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Topic: SD4 new Motherboard options?

Hello,
I have a sd4 with an e3d v6. I recently made a post my sd4 not connecting to any computer,both Mac and PC. It stopped communicating while I had it connected and was preparing for a print.
I tried new usb cables, reflashing and still no communication.
I suspect my motherboard is the issue.
I tried contacting Solidoodle a couple weeks ago and have had no response. I was about to just buy a new motherboard from solidoodle and swap it out, but they are not in stock, and with the way Solidoodle has been operating lately I don't have much hope for them ever getting any.

That brings me to my question, what are my options? Replace the motherboard? Which board should I get. My only software experience was with the reflashing for the e3d, so I would need something that has been well documented to guide me thru the steps.
Thanks!

Solidoodle 4-E3D V6- Rumba-Glass Bed-Upgraded PSU

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Re: SD4 new Motherboard options?

by far the best option known around here is the Rumba board. I have one myself and do like it a lot
it is easy to set up and flash. plenty of other users here have it as well.

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Re: SD4 new Motherboard options?

You have several options.

RUMBA
RAMPS
Axteeg x5
RAMBO
Smoothie

Search this forum, reddit, and other 3D printing forums to see others impressions with these choices.  I like my RUMBA.

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Re: SD4 new Motherboard options?

Want to get a hold of Solidoodle?

[email protected]

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Re: SD4 new Motherboard options?

Azteeg X3 Pro is another viable option and supports up to 5 extruders and has 8 firmware controlled MOSFET outputs for Fans, Leds, or other devices that need to be firmware controlled. Uses Repetier or Marlin Firmware. I wave swapped out the Mightyboard clone in my CTC dual for this board.

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Re: SD4 new Motherboard options?

KWICK wrote:

Want to get a hold of Solidoodle?

[email protected]

personally, I wouldn't even bother trying to contact them directly... as you already know, they don't have the best track record when it comes to Customer Service.

Besides, there are better options available for controller boards than the Printrboard they use.

SD4 #1 & #2 - Lawsy carriages, E3D v6, Rumba controller board, mirror bed plate, X motor fan, upgraded PSU & Mica bed heater
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Re: SD4 new Motherboard options?

RUMBA all the way!!

My stock bed reaches 97c in 5 minutes, allows gCode controlled fans and up to 3 extruders.

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Re: SD4 new Motherboard options?

Solidoodle finally replied to my email, but not sure if they will even warranty it. We will see, otherwise I'll definitely go with the Rumba. Are there any tutorials or resources for Solidoodle specific installs? Thanks again for the help.

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Re: SD4 new Motherboard options?

There are a few threads on doing this upgrade...just for starters...

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/6670/rum … nd-wiring/

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/8389/rumba-upgrade/

There are enough folks around (myself included) here that have done this one that if you have any questions, I am sure one of us can help you out.

SD4 #1 & #2 - Lawsy carriages, E3D v6, Rumba controller board, mirror bed plate, X motor fan, upgraded PSU & Mica bed heater
SD4 #3 - in the works ~ Folgertech FT-5, rev 1
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