Chube Compact High-Performance Hotend for 3D Printers

Meet Chube Compact—a smaller, lighter take on Chube built for tight toolheads without sacrificing performance. It keeps the proven Chube construction (cartridge heater and thermistor, metal shield, silicone sock, V6 nozzle interface) and adds smarter thermal behavior, a robust 6×16 mm 80 W heater, and the Chalice titanium heatbreak for excellent isolation. Fully manufactured and assembled in Wrightstown, WI, USA (sock/heater/PT1000 excluded).

Launch pricing: $139.99, moving to $165 once in stock
Estimated shipping: early November 

Quick specs

• Melt zone: 33 mm before nozzle

• Nozzle interface: V6

• Heatbreak: Chalice titanium

• Heater: 6×16 mm, 80 W (compatible with 6×15, 6×16, and 6×20 mm heaters)

• Thermistor: PT1000, 3×15 mm cartridge

• Shielding: Metal heat shield + silicone sock (sock rated ~300 °C for medium-long use)

• Mass: ~50 g

• Overall length with nozzle: 47.2 mm

• Mounting pattern: 4× M3 on 16 mm bolt circle (Dragon pattern, M3 hardware)

• Construction: M3 screws, high-quality materials, cartridge heater & thermistor

What’s new (vs. other Chubes)

• Improved resistance to crossflow from part-cooling fans (even without the sock)

• Standardized 6×16 mm heater format (6×20 mm possible with stick-out)

• 4×16 mm M3 bolt circle (Dragon pattern with M3)

• Included silicone sock for low-temperature excellence

• No melt-zone adapter required

• 100% manufactured & assembled in the USA (sock/heater/PT1000 excluded)

In the box

• Stainless steel heat shield

• 6×16 mm 80 W heater cartridge

• PT1000 thermistor cartridge (3×15 mm)

• Torx key

• Hex key

• (2) spare grub screws

• (2) spare Torx screws

• Chube sticker

• Luke’s Lab sticker

Fit & setup notes

• Uses V6 nozzles (choose size/material for your application)

• Check toolhead clearance for 6×16 mm heater (6×20 mm fits with allowable stick-out)

• After installation, heat-tighten to spec, run PID tune, and verify PT1000 sensor settings in firmware