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We recommend Bambu printers, but anything from a Prusa MK3S up can do the job. - At least one full spool of filament. Black PLA is the basic choice. Any filament that isn't opaque to infrared light at 940 nm needs [silver Sharpie](https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-39108PP-Metallic-Permanent-Blister/dp/B00009RAX4) on the key flags ([Step 5](/build/#step-5-ink-the-key-flags)). Only Sharpie-brand silver works reliably. Sharpie gold, bronze and copper are less reliable. - [Medium CA glue, with fine applicator tips](https://a.co/d/0MWOtlK). -- Adjustable parallel pliers. We recommend the [Knipex Pliers Wrench, 180 mm](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081K8WFTF). +- Adjustable parallel pliers. We recommend the [Knipex Pliers Wrench, 180 mm](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081K8WFTF). These are required for pressing magnets fully flush. - A small flat-blade screwdriver, about 4 mm wide and 1 mm thick. - A heat set insert kit or a soldering iron, for example [this one](https://amzn.to/3TOY4MW). - 3D printing experience. This is an advanced build. Depending on your filament and your printer, you may need to tune your slicer settings to get working parts. @@ -433,6 +433,8 @@ Each finger cluster has 5 keys, so a finished cluster with its keys needs 10 mag All magnets are 2.0 mm x 1.5 mm N35. +**Press every magnet fully flush.** The fit between keys and clusters has little room to spare, and a proud magnet uses some of it up. + - **Clusters:** the **north** pole faces out. - **Keys:** the **south** pole faces out, so it's the visible side. @@ -444,7 +446,7 @@ All magnets are 2.0 mm x 1.5 mm N35. 4. Pick up a magnet with a thin flat-blade screwdriver. 5. Dip the magnet in the glue. 6. Press it into the hole in the key. -7. Squeeze the magnet flush with parallel pliers. +7. Squeeze the magnet flush with parallel pliers, every time, even when it already looks flush. 8. Let the glue cure before you use the key. @@ -456,17 +458,22 @@ All magnets are 2.0 mm x 1.5 mm N35. 3. Put glue in the magnet holes of the keys. 4. Pick up a magnet with a thin flat-blade screwdriver. 5. Press it into the hole in the key. -6. Squeeze the magnet flush with parallel pliers. +6. Squeeze the magnet flush with parallel pliers, every time, even when it already looks flush. 7. Let the glue cure. ### Cluster magnets -Install the cluster magnets the same way, from the Cluster stage (north pole up). Orange rings mark each magnet. +Install the cluster magnets the same way, from the Cluster stage (north pole up). Press the side key magnets in with the screwdriver first, then finish with the pliers: put the jaw tips into two opposite key wells and squeeze to push both magnets flush. Orange rings mark each magnet. + + + + + ### Key magnets @@ -494,9 +501,9 @@ Each cluster takes a square nut in the back of its underside, the fixing point f ### Insert the keys -Every key should slide easily into place and snap to its magnet. +Press each key into its slot until it snaps to its magnet. It takes a little force to go in, and then it moves freely. - + If a key doesn't slide in easily or doesn't move freely: