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Topic: RAMPS 1.4 is cheaper than reviving sanguinololu. the catch?

I bought a pololu avr isp programmer to fix atmega644p and atmega1284p chips, but I notice for just a few extra bucks I could have had a RAMPS 1.4 + A4988 drivers + arduino mega.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3D-Printer-Ki … 0910873478

Of course you can buy the same kit for any amount of money up to $100, so I'm wondering whether or not all these RAMPS 1.4 kits are created equal.  I just want good functionality, but I don't need extra features.

SD2 Sanguinololu 1.3a atmega1284p, wood platform, lawsy's carriages, braided fishing line, pallet wood overhead spool mount, carboard/magnet enclosure, glass bed, E3D v6, bed levelling knobs, extended z-stop, 25A DC-DC SSR for bed heater, everything fixed to the SD2 frame, marlin firmware with some adjustments and extra failsafes enabled.  I'll never give up on you, little printer that could(n't)!

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Re: RAMPS 1.4 is cheaper than reviving sanguinololu. the catch?

Not all are created equal...try to get an authentic Arduino for sure:

https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardMega2560

As far as RAMPS 1.4 shields, I have seen knockoffs that work fine and some that don't.  The best ones are from RepRapDiscount:

http://www.reprapdiscount.com/electroni … s-14.html#

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Re: RAMPS 1.4 is cheaper than reviving sanguinololu. the catch?

Yep get an authentic Arduino, as for the RAMPS, if possible get one that has heatsinks on the FET and Regulator.. That shows the maker is a bit versed on quality and long term use of the board.

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Re: RAMPS 1.4 is cheaper than reviving sanguinololu. the catch?

noted!  Thanks.

SD2 Sanguinololu 1.3a atmega1284p, wood platform, lawsy's carriages, braided fishing line, pallet wood overhead spool mount, carboard/magnet enclosure, glass bed, E3D v6, bed levelling knobs, extended z-stop, 25A DC-DC SSR for bed heater, everything fixed to the SD2 frame, marlin firmware with some adjustments and extra failsafes enabled.  I'll never give up on you, little printer that could(n't)!