Can You Make the Ducky One 3 Mini THOCC? - Review and Modding

[@Jdog-tt8qe]

i wasnt considering any modding at first but after hearing that creamy smooth end result, im starting to reconsider!

[@sauce5866]

The quality of this video is amazing, I could not believe my eyes when I saw you did not have like 200k views minimum. Great job dude, keep it going.

[@pickbrandon5583]

That is really nice thank you so much for the support! I have some more coming quite soon, so keep your eyes peeled 👀

[@jynxed_gaming5166]

I watched the video and I was like that was a great vid. Then I was like ONLY 200 SUBSCRIBERS! He deserves at least 200k. Great vid, keep up the great work!!

[@ImGangsterHoe]

Reading the comments, and I share the same sentiments. I looked at the views after the comments and was dumbfounded. Subscribed immediately. Can't wait until you blow up! The quality of this video is wonderful! Good luck and look forward to the future vids!

[@1-da]

14:16 yes

[@versavices]

I SEE RING OF SATURN SHIRT. I LIKE...

[@grantzeigler9800]

Loved this video as a new keyboard enthusiast and employee at Micro Center. Subbed!

[@JuanSanchez-zd9cx]

Bro, you have such a soothing voice. Nice content, keep it up!

[@bode5909]

U r so underrated

[@Dysue]

4:22 bro's casually got dirt and hair under the keycaps right after unboxing it lmao

[@eqge]

For a second I thought he was gonna lube the switches with dielectric grease before he showed the krytox. Close one.

[@ibrahimmohammed3484]

Lol same, dude i lube my switches with Vaseline lol

[@punkr1124]

This was a nice vid I just preordered my duck 1 three frog edition I don’t know jack about modding keyboards but very insightful vid subbed! 😌

[@soluna2252]

Sounds pretty thoccy to me. Great job.

[@rockiefillier9521]

Proof any keyboard can sound good with enough effort

[@ibrahimmohammed3484]

no not any keyboard if you trashy outemo red switches and crap keycaps

[@rockiefillier9521]

@@ibrahimmohammed3484 I disagree

[@dimwillow7113]

yeah sounds pretty good.. i did tape mod on my one 3 tkl..but removed it..sound became better but i didnt feel same satisfaction typing on it..

[@pickbrandon5583]

Awe man, bummer that it wasn't what you were hoping for. Some of these mods can make keebs very muted.

[@rommis_Rommis_Rommis.]

Does the 1 3 tkl have rgb? I’m asking because I want to get one and I saw someone take it apart and it didn’t look like it had any.

[@dimwillow7113]

@@rommis_Rommis_Rommis. yes yellow and blue version has rgb.. but the rgb controlls sux.. no software..it might come though but who knows..

[@rommis_Rommis_Rommis.]

@@dimwillow7113 thanks for telling me.

[@alvaromagana5234]

Nice bro 1.2K views keep it up!

[@blade823-u9y]

nice content my friend keep going

[@Tiyratania]

one thing i recommend is taking out the footage audio and letting your music and vice monologue over as the sounds between your unboxing and voice overlapped

[@pickbrandon5583]

For sure, I have experimented more with this in my other videos since. I'd say usually the first video one makes is like a science experiment, there is a lot of room for error 😅 I appreciate it though, hope you enjoyed regardless and thanks for watching!

[@halfling_barista]

I like your playing (assuming it’s you) and your vid on the kbd I ordered (TKL Fuji)! Having never modded before, I will someday greatly appreciate the tip on film direction!

[@arcato1279]

Nice video man=)

[@ecralaska]

Really good video. Keep going

[@cobinn7943]

It sounds way better stock if you get blacks

[@Lord_Mad_Dog]

something i would have done is gummy mount the standoffs since its a tray mount. gives it more of a gasket feeling and also acts like a force break mod in this case. also the silicone plate dampener would be absorbing a lot of the sound so using it might be a detriment to sound depending on what youre going for

[@lnstall_Wizard]

So much time for such a little difference in feel and sound. not gonna catch me doing that type of stuff.

[@val26874]

Got the SF one of these and stock, coming from a big black Corsair, it's pretty delightful. I see the appeal of modding though. Will take a while to try out different switches 'cos I only ever tried membranes and Cherry Reds.

[@ArdaSReal]

I got the SF aswell but man the switches are impossible to removr

[@Davo_915]

Cool video man. I bought the TKL version of this keyboard and put in Glorious Lynxx switches. I lubed them myself and they do make the keyboard sound much better. I also had trouble putting in my own foam piece under the pcb. The case just wouldn't close. Thinking about buying another version of the keyboard and painting it. I do think eventually Ducky will provide us with an all white and all black One 3 keyboard, BUT I JUST DON'T WANT TO WAIT! THIS KEYBOARD IS SOO GOOD after mods.

[@pickbrandon5583]

That's awesome man! I'm kind of curios about the TKL because I have seen several people mention it now. Try getting some thin packing foam though, like .25mm that way you can still close the board backup. Thanks for watching!

[@astroexe1463]

@Davo 915 could you hook me up with a sound test cause i too wanna use glorious lynx switches but cant seem to decide

[@vectivuz1858]

You can use polyfill. It works well with boards with little space between the pcb and bottom case.

[@pickbrandon5583]

@@vectivuz1858 Very true, might even be something I try in a future video...

[@vectivuz1858]

@@pickbrandon5583 Looking forward to that video ! :)

[@krisoddy6983]

You got that thing sounding great

[@Jacksonnotjack]

Im am going to try this thanks, also dope poster

[@coldspade1590]

how do you have........26 subscribers. that number is 10000x less than it should be. also i bought the ducky one 3 tkl and that isnt coming until march. vids like these make me so jealous lmao

[@pickbrandon5583]

Haha well all good things come with time, but thank you I appreciate it! I hope the TKL is just as good though!

[@Spedald]

its fine other than the stabalizers

[@Levi_The_Giant]

I'm typing this on a MK Night Typist (just a ducky with different key caps) and can say that I've been quite happy with the sounds out of the box. But I also prefer Cherry MX Browns.

[@victorthenoob7268]

Shall I call glarses on you

[@Levi_The_Giant]

@@victorthenoob7268 Yes, because I really need him to desolder a sega genesis pin connector for me. I'm a bit lazy.

[@victorthenoob7268]

@@Levi_The_Giant I can only wish you good luck here

[@Taiwanbeast]

This is like a 1000000 subs content! nice content!hello from Taiwan~which is Ducky made from~

[@mizuto1]

that is a good sounding 1 3

[@ViraTwistsPlastic]

how do you only have 89 subs ?!?!???!?!??!

[@maxtwentynine5968]

I’ve got a noob question .. iv got a Ducky One 3 sf . I want to change the switches but I’m not sure what brand to buy and what pin out to buy ? Do all switches fit or am I looking for certain one ?

[@pickbrandon5583]

Hey man! Always a good question to ask, so the Ducky one 3 PCBS allow for 3 or 5 pin switches. The first thing you want to decide is if you want: linear, tactile, or clicky (wouldn't recommend personally). I recommend looking at Cannon keys: cannonkeys.com/collections/switches or Divinikey: divinikey.com/collections/linear-switches and just look at the switches they have available. From there you can find one you like based on type/color/name/price or whatever interests you about the switch and maybe look up a sound test on YT to see if you like them or not. Start there my friend and best of luck!

[@maxtwentynine5968]

@@pickbrandon5583 thanks 😎

[@elontusk6841]

Quality content guys. Awesome 😎

[@darryann1424]

Here before h blow up

[@AlfredNazGates]

Interesting, how long does the lube last after this process? I wouldnt mind getting this done. I just got myself a ducky 60%, my first one. Makes a difference in gaming positioning and I'm not super satisfied with the sound, but I tend to like quiet switches. So I'm not clicking away into my dedicated mics while I stream.

[@fishywafflefries]

Late reply but lubing took around 3 to 4 hours to lube my 60% keyboard, it was also my first time lubing

[@86fangirl]

@@fishywafflefriesthey meant after

[@theprince08853]

I can't find the rubber you recommend. I googled "Butyric rubber"

[@epark1123]

I’ll definitely be watching this again when I get my keyboard. I’m still debating on Ducky One 3 TKL. It has been everything I want except Bluetooth (but I can get over that). I’m just worried about the problems it’s been having; as a newbie, I don’t know how I’d fix that. Any thoughts or recommendations? The Ducky One 3 TKL seemed like a great entry level that can grow with a beginner.

[@PaulieWalnutsGualtieri]

what issues are you hearing about? im thinking of pulling the trigger on a ducky one 3 full size

[@mangomon1003]

Not sure what problems you’ve been hearing, but mine is working fine for 5 months already (TKL Pink)

[@_Davepocalypse]

@@PaulieWalnutsGualtieri I've been hearing about "chatter" with keys adding multiple characters per press, faulty firmware, and creaky/flexible chassis/casing.

[@_Davepocalypse]

@@mangomon1003 ^

[@mangomon1003]

@@_Davepocalypse that’s crazy,, i’m not going to encourage you to buy one 3 since you’ve done your research on it. I’m sure there are better alternatives!

[@polarspalace]

Dang I have the frozen llama which they changed a bit, but it was solder, I think it’s great that they made it hotswap if ya wanna buff your keyboard

[@SkimoStories]

Great video but I don't think you clipped the stabilizer legs properly. I don't have the board but they look flush to me before you ever clipped them. You're really just looking to see if they have the 'shock absorber' prongs that are meant to flex when the stab hits the PCB. Not all stabs need to be clipped. In fact, none that I know of except for cherry and cherry imitations need to be clipped.

[@SkimoStories]

Also, your 'bandaid mod' is called a holee mod. Bandaid mod is when you place something (usually a bandaid) between the stab and plate to make sure they don't rattle against each other. Almost like the same concept as films for switches

[@TheReeohh]

Shoot, I wish I saw this video yesterday. I ordered the same 60% with the mx silent switches but now I'm worried it's going to be loud still 😔 I should have just saved the money from upgrading to silent switches to doing something like this. Oof

[@pickbrandon5583]

Well hey at least it is pretty easy to mod and replace the switches yourself! Best thing you can do is use it stock for a little bit and then decide from there. Thanks for watching!

[@dizzyrasclart1013]

its not loud dw the spaCE bar on mine with tthe switches sound a bit off but its cus of the moving stabiisers i think

[@ibrahimmohammed3484]

do you recommend getting this or getting GMMK, asking as for the base and build quality and modding options? both are available in my country and GMMK is like 15$ cheaper coming with gatrreon brown ( i do have a set of otuemo red) vs the ducky coming in cherry red which do you think is a better option to have for beginner moddiing experience?

[@pickbrandon5583]

Hey thanks for watching! First off, I think you should consider which keyboard fits your preferences more, as the GMMK is a 75% board with a volume knob, and this particular Ducky one 3 is a 60% layout, so there are some trade offs. If you're not concerned about the direct F-row and you're okay without direct arrow keys, then the ducky is the way to go. Also, there would be (arguably) less modding work put into the Ducky as there are fewer switches needed. Hope that helps and good luck dude!

[@ibrahimmohammed3484]

​@@pickbrandon5583 Oh sorry i actually meant the old gmmk, not the v2 or pro it's very similar to the ducky, i need to have a decent keyboard as a base for future upgrades so i need good keycaps, stabilizers and base i don't like that ducky is all plastic, gmmk has aluminum i don't like ducky colors gmmk has APS keycaps vs ducky ducky has foam and rubber i can sacrifice the look but can't make up my mind which would be a good investment as beginner base gmmk is 15$ cheaper, i wonder if you have both the keyboards to help me decide

[@NatalieHarrisonLim]

For the price of ducky’s, they should sound like the end result stock 😭

[@MegaLeoben]

Why couldnt they do this before they sell it.

[@kabloom6776]

Can you replace the stabs with Durock V2? I heard it’s hard on the gmmk pro so I might go for the Ducky.

[@pickbrandon5583]

Unfortunately not! The Ducky boards use plate mounted stabilizers, not screw in (like Duro0k V2s), if you were to get any Ducky board, you'd want to mod and at least lube the stabs because stock, they rattle. SO, although it is cheaper to get the Ducky one 3 mini because it is prebuilt, if you get the GMMK pro you're getting more for the price as its customization, quality, and overall features are better. And I encourage you to adventure and try it if that is the one you really want, don't settle for something because it might be "easier" because that is subjective honestly. Plus, its really not that hard to do mods to a keeb, and they're tons of videos to help you get started. I wish you luck my friend, thanks for watching!

[@MissMan666]

@@pickbrandon5583 GMMK pro looks good to, especially after they fixed the poor latency it had, now its within acceptable range, still far from as fast as the ducky one 3's. I own the original gmmk, mediocre latency, decent quality at best, has to be modded alot to sound good(yeah thats the idea)

[@Bendersnatchling]

Why not just get "speed silver" switches and get the sound out of the box?

[@MissMan666]

and why exactly do you think mx speed would improve the sound ? for all i know the mx.silvers have lower actuation point thats it(they activate earlier)

[@pecuss]

Could I fit this pcb into the tofu60 Redux?

[@Puwui]

I'm pretty new to keyboards and i just ordered the TKL Ducky One 3 TKL. But how is the spring weight of the new switches compared to Cherry MX Browns(what i ordered)? I really want to do the same mods that you did as this video.

[@pickbrandon5583]

Hey there thanks for watching! So MX Browns and Reds have the same actuating force of 50G. However, the Browns have a tactile bump that you can feel while pressing the switch down which can result in a slight scratchier and louder typing sound in my experience. I personally do not like them, but give it a try and see what you think!

[@Puwui]

@@pickbrandon5583 i ended up getting the exact same things you did. just waiting on the keyboard now which should be here next week. This would be my first time modding a keyboard so wish me luck haha!

[@user-jy1wn2lx5w]

@@Puwui How did it go?

[@Puwui]

@@user-jy1wn2lx5wthe order took longer than expected so I ordered Gateron black inks and they sent me the silent black inks. I only realized after 6 hours of lubing everything. But other than that it’s buttery smooth. Waiting on them to send me the correct ones and I’m gonna do it all over again. RIP

[@user-jy1wn2lx5w]

@@Puwui Oh, I understand. F

[@beamz_0175]

I’m having trouble with my keys not registering randomly with my daybreak keyboard. What should I do? Example would be I’m holding W then hit d while still holding W. Then I let go of d and then my character just doesn’t move forward. Even though I never let go of W.

[@pickbrandon5583]

SO, this has come up in many reviews with the most recent Ducky boards, and I myself have experienced this on occasion much later after using this keyboard. I don't know for certain, but there could be an issue with the diodes (helping flow of electricity) in the WASD area of the board. Seeing as your W is still actuating, I doubt it is a problem caused by the switches and or the hotswap sockets. In my own experience, I have tried removing the switch and putting it back in, which seems to temporarily fix it because a few days later it started happening again. I don't know how long you have had the board, but I would reach out to the vendor you purchased it from and inquire what they can do for you. You might want to consider returning it if you can 🤷‍♂️

[@Trollsies]

What size pe foam would you need to fit ducky?

[@ibrahimmohammed3484]

is the stock cherry mx red actually bad or can they be good when lubed?

[@mrhaths]

are these floating keys stock? I cant tell

[@hasthebacons]

Why dont you have more subs?!?!?!

[@Anitysgj]

How did u get it you have to pre Oder them??.?.?.?.

[@pickbrandon5583]

Take a look in the comments, I have the link listed so you can buy it! This 60% (the mini) version is available depending on the switches you choose, and currently if you buy it with Cherry MX Reds it should come relatively fast!

[@JSwag69]

remove the dampener it negates the thock

[@user-td5zy6xd5k]

Bro do you know if this keyboard works on ps4-5

[@alarik95]

Okay what is thocc?

[@Guenounovitch]

Why not faking put the mod in the first place from factory

[@karlowabe4095]

How can i DM you Pick? i want you modd my duck one 3 mini? is that possible & ofcourse theres money there please let me know

[@pickbrandon5583]

Hey man thanks for watching, you can DM me on Twitter @RealPickBrandon and we can go from there!

[@karlowabe4095]

for some reason i cant DM you at Twitter can you DM me pleasE? i really interested to your ducky one 3 mini modded

[@EddieSuun]

I have same controller lol

[@CiTaDeleD]

Sounds so cheesy

[@rat.1]

crappy firmware upon release of a keyboard, why even bother...

[@pickbrandon5583]

To each is there own! This was my first "big" upgrade in keyboards, so it meant a lot to me at the time. Even if something isn't perfect doesn't mean you can't enjoy it still :)

[@HawederePlus]

Also sehr schön, dass man sich beim schmieren soviel Mühe gibt, aber es ist komplette zeitverschwendung. Beim Auftrag soviel Zeit zu vertrödeln, einen gleichmäßigen und glatten Auftrag erreichen - wofür? Das Fett verteilt sich bereits beim ersten Tastendruck genau dorthin wohin es soll. Einzig die Menge ist entscheidend. Ob da nun das Fett aufträgt wie Van Gogh oder präzise schnell die Stellen abgrast ändert nichts am Ergebnis. Zumal in der Industriellen fertigung das ganze Mithilfe eines Schwamms aufgetragen wird. Bei einem Pinsel benötigt man schon viel mehr Zeit und Gefühl um die Menge zu kontrollieren, gerade bei Nidrigviskosem Schmierstoff. Mit einem Schwammpinsel geht das ganze schneller und wesentlich einfacher.

[@aaronlittle2356]

Man. Half this video is out of focus.