Choosing a motherboard (Page 1 of 2)

Not being completely familiar with the Press, do you know if your current system runs on 12V or 24V?

If 12V, Here is one good source for a RAMPS combo:

http://www.makerfarm.com/index.php/ramps.html

I assume it is 12V based on the following very recent thread...

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/12971/ra … d-support/

Don't be overwhelmed when you read through it.  I think this may have been one of the few times somebody has done this with the Press.

I know the bed is 24 V if that helps.

No the stock bed will not work. I have the MK2 bed that supports 12 or 24 volts depending on how you hook it up. I had it hooked up for 24 volt while using the stock board and PS. but with the ramps and the atx ps I resoldered it for 12 volts and it works well. Atleast my heated board works well

Lol sorry forgot to mention that, already installed the 12 volt cartridge also.

Nope, you'd need a ramps Tourino power board

Check out the Azteeg X3 Pro by Panucatt Devices. Very high quality, excellent customer service based in the US and supports 12 to 30 volts. Motor, bed, and logic supplies have individual inputs so you can even use mixed voltages.

IronMan is more qualified to answer that question.

Thank you. Is that pretty much all I will need?

Thanks for the input. One more dumb question. Does the Azteeg X3 have everything I need, or do I need to buy additional items too?

First, I gave you the link for the X3 Standard...the X3 Pro is here:
http://www.panucatt.com/Azteeg_X3_Pro_p/ax3pro.htm

You can stick with the standard...the main difference is the Pro being able to run independent Heat Pads and I think digital vref control.

You need to hit the drop down boxes to specify the extras.

Screw terminals are a nice to have; offers flexibility in wire connecting, but a bit more inconvenient as you will have to cut and screw in each conductor.  Lots of folks prefer this as once you get it right, the connections are rock solid.  You decide.

Micro SD card (if you want it)

Standard V2 Cover Shield is fine unless you plan on using thermocouples

You want the 4 stepper drivers(5 if you plan on dual extruding in the future)...I have not had experience with these, but they are capable of 1/128 micro stepping!

3 endstops are a good deal for $4.50

Extra thermistors are always good to have around!

Now...with all those options for the X3 standard that's north of $150.00 + shipping; for the X3 PRO add about $26.00 to that...

The RAMPS 1.4 with Taurino Power includes everything you need for $135.00 + shipping but also throws in a wiring bundle, SD card interface, a 40mm Cooling fan, and ceramic screwdriver all of which is handy. No thermistors, but they throw in 3 endstops and GT2 pulleys.

Personally, I think the Azteeg is a bit overkill for the Press, but if your willing to spend the extra $, it'll be a great board, and Panucatt is a respected name (no slam to RRD, who manufactures the Taurino)

Another question. Will my endstops not work?

Oh, thanks. What about a power supply? Do I need something different?