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MAKERBOT Sketch

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MAKERBOT Sketch
MAKERBOT Sketch
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RankNo. 29 of 33Best 3D Printers
Ranking Net Score+5+5 from reviews0 from votes
Sources147 positive · 14 negative
Priced at$999.00

Released Oct 2024

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No. 29 of 33 in Best 3D Printers
Priced at$999.00

Released Oct 2024

Shop on AmazonShop on Google
+5Ranking net score+5 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore14 sources

The MakerBot Sketch series is a line of classroom-ready 3D printers available in basic, large, and sprint models, designed for education with safety features and easy setup.

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Total +5 pts

Net positive 3

Net zero 1

Net negative 3

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14 sources
Redditdiscussion

Makerbot Sketch Problems

  • Reliability-1 pts

    I've decided to switch to another platform (Bambu) after buying 2 Sketch Sprints this year (which also had problems

  • Software & Connectivity-1 pts

    It's not great, but it's the manufacturer's slicer and may have some magic under the hood.

  • Value & Support-1 pts

    Makerbot only officially supports their own filament that costs twice as much

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I've decided to switch to another platform (Bambu) after buying 2 Sketch Sprints this year (which also had problems It's not great, but it's the manufacturer's slicer and may have some magic under the hood. Makerbot only officially supports their own filament that costs twice as much
Redditdiscussion

Failed Prints Makerbot Sketch

  • Reliability-1 pts

    I was having issues with some prints turning into spaghetti

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I was having issues with some prints turning into spaghetti
Redditdiscussion

Makerbot Sketch Large Always Starts Off Weird

  • Reliability-1 pts

    The user reports that their MakerBot Sketch Large always starts off weird, implying print quality issues at the beginning of prints.

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The user reports that their MakerBot Sketch Large always starts off weird, implying print quality issues at the beginning of prints.
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  • Reliability+5 pts

    reliable Tinker free design

reliable Tinker free design
YouTube
  • Reliability+5 pts

    During the entire testing process, I didn't have a single failed print.

  • Build Plate & Leveling+5 pts

    every print was consistently reliable in terms of both adhesion to the platform

  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    No alignment is required. Everything is ready to go right out of the box

  • Software & Connectivity-5 pts

    The return to the first page button is located next to the cancel all operation button, which I accidentally pressed more than once. So, the touchpad interface could be improved.

During the entire testing process, I didn't have a single failed print. every print was consistently reliable in terms of both adhesion to the platform No alignment is required. Everything is ready to go right out of the box The return to the first page button is located next to the cancel all operation button, which I accidentally pressed more than once. So, the touchpad interface could be improved.
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  • Build Quality & Safety+5 pts

    which stops all the fumes going out but being played plastic there's not many particle fumes anywhere so fully safe for schools

which stops all the fumes going out but being played plastic there's not many particle fumes anywhere so fully safe for schools
Redditdiscussion

Makerbot Sketch At My School

  • Value & Support-1 pts

    a much higher operating cost.

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a much higher operating cost.
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Makerbot Sketch Problems

  • Reliability-1 pts

    I've never had as many problems with all of them COMBINED as I have with this.

  • Software & Connectivity-1 pts

    I switched from Makerbot's printing software for slicing to Cura because I read somewhere that the dedicated software basically got killed after Ultimaker took over Makerbot

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I've never had as many problems with all of them COMBINED as I have with this. I switched from Makerbot's printing software for slicing to Cura because I read somewhere that the dedicated software basically got killed after Ultimaker took over Makerbot
Redditdiscussion

Makerbot Sketch Problem

  • Reliability-1 pts

    My MakerBot Sketch started printing like this. I'm not sure what the problem is. Where could I start to narrow it down?

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My MakerBot Sketch started printing like this. I'm not sure what the problem is. Where could I start to narrow it down?
YouTube
  • Software & Connectivity-5 pts

    if you're willing to tinker and your school is okay with you doing that

  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    an out of the box ready to go solution that has support and a warranty it's a great option

an out of the box ready to go solution that has support and a warranty it's a great option if you're willing to tinker and your school is okay with you doing that
Redditdiscussion

Makerbot Sketch Issues

  • Software & Connectivity-1 pts

    it has been stuck on the "checking for new firmware" screen since then.

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it has been stuck on the "checking for new firmware" screen since then.
YouTube
  • Software & Connectivity+5 pts

    this is a really good place to go to orientation

this is a really good place to go to orientation
YouTube
  • Build Quality & Safety-5 pts

    sometimes 3D printers can get very hot and it's pretty hard to, you know, use these. So, I recommend you be careful when you use this.

sometimes 3D printers can get very hot and it's pretty hard to, you know, use these. So, I recommend you be careful when you use this.
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  • Size, Design & Access-5 pts

    the build plate number one it is very small especially for the price of the machine that you're buying it's very very small

the build plate number one it is very small especially for the price of the machine that you're buying it's very very small

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Net positive 3

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