Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? I was discussing some things about motors for my Delta printer I want to build and I mentioned that I was planning on using the RAMPS 1.4 kit and NEMA 17 that are the ones in the Kossel Kit. Than I was told this: Quotedc42 btw I wouldn't choose standard RAMPS or any other 8-bit Arduino electronics to run a delta, because the 8-bit processors barely have enough power for this application. I suggest you choose 32-bit electronics. So where do that leave me? Can someone recommend a solution here. The only thing I have found that I think might fit this recommendation be the Smoothieboard 4x. Am I correct and does this fit the bill? Will this work with a Delta printer? will this work with MatterControl? I would like to get some input before making a purchase. Thank you in advance! https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,445724#msg-445724 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:56:00 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,509239#msg-509239 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,509239#msg-509239
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...DippSwitches MSN1=1 (x2), MSN2=2 (x4) MSN3=3 (x16) for Full 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 Microstepping:
[attachment 47110 RADDS_2-Back.jpg]
1/128 Microstepping? ::o Does it whine like those DRV8825 at 1/32 does? 1/128 is making me drool here for some stuff but too bad we can't software control these on the fly for corners and certain other things. Now that I really want to see for these printers.]]> Dark Alchemist Controllers Fri, 15 May 2015 10:29:42 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,455198#msg-455198 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,455198#msg-455198 angelo Controllers Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:02:39 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,455190#msg-455190 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,455190#msg-455190
No not made any progress with the CoreXY and Radds yet been to busy and keep redesigning it as I am not to happy with bits and think I may do it again to use V-Groove Wheels on Makerslide for the X and Y Axis now so going to build a D400 Delta first.

I already have a 400x400 silicon 220Volt heater and a SSR so I could use that without to much difficulty and just mount the bed slightly differently.

Might also build the CoreXY with a E3D Cyclops Mixing Extruder This will be a neat solution for multi coloured printing I think and very small footprint and easier to mount on a Makerslide system.

Doug]]> dougal1957 Controllers Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:48:47 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,455186#msg-455186 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,455186#msg-455186
how are you, fine to read you?

Work your KRAKEN solution with RADDS+Extension ?
[e3d-online.com]
It works fine, or you need help (firmware etc...) ?
Can you post some Fotos please?

Yes, I have had build a own PCB heatbed, but a D400 mm Silicon Heater with 220 Volt and SSR are a better solution for this.
If you like, I can ask for a D400 mm SiliconHeater (under 100 Euro).

This is my Prototype for 24 Voltage in two Hot Zone . I have had build 3 peaces for my own. Not for Sale :-).
Not so recomanded, but who like to build it, I can send the Gerber Files (eagle) and declare it for open source.
[forums.reprap.org]]]> angelo Controllers Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:31:56 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,455177#msg-455177 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,455177#msg-455177
Do you still do/have the large round Heatbed for a Delta I seem to remember a post some time back ref a 400mm diameter one that you were doing if so can you give me a price for one please?

Doug.]]> dougal1957 Controllers Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:04:18 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,455176#msg-455176 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,455176#msg-455176 Stable-and flexible-Firmware, very accurate and low vibrations-> better printresult->low noise ...:
[attachment 47108 RADDS_Raps128_ON_DUE_USB.jpg]

Setup:
[attachment 47109 RADDS_4x_Raps128.jpg]

DippSwitches MSN1=1 (x2), MSN2=2 (x4) MSN3=3 (x16) for Full 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 Microstepping:
[attachment 47110 RADDS_2-Back.jpg]]]> angelo Controllers Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:00:42 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,454813#msg-454813 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,454813#msg-454813
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I am looking forward to seeing Delta support in RepRapFirmware on the Duet. The lack of Delta support is the only reason why I did not buy a Duet board months ago.....

I have written blog entries on using the Duet with a Mini Kossel here [github.com] and here [miscsolutions.wordpress.com].]]> dc42 Controllers Tue, 13 Jan 2015 13:39:01 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,454775#msg-454775 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,454775#msg-454775 Haven't been following since the early sw dev days (still have the early beta board, in fact).]]> orcinus Controllers Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:27:54 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,454467#msg-454467 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,454467#msg-454467
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If you fancy DIY, then this may be an option. You have to draw wiring, but will work with any development board of any kind :) Sort of breadboard style.

DIY is not easy！]]> cxandy Controllers Tue, 13 Jan 2015 01:31:58 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446425#msg-446425 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446425#msg-446425 this may be an option. You have to draw wiring, but will work with any development board of any kind :) Sort of breadboard style.]]> NoobMan Controllers Mon, 22 Dec 2014 03:29:31 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446269#msg-446269 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446269#msg-446269
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Actually, the promise I made was January, so it's weeks not months. But of course, it's still vapourware until I deliver it! The preparatory work is going well and I expect to have the basic delta support working in 1 to 2 weeks from now. You can track the progress in the 'delta' branch of my RepRapFirmware repository in github.

The Duet supports Ethernet and a web interface. Does the Smoothieboard?

It supposedly does, and the 4X and 5X boards now include the socket by default per their web site. I can't speak for the functionality or utility of the feature, since my Azteeg doesn't have the hardware.

I am looking forward to seeing Delta support in RepRapFirmware on the Duet. The lack of Delta support is the only reason why I did not buy a Duet board months ago.....]]> vreihen Controllers Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:42:44 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446260#msg-446260 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446260#msg-446260
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Are you using once of the VIKI LCD? how well does it work? Definatley would like to use one of these I dont really see how you can get along without it to be honest.

I had a SainSmart GLCD 12864 (RRD clone) for my 8-bit controller, and wound up hard-wiring it to the Azteeg X5 Mini with some jumper cables. I was hoping that someone would make a daughter board like the one that adapts RAMPS to LCD displays, but it never happened. Since the company that makes the Azteeg also makes the VIKI, there's probably not much hope in ever seeing this adapter directly from them.

I haven't checked the Smoothie site recently, but there used to be lots of cautions about problems with the VIKI on a Smoothieboard that also seemed to carry over the the Azteeg X5 Mini. I'd recommend doing your homework before buying that combo. The GLCD 12864 support seems to work well, with the caveat that some of the Azteeg boards are weak on internal +5V power and the GLCD goes flaky due to low voltage. You can either power it from external +5V, or do like I did and run the Azteeg's +5V off of USB to work around this issue.

Regarding the utility of the LCD, I wouldn't miss it with Smoothieware as much as with Repetier/Marlin. Smoothieware presents the on-board SD card as a USB drive to a connected PC, so my normal routine is to copy the .gcode file to the on-board SD card, open Pronterface, and "@PLAY filename" to kick it off.....]]> vreihen Controllers Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:23:23 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446249#msg-446249 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446249#msg-446249 vreihen Controllers Sun, 21 Dec 2014 12:59:16 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446149#msg-446149 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446149#msg-446149
[www.aliexpress.com]

Here is 12864 LCD buy link:

[www.aliexpress.com]]]> cxandy Controllers Sun, 21 Dec 2014 09:32:24 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446025#msg-446025 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,446025#msg-446025


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The Azteeg X5 Mini is a 32-bit board, runs Smoothieware, and sells for $109 USD the last time that I looked. No complaints with mine on a Delta, and it is a very popular option on the Google Deltabot group.
~...
I am partial to Smoothieware on either the Azteeg X5 Mini or Smoothieboard, since the Delta support is mature and was written by a Delta printer designer.....

Are you using once of the VIKI LCD? how well does it work? Definatley would like to use one of these I dont really see how you can get along without it to be honest.]]> calmasacow Controllers Sat, 20 Dec 2014 19:02:18 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,445976#msg-445976 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,445976#msg-445976
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vreihenThe RepRapPro Duet board is also 32-bit, but the RepRap firmware does not have Delta support beyond a promise by a forum member here to implement Delta support over the next few months.[/quote

Actually, the promise I made was January, so it's weeks not months. But of course, it's still vapourware until I deliver it! The preparatory work is going well and I expect to have the basic delta support working in 1 to 2 weeks from now. You can track the progress in the 'delta' branch of my RepRapFirmware repository in github.

The Duet supports Ethernet and a web interface. Does the Smoothieboard?
]]> dc42 Controllers Sat, 20 Dec 2014 16:06:33 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,445863#msg-445863 Re: Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,445863#msg-445863
The 32-bit Arduino Due has the option of using a RADDS board like a RAMPS running Repetier firmware, which is more readily available in Europe. (I am purposely omitting Due/RAMPS-FD, since the Geeetech board has issues.)

The RepRapPro Duet board is also 32-bit, but the RepRap firmware does not have Delta support beyond a promise by a forum member here to implement Delta support over the next few months.

There is at least one piggyback board available for the Beagle Bone Black processor, which I believe is running Linux. Don't know much about the Delta support or package, but is is a combination that pops up on the Google Deltabot group every few weeks.

I am partial to Smoothieware on either the Azteeg X5 Mini or Smoothieboard, since the Delta support is mature and was written by a Delta printer designer.....]]> vreihen Controllers Sat, 20 Dec 2014 08:24:54 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,445724#msg-445724 Alternative to RAMPS 1.4 for DELTA printer? Smoothieboard maybe? is there anything else? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?13,445724,445724#msg-445724
Than I was told this:
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btw I wouldn't choose standard RAMPS or any other 8-bit Arduino electronics to run a delta, because the 8-bit processors barely have enough power for this application. I suggest you choose 32-bit electronics.

So where do that leave me? Can someone recommend a solution here. The only thing I have found that I think might fit this recommendation be the Smoothieboard 4x. Am I correct and does this fit the bill? Will this work with a Delta printer? will this work with MatterControl?

I would like to get some input before making a purchase.

Thank you in advance!]]> calmasacow Controllers Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:40:35 -0500