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Newbie controller setup advice

Discussion in 'Controller Boards' started by MWTinkerer, Aug 30, 2021.

  1. MWTinkerer

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    I have a 1510 build in process with the complete mechanicals and 345 oz in motors. I am trying to research the pros and cons of a few controller options:

    1) Most likely I will go with a black box and interface

    2) Go with an xPro v5

    3) Buildbotics

    I am mainly looking for a good solution for a newer user for the controller that is easy enough to learn as well as allow future quality of life stuff like homing/probing/bit height offset for changes etc. I would like an option to not require my laptop out in the workshop ideally without requiring internet as my shop is a little spotty in service. Any advice would be appreciated between the 3 options.
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    BlackBox: better documentation (see docs.openbuilds.com/blackbox), big friendly helpful community right here, and also, videos, predefined machine profiles, tech support, world class warranties, you name it

    Software runs offline too: See docs:software:overview [OpenBuilds Documentation]
     
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  3. MWTinkerer

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    Yeah one of the biggest things steering me to the black box is it seems me re well documented and a much bigger user base for help.
     
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    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Very beginner friendly!


    For example, for the 1510: "in depth" man!

     

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