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this is a remix of a file I found: https://www.printables.com/model/821354-case-for-rp2040-zero-and-mx-switch/files

Whenever I see the little mechanical key fidget toys, I want them to do something. So I found a minimal case that holds a Waveshare 2040, and made it smaller, and recessed the mechanical key deeper. I soldered directly to the leads of the mechanical keycap, and used magnet wires to keep everything small and flexible to close together. hopefully I won't regret that choice . To achieve a "programming mode" button, I soldered a magnetic reed switch between pin 15 and ground. Now when i want it to show up as a drive on my pc, I just hold a magnet to the outside of the case when plugging the unit in.

There are 2 versions, the abandoned default orientation, and the one I continued to work on, with the board inverted. I've included both incase someone wants to get creative.

I heat inset m2.7 nuts, and used 6mm length screws.

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