Keychron K7 is one of the lightest 65% mechanical keyboards out there, so I wanted a way to carry it safely in my backpack/luggage without adding too much weight. The result is this 0.6mm-wall vase mode case that only weighs 59 grams.
Printing
See below for more detailed instructions.
Printing (Detailed)
I included 3 variations to accommodate smaller printers. Download a matching pair that fits your printer's max build height. The one pictured is the “255mm” variant. (They are all for the same keyboard. The cap is lengthened to offset the shorter body.)
It must be printed in vase mode (a.k.a., “spiral” or “corkscrew” mode) which is supported by all major slicers.
It is designed for a 0.6mm wall (which works well with a 0.4mm nozzle) and 0.2mm layer height. The bottom shell can be 0.6mm (3 layers) or 0.8mm (4 layers) thick.
I printed without a brim, but it might help if you encounter bed adhesion issues, especially for the body.
As for the material, PETG is recommended as it is less brittle than PLA while not warping too much. I used transparent PETG for the body so that I can see the inside.
If you encounter quality or strength issues, you should err on the side of printing too slowly rather than too quickly.
The author marked this model as their own original creation.
