Launchpad case

prusaprinters

<p>I wanted an alternative case for my Launchpad. I was using an acrylic case that came with the macropad from 1up but I had some issues with it. The most prominent issue was the plate design for the switches. The cutouts are a bit too big and don't allow for good alignment sometimes resulting in bent pins . Also switches did not lock into position well and would often pull up when exchanging keycaps. </p><p>In addition, although the macropad is designed for either 18 switches or 20 switches the plate is really only designed as hot-swappable for the 18 switch option. The 20 switch option would normally require soldering the switches.  Adjusting the 20 switch option for hot-swap would need mill max sockets installed into the respective positions, which is fine , however the plate was not designed to handle 20 switch hot-swap at all. The keys in these positions would just loosely sit on the PCB.</p><p>I'm including 2 primary choices:</p><ol><li>Full case</li><li>Replacement switch plates. If you would like to keep using the acrylic case and just want a new plate, then just print either “ Launchpad - case mid 2 - platemount 20 key ” or “ Launchpad - case mid 2 - platemount 18 key” and use with your acrylic plates.</li></ol><p>There are two plate options:</p><ol><li>18 key plate</li><li>20 key plate . A side benefit of this 20 key plate is that you can now use mill max sockets with the macropad and the switches will be held firmly in place.</li></ol><p>I've also provided 2 bottom options for the <strong>Full case</strong>: </p><ol><li>Solid bottom ( Launchpad  - case bottom blank )<ol><li>NOTE: If you want to see bottom RGBs with the solid bottom I suggest using something like Prusament PVB clear. I have also used the pause feature to switch between PVB and PLA to produce a 50/50 ( solid bottom with clear top ) to good effect.</li></ol></li><li>Bottom with led cutouts.</li></ol><p>Top to bottom assembly order for <strong>Full case</strong>:</p><ol><li>Top</li><li>Consolidated mids 1 &amp; 2 ( choose between 18 and 20 key )</li><li>Consolidated mids 3 &amp; 4</li><li>Bottom</li></ol><p> </p><p>NOTE: The pictures attached of the Bottom panel also include a special provision ( a hole to access a custom reset switch ) for my assembly that are not part of these files.</p><p> </p><h3><strong>Print Settings</strong></h3><p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p><p>Prusa</p><p> </p><p><strong>Printer:</strong></p><p>MK3S+</p><p> </p><p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p><p>No</p><p> </p><p><strong>Supports:</strong></p><p>No</p><p> </p><p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p><p>0.20 mm</p><p> </p><p><strong>Infill:</strong></p><p>15%</p><p><br/><strong>Filament:</strong><br/>PLA, PVB<br/> </p><p><strong>Notes:</strong></p>