3D printing: Unboxing the MakerBot Replicator 5th Generation

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  • It's here!

    It's here!

    The MakerBot has arrived!

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Finishing tools

    Finishing tools

    The first small UPS box contained a set of finishing tools used for cleaning parts and removing them from the print bed.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Filament came packed in this box

    Filament came packed in this box

    The separate filament rolls came packed in this box

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Blue filament

    Blue filament

    Here's what a roll of filament looks like. Think of this as the printer's "ink".

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Orange filament

    Orange filament

    A very nice-looking roll of orange filament

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Now, let's open the MakerBot

    Now, let's open the MakerBot

    Opening the carton shows a top carton with the MakerBot logo.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Feeling welcome

    Feeling welcome

    The carton is quite welcoming.

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  • A tray of goodies

    A tray of goodies

    Just above the MakerBot itself is a carton of components and resources.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • A first look at the build tray

    A first look at the build tray

    Here's the build tray, in its carton.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Gray filament

    Gray filament

    The MakerBot comes with a full-sized roll of gray filament.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • USB cord

    USB cord

    The USB cord is used for both configuring network connections with the MakerBot or for direct connection with a computer for submitting print jobs.

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  • The extruder, packed safely

    The extruder, packed safely

    This is the extruder in its bubble wrap.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • The extruder itself

    The extruder itself

    This is the extruder itself, otherwise known as "the hot end". The little brass tip at the end is what the filament comes out of. That's the point at which all the printing happens.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Extruder mounting brackets

    Extruder mounting brackets

    This is the other side of the extruder, where it magnetically snaps onto the MakerBot.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Power cord

    Power cord

    The MakerBot uses a standard PC power cord.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • The build tray in bubble wrap

    The build tray in bubble wrap

    Here's the glass build tray, protected in bubble wrap. It was also shipped inside the protective foam of the carton.

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  • The build tray itself

    The build tray itself

    I have come to be very familiar with the build tray, since it's what the objects are printed on, and removing those objects can be a bit of work.

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  • The MakerBot reveals itself

    The MakerBot reveals itself

    And now, here's the inside of the carton with the MakerBot itself, and a nice educator's guide.

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  • Packing corners

    Packing corners

    The MakerBot itself is secured nicely by strong packing foam.

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  • The machine in its box

    The machine in its box

    Here's the machine in its box, ready to be taken out and set up.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • The MakerBot

    The MakerBot

    Finally, here's the MakerBot itself, ready for initial setup.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

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We begin our DIY-IT discover series on 3D printing by unboxing our new 3D printer.

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It's here!

The MakerBot has arrived!

Caption by: David Gewirtz

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