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MakerBot Labs Experimental Extruder for Replicator+ and Z18

Model No.
900-0004A
$399.00
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MakerBot Labs Experimental Extruder for Replicator+ and Z18

PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF 3D PRINTING

The MakerBot Labs Experimental Extruder for the MakerBot Replicator, Replicator+, Replicator Mini, Replicator Mini+, and Replicator Z18. Customize Your 3D Printing Experience Designed for the Advanced User who wants to push the limits of what’s possible on MakerBot 3D Printers.

FEATURES

  • Creative Flexibility with a Range of Materials
  • Push the boundaries of MakerBot 3D printing with interchangeable nozzles, custom material print modes, and unlocked advanced print settings.
  • Freedom to Switch from Production to Sandbox
  • Quickly switch from the reliability of the Smart Extruder+ to the Experimental Extruder to test the limits of your ideas.
  • Drafting for Speed Print existing PLA materials with the included large diameter draft nozzles and dramatically reduce total print time by up to 75%.
  • Designed to Be Customized With a modified thermal core and a more secure thermal barrier tube, the Experimental Extruder was redesigned to make changing nozzles easier.
  • Download and print the Experimental Extruder Jig to provide a more stable platform.

MORE INFO

MakerBot Labs Community + Resources MakerBot Labs is a community of makers, creators, and experimenters. Post a question to the community, find tips & tricks, and discover custom print modes as you push the limits of your Experimental Extruder.

DOWNLOADS

Quick Start Guide

Configuration and Nozzle Changing Guide

Experimental Extruder Jig

 

NOTE: The Experimental Extruder is an experimental product and is not covered under warranty or MakerCare.

COMPATIBILITY
Model of 3D Printer:
MakerBot Replicator+
MakerBot Replicator Mini+
MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer (5th Gen)
MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer
MakerBot Replicator Z18

Material:
1.75mm
Refer to MakerBot Labs for Community Created Print Profiles

Required Downloads:
Firmware version 2.6+ and MakerBot Print version 2.7+

The Experimental Extruder unlocks over 35 additional custom print settings in MakerBot Print to allow a user to further tune their prints. These settings are tied to the Experimental Extruder and can only be accessed when connected to a printer that has an Experimental Extruder attached.

 

PRINTING
Print Technology:
Fused Deposition Modeling
Included Nozzles:
0.4 mm Brass, 0.6 mm Brass, 0.6 mm Stainless Steel, 0.8 mm Brass
Included Accessories:
Two (2) Nozzle Wrenches
Extruder Cap for use with Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+ 3D printers
Active Cooling Duct for use with Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+ 3D printers (ships attached to Experimental Extruder)
Material Swivel Clip for MakerBot Replicator Z18 configuration (ships attached to Experimental Extruder)

Temperature:
100 - 235°C (212 - 455°F)

SIZE & WEIGHT
Shipping Dimensions:
12.7 L X 6.3 W X 17.7 H cm [5 x 2.5 x 7 in]

Shipping Weight:
0.43 kg [0.95 lb]