Fixing a broken key on Yamaha QX1

I recently purchased a Yamaha QX1 in good condition. However, the REC key is wobbly. Once the box opened, I saw the key axle were broken and reglued, which led the key wobbling and sometimes sticky. 0
As too few QX1 were built, I didn't found any spare key available, so I decided to open the keyboard and repair the key axle. Notice the keys are actually made by Cherry.

The axle is a complex piece, made of plastic, way too difficult to carve, so I decided to 3D print one.

Here are all the pieces of the key:
The new axle fits perfectly in place.
Once reassembled
Resoldered in place.
Finally, the key looks great and works great.
I printed 4 more, just in case.

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