Maximize Student Access
Multiple printers that boost student growth and exposure
Increased classroom engagement without slowing down the learning process
The most reliable classroom 3D printing platform
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
Develop Professionally, Gain Confidence
ISTE-certified 3D printer training for both teachers and students
3D Printing-Integrated Curriculum training for teachers with applicable PD credit
Real World Problem Solving training through Design Thinking and 3D Printing
Seamless Classroom Management
MakerBot Cloud™: Manage students’ projects with a cloud-based print queue
Print directly from TinkerCAD™
Industry leading support
THE IDEAL CLASSROOM SETUP
MAXIMIZE STUDENT ACCESS AND EDUCATOR SUCCESS
Dual Printer Setup
Get started with two printers and complete your classroom printing faster, make 3D printing more accessible to your students and boost the opportunities for student innovation.
ISTE-CERTIFIED 3D PRINTER TRAINING FOR BOTH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
MakerBot Certification™
More than just learning about printer operation. Certify your students in real world problem solving through design thinking and 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 Cloud™
Make the classroom 3D printing experience even easier with our cloud-based, 3D printing file management software. Students submit their designs without issue, and teachers queue up their classroom prints with ease.
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.
CLASSROOM FRIENDLY
Enclosed Chamber and Particulate Filter
Place your printers 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 WITH THE SKETCH CLASSROOM
Technical Specs
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