July 2025 Exclusive: Ladybug Buddies 🐞✨ (Patreon)

🔒 Archived 09/01/25 - You can get this file from Cults3D or MyMiniFactory.-------------------------------------------Hi friends! Today’s drop is one that’s been requested quite a bit — ladybugs! I’d been holding off, thinking I’d have time to experiment and give them a new twist and a slightly different vibe than our usual, but life hasn't quite given me that free time yet..

So instead of waiting any longer, I figured — why not go ahead and release some cute 2D ladybugs now, and save that other idea for a future drop? I still wanted to play a little bit with this batch and you'll see some different profiles, including a 3-clicker flying version that I think turned out pretty adorable. Hope you love these! 🐞✨

Ladybug Buddies Multi-Pack can be found HERE!

Like most of my designs, this is a clicky design that requires a mechanical keyboard switch to make the clicky part. These models feature a universal base design which has been tested with many keyboard switches and 99% of them work! I have an up to date list of verified clickers with links you can find HERE. This design should be compatible with most MX style keyboard switches, however, the two metal contacts on the bottom of the switch must be clipped off flush (or folded over) to ensure the switch seats properly in the base (this is a destructive process).  

This pack contains 5 unique base designs and 5 cap designs. Caps are offered as raised variants where able. Each base comes in the standard 7mm, 3.5mm diameter and blank keychain configuration.

Photo Colors 🎨

Red - CookieCad Ruby Red Elixir PLA

Pink - Hatchbox Pink PLA

Black - Galaxy Black PLA

Gray - Overture Cement Gray PLA

White - Overture White Easy PLA

3D Printing Settings:

Layer Height: 0.2mm (recommended)

External Perimeter (Outer Wall): 0.33mm (recommended)

First Layer Extrusion Width (Initial Layer Line Width): 0.35mm (recommended)

Only one wall on first layer: True (recommended)

Scale: 100% (Everything is modeled with tight tolerances and should not need to be resized)

Orientation: Print the caps face down so you have a smooth surface for clicking! (recommended for flat)

NOTE: I've found the best way to get the most crisp details on these clickers is to start with the smallest details first and work up from there. Here is the order I recommend after LOTS of trial and error:

Small Detail (Eyes)

Medium Detail (Dots, Hearts)

Everything Else (Base Colors)

⚠️WARNING⚠️ - This pack requires very good bed adhesion to ensure the best possible results for your finished clicker cap. It is recommended to clean your bed with soap and water before printing or whatever your specific printer manufacturer recommends for a deep bed clean!

Stay Pawsitive! 🐾

Ladybug Buddies Multi-Pack can be found HERE!