MakerBot Sketch
Unlock student’s creative potential with accessible 3D printing merged with project-based learning. Free cloud-based software with MakerBot CloudPrint integrated with Google Classroom. Design-to-Print integrations across familiar softwares like TinkerCad, Fusion 360 and Onshape. Join the largest 3D printing community of educators with curated lesson plans created by MakerBot Certified Educators.
Heated and Flexible Buildplate
Heated build plate for secure, successful printing and a flexible surface to make removing finished prints a breeze.
Touch Screen Controls
Start, monitor and pause your students’ prints with an intuitive interface, designed for easy 3D printing navigation.
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.
Technical Specifications
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
Ambient Operating Temperature
15-30°C [59-86°F]
Storage Temperature
0-55°C [32-131°F]
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]
Build Surface
Grip Surface
Build Plate Leveling
Heated with removable flexible build surface
Safety
Fully enclosed
Particulate Filter
UL, CE, FCC
IEC/ EN/ UL60950-1, IEC/ EN/UL 62368-1
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
Power Requirements
100-240 V, 50-60 HZ
2.7-1.3A
Connectivity
USB, Ethernet, Wifi
Camera resolution
2 megapixels