Assembly Overview
Assembly is quick and requires no glue or special tools.
- Press the keyboard switches into the body from the top
- Slide the top into place using the dovetail
- Insert the valve/button pieces
- Slide the bottom into place to complete the housing
The switch openings automatically align with the valve positions.
Printing Information
Print Difficulty: Easy
Supports: Minimal
Estimated Print Time: ~1–1.5 hours total on a Bambu P1S
PLA is recommended for best results, though PETG should also work well.
Minimal supports are required under the internal valve openings on the body piece.
Additional Hardware Required
To assemble the practice block you will need:
3 MX-style mechanical keyboard switches (Generic ones work)
These switches act as the spring return for the valves.
Common examples include:
- Cherry MX style switches
- Gateron switches
- Kailh switches
***Linear switches are recommended for the smoothest feel.***
License
Your purchase includes a single school license.
You may:
- Print unlimited copies for students and teachers within the same school
- Share the file with other teachers within that school
You may not:
- Share the files outside your school
- Upload the files to public file-sharing sites
- Sell printed versions of the design
- Modify the design or remove the embedded branding
- Scale the model (scaling prevents the switches from fitting)
Version Information
This release is Version 1 – Mechanical Practice Block.
The geometry of this design was created intentionally to support future iterations while keeping this version compact and easy to print.
Purchasers receive design updates for 6 months if improvements are released.
Feedback
Feedback from teachers and students is extremely helpful.
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