MAKERBOT - Completed in April 2010, Matt's Makerbot from Makerbot Industries is a do-it-yourself, three-dimensional printer kit. Since completing its assembly, Matt has added some modifications to this desktop factory.

Makerbot with modifications
Matt's first upgrade was the addition of a heated build-platform, where the part is printed. Due to the nature of the plastic used, (ABS) the prints have a tendency to warp as they are printed. A heated build platform significantly reduces warping in the print. His first heated build platform suffered an epoxy failure.

old+platform

The wedge shape (above) is due to the epoxy around the screws holding the top ceramic plate to the wood base. Following this failure Matt purchased a different heated platform kit. This went together with much more success.

new+platform1


new+platform2

The above detailed image shows Matt's solution to losing the small surface mount components. Additional upgrades include the new MK5 extruder and a filament spool so the Makerbot can auto-feed.