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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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Customers like the quality of the 3D printer, saying it's decent and easy to set up. They say it makes some pretty nice prints, and the quality and surface finish surpasses the Wanhao Replicator Dual. However, some customers have reported issues with the performance of the printer, stating that it never worked properly and is not as reliable as the Replicators 2.
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Customers are happy with the quality of the 3D printer. They say it's a great printer, with 3 prints 100% successful, right out of the box. They've made some pretty nice prints, and the quality and surface finish surpasses their Wanhao Replicator Dual. They also mention that it'd be easy to set up and get printing with.
"...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.)..." Read more
"...The quality and surface finish definitely surpass what my Wanhao Replicator Dual clone is capable of...." Read more
"...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." Read more
"Great printer, 3 prints 100% successful, right out of the box..." Read more
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Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the 3D printer. They mention that it never worked properly, is not as reliable as the Replicator 2, and is trash.
"...(although for some reason it's not as reliable as the Replicator 2.)..." Read more
"The printer I received never worked properly. All objects, including models from MakerBot, were slanted when printed...." Read more
"This bot was trash, didnt work out of the box, had to work on connections over the phone support, not work the money." Read more
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.
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.
I learned how to print on this printer three years ago and its been pretty much hell ever since. Before I go further I do need to say now that I've done extensive upgrades to its stock configuration and stopped using Makerware, its 90% print fail rate has gone to a 90% success rate and higher. Makerware is the first issue, second is the bed, third are the extruder drives, fourth are the extruders, and fifth which is pretty glaring is the absence of a filament cooling fan when there is a port on the main control board for one and Cura, Replicat3r, and Simplify3d can all activate it. The construction on the printer is actually not that bad and the bearings are quiet compared to some of its Flashforge clones. In the time I've spent over the last three years running one of these 2x's it would have been cheaper to outright buy something else and ditch the Replicator. If you have the time and know-how to put a PEI sheet on the bed and buy some PVA gluesticks. That will solve pretty much any adhesion issue. Cut the springs down a little to allow enough clearance for the PEI sheet. Replace the filament drive with ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING ELSE, drive gear too. Really, just about anything else will be an improvement. Go on Thingiverse and print a filament cooling duct. Wire in a fan and mount everything on the front of the gantry. NEVER PRINT PLA, just don't. After that you can actually pull off Ninja flex and TPU. If your daring PET even works but its a bit finicky. Sorry to put you down like this Makerbot but it's just not the best printer you made. I was going for honest and informative with a tad of venting.