I am torn deciding on electronics for my new printer build.

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I am torn deciding on electronics for my new printer build. It is an Eustathios (Ingentis variant). I went with azteeg x3 + viki lcd on my first printer. But due to x3 not being availabile and SD card issues on my first printer (using Viki LCD) I want something different.

I want to run at 24v and have web control (octoprint or other). Any suggestion from the community? I want future proofing so was thinking about azteeg x5 mini using smoothie. But I am unclear on the LCD support for smoothie and the x5 only seems to have a driver for 1 extruder.

I am also trying to keep costs down to keep the old lady happy. In that case this ramps kit looks appealing: http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1487051671.html?tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail

All the mechanicals are here so I want to pull the trigger soon. Any help is appreciated.

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I think the megatronics v3.0 from reprapworld might be for you. Check it out. :slight_smile:

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@Hrvoje_Cop_chopmeist thanks. Looks very similar to the azteeg x3. I am tempted.

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NP, glad to help. I did write a bit about it here:

so maybe it will help with your decision.

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@Hrvoje_Cop_chopmeist funny I was already reading your article when you linked it. Looks to be about the best rundown on the megatronics out there.

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I have read that LCD controller doesn’t run that well on RAMPS due to the Arduino processing power and are better off using a $50 tablet. I do not have first hand experience of this tho.

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Why not use something like the replicape for the beagle bone black I believe there a couple different capes for 3d printing and these bad boys run Linux and have HDMI port

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@D_Rob I would. I just don’t see much documentation on how to implement them yet.

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Also I think pi is able to use most Arduino shields (may need apie shield… should be called pie plates imho). May be something more documented to this effect. Possibly ramps

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How about smoothie? Should have all you need.

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I have been using RAMPS 1.4 for all my builds and I love them, I can get the ramps shield for just $12 and an arduino clone for $20, the rest is DRV8825 for $6 and large LCD for $25. All with free shipping, you remember I told you about the silicone heaters from alirubber too? lol

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@Nuker_Bot_NukerBot_3 got a source there you like?

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looks like the ramps shield went up a little more at $15 http://www.ebay.com/itm/251471749337?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

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I just basically search eBay and Aliexpress, if you want email me in what parts you are interested in and I will send you the seller I used.

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@Nuker_Bot_NukerBot_3 I am thinking Rumba with dvr8825. But I’ve heard of USB issues on cheap Rumba’s. Also I want 24v so I want to replace the polyfuses with blade fuses. Anybody know of the female recepticals that can be soldered onboard for this on a rumba?

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@Eclsnowman I personally have only used Ramps boards, I find them easy to work on and just like any person knows separate components are easier to troubleshoot, I just recently got rid of the polyfuses on all of my Ramps boards, I just wired them to ATC fuse holders I found on eBay, they work great. I don’t see a dramatic difference in heat up times but it is better than before. I upgraded other stuff on the board also, like the quick disconnects on the hot end and heatbed connects and the better RSon mosfet for the heated bed ( all the details are in the Ramps Wiki). I should just make these boards myself and sell them. lol

http://reprap.org/wiki/RAMPS_1.4

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Looks like the Rumba is still using the poly fuses.

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@Wayne_Friedt it looks like a good kit if you could replace with blade fuses right on the PCB. I just don’t want to have wires hanging off to external fuse holders.

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@Eclsnowman I used glass fuses and PCB mounts that i had. No wires just directly mounted. I will see if i can get some pics of that.

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@Wayne_Friedt love to see it.