Fidget Toy for your MX Switch

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<p>A 3D printable Fidget Toy that let's you mount your favorite Cherry MX compatible switch. It consists of three parts: a bottom part, a top part and a switch plate. The model only uses printed parts and uses printed threads for assembly.<br><br>Another variant that uses Magnets for assembly can be found here: <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/238636-mx-switch-cube-fidget-toy-artisan-display">MX Switch Fidget Toy</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Instructions</h4><ol><li>Print the three parts: top, bottom and plate.<br><br><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: print the parts in the correct orientation (see image below for reference)<br><br><img class="image_resized" style="width:75%;" src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/239084/rich_content/fa4d2b4b-e4c1-4726-9da2-fb7961160e37/prusa-slicer_esobcnmmt7.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22c235a20d-f3f8-46ba-8152-f551fd2449fd%22%2C%22w%22%3A891%2C%22h%22%3A489%7D"><br><br>especially the plate which has indentation for the MX Switch to clip in<br><br><img class="image_resized" style="width:75%;" src="https://media.printables.com/media/prints/239084/rich_content/dcc97a6c-8311-4804-a5c6-2cd9f961e765/prusa-slicer_brb3te9ji0.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22567ed455-c546-433d-9291-786afd58949d%22%2C%22w%22%3A927%2C%22h%22%3A509%7D"><br>&nbsp;</li><li>Once printed, put the plate in the top part and screw the bottom part to the top part.<br>&nbsp;</li></ol><p>If you want to change your MX Switch, simply open the Fidget Toy and push the Switch out from the bottom or use a Switch Puller.</p><p><strong>Note</strong>: depending on how well your printer is calibrated and the filament used you may need to screw the bottom and top part a couple times to smoothen the threads with friction. The threads in the model have tolerances included, so it should work fine with most printers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Specifications</h4><p>The cube has the following dimension</p><ul><li>Diameter = 38.8mm</li><li>Height = 18.4mm</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Print Settings</h4><ul><li>Infill: 15-20% Gyroid</li><li>Perimeters: 2-3</li><li>Layer height: 0.2mm</li><li>Supports: none</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Inspiration</h4><p>There seem to be a couple of models out there but none of them are using a proper switch plate. By not using a proper switch plate the MX Switch may not properly clip in. On top of that it seems that switching the MX Switch is a bit more of a hazzle since you can't really use a switch puller on those models. With the design above you can just open the fidget toy up and push the switch out or use a Switch Puller</p>