Ever since I saw a FFF 3d printer I wanted to try to build one. Ever since there I have been doing some research on how to create a custom 3d printer. This led me to this product. I was looking for a cheap but working arduino mega with a ramps. Because of the low price for what is provided in this kit I decided to try this one out. The components for this kit came in nice anti static bags and also the pins were placed in foam blocks to protect them. But it seems that they did not work as intended, the pins on the boards were slightly bent so I needed to take time to strengthen most of them. Also the anti static bags were also punctured during the shipping process. But this what I expected for the price that I payed.

Besides the bent pins on the board the soldering job on my boards were a little sloppy but there were no misconnections. Assembling the boards together were easy after fixing the pins. I installed Marlin on the arduino mega and it works perfectly. I have used the boards for my 3d printer for 2 months and so far haven't had any problems. Over all this kit is very useful for building a 3d printer although it might be cheaper in the long run to buy a full kit such like a Prusa i3 that go for around $200 at the time of my review. This is because you will need to add in the cost of the power brick, stepper motors, linear rods and so on.

I truly like this kit since its a good value for what you get. But if you are planing to make your own custom 3d printer I would highly recommend you buy a cheap mass produced 3d printer kits since there are around $200 and use the parts to make your own design. Even if you don't complete your custom printer design you can still make the intended 3d printer.

[Pros]
1. Nicely packed (They used anti static bags for all the parts.)
2. Everything works (Tested for around 2 months)
3. Marlin works on the board.

[Cons]
1. Anti static bags were punctured when I received them.
2. Board pins were bent (You will need to strengthen them)
3. Slightly sloppy soldering job (Expected for an arduino clone)
Ever since I saw a FFF 3d printer I wanted to try to build one. Ever since there I have been doing some research on how to create a custom 3d printer. This led me to this product. I was looking for a cheap but working arduino mega with a ramps. Because of the low price for what is provided in this kit I decided to try this one out. The components for this kit came in nice anti static bags and also the pins were placed in foam blocks to protect them. But it seems that they did not work as intended, the pins on the boards were slightly bent so I needed to take time to strengthen most of them. Also the anti static bags were also punctured during the shipping process. But this what I expected for the price that I payed. Besides the bent pins on the board the soldering job on my boards were a little sloppy but there were no misconnections. Assembling the boards together were easy after fixing the pins. I installed Marlin on the arduino mega and it works perfectly. I have used the boards for my 3d printer for 2 months and so far haven't had any problems. Over all this kit is very useful for building a 3d printer although it might be cheaper in the long run to buy a full kit such like a Prusa i3 that go for around $200 at the time of my review. This is because you will need to add in the cost of the power brick, stepper motors, linear rods and so on. I truly like this kit since its a good value for what you get. But if you are planing to make your own custom 3d printer I would highly recommend you buy a cheap mass produced 3d printer kits since there are around $200 and use the parts to make your own design. Even if you don't complete your custom printer design you can still make the intended 3d printer. [Pros]
1. Nicely packed (They used anti static bags for all the parts. )
2. Everything works (Tested for around 2 months)
3. Marlin works on the board. [Cons]
1. Anti static bags were punctured when I received them. 2. Board pins were bent (You will need to strengthen them)
3. Slightly sloppy soldering job (Expected for an arduino clone)