Sango bc
Sango-bc
Release status: Experimental
Description | Low Cost ARM based Printer Controller
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License | GPL
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CAD Models | KiCAD
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Specification
- GPL V2.0
- low cost
- evolution of Sanguinololu
- 4 axis stepper controller
- 32 bit Cortex M0 64KB Flash
- extruder temperature controller (FET + thermistor)
- heated bed temperature controller (FET + thermistor)
- micro SD card
- modular stepper drivers for easier replacement, choice of drivers
- compatible with Pololu A4988 or Stepstick
- compatible with A4982/A4985 "stretchstick"
Estimated Cost
Baseboard : £18 / $29
Stepsticks are selling very cheap on ebay at £4.40 / $7.20 for A4983 version, or £5.80 / $9.50 for A4988 including free shipping.
Estimated cost for Stretchstick-A4985 is £4.50 in quantity of 10, if you prefer DIY.
Lowest total cost baseboard + 4 drivers = £18 + 4 x £4.50 = £36 ($58).
All costs exclude taxes, shipping. Exchange rate on 19/09/2012, 1 USD = 0.616651 GBP.
Stretchstick
An evolution of the Stepstick using a TSSOP package and larger SMT parts to allow easier DIY construction. The module pin assignment is compatible with Stepstick.
Features
- Allegro A4982 or A4985
- 0805 SMT components
Cost
Estimated cost for Stretchstick-A4985 is £4.50 in quantity of 10.