Izdelava tipk mehanske tipkovnice s funkcionalnim tiskom

Porenta, Gabi (avtor), Muck, Deja (mentor)

Namen diplomskega dela je bil 3D-modelirati in natisniti tipke za mehansko tipkovnico, primerne za vsakodnevno uporabo. V teoretičnem delu je predstavljena zgodovina računalniških tipkovnic, njihova razdelitev ter profili, ki se najpogosteje uporabljajo. Sledi prikaz postopka 3D-modeliranja in podrobnejša obravnava tehnologij 3D-tiska. Primerjala sem dve prevladujoči tehnologiji, in sicer tehnologijo iztiskavanja materialov in stereolitografijo, pri čemer je poseben poudarek namenjen njuni uporabi pri izdelavi tipk za tipkovnice. V eksperimentalnem delu je najprej opisano zbiranje potrebnih mer in načrtovanje. Predstavljen je postopek 3D-modeliranja posameznih tipk v programu Blender ter priprava datotek za tisk s programoma Bambu Studio in 3D Sprint. Pred končnim tiskom je bil izveden testni tisk na napravah Bambu Lab X1 Carbon in FabPro 1000 proizvajalca 3D Systems. Na podlagi analize rezultatov je bil za izdelavo končnega modela izbran tiskalnik FabPro 1000, ki deluje na principu stereolitografije. Podrobno je opisana naknadna obdelava, ki pri stereolitografiji vključuje čiščenje v kopeli iz izopropilnega alkohola in utrjevanje z ultravijolično svetlobo, pa tudi brušenje in barvanje tipk z razpršilom. Dodan je še opis postopka tiska oznak s kapljičnim tiskalnikom. V zaključnem delu so predstavljeni rezultati poskusnega in končnega tiska, izpostavljene pomanjkljivosti ter možne izboljšave izdelka. Zaključna analiza vključuje oceno doseženih ciljev in preverjanje postavljenih hipotez.

• Jezik: Slovenski jezik
• Ključne besede: 3D tisk, računalniška tipkovnica, stereolitografija, 3D-modeliranje, UV kapljični tisk
• Vrsta gradiva: Diplomsko delo/naloga
• Organizacija: NTF - Naravoslovnotehniška fakulteta
• Leto izida: 2025
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-176194
• Datum objave v RUL: 25.11.2025

Sekundarni jezik

• Jezik: Angleški jezik
• Naslov: Fabricating mechanical keyboard keycaps with functional printing

Izvleček

This thesis focuses on the 3D modeling and 3D printing process of keycaps for a mechanical keyboard that are suitable for everyday use. In the theoretical section we presented the history of computer keyboards, their division and the various profiles in use. The following part involved an examination of the 3D modeling process and a more detailed analysis of 3D printing technologies. Two dominant technologies were compared, namely material extrusion technology and stereolithography, with a particular focus on their application in the production of keyboard keycaps. The experimental section begins with a description of the collected measurements and the design. It then presents the process of 3D modeling the individual keycaps in Blender and preparing the files for printing in Bambu Studio and 3D Sprint. Prior to final printing, test prints were carried out on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon and the FabPro 1000 manufactured by 3D Systems. Based on the analysis of the results, the FabPro 1000, which uses stereolitography, was selected to produce the final models. The necessary post-treatment process was presented in detail. For stereolithography, this includes cleaning with isopropyl alcohol, curing with ultraviolet light, sanding and spray painting the keycaps. The process of printing legends using an inkjet printer is also described. The final section presents the results of the test and final prints, highlighting the product’s shortcomings and possible improvements. The final analysis includes an evaluation of the objectives achieved and a test of the hypotheses.

• Ključne besede: 3D printing, computer keyboard, stereolithography, 3D modelling, UV inkjet printing