Flexi Keycap Clicker Fidget Keychain

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*** YOU WILL NEED KEYBOARD SWITCHES - SUCH AS https://amzn.to/4rum85Q (UK) or https://amzn.to/3OaodW7 (US) ***

Overview

A print-in-place flexi clicker that blends an articulated fidget with the satisfying feel of mechanical keyboard switches. Choose anything from 1 key up to a ridiculous 52-key mega chain (purely for fun!).
Each keycap has a 0.5 mm raised legend for a crisp, tactile finish.

Printing Details

• No supports
• 0.4 mm nozzle
• Layer height: 0.16 mm
• Initial layer: 0.20 mm
• Ironing: optional, but recommended on keycaps
• Adhesion is critical for the keycap plate (lots of small parts). I used a Cool Plate SuperTack; PEI works too, but make sure it’s dialled in. Add a brim if you’re not 100% confident.
• Colour change: the 3MF is set to change colour at layer 32 for readable legends
  • AMS: works as-is
  • No AMS: swap the colour-change to a Pause, then manually change filament
  • You can print single-colour, but the legends won’t pop as well

Material: PLA works great. I don’t recommend matte PLA for the base pieces as it can be a bit more brittle.

Size (per module): approx 30 mm long × 23 mm wide × 22 mm tall (with switch + keycap fitted).
A 52-key chain is about 1.56 m long (52 × ~3 cm)… yes, it’s absurd 😄

File Formats Included

• 3MF only (plates and settings included)

Variations

You get a full keycap library:

• A–Z
• 0–9
• Blank
• Symbols/icons: # @ heart ANY dot $ ! paw print
• 16 different smiley-style faces
• Extras: star, moon, sun, circle, bats, 2 ghosts, flower

The keycaps live on one plate, but you don’t need to print them all:

1. Open the 3MF
2. Use the  “workspace” plate
3. Clear the workspace plate, and select it, then on the keycap plate, right-click a keycap → clone, then clone as many as you need onto the workspace plate
4. Print only your workspace plate

Assembly

• Requires MX-style mechanical keyboard switches: 1 switch per key  (example:  https://amzn.to/4rum85Q )
• Switches are press-fit into the base (firm by design so they stay put)
• Keycaps press onto the switch stem (also a firm fit)
• If you want a keychain: bring your own split ring/chain and attach to the end link point

Licence Notes

Personal use only – MakerWorld exclusive. No commercial use and please don’t re-upload elsewhere.

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