[![MakerBot.jpg](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/002/770/medium/MakerBot.jpg)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/002/770/original/MakerBot.jpg) The status of [Public Lab's 10 MakerBot Replicators](http://publiclab.org/wiki/makerbot). *** - **Public Lab office #1**, Propeller Workspace, 4035 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA - Contact: Stevie Lewis stevie at publiclab dot org - SN______ on loan - Build hours: - Projects: - Maintenance: - The 5 volt power upgrade has been performed. - Not the delrin plunger drive mechanism. *** - **Public Lab office #2**, Propeller Workspace, 4035 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA - Contact: Stevie Lewis stevie at publiclab dot org - SN: 11833 (Brooklyn) - Loan log - out 03/02/2015 to Dan Henry dhenrydc at gmail dot com - Board: MightyBoard Rev E (ATMega 1280 14/10/24) - F/W: Sailfish v7.7 r01432 - Settings (confirmed via ReplicatorG 0040): - z home offset (mm): 0 - x toolhead offset (mm): -0.235 - y toolhead offset (mm): 0 - Build hours on 03/08/2015: 168 hours - Build hours on 11/20/2016: 203 hours - Projects: - Demonstrations at New Orleans public libraries for Teen Tech Week 2015 - Maintenance: - The 5 volt power upgrade has been performed. - Not the delrin plunger drive mechanism. - Upgraded firmware to Sailfish v7.7 **** - **Makerspace, Mobile, Alabama** - Contact: Stevie Lewis - SN 9353 operational - Build hours: 293 as of Oct 3, 2015 - Projects: - Demonstrations during maker events - Printing parts for members and guests on open house nights - Maintenance: - The 5 volt power upgrade has been performed. - Not the delrin plunger drive mechanism. - Power brick failed March 2015. Replaced with a new one. - Power connector to heated bed was damaged/melted. Replaced. - Laser cut acrylic panels for sides and front doors with printed hinges. **** - **Picayune, MS** - Contact: Dan Beavers: danbeavers at organizers dot publiclab dot org - SN 000J - S/W version: Sailfish Replicator1 v 7.6 - Build hours: 135 as of mid Feb 2015 - Projects: - Demonstrations at the Picayune library the first Thursday of the month. - Printing miscellaneous parts for local [FIRST ](http://www.usfirst.org) robotics team number 1421. - Maintenance: - Arrived with both extruders upgraded to the spring loaded roller type (no delrin plungers). - Left extruder inoperable due to cable break is now fixed. - The 5 volt power upgrade has been performed. - Front panel controls tilted. - Not the delrin plunger drive mechanism. **** - **Geography Department, University of Kentucky** - Contact: Jessi Breen - SN______ not operational - Build hours: - Projects: - Maintenance: **** - **Public Lab office, Pfizer building, 630 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY** - Contact: Liz Barry - Operational - Build hours: - Projects: - smart phone specs. - Maintenance: overall upgrade on Feb 4, 2015 by Aaron who runs Parsons 3d print lab. - note: there are three other models of 3d printers in this space **** - ** Parts and Crafts**, Sommerville, MA - Contact Katie and Will - SN_____ - Build hours: - Projects: - Maintenance: **** - **Hackrfarm/University of Massachusetts** - Contact: Ian Walls - SN_______ - Build hours: - Projects: - Maintenance: **** - **LEAFFEST HQ, Salisbury, VT** - Contact: Chris Fastie whose gmail is cfastie - SN 11837 - Build hours: - Initial build hours 12/2013: 11 - build hours on 02/07/2014: 245 - build hours on 08/18/2014: 640 - build hours on 01/01/2015: 1000 - build hours on 02/08/2015: 1200 - build hours on 06/20/2015: 1905 - build hours on 01/06/2016: 2300 [![1000hours-563-4.jpg](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/556/thumb/1000hours-563-4.jpg)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/008/556/original/1000hours-563-4.jpg) - Projects: - Prototyping camera rigs for aerial mapping - Experimenting with producing camera rigs for broad disitribution - Prototyping spectrometer - Maintenance: [![UndExt-328-2.jpg](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/002/818/thumb/UndExt-328-2.jpg)](https://i.publiclab.org/system/images/photos/000/002/818/original/UndExt-328-2.jpg) - tightened all hex bolts holding plywood frame together 12/2014 - upgraded firmware to Makerbot v. 7.5 - broken fan replaced 12/24/2013 - new nozzles installed 01/04/2014 - 24v/5v regulator replaced 01/17/2014 - Removed left nozzle so it could not keep knocking over my prints. 01/20/2014 - Filament feed mechanism upgraded (all prints were failing) (MakerBot replacement parts for right extruder) 02/06/2014 - Filament feed mechanism for left extruder printed and installed with MakerBot hardware 04/2014 - Printed feet, spool holders, and LCD/keypad cover - lubricated noisy fan in motherboard compartment with SuperLube 06/2014 - Replaced x-axis motor cable (all prints were failing) 08/18/2014 - x-axis idler pulley is lubricated every week with SuperLube. - Installed new ball bearing x-axis idler pulley from Alm Gear ($18). 01/20/2015 - Tightened all belts. 01/20/2015 - Tightened all hex bolts holding plywood frame together. They were all loose again after 1000 hours of printing. 01/21/2015 - Tightened both grub screws on all six pulleys. They all tightened, but I noticed no difference in performance. 01/29/2015 - Removed the fan from the motherboard compartment. It is not needed for cooling (long story) and just makes noise. 02/11/2015 - Replaced failed Alm Gear x-axis idler pulley with new one. Lubricated with silicone lube with PTFE. 3/5/2015 - Installed [Home Zillions Z arm stiffeners](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Home-Zillions-Platform-Hanger-MakerBot-Replicator-1-1-dual-2-2X-3D-Printer-RED-/271435645223). 3/5/2015 - Replaced spring in filament feed mechanism ([McMaster Carr part](http://www.mcmaster.com/mv1450730237/#catalog/121/1264/=10kflpc)) 11/20/2015 - Tightened all hex bolts holding plywood frame together. They were all loose again after another 1000 hours of printing. 12/21/2015 **** - ** Public Lab retail fulfillment center**, Portland, OR - Contact: Mathew Lippincott - SN 12328 - Build hours: - Projects: - Maintenance: - 24v/5v regulator replaced 3/14 - spool holders replaced - indicator LEDs disconnected to prevent voltage damage to board by motors.