A 3D printable switch plate holder that prevents the switch plate from bending while inserting switches onto the pcb, making the process a lot easier.

Variants

There are several .stl files of the switch plate holder with different thickness. Choose the file which is appropriate for the thickness of your switch plate.

1.5 - 1.6mm Plates (Standard Choice)

Use the model with the thickness of 3.0mm.
If the PCB uses Mill-Max Sockets 7305 then use the model with the thickness of 3.4mm.

1.7 - 1.8mm Plates

Use the model with the thickness of 2.8mm.
If the PCB uses Mill-Max Sockets 7305 then use the model with the thickness of 3.2mm.

1.9 - 2.0mm Plates

Use the model with the thickness of 2.6mm.
If the PCB uses Mill-Max Sockets 7305 then use the model with the thickness of 3.0mm.

Update: Upon request I added another model with a longer handle.

Recommendation: If these numbers don't mean anything to you, you'll most likely be totally fine with the Model “Switch-Plate-Holder-3.0mm”. This can be used pretty much on any keyboard builds.

Print Settings

Infill: 15-20% Gyroid
Perimeters: 2 (can also do 3)
Layer height: 0.2mm
Supports: none

Inspiration

I saw the tool being used on a Twitch Stream from Alexotos and was intrigued by it. The shapes are simple enough to be 3D printed so I gave it shot.

MX Switch Plate Support Fork

by Bubbleology · original on Printables ↗

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Print profiles

Switch-Plate-Holder-3.4mm.stl
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Switch-Plate-Holder-3.2mm.stl
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Switch-Plate-Holder-2.8mm.stl
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Switch-Plate-Holder-2.6mm.stlDEFAULT
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Switch-Plate-Holder-3.0mm.stl
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Switch-Plate-Holder-3.4mm-LONG.stl
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Switch-Plate-Holder-2.6mm-LONG.stl
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Switch-Plate-Holder-3.0mm-LONG.stl
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Switch-Plate-Holder-3.2mm-LONG.stl
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Switch-Plate-Holder-2.8mm-LONG.stl
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