To all the 3 ders out there,

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To all the 3 ders out there, what type of Audruino board do I need to control a Prusa I3 that I am building at the moment? Please.

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Any one you want :slight_smile: But more seriously there is the “Arduino board” and then there is the “RAMPS” board (this holds the stepper motor drivers and heater mosfets etc). Generally the “RAMPS” board you get will have a preferred “Arduino” board that it runs with.

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If you are going the ramps route then you need an arduino mega. However other options instead of ramps are sanguinololu or azteeg. Those are just some popular ones.

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Arduino/Taurino Mega 2560 with Ramps 1.4

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Great choice in build. If you are running the standard size, a RAMPS 1.4 will work just fine. Well supported, lots of information out there. Download Repetierhost it will interface perfectly, has all your slicers. Works great.

If you are going with a larger bed, there are a few i3 variations out there (I’ll be releasing one before x-mas myself) that are large, the big heatbed requires more than the RAMPS can do. Suggest RAMBO here. The RAMPS will pop a fuse, RAMBO runs a replaceable fuse and can handle 24v.

Best of luck and feel free to hit me up anytime about your build, will be glad to help.

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Thank you, i really appreciate it. This build is my 3rd year project and I have no previous experience with the electronic world. I’ve seen boards with a square USB input but I would like a board with a standard input. Could you suggest any links please?

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@ioan_dascalescu The square usb jack is a standard type B usb connector, as found in most 2D printers and many other USB devices. What kind of other standard input are you looking for?

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I would like a board that is able to receive a USB 2 or USB 3,

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@ioan_dascalescu
The controller on the Arduino might be able to reach USB 2 speeds, but I don’t think you’re going to get USB 3 speeds.
That said, there is really no need for them. USB 1.1 speed is certainly fast enough for controlling your printer.
A “USB A to USB B” cable is a standard printer cable, and can be plugged into any USB port (1.1, 2, 3), all will work just fine.

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@Mike_Kelly_Mike_Make Thanks

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Big thank you to all the contributors. Much appreciated.