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ABOUT THE MAKERBOT SKETCH
SPECIFICATIONS
Fused deposition modeling (FDM)
1 (user replaceable)
0.4 mm
71mm color touch screen [2.8in color touch screen]
Heated with removable, flexible build surface
Filament Detection and Auto Load/Unload
Brass
Grip Surface
2 megapixels
15C to 30C [59F to 86F] 10% to 70% RH non-condensing
433.4mm (H) x 423.1mm (W) x 365.0mm (D) [17in (H) x 16.6in (W) x 14.4in (D)]
11.8kg [26lb]
17kg [37.5lb]
549mm (H) x 517mm (W) x 46mm (D) [21.625in (H) x 20.375in (W) X 18.25in (D)]
0C to 55C [32F to 131F]
Particulate Filter
100C [212F]
45 dB
150mm x 150mm x 150mm, [5.9in x 5.9in x 5.9in]
Maximum Capability: 100 - 400 microns
Print Mode tuned for: 200 microns to provide an optimal balance of high surface
quality and quick print time
Max Print Speed: Up to 100 mm/sec
MakerBot PLA and Tough (Visit MakerBot.com for full list)
Print Technology
Print Heads
Nozzle Diameter
Display
Build Plate
Build Surface
Camera Resolution
Ambient Operating Temperature
Product Dimensions
Product Weight
Shipping Weight
Shipping Box
Storage Temperature
Filter
Sensors
Nozzle Material
Maximum Heated Build Plate
Temperature
Operating Volume
Maximum Build Volume
Layer Resolution
Build Speed
Supported Materials
PRINTING
HARDWARE
SIZE & WEIGHT
HOW THE MAKERBOT SKETCH WORKS
The MakerBot Sketch makes three-dimensional objects out of different types of melted materials. First,
download a model from the internet or design a part, then use MakerBot Print to translate 3D design files into
a .makerbot file, which creates instructions for the MakerBot printer. Then, transfer the .makerbot file to the
MakerBot printer via your local network, or USB flash drive.
The MakerBot Sketch will melt materials and extrude it out onto the build plate in thin lines to build your
object layer by layer. This 3D printing technology is called fused deposition modeling (FDM).
