Super clicky fidget button 3D for print
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This is a 2-state click button with an internal mechanism similar to that of a retractable pen. This can be used with or without a long M3 bolt to transfer the click action into a secondary linear or rotary motion. Use the case with holes to see the cam pop in and out of view each click.
https://youtu.be/bJq6pNM4eR8
A spring that is about 15mm long and 5mm in diameter. The design can use larger and smaller springs, but this size worked best for me.
...Spring harvested from a standard click pen are a little longer than needed, but should work. If the click mechanism feels too stiff, shorten the spring with wire cutters.
I had a little success creating a spring out of PLA filament softened in hot water. This would probably work if you're willing to test different coil sizes, but metal springs will still be best.
Optional
A long M3 bolt to transfer the click action out of the device for some secondary purpose - or just to demonstrate the change in distance caused by the click.
Printing
All parts can be printed without supports.
The cam includes a thin 1 layer bridge over the bolt hole. If you intend to use a bolt, puncture that bridge with the bolt.
If the button is sticking, try this printing tip by kmk1018 - Print the cap and button at a 0.16mm layer height, and the cam at 0.2mm. This guarantees that the sliding surfaces have slightly offset "steps" and are less likely to catch. Details are available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4879008/comments#comment-5485270.
Designer
3D Printy3d model description
This fidget toy is the result of experimenting with button designs for a future puzzle. After printing several tests, I realized that people might enj...oy the button as a fidget toy.This is a 2-state click button with an internal mechanism similar to that of a retractable pen. This can be used with or without a long M3 bolt to transfer the click action into a secondary linear or rotary motion. Use the case with holes to see the cam pop in and out of view each click.
https://youtu.be/bJq6pNM4eR8
3d model print parameters
RequiredA spring that is about 15mm long and 5mm in diameter. The design can use larger and smaller springs, but this size worked best for me.
...Spring harvested from a standard click pen are a little longer than needed, but should work. If the click mechanism feels too stiff, shorten the spring with wire cutters.
I had a little success creating a spring out of PLA filament softened in hot water. This would probably work if you're willing to test different coil sizes, but metal springs will still be best.
Optional
A long M3 bolt to transfer the click action out of the device for some secondary purpose - or just to demonstrate the change in distance caused by the click.
Printing
All parts can be printed without supports.
The cam includes a thin 1 layer bridge over the bolt hole. If you intend to use a bolt, puncture that bridge with the bolt.
If the button is sticking, try this printing tip by kmk1018 - Print the cap and button at a 0.16mm layer height, and the cam at 0.2mm. This guarantees that the sliding surfaces have slightly offset "steps" and are less likely to catch. Details are available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4879008/comments#comment-5485270.
