Das Keyboard Keycap

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I accidentally spilled beer on my new Das Keyboard, so I had to clean the switches and remove keycaps to reach them. In the process, two keycaps went missing, so I decided to design replacements using FreeCAD. This was my first CAD experience, and the measurements were based on one of the lost keycaps. If you'd like to try it out, feel free! However, I haven't printed it yet, so I can't guarantee perfect fit. In an update, I redesigned the key with a 15mm square base to match the switch size more accurately. I also made some cosmetic improvements to the design. Please remember that this was a work in progress when I first uploaded it and I may make further adjustments based on feedback or my own experience printing it. The .stl file is rotated 180 degrees for easy printing without supports. I also created a version with thicker walls for the central peg, as the original design seemed difficult to print. When I finally printed one, there were some issues with the x-slot not printing correctly, resulting in a loss of about 0.5mm in each direction. To address this, I made adjustments in my newest version and will report back on its success in a week. Overall, I'm pleased with how it turned out after making some adjustments with a file.