My goal is to build a printer that is both fast and accurate, with as little vibration as possible all while still cooling the printing part. I also had it in mind that it would be to cool to be able to personalize this device, as customization is what 3D printing is all about.

When I was searching for that on this site I was a little disappointed at all the large hanging extruders, fans and ducts that are being created that will most certainly cause nozzle vibrations and printing inaccuracies at any decent speeds. I therefore set out to create the UltraCompact MMendel mount.

This design cools both the e3d and the extrusion with a single 30mm fan. A nameplate is included and I have provided four versions. If you use mine (MMendel) I will be honored :), however I have included a blank plate so you can easily add text to it and use your own.

The total weight of everything including the bolts is 93.75g for the Half Size, and 90.75g for the Micro. Compared to factory (441.8g) I saved 348.05g, and shaved off 78.8% of the weight.

To show that I have had no cooling issues, I provided a picture of my last completed print, thing 81747. This has been post processed with various paints.

To complete this build, you will need two 4x40mm socket head cap screws and two 4mm nuts. (socket screw measured from base of bolt, overall bolt length is ~43mm)

Citations List:
HICtop Mounted Y axis switch, two point attach: Created and soon to be release by me.
HICtop Z axis Backlash Eliminator: Created and soon to be released by me.
Misumi style corner bracket: Thing 13949.
Greg wade reloaded: Thing 18379.
Skulltruder: Thing 49220.
Z axis knob: Thing 3234.
HICtop Lead Screw Guide: Thing 1166444.