slim rectangle controller (hot swappable kailh chocs)

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slim rectangle style controller inspired by frame1/lbx features: - dimensions: 253mm x 154mm x 12.85mm - holes for metal inserts - slots for kailh choc hotswap sockets - 4 additional buttons additional items needed: - 24 - kailh choc low profile switches - 24 - kailh choc low profile hotswap sockets - 16 - m3 x 4mm x 4mm threaded inserts - 16 - m3 x 6mm phillips flat head countersunk screws - Raspberry Pi Pico - USB Type C Female Receptacle Breakout Board v2.0 - 22AWG wire (solid or stranded) - super glue tools needed: - soldering iron - flush cutters - wire stripper - screwdriver 3d print instructions: - you'll need to add supports for the USB-C port - print the PCB plates at 100% infill - print keycaps with concentric external fill at 210c first layer and then drop to 200c when it starts printing the prongs (i still had to use the flush cutters to cut off excess plastic on the prongs to make it fit in the switch) assembly tips: - switch holes can be cut with a box cutter or exacto knife - parts will need to be welded together with a soldering iron or hot knife guide here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-PgjTYsAFY) - the threaded inserts can be inserted using a soldering iron, go slow and make sure they go in straight, line it up flush the surface. - hotswap sockets are super glued to the PCB plates - firmware for pico here: (https://github.com/JulienBernard3383279/pico-rectangle)