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The Makerbot replicator 2xThe MakerBot Replicator 2x is a 3D printer made by MakerBot. It uses a printing method known as Fused Deposition Modeling or FDM. FDM is an additive manufacturing technique in which filament is heated to its melting point and extruded layer by layer following a predetermined computer design to create a 3D object. The Replicator 2x is capable of dual extrusion to create objects in two different colors. Although it is capable of printing in two different colors it is unable to combine the two colors to create a new color. For example an object can be printed in black and white, but the black and white can not be combined during printing to create shades of gray.
Machine Specs File Types: STL, Thing and OBJ Build Volume: 9.7 L x 6.0 W x 6.1 H in Layer Resolution: 100 microns (0.0039 in) at high detail printing |
How to Find or create 3d models
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Finding Models
There are many websites available to find models for 3D printing. Some of them offer free downloads and others require payment before granting access to 3D print files. The sites listed below are free open source sites. You can bring in a supported file type from any of these websites or do a search for other 3D models and bring in a model from another website. 
Thingiverse
Find 3D objects that other people have already designed and have shared for others to print. There are thousands of designs to choose from. |
Creating Models
There are many websites available to find models for 3D printing. Some of them offer free downloads and others require payment before granting access to 3D print files. The sites listed below are free open source sites. You can bring in a supported file type from any of these websites or do a search for other 3D models and bring in a model from another website. 
Tinkercad
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