How To Replace A Replicator 2 Heater Block Assembly Replacing the MakerBot Replicator 2’s Heater Block Assembly can be tricky, but this how-to guide for your 3D printer will help. Tools Needed: 5MM Hex Key Side/flush cutter or scissors Crescent wrench MakerBot Replicator 2 Heater Block Assembly Let’s Get Started...
How to Replace the Ceramic Tape on a MakerBot Replicator 2 3D Printer You should replace the ceramic insulation tape on your MakerBot Replicator 2 approximately every 50 hours, if the white insulation has turned brown, or if it falls off of the heater block. We use pre-cut ceramic...
How To Install MakerBot Build Plate Tape Instead of using blue painters tape, use pre-cut gaffers buildplate tape. Tools Needed: Fargo 3D Printing Replicator 2 Gaffer’s Buildplate Tape Scissors Credit or plastic card Let’s Get Started Take the current build platform out of MakerBot Replicator 2. Remove all tape...
How To Unclog A MakerBot Replicator 2 Nozzle From time to time the MakerBot Replicator 2 3D printer nozzle will clog, leading to air-printing, jamming, and printer downtime. Replacing it with a fresh nozzle will fix the issue, but if you don’t have time to wait for a part,...
Fargo 3D Printing now accepts Bitcoin for online and in-store orders! You can now purchase 3D printers and 3D printing supplies through Fargo 3D Printing using Bitcoin. When going through the checkout, simply select Bitcoin as your payment option, then click the Place Order button. You’ll then...
We have a new MakerBot Replicator Z18 in the shop and have had a chance to test it out a little bit. Jake talks about some simple fixes to help improve print quality and usability. John, our resident LulzBot expert, compares the LulzBot Mini and the Taz 4. Here...
Unboxing the LulzBot Mini The new LulzBot Mini 3D printer comes ready to print out of the box. Our unboxing video will let you know what to expect when yours arrives. The LulzBot Mini arrives in a large white box covered with custom artwork. Their attention to detail with...
Fargo 3D Printing started one year ago (Jan. 15)! Jake and John briefly cover their first year in business and two recently acquired printers. Our Cube 3 and Lulzbot Mini are getting tested out and printing fairly well. Our Z18 just showed up today and we plan to print...
Jake and John went to CES in Las Vegas last week and brought home some news and photos from the 3D printing area. They talk about their overall experience as well as what they learned about particular brands. 3D Systems and MakerBot are main topics, but Autodesk’s Ember is...
Before Jake and John left for CES, they discussed what they hoped to see and highlighted some announcements that had already been made. Voxel8 XYZ chocolate printer 3D Systems High Speed Project Ara Ultimaker ROBO3D 3D Systems and botObjects Don’t forget to follow Fargo 3D Printing for further updates....
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