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Choc keycaps on an FDM 3D printer

You can print decent Choc keycaps on an FDM 3D printer (pics), just tilt them 45°! Posted by irveln. (Waiting for STLs.)

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Published March 21, 2021

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You can print decent Choc keycaps on an FDM 3D printer (pics), just tilt them 45°! Posted by irveln. (Waiting for STLs.)

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Published on Sun 21st Mar 2021. Featured in KBD #18 (source).

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