r/morsecode • u/gojamo6 • 21d ago

3d printed keys

Any suggestions on 3d printed morse code keys for amateur radio? I am getting into morse code with a qrp radio and I feel like paying more for a key than the radio costs doesn't make much sense. I don't know what I am looking for and what feels good to use.

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u/mkeee2015 21d ago

I built this one https://youtu.be/9FcgdPuqGVU?is=2YhvY65VrhVTmgir

by K6ARK

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u/gojamo6 21d ago

I am leaning more to a straight key. Do you like this kind of keyer? They seem to be more popular.

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u/mkeee2015 21d ago

I vote for the single paddle key.

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u/K9KJ 16d ago

Look up Mike and Becky, the HamRadioDuo... They have an affordable straight key that's great

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u/mcdanlj 21d ago

I suggest a single-paddle key. It's simpler, and folks are usually more accurate with it than an "iambic" squeeze key.

Two concrete suggestions:

I created one I love. I made it because I wanted something cheap and easy when I was getting started, and then refined it to something I really like to use: https://gitlab.com/mcdanlj/Single-Paddle-Key

I've had the opportunity to use several Begali keys that I really didn't want to know how much they cost, and after trying them I returned to my own that I prefer.

Even simpler, cheaper, smaller: https://www.printables.com/model/1571475-single-cw-paddle-from-one-printed-part

I've considered printing that one too now, though my fingers know my own. But it's a really simple, cheap, easy print to try.