I already have a Rostock Max V2 that I love. I kickstarted a Diamond Hot end and I received but I'm too new and scared to modify my existing Rostock
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A learning journey that I plan on documenting and sharing with a full month of "build and learn with me" events at our local Hackerspace.
Sadly we will all be learning at the same time so before I put down more cash I need help choosing parts and with research from more experienced folks.
Diamond hot end needs 3 extruders, plus the x,y,z for printer. Ideally I'd like 1-2steppers extra for safety.
I've been looking at Rumba, Azteeg X5, Smoothieboard (I like but no docs or info on adding more steppers), Azteeg X3 pro (looks like it handles lots of everything).
I need help choosing controller that will work smoothly with that many boards, has firmwares and people have used. I'd love something modern but not bleeding edge
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What have you guys used and what would you use for your ideal build with parameters for stepper motors, extruders etc.
I'll probably need lcd, wifi would be nice or bt for modernity but i'm not greedy
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Any thoughts or suggestions. Cost doesn't matter at this point as much as extruders and decent firmware/configs.