mendel cnc board talking to arduino controller. instruction video

[cncfreakcncfreak]

Software side, which firmware do I download? is it reprap-mendel-20110509?, I need more info. on the firmware, thanks.

[casari4]

ciao, potrei sapere che programma hai utilizzato per la cnc?

grazie

[sketchyj]

then do I have to hook up a separate circuit to handle the extrusion heater if I'm using a 4 axis cnc board? I already ordered 3 makerbot stepper driver boards so now I need an extuder board and the motherboard.

[profounddevices]

with a 4 axis board and a relay setup, you have all that is needed. maker-bot i believe also has relay setup now. the best rule is go with what you are familiar with. so order your setup from them.

[sketchyj]

very informative. I have been dealing with trying to buy electronics for a Mendel and had no idea there were other options out there besides the specific stepper driver boards like the ones sold by makerbot and botmill. This answers some questions, thanks.

[profounddevices]

there is also some work on 5d arduino. there is a programmer that has a version that does not use float math that runs even on the atmega168. Google 5d on arduino. and yes no makerbot circuitry is required, I think that they have a monopoly, but also a very loyal following. also there setup is based off of reprap foundation ease of use. you'll pay a lot for makerbot, but is will work ok. For reliable electronics that are industry standard, use a cnc board. look for 3 or 4 axis cnc board/relay