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Overview
Introducing the MakerBot SKETCH 3D Classroom Bundle
Meet the all-new SKETCH Classroom, the comprehensive 3D printer solution designed to accelerate learning and design-thinking.
Featuring a dual-printer set up, educators can offer the ideal student-to-printer ratio to drive 3D printing classroom success right from the start.
With teacher and student certifications and more than 600+ lesson plans included, educators can integrate more interactive design projects and increase student engagement.
Classroom 3D printer management is easier than ever with one queue management dashboard via MakerBot Cloud. Students can share design projects wirelessly and teachers can manage queues easily between printers.
Everything You Need to Implement 3D Printing in the Classroom
This value-priced bundle includes everything you need to implement a successful 3D printing program in your classroom. The bundle includes:
- (2) MakerBot SKETCH 3D Printers
- (4) large spools of MakerBot SKETCH PLA Filament (1kg)
- (2) small spools of MakerBot SKETCH PLA Filament (250g)
- (2) seats for MakerBot Teacher Certification
- (10) seats for MakerBot Student Certification
Get started with dual printer setup and complete your classroom printing faster, make 3D printing more accessible to your students and boost the opportunities for student innovation.
- Multiple printers that boost student growth and exposure
- Increased classroom engagement without slowing down the learning process
- The most reliable classroom 3D printing platform
MakerBot Certification
More than just learning about printer operation. Certify your students in real world problem solving through design thinking and 3D printing. Get access to a full set of interactive content, projects, quizzes and exams developed by MakerBot Certified Educators.
- ISTE-certified 3D printer training for both teachers and students
- 3D Printing-Integrated Curriculum training for teachers with applicable PD credit
- Real World Problem Solving training through Design Thinking and 3D Printing
MakerBot Cloud
Manage your classroom's printing like a boss. SKETCH classroom makes the 3D printing experience even easier with MakerBot's cloud-based, 3D printing file management software. Students submit their designs without issue, and teachers queue up their classroom prints with ease.
- MakerBot Cloud™: Manage students' projects with a cloud-based print queue
- Print directly from TinkerCAD™
- Industry leading support
600+ Certified Lesson Plans
Access hundreds of lesson plans from educators all across the country with community-driven lesson plans reviewed & approved by MakerBot Education. Find lesson plans designed for grade levels and subjects applicable to your classroom and curriculum.
- Access 600+ lesson plans across various grade levels & subjects
- Join the largest 3D printing community of educators
- Curated lesson plans created by MakerBot Certified Educators
Heated and Flexible Buildplate
Reliable prints everytime with the heated build plate for secure, successful printing and a flexible surface to make removing finished prints a breeze.
Touch Screen Controls
Start, monitor and pause your students' prints with an intuitive interface, designed for easy 3D printing navigation.
Enclosed Chamber and Particulate Filter
Place your printers anywhere in the classroom without worrying about curious hands and print with peace of mind with a particulate filter installed in each printer.
Package Contents
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THE SKETCH CLASSROOM
MakerBot SKETCH Classroom
Package Contents
TWO MAKERBOT SKETCH™ DESKTOP 3D PRINTERS
- [1] 2 MakerBot SKETCH™ 3D Printers
- [2] MakerBot Cloud™
- [4] 6 MakerBot PLA Spools
- [5] 4 Build Plates
- [6] 2 Spatulas
- [7] 2 Snips
The makerbot certification program for students and teachers
- [3] Access to MakerBot University:
- 2 Seats in MakerBot Certification™ for Educators
- 10 Seats in MakerBot Certification™ for Students
Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
PRINTING
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 IN-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
TEMPERATURE
Ambient Operating Temperature
15-30°C [59-86°F]
Storage Temperature
0-55°C [32-131°F]
SIZE & WEIGHT
Product Dimensions
433.4mm (H) x 423.1mm (W) x 365.0mm (D)
[17in (H) x 16.6in (W) x 14.4in (D)]
Shipping Box
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
17kg [37.5 lb]
MECHANICAL
Build Surface
Grip Surface
Build Plate Leveling
Heated with removable flexible build surface
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
Safety
Fully enclosed
Particulate Filter
UL, CE, FCC
IEC/ EN/ UL60950-1, IEC/ EN/UL 62368-1
CAMERA
Camera resolution
2 megapixels
SOFTWARE
Software Bundle
MakerBot Print Software
Supported File Types
MakerBot (.makerbot)
STL (.stl)
SolidWorks (.sldprt, .sldasm)
InventorOBJ (.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, .prt., .asm, .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
ELECTRICAL
Power Requirements
100-240 V, 50-60 HZ
2.7-1.3A
Connectivity
USB, Ethernet, Wifi
Compatible Materials
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY
Helpful Resources
Support Resources
For general usage questions, contact 3D Universe:
Email: support@3duniverse.org
Phone: 800-689-4344
For hardware-related support, contact MakerBot Support: https://support.makerbot.com/product/makerbot-method
3D Printing Resources
STL Files:
- Thingiverse: Most comprehensive site available for free downloadable STL files
- YouMagine: Another excellent site for free STL files
- Yeggi: A search engine for finding 3D printable files
CAD Software:
- TinkerCAD: A free, easy-to-use browser-based CAD solution. Great option for beginners
- SketchUp: A popular CAD software, free for personal use
- FreeCAD: A free, open-source parametric 3D modeler
- Blender: A powerful open-source 3D modeler, popular and full of great features, but with a steep learning curve
- Autodesk Fusion 360: A powerful, full-featured, browser-based parametric modeling solution, free for students and startups
- OpenSCAD: This free CAD tool uses a textual programming-style language to create solid-body objects instead of using visual modeling tools
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