Avante Technology, which recently released its own line of 3D printing materials, has expanded its presence in the DIY 3D printing community with the launch of a new controller board for desktop 3D printers, the Fabricatus. The Fabricatus controller is designed to handle two extruders and other add-ons, like digital displays and WiFi communication.
Using an ARM Cortex M3 CPU, built to support multiple operations in real time, the Fabricatus can handle up to six, independently programmable motor drivers, allowing users to control dual extruders and program each motor individually. The board is also designed with USB, Ethernet, and SD memory ports, giving 3D printer designers a variety of methods for handling 3D printable files. With 10 MOSFet outputs, designers can operate heaters, fans, and lights. Four analog inputs can be used for multiple heaters and four end-stops. The Fabricatus additionally includes an expansion port, in the case that a display screen or WiFi module is needed for extended capabilities. For electrical installation, the board relies on high current, fused ribbon cable connectors. The Fabricatus is based on open source hardware design and runs on Smoothieware firmware, making it compatible with already existing open source designs.…
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