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3D printed macropad case

An open-source magnetic macropad case by bikepackerdude.

KBD.news
Published October 31, 2021

Case files available on the project's GitHub page: https://github.com/camerahacks/lightroom-macro-pad

There are two case layouts. While the bottom part on the 7-switch layout is just pressure fitted into the top piece using a 0.1mm tolerance, the 10-switch case uses round 5x2mm magnets to snap the case parts together.

The case uses standard MX spacing, meaning you can use any MX compatible switches and keycaps.

Published on Sun 31st Oct 2021. Featured in KBD #50 (source).

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