The first small UPS box contained a set of finishing tools used for cleaning parts and removing them from the print bed.
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Filament came packed in this box
The separate filament rolls came packed in this box
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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
A very nice-looking roll of orange filament
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Now, let's open the MakerBot
Opening the carton shows a top carton with the MakerBot logo.
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Feeling welcome
The carton is quite welcoming.
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A tray of goodies
Just above the MakerBot itself is a carton of components and resources.
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A first look at the build tray
Here's the build tray, in its carton.
Caption by: David Gewirtz
Gray filament
The MakerBot comes with a full-sized roll of gray filament.
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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
This is the extruder in its bubble wrap.
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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
This is the other side of the extruder, where it magnetically snaps onto the MakerBot.
Caption by: David Gewirtz
Power cord
The MakerBot uses a standard PC power cord.
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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.
Caption by: David Gewirtz
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
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
The MakerBot itself is secured nicely by strong packing foam.
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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
Finally, here's the MakerBot itself, ready for initial setup.
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