BAM&DICE
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| Description | Arduino Mega shield for multiple applications
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| License | Cern OHL v.1.2
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| CAD Models | Eagle
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BAM&DICE For Arduino Mega
BAM&DICE is the short form of Beta Arduino Mega & Diverse interchangeable controller extension. It is a combination of the BAM-Shield, an enhanced version of RAMPS V1.41, mounted with the common used PCI-E connectors for the suitable DICE modules.
What is the difference between BAM&DICE and Ramps1.4?
BAM&DICE is 100% compatible to RAMPS 1.4. All existing extensions for RAMPS - except the stepper motor drivers - can be used with the BAM-Shield.
Improvements of BAM&DICE:
- Pin connectors have been replaced by PCI-E connectors to get more power throughput
- The usage of PCI-E connectors allows fast data exchange via RS232, I2C and SPI
- PTC fuses have been replaced by automotive fuses
- Most possible flexibility for Arduino based applications by enabling the parallel use of five DICEs instead of only stepper motor drivers
What can BAM&DICE be used for?
While RAMPS was especially made for 3D printers, BAM&DICE can be used for much more applications such as stronger mills, pick&place machines, robots, liquid handlers and prototyping equipment.
For every task a specific DICE:
- Driving stepper motors using DICE-STK, DICE-TMC, DICE-L6470
- Switching actuators using DICE-VN
- Measure temperatures using DICE-TC
- Set and get digital signals using DICE-9555
Can BAM&DICE be used for a 3D printer?
Yes, it can be used as replacement for RAMPS. When using DICE-STKs as standard stepper motor drivers, the BAM-Shield offers about twice the motor power, compared to the common A4988 stepper motor drivers. By replacing DICE-STK with other DICEs, even higher currents are possible.
Specifications
Supply voltage: +7V - +32V
Logic-Voltage: +5V
Max. prim. current: 15A
Max. sec. current: 10A
Please consider that the values may change with the used DICE-Boards and extensions.
Source
More information about BAM&DICE can be found at the 2PrintBeta-Wiki.
A detailed description of the existing DICE boards can be found here.
Source files for download:
BAM-Shield V1.0 - EAGLE and BOM(Zip-File)
BAM-Shield V1.2 - Schematics (PDF-File)
Thanks
Great thanks to Johnny Russell and all others, which developed the RAMPS up to version 1.41 and released the hardware with the GPLv3-License.
How to get
Parts, Extensions and fully assembled boards are available from 2PrintBeta
