Helvar TK4 Switch button

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I'd like to share with you a fascinating project that involves creating a custom light switch button using FreeCAD, a powerful open-source CAD software. The process begins with designing the Helvar TK4 light switch button within Freecad's user-friendly interface. Once the design is complete, it can be exported as an STL file, which serves as a digital blueprint for 3D printing. The next step involves slicing the STL file using Cura, a popular slicing software that prepares the model for printing by dividing it into layers and determining optimal print settings. To achieve this, Cura must run on a compatible host application, in this case, RepetierHost 2.0, which provides a user-friendly interface for managing prints and monitoring progress. RepetierHost 2.0 is also integrated with Ubuntu Studio, a Linux distribution that offers a range of tools and applications for creative professionals, including artists, designers, and musicians. This integration allows users to seamlessly manage their prints and enjoy the benefits of RepetierHost's features within the familiar environment of Ubuntu Studio. For those interested in exploring the design process further, the original FreeCAD file is available for download from a publicly accessible link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eA4DNsbBO9HXdMA8apzaQenkho3d5SkX