Learn How to CAD and 3D Print Your Own Keycaps Online!

Learn how to make custom 3D printed keycaps to make your own fidget keychains or customize your keyboard.

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March 6, 2026, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Education Commons
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Open to Penn Students Only
Example of a 3D printed keycap with a frog named Fred

Never tried 3D modeling anything before? Or do you just want to try out the free 3D printing services offered at Penn? Say no more fam and join this 1 hour informative session on how to use TinkerCAD to create your own keycaps for a mechanical keyboard or make a fidget with some nice loud blue switches or silent tactile brown switches if you have roommates. 

Learning Goal:

Learn step by step, following this online tutorial to modify 3D designs to create your own 3D printable key caps that can be used to make custom keyboards or unique fidget keychains.

Learning Outcome:

Use 3D modeling programs to combine digital designs with existing physical mechanisms into customized use case projects that can be used every day. 

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