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Offline ju6ju8Oo

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3D printing for kailh low profile
« on: Tue, 13 February 2018, 22:46:30 »
Is it hard to 3D print a keycap for kailh low profile pg1350 because of the stem? Anyone tried this?  :)
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Offline kurplop

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Re: 3D printing for kailh low profile
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 13 February 2018, 23:27:49 »
When I made ML stems (similar to the 1350) out of resin I found it necessary to reinforce the stem with wire before casting. Unfortunately you can’t do that in 3D printing. Was your problem strength or was it too small to print?
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Offline ju6ju8Oo

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Re: 3D printing for kailh low profile
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 25 February 2018, 07:43:59 »
I haven't printed one yet. But I feel the stem will be too thin for 3d printing.
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Re: 3D printing for kailh low profile
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 25 February 2018, 13:47:45 »
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Re: 3D printing for kailh low profile
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 25 February 2018, 14:33:24 »
Quote from: Hyde on Sun, 25 February 2018, 13:47:45
https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/keycaps/products/kailh-low-profile-keycaps-with-legends

I'd just buy it here and save the headache.  :P

Yes, but that would be the easy way. 😁

Actually, that is a good choice if you want a flat top cap. I prefer a more sculptured cap but that one certainly minimizes total height.
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