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Replicator 2/2X LCD Interface Button Replacement

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We previously designed a replacement button for a Replicator 2/2X LCD Interface Panel. You can check out the Thingiverse post here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:784845 The issue was that it was designed to make use the heads of copper coated nails, this meant that in the long run there was a risk of damaging the board and wearing out the contacts on the board itself. These hard contacts also meant it was sometimes difficult to press the buttons as they had to line up very precisely. We found a product to allowed us to design another version of the replacement. It is a very simple to apply graphite liquid that will adhere to a rubber material. This made it a good fit for NinjaFlex. We printed a new version of the original button that made use of a circular bump rather than a recess to put the nail in. We followed the directions on … Read more

Replicator 2 Build Plate Upgrades

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If you are looking to improve your MakerBot Replicator 2’s reliability and ease of use, we sell several upgrades for your build plate. Each of these upgrades is very easy to install, most taking only a few minutes. These upgrades also do not require any permanent modification to your 3D printer so you can swap between upgrades as they best suit your current print jobs. Zebra Plate The Zebra Plate is a great upgrade for many different reasons. First off it means you will not have to worry about replacing damaged blue tape ever again, as it is a durable surface that stands up to some rough use. Secondly it allows you to print parts that have a tendency to warp more easily than on standard build plates because it offers greater adhesion and its two different colored sides means it can always contrast your filament making it easy to … Read more

Sharing your 3D Models with Pinshape

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Pinshape is a website that is designed to allow you to share your 3D models, download and print other peoples 3D models. It has been around for a couple years now and has started to accumulate its own user base as it allows its members to do things that many other 3D model sharing sites don’t provide as tools. The biggest difference between Pinshape and Thingiverse is that Pinshape allows users to post content with a download fee. This isn’t a bad thing like some people immediately may think as it creates incentive for the 3D modelers who create something to make it great so the next person doesn’t have to model it from scratch. This is great for small useful parts that people need frequently but never have the time to design. Having the ability to print a high quality file for a small price makes it almost like … Read more

Double Robotics Telepresence Robot

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We are now a distributor for the Double Robotics products. A Double telepresence robot gives you a physical presence at work or school when you can’t be there in-person.   If you are interested in more details on the Double, be sure to check it out at DoubleRobotics.ca. If you have any questions about these telepresence robots, be sure to contact us and we will be happy to answer them for you.

Spool Holders for the new Thor3D Filament

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We recently brought in a new line of Thor3D filament. This filament is a great way to gain access to new colors and reduce your print costs. This Thor3D filament does have a few different sized spools compared to the MakerBot filament and as such the stock spool holders won’t work. To solve this problem of not being able to use the stock spool holders we have found and designed spool holders that will work. If you are looking for a spool holder for the Replicator 5th Generation, here is a link to the one we designed: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:937667 This is a straightforward print that requires no support and works great with all sizes of Thor3D spools. If you are looking for a spool holder for the Replicator 2/2X, then we found one that works great. Here is a link to it: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:36459 This print works best printed on a raft with support.