Ender Modular Hotend Carriage

prusaprinters

Update 2020-03-25: Now completely compatible with the Ender 2, 3, & 5! ReplacedBLtouchMount &HotendMount-V3_1 with updated versions. I removed the heatshield & made a few minor usability improvements. Added:Merged_Hotend&FanMount-V3_2.stl for people who want to print this with materials other than ABS/ASA. It requires supports to print but should be completely doable. Update 2019-10-08: Replaced all files with slightly updated versions. Changes: Fixed minor tolerance issues (the issues probably wouldn't bother anyone but me) Parts are now easier to print More clear part naming The .stp file now contains all parts The hotend mount now allows for more airflow Please do note the image of the sliced parts. That screenshot shows where the supports are needed as well as optimal print orientation With that, I think this project is finished. I can't think of any other changes to make. I should also probably add that this probably fits the Ender 2,3, CR10 & other variants. Unfortunately, I don't own those devices to test. Okay, where to start.. Interesting things about this hotend mount: It's completely modular The part cooling mounts allow you to strap on any cooler you like (you may need to bodge on a mounting surface or something in meshmixer depending on your part coolers of choice) The BLtouch part of this can also be easily swapped out, excluded, or replaced with whatever The BLtouch offset is 30.4,0,3 (x,y,z) The hotend mount redirects coldend cooling air upwards through internal vents/channels so it doesn't interfere with your prints It's very compact (great if you're using an enclosure) It has a heatshield to protect your BLtouch (or other z-probe) from getting too toasty Required hardware: Microswiss or stock creality hotend (maybe others fit???) Two 5015 Blowers (or whatever you need for coolers you decide to strap to the sides) A 4020 axial cold-end cooling fan Zipties (you can use screws instead to mount the 4020 fan if you'd like) For optional remote part cooling blowers: A good amount of 1/2in OD, 3/8in ID tubing Assembly notes: The FanMount & HotendMount need to either be glued or ABS welded together. Let me know if you want me to upload a fused STL. It just seemed like a pain to print like that. Print Settings Printer: Creality Ender 5 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 25% Filament: 3dxtech ASA Natural Notes: 5 Perimeters, 5 Top layers, 5 Bottom layers Category: 3D Printer Parts