Description
The RAMPS 1.6 Arduino Mega Shield is a community-developed controller board designed for RepRap and Prusa 3D printers. It works as an expansion shield for the Arduino Mega 2560, providing the necessary connections for controlling stepper motors, heaters, fans, thermistors, and other printer components.
The board supports control of the X, Y, and Z axes as well as extruder motors, making it suitable for a wide range of DIY 3D printer builds. It also includes connections for an LCD display, limit switches, servo devices, and other expansion components.
RAMPS 1.6 features improved fuse protection and an updated MOSFET arrangement compared with earlier RAMPS versions. Its modular design allows stepper driver boards and other components to be connected or replaced as needed, making it suitable for users who want to build, repair, or customize their own 3D printer electronics.
The board can also be used in compatible CNC, routing, and milling projects that require stepper motor control and similar electronics.
Features
- Designed for RepRap and Prusa-style 3D printers.
- Works as an expansion shield for Arduino Mega 2560.
- Supports control of X, Y, Z axes and extruder.
- Supports up to five stepper driver positions.
- Includes heater and fan MOSFET outputs.
- Provides three thermistor interfaces.
- Includes additional fuse protection for improved safety.
- Supports heated-bed control with dedicated fuse protection.
- LCD and other expansion interfaces are available.
- I2C and SPI pins are provided for future expansion.
- Servo connectors can be used for limit switches, motors, and other accessories.
- LED indicators show heater output status.
- Modular pin headers make components easier to connect and replace.
- Suitable for DIY, repair, modification, and custom 3D printer projects.
Specifications
- Product Type: RAMPS 1.6 Controller Expansion Board
- Board Type: Arduino Mega Shield
- Material: PCB
- Compatible Controller: Arduino Mega 2560
- Primary Application: RepRap / Prusa 3D Printers
- MOSFET: B55NF06
- Stepper Driver Positions: Up to 5
- Thermistor Interfaces: 3
- Heater Outputs: Available
- Fan Output: Available
- Heated Bed Control: Available
- Expansion: I2C / SPI
- Item Dimensions: Approx. 10.2 × 6 × 1.5cm
- Item Weight: Approx. 66g
- Applications: 3D Printers, CNC Machines, Routing and Milling Projects
Package Includes
- 1 × RAMPS 1.6 Control Board
- 1 × Pack of Jumper Caps
- 1 × Heatsink
Note: Arduino Mega 2560, stepper driver modules, LCD, motors, cables, and other components are not included unless specifically mentioned in the package contents.
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