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Cherry MX keycap to low-profile Kailh Choc switch adapter (Havit Keyboards)

ClassyNemesis avatarClassyNemesis

July 4, 2020

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Remixed from: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4134048

Modified to work with my Havit keyboard. The original design didn't fit; the legs were a bit too close together and short to fit and stay in the switch (I understand this is a slight difference to the low-profile choc switches on Havit keyboards).

Changes:

  • Made MX end thicker for tighter keycap fit (no longer comes off with a sticky finger on press)
  • spread and lengthened legs on the choc end for a fuller, closer fit
  • minimized footprint of intermediate piece; with a wide profile it couldn't sit flush in the switch
    I used PLA initially, which feels sturdy enough, but can confirm PETG works well too (albeit a bit stiffer). The tolerances are really small; I got the best/most consistent results printing with the MX side facing down (with supports) and choc side up. I also printed at 0.05mm, but there didn't seem to be any benefit to doing so. Be careful removing supports.

    I've also included "Alternate-Cherry-MX-keycap-to-low-profile-Choc-switch" which closer matches the legs on the Havit keyboard keycaps. I was able to print in PLA but the thinner part of the legs were too fragile and snapped when inserting into the switch. YMMV.

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Category: Parts Summary

Modified to work with my Havit keyboard. The original design didn't fit; the legs were a bit too close together and short to fit and stay in the switch (I understand this is a slight difference to the low-profile choc switches on Havit keyboards).

Changes:

  • Made MX end thicker for tighter keycap fit (no longer comes off with a sticky finger on press)
  • spread and lengthened legs on the choc end for a fuller, closer fit
  • minimized footprint of intermediate piece; with a wide profile it couldn't sit flush in the switch
    I used PLA initially, which feels sturdy enough, but can confirm PETG works well too (albeit a bit stiffer). The tolerances are really small; I got the best/most consistent results printing with the MX side facing down (with supports) and choc side up. I also printed at 0.05mm, but there didn't seem to be any benefit to doing so. Be careful removing supports.

    I've also included "Alternate-Cherry-MX-keycap-to-low-profile-Choc-switch" which closer matches the legs on the Havit keyboard keycaps. I was able to print in PLA but the thinner part of the legs were too fragile and snapped when inserting into the switch. YMMV.

    Print Settings

Printer Brand: Prusa

Printer: I3 MK3S

Rafts: No

Supports: Yes

Resolution: 0.07mm

Infill: 100%

Filament: Prusament PLA Silver

License:

Creative Commons — Attribution

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