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3D printed hot swap sockets

OMGWhyImOld published the source files of this 3D printed solderless keyswitch connector. Aka "poor man's Kaihl hot swap sockets".

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Published January 31, 2021

Published on Sun 31st Jan 2021. Featured in KBD #11 (source).

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