BETTER THAN LUBING AND FILMING SWITCHES? A Guide To Sprit Aftermarket Springs

[@taffy55]

You have no idea how many articles, posts and videos I've gone through before coming to this one, to finally have it explained in a way that my small brain can comprehend. THANK YOU

[@tinstypos]

LOL no problem, trust me you’re not the only one confused!

[@warrNpeace21]

Bro, this is what the KZbin community needed. Great vid!

[@tinstypos]

LOL

[@brandonluong4625]

Wow this is super helpful! I'll definitely try out spring swapping next. Can't wait for the video on spring swapping with tactiles

[@tinstypos]

Tactile testing will be coming soon!

[@hiBrianhello]

Slow extreme 2s are my preference too! It feels light but not too light

[@bdluong]

I totally agree with you! The slow IIs are the best ones for me as well

[@zatorith.]

This is so helpful, without doing much research i figured slow springs and progressive were complete opposites, i like tactile feel but prefer the sound of linears, so was thinking of picking up progressives (thinking they were heavier on top and lighter near bottom out) this video was so enlightening

[@tinstypos]

glad you found some value, springs can be confusing lol

[@TheRiceDude]

Hey your production is def greater than your current sub count hope you fly high my guy

[@tinstypos]

Thanks man! I’m trying haha

[@CarmelonGrl]

WOWWWWW nice lighting

[@tinstypos]

Wow thanks bro

[@apapodnac]

great vid, fully explains the confusing naming structure of sprits

[@NJ-wb1cz]

I wish you did that second video about spring swap in the tactile switches..

[@tinstypos]

It's coming.....soon......

[@NJ-wb1cz]

@@tinstypos well, I disassembled all my switches and wait for your video because I can't type on imperfect switches

[@ttwings]

video quality is really, really great. looking forward to the sequel!

[@ploco8]

I originally spring swapped my Gat Black Ink springs to TX 14mm (Short) 65g, but didn't like how easy it was to press down and accidentally input keys, so I swapped them again for TX 16mm (Long) 67g. Feels so much better with the return and it actually requires a little more force to actuate the key press! Highly recommend the long 16mm version. Obviously weight is subjective but I find 67g was a sweet spot for me on linear switches. I use the stock 62g Boba U4Ts (tactile switch) on my other keyboard and they feel fine.

[@tinstypos]

Ooooo I might have to try the TX long! I have a bag of the TX long 70g laying around so I’ll play around with that

[@kuradoberijam]

Great video! Always wondered how these were put together!

[@asianguywithacamera]

It's all preference. I've tried the Tecsee 2 stage springs and they feel great, especially with the snappy return/upstroke.

[@tinstypos]

True! I’ve also had a little more time with Zakus now which come with two stage springs and I would agree that they def provide a snappier return stroke. I wonder if a triple stage spring would be even snappier. Haven’t tried that yet

[@justaverage5327]

Can’t wait to see the tactile stuff video, keep up the awesome quality!

[@tinstypos]

Thank you I appreciate it! The tactile video will come :)

[@DarkDrift.]

Bro you're so underrated

[@dntsleepray]

second this!

[@CDeeez94]

Thank you for this. Saves us time and money investing in the right springs. 👍

[@Bwalston910]

Waiting for part two!

[@klin6884]

Lmaoooo I died at 2:48 🤣 I hate it when that happens. But yeah great video man! Excited for the next one!

[@xSeanok]

I have TX 14mm 65g, and I find it very nice to type on. Not fatiguing.

[@matthewdinh6688]

Love this, more keyboard customization content pls!!!!

[@tinstypos]

YESSIR

[@ako4693]

I need the tactile part please.

[@ChiharuBby]

Wow! Amazing video! Learned LOTS!

[@Malficion]

55g 22mm springs on a super tactile switch is nice.

[@sparktite]

I need heavier switches but i gotta agree with you on the length my favorite springs so far came out of my hmx xinhai switches.

[@hesrizen1519]

awesome video Tin!

[@emmakopf2917]

waow great info thank u!

[@ivanaviNiebla]

What exactly do you mean by the bump in the Multistage springs? how does the travel feel in the first and second halves? Does it start light and weight ramps up quickly until halfway, and then it stops getting heavier?

[@jammies701]

Thank you for this video

[@J7T800]

It does feel kinda odd how everyone in the community recommends lubing switches, but don't recommend spring swapping as much. I think it matters as much, maybe even more, especially to those that can't find their perfect switch.

[@tinstypos]

YES agreed, I think swapping the springs can make a pretty big difference to any switch. Don’t like your alpacas? Just spend $10 and get some new springs and boom, new switch basically

[@mrmeaty5619]

i dont understand the weights on the site. like does the grams that it shows, mean force from the top of the spring or the bottom out?? i want to get some slow springs for my tactile switches. but i want a really light feel. what should i get??

[@pandiem]

I'm modding my first keyboard and haven't even recieved it yet and I'm fallen so deep as springs now... I've decided the slow extreme springs would probably be best for me due to my partialness towards my corsair k55 membrane feel I'm currently using temporarily. And now I just need to decide between TWENTY different variations of the spring. What a nightmare. Thanks for the detailed advice!! Very few videos on this subject. Also, I went with the Gateron Box Ink v2 - Blacks.

[@tinstypos]

honestly it can be hard to tell the difference when it comes to small variations of a spring...like the difference between a slow extreme I and II is pretty minimal. Good thing it's cheap to get a set of springs and try them out!

[@pandiem]

@@tinstypos Yeah I got a few different ones but I'm far too lazy to compare them all after how long it took in the first place lmao, it is extremely slight

[@ReclaimerTyphoon]

I just want to point out that bottoming out isn't inherently fatiguing - if you aren't jumping around different builds/keyboards constantly, and you get used to the force required to actuate the keyboard you're using, you stop pushing down harder than you need to, even when bottoming out. Going from a Box Navy to a linear optical switch, I was typing too hard for a while, but then got used to the smoother, faster, lighter, shorter throw, and it's fine now.

[@Drunken_Hamster]

Is there anything that's like a combo of multi-stage and lengthened "slows"? I think I might like that poppy preload feel at the top, but I also kinda want some bottom-out protection once you get past the actuation point. I've currently only ever had basic bitch red (linear) and blue (tactile) switches and like the reds much more. Pretty sure in general I'm gonna be a linear enjoyer in the long term, especially because my 12 switch assorted tester came with a couple tactiles and they just feel like crappy linears that hang up/drag/scratch.

[@maximyllion]

i don't feel like i'm typing correctly unless i bottom out

[@nathacci8390]

on god, most relatable ever

[@philipp594]

Biggest difference with supreme is that they don't crunch or ping after you lube them.

[@henryhuynh5716]

Wow! I love this video! So informative’! Thank you!

[@m0rzn898]

can you measure the slow extreme I,II,III length?

[@DMCnME]

Looking to swap out the 70g Black Ink springs and trying to decide between slow and supreme. This was a great video but I’m still undecided 😀

[@tinstypos]

Do you feel like the 70g spring is too heavy at all or just perfect? If it feels just right, then I would maybe go for a 68g slow spring since they make the switch feel a little heavier. Or go a little lighter like 63.5 or 65g if you think 70g is too heavy. If you don’t want the bump in the middle of the spring, then try a diff weight Supreme spring!

[@askprofitdoctor]

This is awesome! Thanks for the info!

[@V4V6]

I bought 2 stages for mx blacks because normal sprigs were causing a ticking noise, the order hasn’t arrived yet but i hope it fixes the tick issue. Bought these according to someone who has these mx blacks with the same ticking noise as mine

[@tinstypos]

I’ve never tried MX blacks and haven’t heard of the ticking issue-that was even after lubing the springs?

[@V4V6]

@@tinstypos yes even after bag lubing the mx blacks stock springs they were making tick noise when i touch the stem

[@metrogrinch9316]

i was literally planning to do that idk if im still going for multi stage haha

[@V4V6]

@@metrogrinch9316 good news it fixed the tick issue for me, it sounds sooo gooood. i picked the 55 grams

[@metrogrinch9316]

@@V4V6 oh interesting haha ill probably choose a heavier weight

[@brentwakuzawa4417]

THANKS for the video! So informative

[@kirillmoskalew6468]

How about multi-stage springs with equals parts?

[@ChrisHalden007]

Great video. Thanks

[@tinstypos]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tsinepanos]

So any stock spring in Europe to experiment with ?Any recommendation ?

[@helloash]

I have Gateron black ink v2 which I like but it feels heavy to me. I also tried Akko CS Silver switch which is 45g and very comfortable for me. I tried to spring swap but the Black ink’s housing becomes wobbly. Not sure which spring I should try-any suggestions?

[@spirited1689]

Hi Tin. Apologies if I missed this in your video but which type of spring has the snappiest return?

[@ivanaviNiebla]

Those should be the Slow Extreme III, although I don't know if they are as snappy as 22mm springs from other brands. These should be the snappiest as they maintain a very similar force throughout all the travel, while normal springs start very light and become heavier and heavier as you press them, so they can lose force on the return when they go from heavy to light while they have to carry the stem and keycap. Let's say: A normal 14mm 60g spring starts at 30g and bottoms out at 60g A long 22mm 60 spring starts at 55g and bottoms out at 60g The real weightings change by brand and switch where you install them, but it's something like that. And I think you should buy 22mm from another brand instead of Long Extreme III just in case, to really feel the difference, as SPRiT springs might not be long enough.

[@tontiv]

how long are the slow extreme springs?

[@siltra_]

Should you lube sprit springs?

[@lmarcii]

yes

[@Zillamp3z]

What game is he playing at 2:50?

[@tinstypos]

it's super people! kind of a dead game now though

[@zerteruz]

How to change springs for tactil?

[@notkws]

do them the same, it wouldn't affect the tactility

[@sparktite]

For anyone reading i wanna recommend making sure to press the stem down in switches before snapping housings together again. Reason being that apparently tactiles can have their tactility lessened or damaged if you dont make sure the stem is pressed in while reassembling, it damages the leaf springs tactile bump part. (Gazzew advises to do it this way and ive found that my best tactile frankenswitches are garbage unless i assemble em this way as well) This issue can be fixed or undone but i wouldnt suggest trying as it can be like working with black magic and ruin the consistency of your switches. On the opposite end of the spectrum however, one of my favorite linear style switches can be made by modifying the leaf springs of a tactile switch. You can even get a similar feel just by adding lube to the stems where they contact that bump to make them feel more linear.

[@Cam-i]

This was very helpful thank you very much

[@carmensavu5122]

150g springs ftw. :))

[@itgmaster098]

bless

[@chut3m166]

HOW WOULD I EVEN CHANGE THEM WTF

[@4734291]

google

[@chut3m166]

@4734291 google doesnt give any instructions about removing my keys or springs

[@depressedweeb777]

@@chut3m166 search for opening mechanical switches

[@Secylicious]

[@jokroast6912]

What was with the random PubG footage.. what purpose did that serve??

[@tinstypos]

it’s from super people, dropped earlier than I intended by resting my fingers on keys because springs were light

[@mrmeaty5619]

maybe watch the video