Overview

The MakerBot Replicator 1 is a dual extruder 3D printer with a heated build plate. This 3D printer uses plastic build materials like ABS and PLA. The Replicator 1 offers a layer height resolution of 0.2 mm - 0.3 mm, a positioning precision of 2.5 micron on Z axis and 11 micron on XY axis, and a maximum build envelope of 8.9 x 5.7 x 5.9 in.

The Replicator 1 does not consume G-CODE! Instead it uses X3G files (originally S3G). Most modern slicing software, e.g. Slic3r, SuperSlicer, PrusaSlicer or Ultimaker Cura will take a STL file as input and create a GCODE file as output. This GCODE file will need to be converted into an X3G file (using the GPX application) in order for the Replicator to print your model.

3D models in STL format can be downloaded from Thingiverse, etc. Alternatively, a 3D model can be created in CAD programs like SolidWorks, Fusion360, or OpenSCAD and saved in STL format.

Specs

Printing

  • Build envelope: 225 x 145 x 150 mm / 8.9 x 5.7 x 5.9 in
  • Layer thickness: Choose 0.2-0.3 mm with stock nozzle
  • Stock nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm
  • Speed: 40 mm/s
  • Flow rate: approximately 24 cc/hr
  • Extruder Temperature: Recommended Maximum 230 C
  • Heated Build Platform: 120 C Maximum
  • Positioning precision: 2.5 micron on Z axis / 11 micron on XY axes

Electronics

  • MakerBot MightyBoard single-piece motherboard
  • 5 axis, 1/16 micro-stepping motor control
  • 4x20 LCD character display and multi-directional control pad
  • Piezoelectric buzzer
  • Software-controllable RGB LED lighting
  • Universal Power Supply: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 4.0A (input), and takes standard IEC cable

Software

  • Print from SD card or over USB
  • Input file type: X3G
  • Firmware:: Sailfish

Materials

  • Works with ABS, PLA, and other materials
  • Filament diameter: 1.75 mm

Mechanical

  • Overall dimensions: 320 x 467 x 381 milimeters / 12.6 x 18.4 x 15 in
  • Shipping weight: 32lbs
  • Linear ball bearings
  • Precision ground 8 mm shafts
  • Snap-on, snap-off carriage assemblies

NEMA 17 Hybrid Stepper Motor

  • Manufacturer: Moons Motors
  • 200 steps per revolution (1.8 deg/step)
  • 2 Phase
  • Rated Voltage 4.83V DC
  • Rated Current 0.84A
  • Phase Resistance: 5.75 Ohm ± 10% (20º C)
  • Phase inductance: 9.3mH ± 20% (1kHz 1 V rms)
  • Holding torque: 0.28N.m Min.
  • Shaft diameter: 5mm / 0.188” (3/16”)
  • Shaft length: 20mm
  • Motor depth: 34mm

Clones

As the original Makerbot Replicator 1 design files were public domain, the printer had many clones. Parts for the clones can usually be substituted:

  • Wanhao Duplicator 4S
  • FlashForge Creator Dual
  • Monoprice Architect
  • CTC Dual / Bizer
  • Tangibot

The Replicator™ Diagram

Before we continue, let’s familiarize ourselves with some of the main features of The MakerBot Replicator.

layouts

  1. Stepstruder MK8 (attached to mount)
  2. Build Platform
  3. LCD Interface Panel
  4. Guide tubes
  5. SD Card slot (on side panel)

layouts

  1. Power switch
  2. Power input
  3. USB input
  4. Reset switch
  5. Spool holders

layouts

Makerbot Replicator Manual 2021 Nkawu
https://github.com/Nkawu/makerbot_replicator_1_info
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