Fidget Toggle Switch

prusaprinters

<p>This fidget toy is a tiny, clicky toggle switch! It's fully printable in about an hour and is only four pieces. You can change the "snap" effect by using either spring option and/or different materials.</p><p><strong>EDIT (18 Nov 2021)</strong>: Because a few makers have said that the springs are stiff, I added a new <i>ReallySoftSpring</i> STL file.</p><p><strong>EDIT (30 Dec 2021)</strong>: Thank you to everyone for posting your makes!!! It's blowing my mind that people <i>all over the planet</i> are printing this! Thanks for the filament recommendations and beautiful color combinations. Cheers to 2022!</p><h3>Print Settings</h3><ul><li><strong>Nozzle Size</strong>: 0.4mm</li><li><strong>Layer Height</strong>: 0.2mm</li><li><strong>Vertical Shells</strong>: 2</li><li><strong>Top/Bottom Layers</strong>: 4</li><li><strong>Infill</strong>: 15%</li><li><strong>Supports</strong>: Nope</li></ul><p>You'll need 2x Case, 1x Toggle, and 1x of either the HardSpring or SoftSpring or ReallySoftSpring.</p><p>I recommend printing all of springs and trying them out to find what <i>feels</i> best for you. For most filaments, I found the HardSpring works best, but if the filament is particularly stiff, use the SoftSpring or ReallySoftSpring.</p><p>The tolerances should be generous enough, but if you are having any problems, check your flow rate.</p><h3>Assembly</h3><p>1. Place the spring into one side of the case. Try out the HardSpring first as it should last longer <i>theoretically</i>. If you are using the SoftSpring or ReallySoftSpring, the cutout should be facing away from the peg.<br>2. Place the toggle on to the peg in the case and test out the movement. Note that the action will be stronger with both side of the case present.<br>3. Attach the other side of the case and enjoy! The case should hold together with friction, but if not, a small amount of glue should suffice.</p><p>If you printed a few switches and need a convenient holder, check out <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/181374-fidget-box-for-3-switches">Liova's 3-switch box</a>. nortmann_c also made an <a href="https://www.printables.com/model/118185-fidget-toggle-switch-keychain-remix">awesome keychain remix</a> that's worth checking out.</p>