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MakerBot Smart Extruder Review, How Different is it?

By Tracy and Tom Hazzard

WTFFF | MakerBot Smart Extruder Review

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...]

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Smart Extruder+ Announcement

By Tracy and Tom Hazzard

WTF 161 | Smart Extruder+

  The MakerBot fifth-generation Replicator printers have become famous in the industry, and not in a good way. With extensive efforts in testing, the Smart Extruder+ has been announced and is certainly something users are currently looking forward to. Tom and Tracy Hazzard share their experience with this infamous printer and its original Smart Extruder. They talk about the tests they’ve conducted on their own along with the outcomes. Tom also gives some tips on how to save money when … [Read more...]

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Help! My Extruder Is Clogged!

By Tracy and Tom Hazzard

WTF OO9 | Clogged Extruder

  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...]

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Having Smart Extruder Issues

By Tracy and Tom Hazzard

WTF 008 | 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...]

Filed Under: 3D Printing Topics, Vol. 1, WTFFF?! Podcast Tagged With: 3D print issues, 3d-printing, filament, Makerbot, Smart Extruder, Smart Extruder issues

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