For Tech Tuesday this week we are going to follow up on our announcement back in January about the new MakerBot Smart Extruder+. It was billed as being a major improvement over the previous Smart Extruder, but is it really? Well we received our order for two of them about a month ago, and have been working with it ever since. Now we are ready to share our findings and experience with you in this Makerbot Smart Extruder Review. Listen to the podcast here: MakerBot Smart Extruder Review The … [Read more...]
Help! My Extruder Is Clogged!
A clogged printer is a common problem in 3D printing. In this episode, Tom and Tracy Hazzard share how they troubleshoot their Smart Extruder, along with the reasons why it does clog up. Different PLAs work differently and have varied characteristics such as temperature range. Using the right filament intended for the MakerBot lessens risks of clogging. Learn more about the factors that may clog your extruder and how you can unclog it. --- Listen to the podcast here: Help! My … [Read more...]
Having Smart Extruder Issues
Smart Extruder and 5th Generation MakerBot, without doubt, work hand in hand to produce quality 3D prints. However, it has been in hot water because of some critical issues. In today's Ask Us Anything, hosts Tom and Tracy Hazzard tackle the smart extruder issues with the MakerBot. They share their year-long journey with the Smart Extruder as well as their thoughts on its life span. Want to know the reasons why Tom and Tracy do not have issues with their Smart Extruder? Then don’t miss … [Read more...]