An easy to use "Swiss-Army" like organizer for keys!

Tired of your keys being a big sharp ball of metal? Tired of your keys making a bunch of noise as you walk around? The BladeKey key organizer solves those problems by keeping your keys in order. Your keys are held in with a single zip-tie and rotate out like a Swiss-Army knife as shown in the picture.

Relies on thingiverse.com/thing:8812 (Also Included In the Files Below)

I have provided an example STL, but you should generate one to fit your keys.

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Q: How does it improve on or challenge existing design conventions? How does it utilize the unique ability of 3D printing to personalize and improve on the world around us?

A: BladeKey showcases the power of parametric design and 3D printing.

Previously, products for mass consumption had to be designed as "one size fits all." This was in large part due to the costs and limitations of traditional manufacturing techniques. In most instances, however, one size simply does not work for everyone.

Most people carry around a set of several keys. However, each person carries around keys of varying number and sizes. Key rings can hold any number and size of keys. Unfortunately, key rings allow keys to become disorganized. Accordingly, keys can be uncomfortable and noisy when placed in a pocket.

Designing a solution to this problem using traditional "one size fits all" design techniques becomes a complex challenge. A "one size fits all" key organizer can be designed to hold an average set of keys. But users that are not exactly average will be dissatisfied with the size or capacity of the product.

The parametric design of BladeKey solves the above problem without compromise. The parametric design can be easily customized to suit the needs of each individual user. Because the device can be designed to exactly the right size the device restrains keys to keep them quiet and organized. Additionally, keys are not uncomfortable when placed in a pocket because the device covers the sharp portions of the keys. The text on the device can also easily be customized by each user, or brand.

Unfortunately, a customizable product such as BladeKey simply can not be economically produced using traditional techniques. Each small customization would require a different and expensive injection mold. Using traditional manufacturing techniques, products such as BladeKey are only a dream.

The rise of affordable 3D printing has enabled mass production of customized products. Bring the dream into reality. Create your own BladeKey.

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You need a board holder that is X by Y mm and mounts to holes that are W by Z mm? This is your script!

Typically when I need something like this, I am trying to match a board up with a mount that has a different hole spacing. In this SCAD file, you specify the dimensions of the board, and the distance between the center of the mounting holes. The script and your 3d printer does the rest.

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I have not printed this yet, but plan too soon - so check the dimensions before you print. Especially the standoff height depending on the length of the screws you use.

UPDATE: I updated the files to have two different hole spacings. One for the stepper driver and one for the relay board. I also updated the standoffs to be 1 inch long just like the ones included in the kit.

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This is a Derivative of thingiverse.com/thing:1912

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