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Kalih hot-swap socket desoldering rig

Jig to simplify desoldering Kalih hot-swappable sockets for cherry MX keys
5m
1× print file
0.20 mm
0.40 mm
1.00 g
3
22
0
402
updated May 14, 2024

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I created this model to simplify de-soldering Kalih hot-swappable sockets for MX-compatible keyboard switches. Idea being to place it under the PCB as if it was a switch, and then let gravity gently push the socket up from the PCB once you heat the pads and alternate between left and right. 

Designed to fit the keyboard I was desoldering from. Has a cut out to fit a led, which can additionally help to align the jig. I assume it will generalize quite nicely except possibly the led - but do give it a try!

Outer dimensions: 14x14mm.

OpenSCAD file provided in case it doesn't fit your keyboard. 

I've printed it in PLA which works but expect to run through a few copies if you heat so long that the plastic becomes deformed. No special settings required.

 

Reference for socket pin measurements: https://www.kailhswitch.com/Content/upload/2019306614/201911041106306722247.jpg

(In hindsight I should just have bought new sockets, but if you also get the idea of desoldering then this should aid.)

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