I don't think the firmware was set up in configuration.h. A friend who uses arduino a lot (I don't) flashed the firmware and I don't think he set it up for solidoodle, leaving the reprap settings.

I can find setting to set it up for reprap, but not solidoodle.

Could someone be so kind as to upload their configuration.h file please? I think I could manage to flash that now.

Also, on the RAMPS board, is that an LED just above the connectors for the hot end and heated bed? If it is an LED, it's not on, so could this mean a dead RAMPS board?

If the baud rate is incorrect, sometimes it doesn't matter, sometimes it won't connect, and sometimes it connects and you get odd behavior. It should match whatever the firmware says it is (check configuration.h).

It's not connected so what com port shows connection in device manager?

Here is a screenshot of device manager. The arduino 2560 shows up as com port 7. So it's safe to say the driver is installed correctly.

I've checked the baud rate, but if it was wrong it wouldn't connect at all would it?

I changed it to 'virtual printer', and still nothing.

Got the board assembled and wired up, flashed firmware, installed software and drivers as in this guide http://goo.gl/zpx7Lj , but can't get it to work with Repetier Host at all.

RH says it's connected, but none of the axis move and neither the bed or hot end heat up.

I'm definitely more of a hardware guy than a software guy, so struggling with the software side a bit.

Any ideas?

p.s. see attached pics. I'm particularly proud of my zip-tied cables for optimal airflow and aesthetics. I also labelled the cables to make it easier to assemble, as well as the usual replacing of connectors. Uses Lawsy's mount.