The solidoodle should be easy- its a common Cartesian machine, but I was just hoping to find someone that had already figured out a config. It came with some variation of the printrboard, but exactly what variation and the exact firmware was always a bit confused.

From everything I have read I like the Duet over the smoothie, but cohesion3d offers a smoothie based board with the exact footprint and cable connectors as the K40. That would sure make it the simpler installation, but its only pre-order now, and I am not fond of pre-orders. I have been in the computer industry since 1966, I am familiar with 'real soon now' products.

I think I will be ordering a duet in a week or two, when I get a couple other projects out of the way.

thanks,

Has anyone used a Duet board for a solidoodle? I have one, and have never been sure of the board and how to upgrade its firmware. When solidoodle still existed their web site had conflicting docs on the update. Id like to simply throw out all its electronics and put in a board I understand, and have good docs and support. It looks like it ought to be simple, but if someone already has a config file that would be easier.

I also have a K40 laser cutter and intend to replace its board. I was considering a smoothie, but if I can use a duet on it it would be great to have both of my machines on the same board.

I also have a couple larger mills and lathes running Mach4, which I am quite happy with and will not be changing.