Ergodox thumb keys stabilizer mounting plate

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Whether assembling your Ergodox incorrectly or deliberately omitting the plate, you may still want to utilize stabilizers for the 2u keys on each side. Initially, I started by cutting out the correct area from Diomedia_be's design and then fine-tuned it until my plate-mount stabilizers fit properly in position. A slight chamfer was added to clear small solder bumps from through-hole diodes as well. This model should print on almost any 3D printer without support needed. Why would I intentionally assemble my Ergodox incorrectly, though? Using PCB-mount switches provides sufficient stability for most switch positions without requiring a plate, and I thought a bare PCB might look cool. Additionally, I plan to extensively tinker with this one, incorporating new electronics like an LCD and writing my own firmware. UPDATE: Apparently 0.5mm makes a significant difference in whether or not a stabilizer binds up when you press a key down. A revised version 6 of the files has been uploaded to address this issue.