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1 micro controller. It controls the entire reprap. Steppers, serial port, heaters, thermistors, endstops the works
Also has a usb to serial converter so you can connect it to your pc.
Take a look at a standard ramps wiring diagram http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Rampswire14.svg
1 micro controller. It controls the entire reprap. Steppers, serial port, heaters, thermistors, endstops the works
Also has a usb to serial converter so you can connect it to your pc.
Take a look at a standard ramps wiring diagram http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Rampswire14.svg