Super Clicky Fidget Button

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This fidget toy is the result of experimenting with button designs for a future puzzle. After printing several tests, I realized that people might enjoy the button as a fidget toy. This is a 2-state click button with an internal mechanism similar to that of a retractable pen. This can be used with or without a long M3 bolt to transfer the click action into a secondary linear or rotary motion. Use the case with holes to see the cam pop in and out of view each click.   Required HardwareA spring that is about 15mm long and 5mm in diameter. The design can use larger and smaller springs, but this size worked best for me. Spring harvested from a standard click pen are a little longer than needed, but should work. If the click mechanism feels too stiff, shorten the spring with wire cutters. Or add a spacer.   Optional HardwareA long M3 bolt to transfer the click action out of the device for some secondary purpose - or just to demonstrate the change in distance caused by the click.