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Offline Izza

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Lego axles / Cherry stems?
« on: Mon, 21 February 2011, 18:29:28 »
Just curious if anyone could do a comparison between Lego axles, and Cherry stems? I'm told there's a certain individual on the forums that eats/sleeps/breathes Lego, and might be able to help.

I'm also told to mention that no Legos will be harmed.

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« Reply #1 on: Mon, 21 February 2011, 18:30:49 »
There is absolutely no one here like that. At all.
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Offline Izza

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« Reply #2 on: Mon, 21 February 2011, 19:01:07 »
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Lego axles are longer.  I'm sure of it.


Yes, but will a Lego axle fit properly into a Cherry-compatible keycap?

Or rather, will a Cherry keystem fit into one of these axle bushings:

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Offline Arcanius

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« Reply #3 on: Mon, 21 February 2011, 19:13:19 »
I don't think so. If I remember correctly, the cherry stems are a bit... thinner in the plastic. Ie the bushing will go on, but not tightly enough to stay there.
But... I don't currently have a cherry board to try on, so this is really just speculation, I guess.
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Offline nanu

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« Reply #4 on: Mon, 21 February 2011, 19:50:50 »
They don't fit. The lego axle plus shape is more stout and smaller in diameter. You would have to remove material to make it fit a keycap.
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Offline Daniel Beaver

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« Reply #5 on: Mon, 21 February 2011, 19:56:01 »
Cherry stems are somewhat thinner than the Lego axles.

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Offline Izza

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« Reply #6 on: Mon, 21 February 2011, 20:19:19 »
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Why are you asking?

I had this crazy idea that I could use them as a "readymade" for custom keycaps.

Ah well... at least I know the answer now. Thank you, Daniel, for the image.

The search continues...

Edit: Mega Bloks... those had axle pieces as well, didn't they?
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« Reply #7 on: Mon, 21 February 2011, 20:22:47 »
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ClickClack's gonna be jealous...
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« Reply #8 on: Tue, 22 February 2011, 00:04:38 »
The square 4 nub legos fit sort of snugly over a cherry stem, they dont quite fit into the switch though when pressed. I have an idea to do a ripster style transplant of cherry stems to some legos when I have the time. If noone else beats me to it *wink*
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Offline Izza

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« Reply #9 on: Tue, 22 February 2011, 08:50:11 »
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Well,  the rubber dome version has already been done.  Doesn't look like much fun to type on.
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Lego keyboard.
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Now all you need are these:

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