Dr Boo's Mini Kossel RAMPS 1.4 Base Mount

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Here's my design for a base mount that works seamlessly with Arduino/RAMPS 1.4 electronics on a Mini Kossel 3D printer. Unimpressed by off-the-shelf solutions from AliExpress, I opted to create one that caters specifically to the needs of my own setup. Built around a 1515 beam mount, this design provides sufficient clearance between the frame and the mounting bracket for easy cable management - neatly concealing all connections within the electronics console up front. In terms of height, with RAMPS/Arduino boards in place, plus those pesky ribbon cables accounted for, it's perfectly level with the plane of the print bed. Keep in mind that my render shows an earlier iteration without the crossbeam reinforcement featured in the final STL files - take a closer look if you're curious! To avoid any headaches, I always opt to enable support during printing, making clean-ups much neater when handling those overhanging bits. What really makes this setup shine, though, are the 6mm metal screws used for attachment. Not only do they cut their own thread but grip securely onto the plastic, providing rock-solid reliability that gives me peace of mind with each print job.