MakerBot Print Update for Custom Settings & Print Flexible Filament with Replicator+

MakerBot Print – Custom Settings

The new update of MakerBot Print to version 1.9.15 includes the activation of “Custom Settings”. This allows you to make advanced settings for special prints. And this is how it works: Go to the cogwheel for “Settings”. Here you will now find “Add a Custom Setting” at the bottom. Clicking on this opens the “Advanced Print Settings” window, which you can use to add advanced settings.

Printing flexible filament with the Replicator+

Initial tests confirm that it is possible to print NinjaFlex filament (Shore 85A) with the Replicator+. We are still in the test phase – but would like to report on our initial experiences.

To print flexible filament with the Replicator+, you need a Tough PLA SmartExtruder+, Custom Settings and possibly a manual Z-axis offset. We have currently made the following settings in the Custom Settings:

• Extruder: Temperature 235°C, Filament Diameter 1.77, Retraction Distance 0mm
• Shells: Shell Print Speed 20mm/s
• Infill: Infill Print Speed 20mm/s

The most difficult step is loading the filament. We currently recommend clamping the flexible filament between your fingers during the process until the filament extrudes a little. Then the loading process should end immediately. So far, we have only printed without a Raft. To do this, however, we had to perform a manual Z-axis offset. You can do this via “Printers” -> “Utilities” -> “Calibration” -> “Z-Axis Offset”. Attention: Please proceed step by step to avoid destroying the extruder!

We will keep you up to date on further findings here.

The flexible filament used,“NinjaFlex“, is now available here!

Current offer

We are currently offering a“Big & Strong Bundle” from MakerBot for large-volume functional prototyping. This package includes the MakerBot Replicator Z18 and a Tough PLA Filament Bundle for the price of 7148.- instead of 7548.- CHF (incl. VAT valid until 07.03.17)