MakerBot Print Functionality and Features

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to using MakerBot Print software for 3D printing. It covers setting up the software, importing STL files, adjusting print settings, scaling and orienting models, exporting files, and managing complex projects with multiple build plates. The tutorial also explains the slicing process and final steps for printing, offering tips for optimal results and troubleshooting.

What is the first step to ensure you are using the correct printer in MakerBot Print?

• Export the MakerBot file

• Open the menu and add a printer

• Adjust the print settings

• Insert an STL file

Where can you obtain STL files for printing?

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Drive

• Tinkercad or Thingiverse

• Microsoft Word

What is the default temperature for the extruder in MakerBot Print?

• 180 degrees Celsius

• 200 degrees Celsius

• 215 degrees Celsius

• 195 degrees Celsius

What should you do if you plan to print frequently with custom settings?

• Change the printer model

• Export the file immediately

• Create a custom print mode and save it

• Use the default settings

What is the purpose of the 'raft' in MakerBot Print?

• To reduce the print size

• To change the color of the print

• To provide a base layer for better adhesion

• To increase the print speed

How can you scale an object to its maximum size in MakerBot Print?

• By selecting 'Scale Max'

• By changing the printer model

• By adjusting the temperature

• By adding more build plates

What feature helps you orient an object correctly on the build plate?

• Scale Max

• Place Face on Build Plate

• Export

• Add Models

What is the process of converting a 3D model into instructions for the printer called?

• Exporting

• Slicing

• Orienting

• Scaling

What should you do if your object has parts that cannot be printed in mid-air?

• Add breakaway support

• Change the printer model

• Reduce the print size

• Increase the temperature

How can you manage a complex project with multiple parts in MakerBot Print?

• Add multiple build plates and arrange the parts

• Use a single build plate

• Reduce the print size

• Change the printer model