Overview

  • Recommended Grades: K-12
  • Number of Students: 30+
  • Number of Lessons: 600+

Test ideas, grow student engagement, and enable design thinking with a platform that grows with you. Tap into the most acclaimed 3D printer platform for education and get tailored resources every step of the way. Make 3D printing for the classroom even easier with our free, cloud-based print preparation software. Tap into a scalable platform that can fit the 3D printing needs of teachers across one classroom or a whole school district.

With over 15 hours of online student curriculum and a cloud-based software to manage your students’ projects, you can unlock their creative potential with accessible 3D printing. With ISTE-certified 3D printer training and design thinking curriculum, educators can prove their expertise and stand out as STEM education leaders.

Key Features

  • Easy-to-use MakerBot SKETCH with reliable, tinker-free performance
  • Self-paced, interactive training for teachers and students
  • Cloud-based 3D print file management with MakerBot Cloud*
  • Integration with TinkerCAD & Fusion 360
  • Access to 600+ certified lesson plans from educators nationwide

Specifications

Print Technology Fused Deposition Modeling
Build Volume 150mm x 150mm x 150mm
[5.9in x 5.9in x 5.9in]
Layer Resolution 100–400 microns [0.0039–0.0157 in]
Print mode tuned for 200 microns
Material Diameter 1.75 mm [0.069 in]
Material Compatibility MakerBot Sketch PLA Material
MakerBot Sketch Tough Material
Extruder Compatibility MakerBot Sketch Extruder
Nozzle Diameter 0.4 mm [0.015 in]
Print File Type .MAKERBOT
Ambient Operating Temperature 15–30°C [59–86°F]
Storage Temperature 0–55°C [32–131°F]
Product Dimensions 547mm (H) x 535mm (W) x 470mm (D)
21.54in (H) x 21.07in (W) x 18.5in (D)
Shipping Box Dimensions 549mm (H) x 517mm (W) x 46mm (D)
[21.625in (H) x 20.375in (W) x 18.25in (D)]
Product Weight 11.8 kg [26 lb]
Shipping Weight 17 kg [37.5 lb]
Build Surface Grip Surface
Build Plate Leveling Heated with removable flexible build surface
Safety Fully enclosed
Particulate Filter
UL, CE, FCC
IEC/EN/UL60950-1, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1
Camera Resolution 2 megapixels
Software Bundle MakerBot Print Software
Supported File Types MakerBot (.makerbot)
STL (.stl)
SolidWorks (.sldprt, .sldasm)
Inventor (.ipt, .iam)
IGES (.iges, .igs)
STEP AP203/214 (.step, .stp)
CATIA (.CATPart, .CATProduct)
Wavefront Object (.obj)
Unigraphics/NX (.prt)
Solid Edge (.par, .asm)
ProE/Creo (.prt, .asm)
VRML (.wrl)
Operating Systems Windows (7, 10)
Mac OS X (10.12+)
Note: Does not support Mac Catalina
CAD Plugins SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, Onshape, Autodesk Inventor
Power Requirements 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz
2.7–1.3A
Connectivity USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi

What's Included

  • (1) Sketch Printer
  • (3) Spools of PLA
  • (1) Seat in Teacher Certifications
  • (5) Seats in Student Certifications
  • MakerBot Cloud with Print Queuing
  • 1-Year Warranty

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