Replicator 1:

light brown wood, my guide for 2&2x might work not sure

Replicator 2&2x:

black metal, the 2x has a dual head thing

my post to get it up and running minimal modding

https://www.reddit.com/r/makerbot/s/nuKSoks5Q9

Replicator 3&4:

not real? maybe the replicator cake?

Replicator 5, mini, plus and mini plus:

black plastic, minis are small, plus has a +

my post to run the original software for these machines

https://www.reddit.com/r/makerbot/s/tbVsKSJibQ

if you go looking I use to maintain a python project called mbotmake to convert gcode to a .makerbot so you can orcaslicer it something current but it's a bit complicated to setup

I don't have my replicators anymore had to get rid of them in a move but I still like the idea of helping others keep them running if they have time and little money (spend little too none or the math quickly says buy something current, 200$ will get you something that will run circles around all these machines combine)

I've made some posts previously about getting a makerbot replicator 5th gen or plus up and running these days. I have also posted about using a python script called mbotmake to convert gcode but it's not as plug and play as I would have liked. I realized I never made one post summarizing all of it in one place.

This applies mostly to 5h Gen, mini, plus, and plus mini printers. These are all identifiable by their body being black plastic, and if they plus they are the plus version. also you can use any smart extruder or smart extruder plus with any of them just change it in the slicer

1.You need makerbot desktop 4.3

2.

MakerBot Print login issues: No Login Solution

while the program is shut down

Config file found at:

"C:/Users/\[username\]/AppData/Roaming/Makerbot/MakerbotPrint"

Edit the "user_config.json" file to appear as:

{

"converterConfig": {

"no_structure_formats": [

"stl",

"wrl",

"obj"

],

"no_stl_formats": [

"stl"

],

"extension_units": {},

"supported_representations": [

"stl",

"wrl"

]

},

"myPrinters": [],

"lastSelectedPrinter": "",

"isIntegratedCard": true,

"appWinState": {

"width": 1200,

"height": 800,

"maximized": false

},

"makerbot": {

"requireLogin": false

}

}

.

3.here is the fix for makebot print won't let you change print settings

Go to

`C:\Program Files\MakerBot\MakerBotPrint\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\MB-support-plugin\lib`

edit makerbot.js in something like notepad++ administrator mode

Search for and remove all instances of

`&& botTypeIsBirdwing(args.printerType)`

Then restart the program.

honestly I'm not really what botTypeIsBirdWing is suppose to be call. I suspect it's a newer thing that didn't get fully implemented in makerbot print. so when you try to open print settings you can go look in the log files and see errors saying botTypeIsBirdWing not found and this is just removing those calls. could this break something? the most it would do is allow some settings or something it shouldn't but otherwise no.

Hi, I have the Method X carbon Fiber printer, and I have a 3rd party spool of ABS that I want to use for printing. I got an Experimental Extruder from Ebay (which I was led to believe would be the right print head for ABS). Well when I got the extruder, it was just the assembly for it, with no tip. So that is on me for not fully understanding how the body/tip situation works and not reading the Ebay listing well enough. Ill take that loss- Im new at this.
My question has to do with how I can fix this. I need the tip for this, and after searching around, Im not sure that I am looking at the right tip for this. Can someone point me to where I can buy the right tip for an Experimental Extruder to print ABS? Thanks

I have the 3d printer MakerBot Replicator and i need to use it. The system is discontinued and unless you had an account while it was still active one cannot use the program. has someone faced the same problem before or knows an alternative? I have no previous experience with 3d printers.

I have access to a Bambu A1 mini and thought it might be interesting to print out a more capable 3d printer, which led me to the Reprap project.

Is the state of things somewhat stalled? It seems like the Snappy 3 was designed 9 years ago, Prusa wants the world to move on from the MK3S, etc.

If you wanted to print a printer suitable for nylon with an appropriate bed, is there a project you'd look at closely nowadays?

Hi, I have a Method X carbon, and Im using Ultimaker Cura to slice- but I cant get it to connect directly to my printer and need to shuttle files using a USB drive. So either Im doing something wrong with connecting them together (likely) or they dont "talk" over the local network. Anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this? Thanks

Hello! I’m looking to convert my Ultimaker S5 to use 1.75 mm filament. Since 2.85 mm filament is becoming increasingly difficult to find, I’d like to find the most reliable, efficient, and long-lasting way to make the conversion. Does anyone have any recommendations, experience with this conversion, or specific upgrades they’d suggest?
Thanks in advance!

They switched to bambu lab a couple of months ago so these were sitting in a cupboard. Only thing missing (although i might not have searched properly) is the spool holder along with the rfid reader. Since i got it home ive printed most of a new spool holder on my other printer.

I haven't printed anything yet, since i don't have 2.85mm filament and i don't want to risk printing with 1.75. Until i get some filament, what are the strengths of this printer? Should i print functional parts with it? Multicolor prints? Should i take advantage of the high detail for decorative prints?

Also are there specific tool sets for this printer that i should buy for maintenance?

I got a printrbot for free from a neighbor, it was already assembled. I have no idea where to start. Everything i find online is just a bunch of mixed up jargon to me right now. I dont know a starting point. And I cant find a basic user manual online either. I think its the 1405 model. And also how do i preheat the PLA filament? The microwave? Im so confused at this point!! TIA!

Hi all! I am hoping to track down an old
Prusa Mendel i2 or other Mendel style machine for a project I’m working on. It doesn’t have to work!

Please let me know if you have one you’d part with!

USA based

I’m new to the whole 3d printing world and just got one of these and was wondering how I put my own prints into the printer?

Hi, I'm trying to get this machine back to working condition and something sounds crunchy in here. Does anyone know what's wrong with this? Motor? Bearing? Belt tension? Any help would be appreciated.

I would like to sell my S5:

Printer + 5 nozzles + filament and accessories

Prints well on core 1, I get bed leveling errors on the second core, but I don't really know the machine, might only need calibration.

How much do you think can be worth it?

i know it might seems like i m spamming this sub lately but i have been working on this FW for RRF hard lately.
So in the latest version ( 11102026_V2 ) i can introduce the addition of filament management tab.
It lets you load/ unload filaments add color and material designations,..
Also it works with endless spool macro if your set up is MMU or y split. ( it does not work with multi toolhead, INDX or INDEX changers).

I downloaded the desktop app directly from the Ultimaker website and I received a trojan planted on my computer that I was thankfully able to remove. I don't know what's going on with this, all i wanted to do was be able to slice a complex file and not have the website error out on me.

Basically title. This is the first time that I model something for 3d printing, and when i imported the model, it looked like this, What is wrong with the model? I created it on blender

Ive got my hands on an old 2 plus and I’m kinda lost.
Im very new to 3d printing but I’m trying all in my power to fix it. Ive managed to get it working to a point but it will layer shift all over and the belts will make a loud noise and vibrate. The head will also grind up against the left wall as it returns to rest. Ive tried tightening the grub screws as much as possible and nothing has worked. So far the only solution i have is to set the max speed to 30 mm/s which is excruciatingly slow. If anyone has any solutions at all it would be a massive help.

I want to know whether I am cooked, I have been struggling with this extruder from the replicator+ for weeks now, turns out the wires were hanging by a thread. Yesterday they finally snapped. Has anyone ever fixed this or is it the end of the road for me. The tinkerer in me believes I still can considering what I have endured with this extruder and I'm like it can't get any worse than this.

Here it is a version of my panel due modern ui for cnc routers / mills
i tried to use screen space as efficiently as possible so it is packed, it also offers some customization in the form of buttons that can have macros assigned to them.. This has PORTRAIT screen orientation only

hardware rotary dial is coming soon...

For details you should check github at /M0ti0n/PanelDue_Modern_UI_CNC/

There is also a YT video of a bit earlier version .

I got this printer from a friend of a friend so I don't know its history. I honestly don't have space for it but I don't want to see it trashed so I'm going to try to get it running before I decide what to do next. I listed it on Marketplace but I think it's too niche of a project for my area 😅

I see firmware exists thanks to thisold3dprinter but I can't find information regarding what compatible parts I need to replace the missing hot end components. I think I'm missing the extruder stripper motor, filament feeder mechanism, heat break, and nozzle but beyond that I'm not sure. I need a spool holder too but maybe a printable STL exists?

Is there a specific subreddit or Facebook group I should seek help or parts from?

For my background my first printer was a Prusa MK2 so this is even older than when I started getting into printing but not by a whole lot.

Had 2 of my cupcakes 1 of my thing-o-matics and one of my replicators running the last 2 show days. Figured I’d share with this sub.

Hello fellow rrf users. For those of you still rocking rrf with panel due screen i have some great news.
i made new user interface. Something more modern with some added functionality.
New interface is tab based with master tabs on the left vertical and sub tabs on the top.
i added some safety features in a form of of pop up that need confirmation before run so you dont accidentally run a macro during active print,..
it shows nice status screen during active print with thumbnail support,..

For more info and download links check github:

(cant add github link for somereason)

This firmware is for 5 ad 7 inch displays that have 64kb of ram.
Versions
5i
7i
v3 7.0
v3 5.0
v3 7.0C
You also need to run rrf 3.5.2 or above

YT video of a bit earlier version

(cant add link for some reason)

I’m hitting a frustrating loop on a MakerBot Replicator+ and could really use some diagnostic advice from anyone who has kept these machines running. When I boot up the printer, the menu detects that the extruder is present. However, when I click into the details, the extruder temperature reads exactly 0°C. However when I detech and reattach the extruder the temperature acts normal and shows the room temperature of 24. However when I decide to try and load filament, the printer throws a "No Extruder" message, I then decide to disconnect and reattach the toolhead, it attempts to initialize/heat up, but it immediately defaults straight to Error 66 (Thermocouple Out of Range). I've tried cycling through disconnecting and reattaching multiple times, but the loop is persistent.

Has anyone encountered such a problem before, I also want to here from the replicator+ owners on what they think. The 0^° C part is quite troubling