Project Description
A lot of people are using mechanical keyboard. Having a custom SUSE-branded keycap would be cool. The idea is to create a set of 3D models for such keycaps in various profiles for everyone to print.
Goal for this Hackweek
- List the required profiles
- Create STL files for each of them
- 3D print and test if possible
Resources
- 3D printer, I don't have one
Looking for hackers with the skills:
This project is part of:
Hack Week 21
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over 2 years ago by bmwiedemann | Reply
For the instructions for the previous mini batch of black-chameleon-on-green keycaps see https://mailman.suse.de/mlarch/SuSE/maxtorhof/2018/maxtorhof.2018.02/msg00022.html
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over 2 years ago by bmwiedemann | Reply
Would also be cool if we could get the Geeko as a standard keycap into https://www.wasdkeyboards.com/products/keycaps.html?p=2 next to Arch, Debian and Mint
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over 2 years ago by rainerkoenig | Reply
The question is: 3D print the keycap or do it in a more professional way? In my previous job I worked at Fujitsu and when we were producing keyboards they were taking raw keyboads and then engraving them with a laser. You can see lots of videos on keyboard laser engraving on YouTube. Maybe there are services around that do custom keyboards with laser engraving.
On the other hand there are laser cutters for 3D printers on the market, so you could also try to engrave them at home with a 3D printer plus laser unit. I have no idea how precise this is.
3D printing could be possible as well, but don't expect very high quality (shiny surface) from a 3D printed keycap, at least with PLA. Maybe ABS and then finishing it wir Aceton works better. But keep in mind the usually the nozzle of a 3D printer has a diameter of 0.4 mm, so the question is how good the logo will come out with this limitations.
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over 2 years ago by rainerkoenig | Reply
There are STLs for Cherry Keycaps on Thingiverse. I just setup my 3D printer to try out...
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over 2 years ago by rainerkoenig | Reply
Half an hour later:
Printed with 0.1mm resolution. The side surfaces are great, the top is a bit rough because its round and not flat.
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over 2 years ago by rainerkoenig | Reply
Took the SVG scaled and extruded it in openSCAD. Then export to STL. Then then merging this with the STL of the key cap in FreeCAD. STL-Export again. Result: FDM printer is at its limits when using a 0.4 mm nozzle). Maybe better results with resin printers that have a higher resolution.
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over 2 years ago by cbosdonnat | Reply
Could it help using some filler and sanding to get a better surface before drawing on it?
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over 2 years ago by MattK | Reply
I have a modified CR-10 and have tried to make keycaps before with varying levels of success. I've also tried printing molds in TPU and then using them to make resin keycaps. My smallest nozzle right now is 0.4mm though. Maybe this is my excuse to finally buy a resin printer.
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over 2 years ago by cbosdonnat | Reply
Not really 3D printable models, but still instructions to build brandable keycaps: https://www.instructables.com/Wooden-Keycaps-Using-Hand-Tools/
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Reply to rainerkoenig
Half an hour later:
Printed with 0.1mm resolution. The side surfaces are great, the top is a bit rough because its round and not flat.
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Reply to rainerkoenig
Took the SVG scaled and extruded it in openSCAD. Then export to STL. Then then merging this with the STL of the key cap in FreeCAD. STL-Export again. Result: FDM printer is at its limits when using a 0.4 mm nozzle). Maybe better results with resin printers that have a higher resolution.
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Reply to ecandino
Hi all, I would like to join the project! I'm new to 3D printing and such, but I was curious to try and learn.
A friend of mine is also available to borrow me his Prusa Mini (with the 0.25 nozzle) 
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This is the video of the bicolor keycap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjOd9OIDABY
I've uploaded the STL on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5423109 but it's not visible yet because I am a new user.. :/
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