Zippy Paddle

*****Update 01/13/2026*****
V1.2 Has been released. This updated adds a tad bit more room in the bearing pockets. At times, if the case was too tight, the paddles would start binding up. Also, there has been a locating dowel that was added towards the front of the top to prevent any unwanted lateral movement of the front have of the case. The 3.5mm jack receptacle has been redesigned to allow more consistent and cleaner prints. I found that in V1, if this part of the print warps, it can make fitting the top of the case difficult. V1.2 also offers a secondary top piece that is compatible with commonly found M2x15mm standoffs. And lastly, I also added my makers mark to the top portion of the case.

For as long as I started operating CW in ham radio, I've wanted to created a key to add to the community. Well, I think I finally landed on a version that is easy to print, smooth to operate, and small enough to keep the spirit of portability alive. To build one of these paddles, you'll need