KeyV2 VS scad-keyboard-cases

I used the superb KeyV2 library for OpenSCAD to generate the keycap models.

Essentially I used this repo and it's OpenScad based generator: https://github.com/rsheldiii/KeyV2

Hey! I'm trying to do the same thing. If you need a keycap generator KeyV2, the OpenSCAD setup, did really well for me. I've been struggling though because I don't have a resin printer. The trickiest part of creating your own molds, is that it copies the finish of the source of the mold exactly. Want a shiny keycaps? Better have a shiny key to copy. Want a matte finish? Sure hope the source is matte. Let me know if you ever get this figured out because I started down the exact same path wanting cherry profile, but only finding OEM profile molds.

I would say its https://github.com/rsheldiii/KeyV2 or some fork of it, but I'd like to know the exact source too.

DSA keys have a nice curved top and a consistent profile across all keys. These were generated with KeyV2 for my moonlander split keyboard since I need all 1u keys.

any chance you could share your process for printing the stems? I have a 3d printing library for keycaps that supports choc keys, but the stems are really fragile...

if you have access to a 3d printer you can also make double sculpted keycaps with my library. Choc stems are quite difficult to print though, your best bet is a resin printer

First time user of Openscad I am using it using rsheldiii/KeyV2: KeyV2: A Parametric Mechanical Keycap Library (github.com) project.

KeyV2: https://github.com/rsheldiii/KeyV2

the downside of this approach is that you need to model the keycaps but thankfully libraries like resheldiii's KeyV2 exist.

STLs and the OpenSCAD code are available at https://github.com/Lenbok/scad-keyboard-cases/tree/master/humla (essentially all you need to do to adapt for a different laptop is to create a KLE layout for the laptop and suck that json in as described in the README in my repo).

Mostly used SCAD files and tips from https://github.com/Lenbok/scad-keyboard-cases. Thanks BTW, this is awesome! Just adapted them to fit my RJ11 connectors and metal inserts.

If you are feeling diy you could go the route I did and make caps out of oogoo. https://github.com/Lenbok/scad-keyboard-cases/tree/master/misc

• Case - [Redox-rev0b github](https://github.com/Lenbok/scad-keyboard-cases/tree/master/redox-rev0b) • Switches - [Gateron Silent Yellows](https://1upkeyboards.com/shop/switches/set-packs/gateron-silent-switches/) \[Lubed with 205g0\] • Diodes - [1N4148 - Amazon](https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XB1R2NK/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) • Controllers - [1up Keyboards Pro Micro](https://1upkeyboards.com/shop/controllers/pro-micro/) • TRRS Jack - [Amazon Link](https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XG3YTC4/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) • TRRS Cable - [Amazon Link](https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B083LLWXBW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1) • Micro USB to USB-C - [Amazon Link](https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VBV1PY5/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) • Alpha Keycaps - [PBT DSA 9009 Kbdfans](https://kbdfans.com/products/npkc-dsa-9009-pbt-keycaps) • Mod Keycaps -[KeyV2 github](https://github.com/rsheldiii/KeyV2) • Silicone Adhesive Sheet - [Amazon Link](https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07GL9MHW7?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details) • Magnetic USB Cable - [Amazon Link](https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LBG1DFQ/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) • Filament - [Overture Matte Black](https://smile.amazon.com/OVERTURE-Filament-Printer-Dimensional-Accuracy/dp/B089S2QDHD/ref=sxts_rp_s1_0?cv_ct_cx=matte+black+pla&dchild=1&keywords=matte+black+pla&pd_rd_i=B089S2QDHD&pd_rd_r=5a309e43-2594-4c12-8c3c-e9ea984663c0&pd_rd_w=C34LP&pd_rd_wg=hg7mU&pf_rd_p=c0fa563a-b0ba-455a-bd65-7b14bea6288c&pf_rd_r=0JRCRWJWCM7KZ4TRJ83F&psc=1&qid=1631920202&sr=1-1-f0029781-b79b-4b60-9cb0-eeda4dea34d6)

Try the case at https://github.com/Lenbok/scad-keyboard-cases/tree/master/crkbd that lets you snap in the switches. You could solder in from the rear. The source is there if you wanted to mod for some support for the pro micro itself.