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MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer

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For 3D printing experts who want to explore the frontiers of 3D printing
A full-featured desktop 3D printer with experimental dual extrusion that is optimized for printing  with MakerBot ABS Filament
Create professional-quality, high-resolution prototypes and complex models
Print in two colors through precisely aligned dual nozzles, without swapping filament or pausing your print
Be ready for cutting-edge developments in ABS filament technology and multi-material 3D printing

Specifications for this item

Brand Name	MakerBot
Compatible Material	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Connectivity Technology	USB
Ean	0779177779865 , 0779177779872 , 0817913010954 , 0640213047906
Global Trade Identification Number	00640213047906
Item Weight	28.7 pounds
Material	Aluminum
Model Number	MP04952EU
Number of Items	1
Part Number	0817913010954
Printer Output	Color
UNSPSC Code	23261507
UPC	817913010954

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Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.09 x 20.87 x 12.8 inches; 28.66 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ MP04952EU
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 12, 2013
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ MakerBot
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00H9KQKH6

Customer Reviews:
29 ratings

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Product Description

For 3D printing experts who want to explore the frontiers of 3D printing, the MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer is a full-featured desktop 3D printer with experimental dual extrusion that is optimized for printing with MakerBot ABS Filament. Create professional-quality, high-resolution prototypes and complex models. The superflat heated aluminum build plate is optimized for ABS and machined for crucial flatness to prevent warping or sagging that can affect build quality. Be ready for cutting-edge developments in ABS filament technology and multi-material 3D printing. Experiment with overhangs and internal structures using MakerBot Dissolvable Filament as solid infill material.

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Includes two free additional 1kg Spools of Makerbot Optimized True Green and True Black 1.75mm/1.8mm Filament.

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Gavin

I made things worse for myself

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 26, 2016

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EDIT: My initial review was very critical (2 stars), but due to my own error, I made things worse for myself. Let me explain:

My Replicator 2X showed up with only one extruder fan functional. These fans are necessary to keep the plastic parts of the extruder & carriage cool to prevent damage, while only the tip is hot. This meant only one extruder was usable. I emailed MakerBot's tech support to try and find a solution, and this was my mistake. Emails to them apparently get lost in the quagmire, which is why they don't even mention emailing them on their website (although the card that comes with the printer still has the tech support email address). I waited a few days before getting fed up and trying to find another solution.

IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR PRINTER, go to MakerBot's website, under Support, register your printer, and under your name, select Open Support Case. I gave them as much detailed information as I had gathered during troubleshooting, and received a response in just over an hour. As a result, they are sending me a replacement MightyBoard (the main control board) free of charge.

In the few days we've had our MakerBot (albeit running on just one side), we have made some pretty nice prints. The quality and surface finish definitely surpass what my Wanhao Replicator Dual clone is capable of. ABS prints as easily on the MakerBot as PLA does on my Wanhao, and it is also significantly quieter that my home printer. I will update again as necessary, but I have to say that so far, I'm pretty impressed.

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james

Great printer, 3 prints 100% successful, right out of the box

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 31, 2013

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I was unsure about makerbot. I've heard a lot about them and their printers, both good and bad. But in the end, I needed a little more polished product and less experimental equipment. I narrowed it down to them based on support (although I haven't had to test it yet), product features, and that they are at or near the top of all the side by side comparisons.

The printer arrived as promised. I pulled it out of the packaging and set it up per the included instructions. The only extra step I did was to go through the platform leveling process twice. 45 minutes later I had my first successful print off the machine.

My next print was a much larger prototype that ran for 8 hours with no hiccups.

One question I had before purchasing was if filament is included wi the kit. It is, two one pound spools. I got one red, one white.

The only issue I had was that makerware crashed on my desktop and wouldn't load. I was able to run it on my laptop just fine. I put in a service ticket to resolve the issue with my desktop computer.

I'll try to remember to update this as I get more time on the printer, along with successful vs unsuccessful prints.

I'm very experienced with rapid prototypes (SLA, FDM, SLS, Polyjet, etc), but only have hands-on experience with very expensive equipment. So far this printer is outperforming the old stratasys dimension I used to print lots of string with!

16 people found this helpful

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Nathan

Dual Extrusion not Reliable

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 12, 2014

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I am giving the Makerbot Replicator 2X one star after using both the Replicator 2X and the Replicator 2 for almost a year.

The printer is decent if you only want to use one extruder (although for some reason it's not as reliable as the Replicator 2.) However, in the whole time I had the printer it was not able to reliably print when using both extruders. This alone should make you think twice about buying this printer instead of a more reasonably priced one.

Second, I have had two motherboards destroyed when using this machine. Thankfully the first one was under warranty, but the second motherboard was not. I also suspect the replacement motherboard they sent me was refurbished, which would explain why it died fairly quickly afterward.

Although the Replicator 2 is a reasonable machine (although it has a few known problems), I would recommend against ANY other Makerbot products.

6 people found this helpful

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Xcptionl

Such a let down... I officially hate it.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 19, 2016

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2 1/2 years into owning this printer and I've spent more time troubleshooting it than getting good results. I'm to the point that I REALLY hate this printer. I wanted to get my kids excited about 3-D printing but this machine has left them less interested. The Makerbot support team just wants more and more money to help, wasn't paying over $2700 for the machine enough???

22 people found this helpful

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Bill

The printer I received never worked properly. All objects ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 18, 2015

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The printer I received never worked properly. All objects, including models from MakerBot, were slanted when printed. I went back and forth with MakerBot for 3 month trying to investigate the cause and find a solution. Unfortunately, MakerBot was very slow to respond and did not provide a solution.

12 people found this helpful

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Steev

Works great

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 23, 2014

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I love it. We have been printing nearly non stop for the entire first week. Great printer. Easy to set up, and get printing with. Would definitely recommend.

3 people found this helpful

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kccobra

This bot was trash, didnt work out of the ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 18, 2017

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This bot was trash, didnt work out of the box, had to work on connections over the phone support, not work the money.

5 people found this helpful

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Jack Vent

One Star

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 13, 2014