5 Super Easy Mechanical Keyboard Upgrades Anyone Can Do!

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[@Brainbean]

Hi everyone! I hope you find this video helpful. What mods are you going to do first!?

[@tappyoka7496]

Probably gonna just lube my stabilizers and add switch film to my switches.

[@Mrclutch...]

I love ur vids

[@Mike-ei8qj]

Brainbean Not all switch lubes work with stabs. I'm pretty sure the only switch lube thich enough to work is Krytox 205g0.

[@Memann208]

Lube stabs using interdental brushes! Its easy without having to remove the switches from the pcb. Tried this myself. Not perfect but gets the job done. Spray Lube switches! Been tried out a lot in Korea, and some people like it. Using Aerosol SuperLube to lube switches rather than brushing lube. Messier, but it is easier. Havent personally tried but it works.

[@ivory8956]

add a warning for when the sound test ends it's a good idea :)

[@slerpn]

Me: Let's customize our keyboard! My wallet: We don't do that here.

[@christopherpadilla5244]

Talentless Writer

[@anemone_spotted4714]

eat your cereal homie

[@Andre-ge7kf]

@@anemone_spotted4714 I was super confused with the pfps

[@eddyp2563]

I feel like I see your comments everywhere

[@Andre-ge7kf]

@@eddyp2563 yeah its a popular pfp

[@pieceofpotato7883]

5 super easy keyboard mods : literally all of the mods including the hard ones

[@cheniiver1174]

For real

[@theassassin8317]

he didnt foam mod it

[@tomicron8123]

@@theassassin8317 Which is funny cause that's way easier than lubing switches

[@matrixGamingKeyboards]

Appreciate the support like always! Keep up the great reviews!

[@thomassavage3336]

You're always out of stock

[@vanguard8255]

@@thomassavage3336 it's because people buy them lol

[@MinecraftEpisodesPE]

thomas savage You went straight to the point, I like that.

[@littlecactusspec105]

U guys realize this is a fake matrix keyboard channel Lol

[@p0xygen]

@@littlecactusspec105 why does it have real matrix keyboards videos and got 2 hearts by Brian in the past?

[@AtticusRevived]

I don’t even own my own mech yet but that being said- I’m already intrigued by this hobby- didn’t know people were so into it until a few days ago. Consider me subbed.

[@StagnantMizu]

Lol same, learned about mechanical keyboards 5 days ago and already make a custom cable, ordered ducky one 2 mecha, handmade space, enter, space keys and a pbt japanese keycap set lol.

[@jannik7354]

@@StagnantMizu I wish I had money lol

[@samba9450]

Mugen why tf do people even like that board. Doesn’t even support hotswap you just stuck with same cherry switch for life like tf

[@TooGood4Gamesv1]

Saif Bastaki i dont know much about keyboards, but i’m pretty sure you can hot swap a ducky one 2

[@strawberry4231]

@@TooGood4Gamesv1 No it doesn't, unfortunately, which might be a dealbreaker for some. But if you're set on which switches you like, it could be a good option if you're into RGB and like the 60% form factor. One major downside is that Ducky only offers Cherry switches (no option for Kailh box or Gateron).

[@Clipman_711]

This man be lookin like sans when he was alive

[@420fxng]

This comment made me thought this dude is dead

[@Zeikimatsu]

😭😭😭

[@cyncynshop]

I-

[@trippeclipse5412]

R/rareinsults

[@moenie0630]

6:01 Mom what do we have for dinner tonight? We’re having some delicious keyboard!

[@sunbrojedi1954]

Summary: 1. Keycaps 2. O-Rings (4:26) 3. Cable (5:14) 4. Stabilizer mods (6:37) 5. Lube (9:28)

[@c0des]

thanks

[@hufflbear9732]

thank you timestamp terry

[@Noah.trpxzDK]

Thankstt

[@gytis156]

putting o rings on mechanical keyboard is pretty much making your mechanical keyboard feel like membrane keyboard. At least that's how it felt when I tried putting them on.

[@mohawk4759]

yeah... i dont see the point of o rings at all unless your parents are gonna like throw your keyboard out cuz its too loud or something. why would you wanna make it feel mushier...?

[@Shyvorix]

You can get really stiff o-rings to keep stiffness but at that point why put them on if you decide to? An odd option but it's something.

[@something4114]

@@Shyvorix I'm considering this to reduce the travel distance of the keys and changing the actuation point to closer to the bottom out of the keypress while trying to maintain that mechanical feeling.

[@Shyvorix]

@@cloudpxl Yea that's fair.

[@radar._.]

pls no o rings, they feel awful and only effect the downstroke's sound

[@Polymath2B]

Don’t you only feel them once the key bottoms out? I thought the whole point was to cushion the clacky bottom out feel and sound.

[@rynne7153]

@@jalsol can confirm, especially if you use cheap o-rings from any amazon listing. the "expensive" o-rings are bad, the cheap ones are abysmal.

[@alastairmurray6716]

I quite like them

[@komi1834]

@alex just clicks just don't bottom out, if you bottom out you need to learn to type friend, about silent switches Cherry MX Brown RGB are what most people prefer, out of braoader audience, not just gamers, not just mk enthusiasts, I'm more of Hako Violet fan myself

[@Niels_f2704]

Sorry but I use a membrane keyboard and I have to bottom out every single key I press to make it actuate

[@dio3350]

12:39 **lego character starts building**

[@h.b.5577]

Wow that really does sound nearly identical, didn't even notice it till you pointed out.

[@carmensavu5122]

Even just changing to PBT caps and adding O-rings makes a huge difference. Gonna try lubing the switches when I'm in the right headspace to put a few hours into it.

[@TheQuestos]

absolutly love the b rolls you make, the level of detail is greatly appreciated mate! good work

[@yoitsmegabe]

I learned how to solder for guitar electronics. With an inexpensive (15dollar) iron, and a solder sucker pump I was able to desolder my corsair k70 and lubed all the switches. That and the stabilizers REALLY improved this board. No more rattle and the cherry silvers feel amazing. That being said it was tedious as hell. I don't think I'd ever want to lube switches again.

[@ELJefeReviews]

I know this is one of your older videos but it's still super helpful to a noob like myself. Thank you.🙏

[@1ava]

easiest thing that anyone can do in literally 10 seconds, flip the spacebar around so that it slopes towards you. it feels way easier to hit and its the first thing i do with every board i get.

[@apxllo777]

yea dude, before i did this i had an indent on my thumb because i was hitting the edge of my space bar so much while jumping in minecraft lol.

[@pilotreg]

what ? isn't i like that by default ? it was like that on my akko 3061.

[@lucastudor3250]

I just tried it and i love it

[@feeds7672]

Hate it

[@speedjunkie813]

@@pilotreg Lolthey probably put it like that during the making

[@carson2889]

When lubing I like to put a big blob of it on the back of my left hand and that’s really convenient.

[@g1ues]

damn bruh don’t gotta bring yo kinks into this

[@saab35draken39]

@@g1ues lmao

[@3vorp]

Out of context, this is beautiful

[@hellfire_rxse7512]

yep 🤣

[@notcars0n476]

Hey you stole my name! lmao

[@phanhieu705]

This is super helpful, thank you very much good sir

[@randommkeyz5029]

Finally your getting into the community

[@Kyanite.]

Tip: You can lube your cherry or gateron switches even if soldered, you can unclip the switch from the housing to disassemble the spring and stem, more finicky but definitely doable

[@dereban5654]

Can't speak for gateron switches, but this isn't true for all keyboards. All of my keyboards have plate mounted switches where you can't reach the clips.

[@Kyanite.]

Dereban Oh yeah true, some keyboard have no plates

[@nandi7772]

@@dereban5654 can foam and lubing the keys from outside make any noticable change in my typing experience? Ps- I can't want to de solder my switches.

[@bjmaldonado]

This is amazing! You deserve way more subs!

[@christopherpadilla5244]

Just found this channel and you're really good at this stuff, you've earned yourself a new sub! :)

[@Slatful]

this video was so helpful! thankyou!!

[@tesskirk3601]

Very helpful video!

[@8bitsamurai6]

Great break down. Trying to learn all I can.

[@aidenkuan9047]

The bandaid mind was so helpful Thank You

[@morgan8362]

Wow this was posted 2 years ago! This answered my question of what the heck people are doing when they mess with their stabilizers ! Great video, definitely going to go look at more recent ones after this 😂

[@SakanaKogane]

1:11 Haha, sure… sure… *laughs in ISO-FR*

[@dreten000]

Iso - be i know the pain

[@Raiko01]

ISO-PT can I join the squad?

[@LEK]

ISO-DE aswell

[@spawnermaster3794]

ISO-ES here...

[@zorbak7205]

@@LEK Check candykeys.com , they have gmk white on black iso-de in stock and since its not a groupbuy, they will have it regularly. Its 93€ though, which still isnt THAT expensive for gmk keycaps!

[@AESVIII]

Thanks for this! I got some keycaps for my keyboard and they work great!

[@monke2884]

thanks man great video helps a lot!

[@Bonzerjarl]

thanks man keep up the great work

[@manu777tube]

Excellent, thanks!

[@Oscar-tm9pt]

Yes! A secret lab sponsor, I love my secret lab omega over everything I’ve experienced!

[@Unpug]

Thanks!

[@elledvrz2394]

Excited to mod my first keebs! 🙌🏼

[@juansebastiancortazar3322]

Great video! Missed custom springs

[@BraXdotexe]

This is a helpful and awesome video (earned my sub easy bro.) tyvm! I ordered the GMMK Pro (medium size 75%) keyboard. It's by far the nicest keyboard I've ever owned. It made me love keyboards so much that I was even looking into cool artisan made key caps. I'm currently using the GMMK Pro with lubed glorious lynx switches and typing has become actually very fun since then. I'd highly recommend the glorious lynxes for switches. They are great for pretty much anything you'd need to do with your keyboard. The only thing about this keyboard is that it can become very pricey. I've heard they last at least 5-10 yrs tho so im not worried about how much I spent as long as I love the product. Great vids keep it up!

[@dgrim1292]

Just got my first mechanical Keyboard might try some of these mods thank you

[@gaming_on149]

thank you so much!!!!! I will try it tonight when i receive my keyboard!

[@WesternFinance1]

Such a great video !

[@dubblo7905]

Mann! Randomfrankp mousepad are looking fire!! Wish that they would have it in stock soon, love ur channel btw.

[@jeppehattestad5321]

Thx for the tips

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

I've had my first one for maybe 2 years 3 years now? So yea thanks man

[@litergod]

I'm definitely going to do some of these things when I get my new stock keyboard.

[@piduino]

What in the name of God am I watching! I've made it as far as "lubing them up" and instantly remembered where I'm meant to be.

[@ReinaldoRauch]

I'll try to change my switches from gatheron blues to gatheron silent reds, and to change my fixed cable to usb-c port detachable cable. i think i will try the lube and stabilizers mods also. Great video mate, thanks alot

[@WatPatat]

Very nice video! I ordered a Keychron K12 because I really want a portable mechanical keyboard. I'm afraid I might be sucked into this hobby, though... but it's hard to know where to start. I love the Tyrael doll!

[@-failer-nadesandtricks8376]

Just the video I was looking for without knowing it

[@1ceb0xcfbl]

1:41 a look at the Kira Keyboard from Kono! Boom~ I have the exact same and the reason I am watching this is because I am just now starting to customize it. A very good keyboard I must say! Have it for a few good years now and has not failed. Thank you for the video.

[@Jonnyfrl]

good video man :)

[@That_guy_caleb]

I just wanna bring up the fact that the closed captions are amazing on this video

[@OnionYeeter]

It's also autogenerated

[@hellfire_rxse7512]

im now curious to turn captions on now

[@guardian7keys]

Good beginners video!

[@quentin1o]

In this video is mentioned that you can use aviator connectors to swap out keyboards. Although its very important the keyboard not connected to the usb end when you connect the aviator as you can fry your pcb.

[@Lyrics_1]

Lube as you please. If you want a smoother bump you can always lightly lube the legs. I prefer my Zealios fully lubed, as it tones down the sharpness just a bit.

[@dementor9945]

6:09 my mans about to cut his keyboard

[@repelican1027]

I got the hyperx white keycaps a while ago and I love them

[@jammies701]

Hope you bring back keyboard reviews with some interesting mechs. Love the vids, but I’d like to see some newer mechanical keyboards as well

[@MrTsAGamer]

Next big tech youtuber right here!

[@joshpark6498]

People also use those connection cords for the fact that some have better connection speeds than others, usually they reduce the delay from each key press to seeing it on screen, especially compared to the cord you receive out of the box.

[@joshpark6498]

@Rando actually 1 second delay is heavily noticeable. With the drivers I run the stock cord that came with my RK61 has a 1.7 second delay which if you’re playing a competitive game that seriosuly affects gameplay and can bring a 4.0 KD in COD down to 0.3 KD

[@Omega-uj6qz]

i love my gateron optical browns especially after i did the foam mod

[@OMGxGage]

That ad looked a lot like jayztwocentz’s ad space...

[@joakimb6792]

Great video! Just wanted to tell you, in case you didn't know, there is no point in band-aid modding the stabs on the Drop Alt, because plate-mounted stabs doesn't touch the pcb.

[@RookieRay]

modding your stabs - "could not imagine life without it" wow you must be doing it tough man

[@daniel-dx1ls]

Could you do the last tip to a keyboard like the keychron k1 which is low profile or would it be different

[@DzenoXO]

I'm new to the keyboard game and didnt know how expensive it could be. 50-100 bucks for a USB cable is mental! Holy

[@argg.x]

What about one for mouse mods? :) Any time in the future?

[@Mike-ei8qj]

Alfonso R. G.G. RandomFrankP has a viseo on that

[@rynne7153]

Paracord, better mouse feet, and maybe changing the microswitches into usable ones are pretty much the only ones you really need.

[@itpugil]

damn didn't know ted cruz was into keyboards

[@alexanderle3936]

Did ted Cruz get plastic surgery? Lookin young these days

[@andrewmartin297]

Reccomend making your own custom cables, once you buy your first for like 50 then each one after is 15 as you have the equipment already

[@deqod4949]

My o rings just came in there are a game changer

[@Napster2k12]

I like the typewriter-style keys

[@BASCILLICUS]

11:08 "make sure you don't lube the tactile bump" is one of the funniest out of context things anyone could ever hear

[@Miata8500]

I put some tape on the inside of my space bar it seemed to help a bit

[@nick3795]

Just about where I am at the moment, thinking about either building a 60% or trying something with my Corsair K68. Really knew nothing when I bought the board, it has Cherry MX Blue switches, I don't know whether it is soldered or hot swap. You gave plenty of explanation and sources for various modding items, thanks.

[@kevinlin8674]

Corsair boards are all soldered

[@Bbc7877]

I’m moding my stabilizers rn!

[@rynne7153]

Also switch lube for stabilizers are Krytox 205g0 ONLY, others lives are either too thin or just harder to work with compared to dielectric grease. Dielectric grease is also much cheaper for the amount you get

[@rynne7153]

@@Dubufy should work just fine. it's not that hard to work with, and feels fine after lubing (I lubed my reds with 105 as well)

[@travisscott6978]

love to see a person that is smarter than me everyday

[@thatonedudechad4362]

My fav is the stuff inside the pillows

[@Jhughes17]

I'm making my first keyboard soon canr wait

[@paula27min]

What keyboard is the one you're using for this video? Sounds great!

[@snekjuce]

Yo brain, for the band aid mod do you cut the part with the fabric on it or only the sticky underside part? Confused on that. Sick vid and sick edits my guy.

[@Techgnome21]

I would also add replace your case

[@sludgehammerz]

Hey nice video. What mouse pad are you using? The black one with the white topographic design

[@Gomepez]

You can get dielectric grease for $0.50 at the auto parts store. Small packets at the checkout.

[@toowindy1177]

I remember doing a 104 key keyboard and pulling apart the switches by hand and the next day my thumbs, index finger, and ring finger, we red, swollen and it was like that for a couple days... for your health and sanity just get a switch opener, they are pretty cheap and then you won’t have to fail at life like me XD Good luck on your Keyboard Endeavors Everyone!

[@ELWISoooYAKUZA94]

u forget to metion about lubing top housing when stem is touching to eliminate upstroke sounds

[@Donbros]

Btw you will have to desolder switches from gaming kb to lube plate mount stabilizers. Or just take a brush and showe a lot of lube in that hole of the stabilizers. After showing enough it will be similar as lubing with mentioned method. Just that you will need to use more lube because you will be trying to shove a lot of lube and try to reach places where there is actually usefull To become master luber starts from holy panda, because it is a hardest switch to lube because you have to open khail switches, cherry switches, lube and springs swap everything

[@kevinlin8674]

Yes u can but it’s worse than just taking the switch off because you can’t reach a lot of areas and the lube will be very inconsistent

[@lunchbox1341]

I got myself a cheap set of blank black keycaps and i have to say it made me type way faster by forcing me to never look at the keys.

[@okayyraph2139]

if i do lube the bump on my brown switch will it make it smoother?

[@danejerustv]

Is there an easy way to check for "standard" vs "nonstandard" layout? Or do you have to actually look at it (as in like, *know* what size keys are standard vs nonstandard)

[@Brainbean]

Typically just looking at it is the easiest way to tell. I would pay attention to the shift key on the right side and the bottom row as those tend to be the most common keys that will be incompatible if it's non standard. Which keyboard are you wondering about?

[@Mike-ei8qj]

You should always look at the keycap size relating to another. Typically an alphanumeric key is 1u. Make sure you buy the keycap kit with the right 'u' measurements. For example, some poeple want a shorter right shift to add an extra button: they would need the 1.75 u instead of 2.75u right shift then an extra 1 u key for that row.

[@lowlight1063]

i just put some random lube in my soldered in switches lol

[@StefanBacon]

Globs are best, they give you a slow and unsettling key return ;)

[@90DaysOfDevOps]

I am thinking about a black and grey mod for keycaps on a Razer Blackwidow lite. Is it worth it? and any recommendations on where to get the keycaps from given the bottom row...

[@enjoimangos]

Love the green, grey and offwhite keycaps with the lime. Anyone know which set that is?

[@tomassoejakto]

I just got a Keychron K2. My first mechanical. I'm considering doing a very simple mod when I saw Cherry MX made these small sets of colored WASD and arrow keys. But, since I'm a typist by trade, I worry that the WASD keys will feel different compared to the original K2 set. Will they?

[@Wooden_Hammer]

I cut lime with my keyboard too!

[@thediscardedwumpus8580]

What’s the mousepad in the start of the video I want one

[@zackpetrovic3029]

Question; with the modding the stabilisers, is there anything better than using band-aids?

[@roneeh7332]

what are your thoughts on spray lubing the switches saw I video of :3ild cat spray lubing her rk61? I find it a hassle opening switches and to some people with soldered switches.

[@jacknotik3488]

you mans dedicated to the shot when he adds a lime

[@gavinmargret9144]

Can you do the stabilizer and bandaid mods to the ducky one 2 mini or no?