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Revision as of 18:03, 25 November 2018
Upgrades
https://3dprinting-blog.com/category/makerbot-replicator-2-upgrades/page/6/
Extruder, hot end upgrades
Replace plastic extruder parts with CNC metal parts https://www.fabberworld.com/makerbot-2-2x-extruder-upgrade
E3D v6 hot end
EZstruder
Build plates
Glass build plate
Heaters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eure74A9HNc
Heated build plate - allows use of ABS filament and promotes build plate adhesion with all filament types https://www.ide-3d.de/epages/83488941.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/83488941/Products/MKB2hbp
You probably want a bigger power supply if you add a heated build plate. Stock is 6.5A
- 16A https://www.3dmakerworld.com/store/parts-accessories/electronics/switching-power-supply-24v-400w
- 13A https://www.mpja.com/24-Volt-Power-Supply-13A-with-PFC-Hengfu/productinfo/31344+PS/
- 10A https://www.allelectronics.com/category/480075/power-supplies/24-volts-dc/1.html
I looked up 24VDC supplies on Digikey and did not see anything promising. Newegg has some but they say "ship from China".
Z-axis upgrade - replace plastic parts with metal and replace aluminum guides with steel https://www.ide-3d.de/epages/83488941.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/83488941/Products/MKBz