Alligator Board
Manufacturer of the Alligator Board, an open-source ARM Cortex-M3 based 3D printer controller.
- CEO / Founder
- Marco d'Ambrosio
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- €25.5K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
- Key Investors
- 145 backers (Indiegogo)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Alligator Board
Technological Advantage
High processing power compared to standard 8-bit AVR controllers; native networking capabilities allow for standalone web-based printer control.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides a high-performance, all-in-one ARM-based controller with native Ethernet and web server support, eliminating the need for external modules like Raspberry Pi for remote management.
How They Differentiate
Integrated Ethernet and web server on a single board at a time when most controllers required add-on shields or external computers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printer hobbyists, RepRap community, and DIY 3D printer builders.
Industry Verticals
Consumer; Education
Competitors
Duet3D; BigTreeTech; Ultimachine; Smoothieboard
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Unveiled at Maker Faire Rome 2014; Launched Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign; Established GitHub repository (3Dartists/AlligatorBoard)