Makerbot

Makerbot Sketch Classroom

The MakerBot SKETCH all-in-one 3D printer solution built for education. Brought to you by the leader in 3D printing for education, MakerBot SKETCH is the easiest to use and most reliable 3D printer for the classroom.

The SKETCH uses completely safe and non-toxic filament, which means it is safe to have in the classroom for you and your students. In addition the SKETCH uses an enclosed print chamber, heated build plate and a particulate filter.

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Product overview

Maximize Student Innovation

• The access you need to print your students’ projects and keep innovation going strong
• Combine Hybrid Classroom Teaching with Hands-on Learning
• Unlock students’ creative potential with accessible 3D printing merged with project-based learning

Develop Professionally, Gain Confidence

• Over 15 hours of student curriculum with Design Thinking and 3D Printing
• ISTE-certified 3D printer training for both teachers and students
• 3D Printing-Integrated Curriculum training for teachers with applicable PD credit

3D Printing Collaboration from Anywhere

• Free cloud-based software with MakerBot CloudPrint integrated with Google Classroom
• Design-to-Print integrations across familiar softwares like TinkerCad, Fusion 360 and Onshape

Lower the Curriculum-Planning Barrier

• Access 600+ lesson plans across various grade levels & subjects
• Join the largest 3D printing community of educators
• Curated lesson plans created by MakerBot Certified Educators

MAXIMIZE STUDENT ACCESS AND EDUCATOR SUCCESS

Flexible Printer Setup

The SKETCH platform supplies you with what you need to integrate 3D printing into the new school year successfully — whether that’s back in the classroom or teaching from home.

ISTE-CERTIFIED 3D PRINTER TRAINING FOR BOTH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

MakerBot Certificationâ„¢

With over 15 hours of student curriculum accessible online, our Certification program gives your students the tools to build and strengthen their design thinking skills with 3D printing. Get access to a full set of interactive content, projects, quizzes and exams developed by MakerBot Certified Educators.

MANAGE YOUR CLASSROOM’S PRINTING LIKE A BOSS

MakerBot CloudPrintâ„¢

Bringing you MakerBot CloudPrint – an entirely new way for teachers and students to collaborate and share access to MakerBot 3D printers – even when learning remotely. All of the benefits of our easy to use MakerBot Print software made available online.

ACCESS HUNDREDS OF LESSON PLANS FROM EDUCATORS ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY

600+ Certified Lesson Plans

Get access to community-driven lesson plans reviewed & approved by MakerBot Education. Find lesson plans designed for grade levels and subjects applicable to your classroom and curriculum.


RELIABLE PRINTS EVERYTIME

Heated and Flexible Buildplate

Heated build plate for secure, successful printing and a flexible surface to make removing finished prints a breeze.

INTUITIVE INTERFACE

Touch Screen Controls

Start, monitor and pause your students’ prints with an intuitive interface, designed for easy 3D printing navigation.

CLASSROOM FRIENDLY

Enclosed Chamber and Particulate Filter

Place your printer anywhere in the classroom without worrying about curious hands and print with peace of mind with a particulate filter installed in each printer.

What's Included

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH THE SKETCH CLASSROOM

TWO MAKERBOT SKETCHâ„¢ DESKTOP 3D PRINTERS

â’¶ 2 MakerBot SKETCHâ„¢ 3D Printer
â’· MakerBot Cloudâ„¢
â’¹ 6 MakerBot PLA Spools
â’º 4 Build Plates
â’» 2 Spatula
â’¼ 2 Snip

THE MAKERBOT CERTIFICATIONâ„¢ PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

â’¸ 2 Seats in MakerBot Certificationâ„¢ for Educators
â’¸ 10 Seats in MakerBot Certificationâ„¢ for Students

Technical Specifications

PRINTING

Print Technology
Fused Deposition Modeling

Build Volume
150mm x 150mm x 150mm
[5.9in x 5.9in x 5.9in]

Layer Resolution
100-400 microns [0.0039 IN-0.0157 IN]
Print mode tuned for 200 microns

Material Diameter
1.75 mm [0.069 in]

Material Compatibility
MakerBot Sketch PLA Material
MakerBot Sketch Tough Material

Extruder Compatibility
MakerBot Sketch Extruder

Nozzle Diameter
0.4 MM [0.015 IN]

Print File Type
.MAKERBOT

 

TEMPERATURE

Ambient Operating Temperature
15­-30°C [59-86°F]

Storage Temperature
0­-55°C [32-­131°F]

SIZE & WEIGHT

Product Dimensions
433.4mm (H) x 423.1mm (W) x 365.0mm (D)
[17in (H) x 16.6in (W) x 14.4in (D)]

Shipping Box
549mm (H) x 517mm (W) x 46mm (D)
[21.625in (H) x 20.375in (W) X 18.25in (D)]

Product Weight
11.8 kg [26 lb]

Shipping Weight
17kg [37.5 lb]

 

MECHANICAL

Build Surface
Grip Surface

Build Plate Leveling
Heated with removable flexible build surface

 

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Safety
Fully enclosed
Particulate Filter
UL, CE, FCC
IEC/ EN/ UL60950-1, IEC/ EN/UL 62368-1

SOFTWARE

Software Bundle
MakerBot Print Software

Supported File Types
MakerBot (.makerbot)
STL (.stl)
SolidWorks (.sldprt, .sldasm)
InventorOBJ (.ipt, .iam)
IGES (.iges, .igs)
STEP AP203/214 (.step, .stp)
CATIA (.CATPart, .CATProduct)
Wavefront Object (.obj)
Unigraphics/NX (.prt)
Solid Edge (.par, .asm)
ProE/Creo (.prt, .prt., .asm, .asm.)
VRML (.wrl)

Operating Systems
Windows (7, 10)
Mac OS X (10.12+)
NOTE: Does not support Mac Catalina

CAD Plugins
SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, Onshape, Autodesk Inventor

 

ELECTRICAL

Power Requirements
100-­240 V, 50-60 HZ
2.7-1.3A

Connectivity
USB, Ethernet, Wi­fi

 

CAMERA

Camera resolution
2 megapixels