCD (on the printer is only one control button), there is no Ethernet connection and USB-flash drives, print volume decreased almost twice and a minimum thickness of only 0, 2 mm.

In the sale must be received in the spring of 2014. But pre-order available on the site right now.

MakerBot Z18
Printer MakerBot Z18. Giant among midgets.



Apparently, the company has met who want to print large items. The maximum amount of press - 30 x 30 x 45 cm! However, the price of this printer is not democratic.

Like the Mini, will be on sale this spring.

Main characteristics of printers, for convenience, are summarized in Table:

Replicator	Replicator Mini	Replicator Z18	Replicator 2	Replicator 2x
Price, $	2899	1375	6499	2199	2799
The volume printing, see	25, 2 x 19, 9 x 15, 0	10, 0 × 10, 0 × 12, 5	30, 0 × 30, 0 × 45, 7	28, 5 x 15, 3 x 15 5	25, 0 × 16, 0 × 15, 0
type plastic	PLA	PLA	PLA	PLA	PLA + ABS
Dimensions, see	53 x 44 x 41	?	?	49 x 32 x 38	49 x 32 x 53
Weight	16	?	?	11 5	12 6
The thickness	0, 1 mm	0, 2 mm	0, 1 mm	0, 1 mm	0, 1 mm
SD-card	-	-	-	+	+
USB-cable	+	+	+	+	+
USB-flash drive	+	-	+	-	-
Ethernet	+	-	+	-	-
Wi-Fi	+	+	+	-	-
Camcorder	+	+	+	-	- Source: habrahabr.ru/post/210590/