It's loud! It clicks! It's annoying and feels so great! It's even hard to print and assemble!
This little fidget toy functions like a mechanical switch from a keyboard. It provides an audible and tactile click when pressed and released. The switch has no electrical contacts: its only purpose is to feel pleasant and make noise.
The print consists of 7 printed pieces and 1 pen spring. Assembly requires a hammer and a block or rag to protect the print.
⚠️ Heads up, hot shot! This is a tricky print. This print has small pieces. These have limited bed contact, but require dimensional accuracy. Your flow rate must be nearly perfect, and you need perfect bed adhesion. Also, if your printer has any elephant's foot, then forget about printing this.
The switch fidget requires one metal spring from a common retractable ballpoint pen.
The spring needs to provide enough force to overcome the plastic side springs. A stiffer spring operates better and makes a louder "click." I can't describe how much force is required, but it's not much.
Recommended settings:
You'll need to print the following:
One of the photos shows the correct orientation of the parts. The side springs must print standing up for dimensional accuracy.
Dimensional accuracy is important, so check out your printer. Make sure your belts are tight and taut. Calibrate your e-steps for your chosen filament. Cutting your flow rate down helps immensely. A replacement nozzle is always a great idea.
The print also has 4 pieces with small bed footprints. I recommend using a glue stick or other adhesives (hair spray, MagiGoo, Bed Weld, etc.). A brim is not recommended: any remaining brim interferes with the movement. However, a brim may work on the stationary end caps. Printing the parts separately also helps.
Good luck!
Refer to the images above for correct terminology and orientation. You will need to hammer in the end caps. Be sure to us a rag or wood block between the hammer and the print in order to prevent surface damage.
It can be tricky to get the fidget switch's movement to work reliably. Here are some tips to help you out: