3D Printing High Quality Keycaps
11 hours ago
- #DIY Keyboards
- #Keycaps
- #3D Printing
- The author discusses their experience 3D printing keycaps for a Dactyl Manuform keyboard using a Bambu Lab P1S with an AMS.
- Keycap profiles are explored, including sculpted vs. unsculpted, shape (flat, angled, concave, convex), and height (low, medium, high).
- Printing keycaps in different orientations (stem down, 45-degree angle) is detailed, with pros and cons for each method.
- The use of different nozzle sizes (0.2mm and 0.4mm) is compared, noting the impact on print quality and keycap texture.
- The KeyV2 library is used to generate keycap models, with specific OpenSCAD code snippets provided for different keycap types.
- Practical tips for printing keycaps include using stem supports, brims, and adjusting slicer settings for better adhesion and quality.
- The author shares their results with DSA and MT3 keycap profiles, including color choices and aesthetic preferences.
- Future plans include experimenting with other keycap profiles like DES and further refining the printing process.
- A suggestion to use ABS/ASA filament for acetone smoothing to achieve a glassy finish on keycaps is provided by a commenter.