RepRap 3D Printer Control Pack – RAMPS 1.4 + Arduino Mega 2560 + 5x A4988 Drivers

RepRap 3D Printer Control Pack – RAMPS 1.4 + Arduino Mega 2560 + 5x A4988 Drivers

This all-in-one electronics pack includes everything you need to control a 3D printer: an Arduino Mega 2560 board, a RAMPS 1.4 shield, five A4988 stepper motor drivers with heatsinks, and a USB cable. It’s the perfect combo for RepRap-style 3D printers and custom CNC or laser engraving machines.

Key Features

Arduino Mega 2560 R3
A powerful 8-bit development board with 54 digital I/O pins, 16 analog inputs, and 256 KB of flash memory. Ideal for real-time motor control, heating, and sensor reading in 3D printing.

RAMPS 1.4 Controller Board
RAMPS (RepRap Arduino Mega Pololu Shield) acts as the central hub for your printer. It plugs directly onto the Mega and connects all key components: stepper drivers, endstops, thermistors, extruders, fans, and heated bed.

A4988 Stepper Motor Drivers (x5)
These drivers offer microstepping control with support for full, ½, ¼, ⅛, and ¹⁄₁₆ step resolution, enabling smooth and precise motion. Comes with heatsinks for thermal protection during long prints.

Plug & Play USB Interface
Easily upload firmware like Marlin, Repetier, or Sprinter via the included USB cable and the Arduino IDE.

Use Cases & Project Ideas

• 3D Printers (e.g. Prusa, Ender, Anet)
  Control extruders, heated bed, cooling fans, endstops, and LCD interfaces.

• CNC Machines
  Drive stepper motors for cutting, engraving, or milling with added mechanical parts.

• Laser Engravers
  Use this setup to move the laser head precisely with G-code based firmware.

• DIY Plotters or Pick & Place Machines
  Create custom robotic arms or XY plotters using the included hardware.

What’s Included

• 1 × RAMPS 1.4 Controller Board

• 1 × Arduino Mega 2560 R3 (clone or compatible)

• 5 × A4988 Stepper Motor Drivers with Heatsinks

• 1 × USB Cable

Technical Specifications

A4988 Stepper Driver:

• Operating Voltage: 8–35V

• Logic Voltage: 3–5.5V

• Continuous Current: 1A

• Max Current: 2A (with cooling)

• Microstepping: Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16

• Over-temp thermal shutdown, short-to-ground, and under-voltage protection

Arduino Mega 2560:

• Microcontroller: ATmega2560

• Operating Voltage: 5V

• Input Voltage (recommended): 7–12V

• Digital I/O Pins: 54 (15 PWM)

• Analog Input Pins: 16

• Clock Speed: 16 MHz

Why Choose This Pack?

• Plug & Play setup for RepRap printers

• Easy to install and supported by open-source firmware

• Great for first builds, upgrades, or DIY CNC systems

• Cost-effective full controller kit with quality components