Over the next couple months we will be transitioning for all boxes, UFO/3D Mystery Box/Maker Box, to all be upgraded to 20 meter samples.
Filament Samples
Those looking for a sample spooler, MadMonkey designed this one and it's been my favorite so far https://www.printables.com/model/36621-expandable-sample-spool-holder
DSK has also made a sample spool specifically to fit the samples from the new machine: https://www.printables.com/model/428314-sample-spool-snap
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Accessory
Recordable Button
When designing the giant mechanical keyboard switch, we contemplated making it say something when you smacked it. Ultimately, we decided that a recordable button would just be a fun accessory to go along with it!
Project!
Giant Mechanical Keybaord Button
Another design by Caleb Kraft, this one is fairly simple but packed full of fun possibilities. It is a giant button from a mechanical keyboard. Internally, there's a Raspberry Pi Pico doing keyboard emulation, so when you smack this button you can make it do different things. By default, it functions as the biggest capsLock you've ever had. However, the code is very flexible and you could choose any keystroke. You could even chain multiple buttons to a single pico!
Some notes on this build:
You shouldn't need supports on any part of this. I printed it all completely without supports for what is shown in the video. The "post" is probably the weakest part. The little parts that compress the springs are a bit thin and can snap if you really slam the button at an angle.
We really wanted this to be solderless but didn't have the time or budget to make that happen yet, so unfortunately you do need to solder the pins on your pico and the wire onto your arcade button.
We're including the step files so you can make improvements of your own. In particular, we think the way the Raspbery Pi Pico is held in place could use a complete rework.
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I really liked this project 🙂