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Topic: Replace Solidoodle 4 controller board???

If I like to replace a Solidoodle 4 controller board, where I can get a similar
board to be used on the Solidoodle 4(bought in 2015)?

How to refresh the firmware?

Welcome some professional comments.

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Re: Replace Solidoodle 4 controller board???

Rev E
http://www.fabbmatic.com/4250848826041

Rev F6
https://printrbot.com/shop/printrboard-rev-f6/

I and others would highly recommend not getting another Printrboard as there are several boards far more dependable as outlined in your topic from last month http://www.soliforum.com/topic/15146/wh … rol-board/

Printit Mason and Printit Horizon printers
Multiple SD2s- Bulldog XL, E3D v5/v6/Lite6, Volcano, Hobb Goblin, Titan, .9 motor, Lawsy carriages, direct Y drive, fishing line...the list goes on
Filawinder and Filastruder #1870.....worth every penny!

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Re: Replace Solidoodle 4 controller board???

and again, I say: ditch the Printrboard with it's non-replaceable stepper drivers and get something better, easier to setup and maintain.
My personal preference is Rumba, but Ramps 1.4 is pretty good too...

There are FAR better controller boards out there than the Printrboard that Solidoodle used.

Both of my SD4s are running on Rumba boards - MUCH better, and more capable than the Printrboard ever thought of being

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
Printit Industries Beta Tester - Horizon H1

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Re: Replace Solidoodle 4 controller board???

Thanks guys!

Actually we want to build our own 3d printer, that has similar
function and features with Solidoodle 4, basically  it has 8"x8"x8" printing volume,
ABS and PLA, etc.,  may add a touchscreen or LCD display, no 3D printed parts.
no auto leveling, but easily to level the bed.
So we are looking for the open source controller board and its firmware
first for our prototype.

Welcome any suggestions and comments for that how to improve Solidoodle 4?
Then you can accept, or say what you like to change from Solidoodle 4?
Of course you have to balance cost/price and features!!!!!

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Re: Replace Solidoodle 4 controller board???

Even with it being a custom build. The before mentioned boards rumba, ramps, etc will work just fine.

Sd4 #9080 with a glass bed. E3d chimera duel extruder. Paste extruder , duet wifi.
Lawsy carriages. linear bearings. Y axis direct drive, Kinect scanner
SD4#8188 glass bed, lawsly carriages, E3d v6, octoprint http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hotrod96z28
Filastruder/filawinder, Custom Delta 300mm x 600mm

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Re: Replace Solidoodle 4 controller board???

Don't mess around and buy a genuine RRD Rumba.  They are back up on their site... RepRapDiscount.com

Printit Industries Model 8.10 fully enclosed CoreXY, Chamber heat
3-SD3's & a Workbench all fully enclosed, RH-Slic3r Win7pro, E3D V6, Volcano & Cyclops Hot End
SSR/500W AC Heated Glass Bed, Linear bearings on SS rods. Direct Drive Y-axis, BulldogXL
Thanks to all for your contributions

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Re: Replace Solidoodle 4 controller board???

without a doubt - Rumba! make sure you are getting the real deal, however - there a lot of clones out there.

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
Printit Industries Beta Tester - Horizon H1

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Re: Replace Solidoodle 4 controller board???

It seems that the CURA is more simple than RH-Sli3r, if we try the CURA,
which controller board we should select, has somebody tried this??

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Re: Replace Solidoodle 4 controller board???

What slicer you choose has nothing to the board you select.

Printit Industries Model 8.10 fully enclosed CoreXY, Chamber heat
3-SD3's & a Workbench all fully enclosed, RH-Slic3r Win7pro, E3D V6, Volcano & Cyclops Hot End
SSR/500W AC Heated Glass Bed, Linear bearings on SS rods. Direct Drive Y-axis, BulldogXL
Thanks to all for your contributions

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Re: Replace Solidoodle 4 controller board???

wardjr wrote:

What slicer you choose has nothing to the board you select.

^^ what he said.

you can use whichever slicing program you prefer.

The only ones that care about which program you use to slice with are the proprietary setups.
Open source does not care.

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
Printit Industries Beta Tester - Horizon H1

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Re: Replace Solidoodle 4 controller board???

Thanks for your help and comments.