Ultimaker Shield on non-Ultimaker machines

Hey,

I´ve just stumbled upon then Ultimaker 1.5.7 Shield and weighing it against the RAMPS. Anyone here ever used it on a non Ultimaker machines. [reprap.org]

Pricewise its very similar to the ramps and I think they dont differ to much, any obvious issues I might have overlooked?

I didn't read everything to check, but my first questions: Can it support whatever firmware you need? You'll have to upload new firmware in order to apply it to a different movement mechanism. What about number of sensors and types of outputs? Does it support your power requirements and number of powered parts?

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Can it support whatever firmware you need? - Yes, ultimaker runs marlin native

You'll have to upload new firmware in order to apply it to a different movement mechanism. - I dont think so

What about number of sensors and types of outputs? - 3 driver, 3 sensors, same as ramps

Does it support your power requirements and number of powered parts? Yes, standart drivers, 5 driver spaces-