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Shopbot Reprap

Posted by nnfuller 
Shopbot Reprap
August 17, 2014 07:35PM
So I have been tasked with converting a Shopbot desktop into a 3D printer. Currently I am looking at what control board to replace the shopbot control board with. I have read this article: [blog.reprap.org] so I know it's possible, but I am confused as to why you would use a RAMBO board if you already are using the stepper drivers. Would a RAMPS board work in this application? My background is in CNC and robotics so I am not afraid to get my hands dirty, but was hoping for some guidance before I start disassembling this machine. My hope would be to make this an Arduino based project as the goal would be to eventually build the machine from scratch.
Thanks for the advice.
Nathan
Re: Shopbot Reprap
September 20, 2014 09:00AM
No reason why you couldn't use a ramps board with no drivers installed just hook up to the step and dir pins from the headers.

Ben
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