Hello all,

After trying to find good choc v1 compatible keycaps, I found some STLs on GitHub for some Chicago Stenographer ones.

My 3D printer is just an A1 mini (can only print PLA and PETG - maybe TPU?). Do you think it’s a good idea to use PLA for keycaps?

Have MBKs right now on my Chocofi but was hoping for something more sculpted to get a little less fat finger typing.

I know most people order Nylon SLS prints from online but since I already have a 3D printer I was hoping to avoid that.

Bad idea?

  • tpihkal@lemmy.world
    31·
    5 months ago

    I have no experience with printing key caps but do have experience with FDM and MSLA printing. I don’t think PLA is probably your best choice, but PLA+ might be. TPU would be too soft (tough) and standard PLA might be to brittle (hard). Physics sounds weird irl.

    • paradoxicator@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      5 months ago

      You’re right - my main concern is the stem breaking in the switch. The choc switches are a little difficult if the little keycaps stems break in them.😕

      • tpihkal@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        5 months ago

        Also consider the orientation of the things you print. You can get extra strength by giving up resolution sometimes.