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Title: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: cool-RR on Sun, 22 September 2013, 07:22:17
Hi everybody!

I'd like to design my keyboard concept in 3DS Max. I want a 3d model of the Cherry MX brown keyswitch, so I could use it in my design (Mainly to see whether it'll fit.)

Does anyone happen to have a 3D model of that switch?


Thanks,
Ram.
Title: Re: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 22 September 2013, 11:40:27
Is this (http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=81cf92a3e03098a5cc90be332989df6e) what you're looking for? The file type in .skp but you can use this (http://apps.exchange.autodesk.com/ACD/Detail/Index?id=appstore.exchange.autodesk.com:sketchupimport:en) extension to import it.
Title: Re: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: cool-RR on Sun, 22 September 2013, 11:56:05
Holy ******** yes!!!

Do you know whether I could count on its size to be faithful to the actual button?


Thanks,
Ram.
Title: Re: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 22 September 2013, 12:24:09
Quote from: cool-RR on Sun, 22 September 2013, 11:56:05
Holy ******** yes!!!

Do you know whether I could count on its size to be faithful to the actual button?


Thanks,
Ram.

Yes, I used it for my numberpad drawing here and the scale was correct. It is in mm.
(http://i.imgur.com/cbu9615.png)
Title: Re: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: cool-RR on Sun, 22 September 2013, 12:30:35
Awesome, thank you!
Title: Re: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: MOZ on Sun, 22 September 2013, 20:24:28
Added to CAD resources.
Title: Re: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 22 September 2013, 21:00:27
Interesting - great model.

What about a keycap?

It has been a good few months (maybe around 6) since someone last asked - has anyone seen a model of a keycap?
Title: Re: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Mon, 23 September 2013, 00:39:45
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 22 September 2013, 21:00:27
Interesting - great model.

What about a keycap?

It has been a good few months (maybe around 6) since someone last asked - has anyone seen a model of a keycap?

Last time someone asked I made a drawing of a DCS OEM R4 keycap. Download. (https://www.dropbox.com/s/qhzkin49eyggn) I would be happy to draw a DSA keycap or maybe a full DCS set if you would like.
Title: Re: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 23 September 2013, 00:47:10
Quote from: TheFlyingRaccoon on Mon, 23 September 2013, 00:39:45
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 22 September 2013, 21:00:27
Interesting - great model.

What about a keycap?

It has been a good few months (maybe around 6) since someone last asked - has anyone seen a model of a keycap?

Last time someone asked I made a drawing of a DCS OEM R4 keycap. Download. (https://www.dropbox.com/s/qhzkin49eyggn) I would be happy to draw a DSA keycap or maybe a full DCS set if you would like.


I get:

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Title: Re: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Mon, 23 September 2013, 00:53:22
Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 23 September 2013, 00:47:10
I get:

Invalid Link
This link wasn't well formed.

I hate mobile phones sometimes. Here is the direct link
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qhzkin49eyggnap/MXkeycap.dwg
Title: Re: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 23 September 2013, 00:58:51
Got it, thanks.

Now I need to work out something to do with it ...
Title: Re: Need 3D model of Cherry MX brown keyswitch
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Mon, 23 September 2013, 01:08:13
Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 23 September 2013, 00:58:51
Got it, thanks.

Now I need to work out something to do with it ...

I believe the last guy that requested a model of a keycap wanted to use it to 3D print. Just take a logo or symbol and subtract it from the top. Then you have have your own custom "engraved" keycap.