MakerBot Sketch 3D Printer for Classrooms — Beginner-Friendly, Fully Enclosed & Cloud Connected
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The MakerBot Sketch is the #1 frustration-free 3D printer designed specifically for K-12 education. Includes ISTE-certified teacher training, 600+ lesson plans, and a fully enclosed particulate filter for student safety.
Managing 30 students and 30 print files can be a nightmare with standard printers. The MakerBot Sketch solves this with MakerBot Cloud™, a browser-based platform that lets you manage your entire classroom's print queue from your laptop.
School safety regulations are strict, and the Sketch is built to meet them. Unlike open-frame hobbyist printers that expose hot components and fumes, the Sketch is a fully enclosed system.

You aren't just buying hardware; you are unlocking a full STEM education platform. The Sketch comes standard with ISTE-Certified Training for both teachers and students.
| Sketch Standard Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| General Performance | |
| Print Technology | Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) |
| Build Volume | 5.9 x 5.9 x 5.9 in (150 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| Layer Resolution | 100-400 microns (Tuned for 200 microns) |
| Material Diameter | 1.75 mm (0.069 in) |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.4 mm (0.015 in) |
| Mechanical & Safety | |
| Build Surface | Heated Grip Surface (Removable & Flexible) |
| Safety | Fully Enclosed; UL Certified Particulate Filter |
| Compliance | IEC/EN/UL 60950-1, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 |
| Camera | 2.0 Megapixel On-board |
| Size & Weight | |
| Product Dimensions | 21.54 x 21.07 x 18.5 in (547 x 535 x 470 mm) |
| Product Weight | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) |
| Software & Connectivity | |
| Software Bundle | MakerBot CloudPrint |
| Supported Files | .MAKERBOT, .STL, .SLDPRT, .SLDASM, .IPT, .IAM, .IGES, .IGS, .STEP, .STP, .OBJ |
| Operating Systems | Windows (7, 10); Mac OS X (10.12+) |
| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Electrical & Temperature | |
| Power | 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz; 2.7-1.3A |
| Operating Temp | 59-86°F (15-30°C) |
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| Sketch Standard | Sketch Sprint 🚀 | |
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| Print Speed | StandardUp to 150mm/s | High SpeedUp to 250mm/s (5x Faster) |
| Build Volume | 150mm CubeStandard Size | 220mm Cube+215% Volume |
| Bed Type | Heated GripStandard Adhesion | Heated PEIEasy Flex Removal |
| Leveling | Assisted4-Point Manual | Auto-MeshActive Compensation |
| Vibration | Standard FrameStandard Motion | CompensatedInput Shaping Tech |
| Camera | IncludedRemote Monitoring | IncludedRemote Monitoring |
| Safety | FilteredEnclosed + UL Filter | FilteredEnclosed + UL Filter |
| Security | Standard AccessOpen Menu | PIN LockTeacher Control |
| Best For... | K-12 Introduction | Labs & Print Farm |
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