3D printed NMB caps

Superwip · 29 Dec 2021, 19:39

I 3D-printed keycaps for my NMB-Hi-Tek Keyboard and wanted to share the files. They are not 100% identical to the originals but they work fine.

mrprofessor · 29 Dec 2021, 19:51

Noice!

Mandarbmax · 29 Dec 2021, 20:37

Great work! Any chance you can make files for things like homing bumps, deep scoop homing keys, and big keys like shifts and enters?

Superwip · 29 Dec 2021, 22:36

It is relatively easy to modify them. I just made some wider variants for Ctrl, Alt and Tab keys. But I'm not planning to print a whole set any time soon. Keys with stabilizers, especially Enter, would require a bit more work.

inozenz · 29 Dec 2021, 23:10

Superwip wrote: ↑
29 Dec 2021, 19:39
I 3D-printed keycaps for my NMB-Hi-Tek Keyboard and wanted to share the files. They are not 100% identical to the originals but they work fine.

that is fantastic, considering the amount of nos hi-tek keyboards going around the world right now

gavtyler · 30 Dec 2021, 08:46

This was perfect for me! I just ordered a rt 101+ with clicky black switches but it was missing the +/= keycap. How should I tweak this file for that profile? Also what's a good program for said tweaking?

Superwip · 30 Dec 2021, 11:24

gavtyler wrote: ↑
30 Dec 2021, 08:46
This was perfect for me! I just ordered a rt 101+ with clicky black switches but it was missing the +/= keycap. How should I tweak this file for that profile? Also what's a good program for said tweaking?

The +/= key is normal sized, so you can just print one of the .stl files of the keys from the first folder, either the variant with a flat or a corved surface. If you want to modify them, for example if you want to have a different curvature, or if you want to "engrave" the symbol, you can modify the .step files with a CAD software, I would recommend Fusion360 if you don't already use one.

Muirium · 30 Dec 2021, 12:07

Rows are also a thing.

wiki/Keyboard_profile

kbdfr · 30 Dec 2021, 13:35

Amazing how Muirium is ubiquitous and in at least half of his posts provides useful info

gavtyler · 30 Dec 2021, 19:57

Superwip wrote: ↑
30 Dec 2021, 11:24

The +/= key is normal sized, so you can just print one of the .stl files of the keys from the first folder, either the variant with a flat or a corved surface. If you want to modify them, for example if you want to have a different curvature, or if you want to "engrave" the symbol, you can modify the .step files with a CAD software, I would recommend Fusion360 if you don't already use one.

Thank you for the info!