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geekhack Community => Keyboard Keycaps => Topic started by: ju6ju8Oo on Tue, 13 February 2018, 22:46:30

Title: 3D printing for kailh low profile
Post by: ju6ju8Oo 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?  :)

Title: Re: 3D printing for kailh low profile
Post by: kurplop 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?

Title: Re: 3D printing for kailh low profile
Post by: ju6ju8Oo 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.

Title: Re: 3D printing for kailh low profile
Post by: 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

Title: Re: 3D printing for kailh low profile
Post by: kurplop 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.