Making A Test Object - MakerBot Replicator 2X User Manual

MAKING A TEST OBJECT FROM THE SD CARD
LOCATE THE SD CARD
The MakerBot Replicator 2X includes an SD
card preloaded with files for making test
objects. The SD card is located in the SD port,
directly behind the LCD panel. Make sure the
SD card is pushed firmly into the SD port.
SELECT A PROJECT FROM THE SD CARD
The final task in the Startup Script is to print
an object from the SD card. After you have
successfully leveled the build plate and
loaded the MakerBot ABS Filament into the
right extruder, the LCD panel will ask you:
"How'd it go? Ready to make something?"
Select "Yes" and the LCD panel will display:
"Awesome! We'll go to the SD card menu
and you can select a model!"
If you want to print from the SD card but are
not running the Startup Script, use the LCD
panel to navigate back to the top-level menus.
1. Select Build from SD.
2. Use the arrow keys to navigate through
the list of models available. The models
come pre-loaded on your SD card are
also shown on the following page of
this manual.
3. To select a model, press M.
4. The MakerBot Replicator 2X will begin to
make your object. You can use the LCD
panel to monitor the temperature of the
extruders and build plate and the status
and progress of your object.
EXAMPLE: PRINTING THE CHAIN LINKS
In this section, we will print the chain links
object from the SD card. To do this:
1. On the LCD panel, navigate back to the
top-level menus. Select Build from SD.
2. Use the arrow keys to navigate through
the list of models on the SD card. Find
the chain links model.
3. To choose the chain links, press M.
4. The MakerBot Replicator 2X will begin to
make your object. Once the build plate and
extruders have reached their target
temperatures, the print will take about 12
minutes. You can use the LCD panel to
monitor the temperature of the extruders
and build plate and the status and progress
of your object.
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