Alternative to toothpicks for opening Alps key switches

[hellothere]

... and you don't want to desolder the switch.

https://www.amazon.com/Single-Edge-Plas ... B0165N8JLC. Also has the benefit of being able to do two switches at a time. You need two: one for the north side of the switch and one for the south side. I just finished an entire Wang 724/725 keyboard with these.

[ntv242ver2]

You can also print alps opener. The file is public

[hellothere]

If you're referring to the one from Orthalicon (I'm sure that's spelled wrong), it works an awful lot better if the switch is desoldered. Don't get me wrong: it's an awesome tool and I've bought three. They're made out of some sort of hard, clear plastic, and are pretty thick.

I can't print an Alps opener, except in 2D. However, please post the link to the file! I know some of the folks here have 3D printers. Or start printing and selling 'em.

I have a LOT of things I'd love to print with a 3D printer, but I can't justify buying one because I need to get a 3D modeling app and learn that, then purchase a printer, filament, etc.

[Jan Pospisil]

I've been using plastic prying tools for cellphone repair. Works pretty well.

[mindgame]

Orihalcon - memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=6427

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3275433
This one works just ok.

[hellothere]

Orihalcon - memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=6427

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3275433
This one works just ok.

I'm not even sure how to use that one, but it looks cool!

[ntv242ver2]

No i am referring to the one in that thingiverse link some one shared earlier.

I am sure you can pay some 3d printing service to print and post it to you.

It works like a charm and a champ, here, check how easy it is
https://imgur.com/a/Kjupqfh