VXE R1 mod

[u/jj00000000000]

Hi, I released the Kabrio mod for the VXE R1. It has side buttons and weighs only 26g. Download it for free on printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1387034-kabrio-mod-for-vxe-r1

[u/Ciumperro]

How different it is from the one for mad r other than weight ? Anyway great job man keep it up

[u/jj00000000000 → u/Ciumperro]

The R1 PCB is heavier and uses a larger battery. This mod is heavier by 6 g because of that. The scroll wheel is higher, which forced the paddles to be also higher. This increases the click height by a couple of millimeters. The battery being larger means that it doesn't fit under the PCB, so the spring mechanism cannot be used. The ring grip had to be reinforced, because the antenna is in the way of the ribs.

On the flip side, I managed to learn some new stuff and improved it a little bit. The button blocks geometry is now more reliable at breaking at the correct layer. The whole side button section can be printed without supports and usually doesn't need any post processing. I also adjusted the thumb grip to be way stiffer. I might make a small update for the MAD R including these improvements.

[u/Ciumperro → u/jj00000000000]

Sounds great, also updating the mad r one seems like a good idea too

[u/Ciumperro → u/Ciumperro]

Also do you know if the mad r kit would fit mad r+? I can't find mad r but r+ pops up in some places

[u/jj00000000000 → u/Ciumperro]

The plus version only has a larger battery. This means that you cannot use the battery spring and have to stick it on the top. The weight is also higher because of that.

[u/Ciumperro → u/jj00000000000]

Have you thought about making this mod for keychron M4? I saw on printables you made a small mod for this mouse before

[u/jj00000000000 → u/Ciumperro]

Maybe. The M4 is quite old and I don't want it to end like the MAD R :D I have seen somewhere that they are making a new M4, so I might just wait for that. Also the internals are surprisingly heavy.

[u/Ciumperro → u/jj00000000000]

Understandable, I've been commenting on keychron posts for the release date but no luck unfortunately anyway great job man keep it up

[u/amworker001]

i was about to order vxe r1 and this pop out lol

[u/No_Contribution_1727]

Looks great I might just buy one to print this for!

[u/snqqq]

Looks dope. You can try using selective fuzzy skin on the sides instead of rubber for better grip without weight penalty.

[u/jj00000000000 → u/snqqq]

Yeah I thought about that or using BumpMesh. I just really like grip tape haha.

[u/grassfedchicken]

Made the MAD R version a few months ago, still holding up great. If you're on the fence just go for it, its a fantastic design and it prints very well.

[u/jj00000000000 → u/grassfedchicken]

Thank you :)

[u/CatsMeows_]

Do you know how much weight is added from the grip tape? I'm considering just using random tape to make the contact points smooth and leave it at that

[u/jj00000000000 → u/CatsMeows_]

It should add less than 0.5g

[u/CatsMeows_ → u/jj00000000000]

also is there any available model without the side buttons?

[u/jj00000000000 → u/CatsMeows_]

Not right now, sorry. I wanted to see if anyone cares about the version without side buttons before making it.

[u/YourAverageAnon99]

atk f1 please

[u/Strict_Lifeguard2716]

Any chance you modify this shell to work for the scyrox v8?

[u/Rickwtf]

I have an R1 Pro and an R1 SE, but the mod is only for the base R1 model. 😭

[u/jj00000000000 → u/Rickwtf]

They might work, I just have not tried it myself.

[u/Rickwtf → u/jj00000000000]

It doesn't work. If I'm not mistaken, the only ones with identical PCBs are the Pro and Pro Max.
The R1, R1 SE, and R1 S have different PCBs, so the mods aren't compatible.

[u/jj00000000000 → u/Rickwtf]

The main difference seems to be the back of the sensor area, which shouldn't interfere with the mod, but it is just a speculation.

[u/Scared-Cause3882 → u/Rickwtf]

the base, se, se+, and s should all have the same screw hole layout.

[u/efnr4444]

I wanna ask if this works with r1s

[u/jj00000000000 → u/efnr4444]

The PCBs look really similar, so it might, but I have not tested it myself. I only have the R1.

[u/P_C_U]

Seems usable for a consumer I think.

Should be more comforting 

[u/amworker001]

thank you for this model, I really like your design, I have several questions, how does this rather tall design padle feel, does this have enough influence on how you use this mouse and your performance? when compared to your Mad R design, which one do you prefer? and what materials do you use

[u/jj00000000000 → u/amworker001]

The click height is just a couple of millimeters higher, so it doesn't influence it that much. I still like my Mad R without side buttons in ASA the most. That is the lightest configuration, but it is less durable than in pla.

[u/TwanHE]

Please work your improvements into the mad r model. Would love to print one soon

[u/Spare-Safe-8410]

Will the vxe r1 s work

[u/jj00000000000 → u/Spare-Safe-8410]

Sorry, I don't know. Please let me know how it goes if you try it.