GMK67- Full Modding Guide and Build Walkthrough | Sound Test | KTT Kang White Switches

The GMK67. Arguably the best budget keyboard you can find in the market right now. For just under 60$, you're met with a solid barebones kit that's good to use out of the box.
Watch me go over the kit and do some modifications on the board. Please feel free to leave any kind of feedback as such will be appreciated!
Links:
Keyboard - shopee.ph/-Qqi...
Keycaps - shopee.ph/Pink...
Switches - shopee.ph/KTT-...
#gmk67 #zuoya #thocky #asmr #mechanicalkeyboard #customkeyboards #buildguide #modding

[@CaviteTechnology]

Sheeeeesh!

[@SnovixityEdits]

can i lu

[@ValkyrieForever]

@@SnovixityEditswhat-

[@nl6142]

wow, you made opening the case look so easy ..... i feel like so many people struggled so much with it

[@Metalkit404]

There just weakK nah jk lol it just takes some technique and experience

[@luner_ghast6856]

Just pull it forward and up I did it first try in like 20 secs

[@RavenWindrunner]

Look up how to open gmk67 with your fingers, it's actually surprisingly easy.

[@Kana0211]

i cut my finger

[@jjchuu]

I just tape mod mine and open this case is not a fun experience for me. lol both of my thumbs hurts.

[@SunnyBoi.]

Damn, the production level on this video is crazy... you deserve more subs.

[@strikemods_]

Thank you! It can only get better from here :)

[@valkhori]

oh hell nah its you again

[@valkhori]

suraj

[@deedog9388]

How are you so underrated?? this video has such good quality! I wish you the best of luck for the future!

[@strikemods_]

i appreciate the kind words

[@Kokomimii]

you’re a lifesaver, i’ve been looking at modding my gmk and this helped immensely. immediate subscribe it sounds great, thanks for the walkthrough and keep doing what you’re doing :)

[@strikemods_]

Thank you so much!

[@chnllyd1789]

one of the best content creators about kb mods here in the PH!

[@goldenslaughterer]

got one and im loving it... for 80 dollars!! absolutely mad value

[@ethancollinsworth3927]

it’s on sale for 31$ on aliexpress rn

[@nguyenducthangg]

really?@@ethancollinsworth3927 it costs only 27.53$ now ( only 1 left in that shop lol )

[@finleyy]

this looks awesome, and really accessible. I think ill try a lot of what you did here for my first budget keyboard build!

[@strikemods_]

Good luck!

[@dragunmotion2608]

The hardest thing so far is opening the case. I haven't done it yet 😅 Edit: My Dad opened it for me👍, but now I cannot unclip the cables due to not having pliers. I'll be back Sunday 👍 Sunday: I added that car insulator and the tape mod, and while trying to take out the large cable from the board, I almost smashed it. Lesson learned: take out the cable by pulling on the wires.

[@Kana0211]

i used my switch puller to wiggle the connector loose

[@rishikdulipyata]

​@Kana0211 that's so smart thx

[@민트꽃순이]

Exactly what I needed! Thank you so much

[@Fajowski50]

Holy shit that space bar!!!!

[@KimJimenez]

So good! Thoroughly enjoyed this mod. ❤

[@mathiashls]

Nice build, great sounding! One question: what would you probably do differently to the mod if you wanted it to sound more bassy?

[@strikemods_]

Probably a poron sheet or a car dampener at the base

[@kewl9]

For thocky i would use any thocky switches, I prefer u4t cuz of the tactile feel and maybe cotton on bottom to reduce "clicky" noise but give enough space to allow for the Thock "hollow" sound to get through without it sounding "hollow" if that make sense. Then tape mod

[@SweeperFilms]

sounds amazing

[@Daman1311]

Great info that I'm going to use for my first build- But how is your voice so beautiful? It's deep but soft and I'm kind of falling asleep rn... but I will definitely keep this stuff in mind for my build.

[@strikemods_]

You're far too kind! I actually recorded this while my partner was asleep, hence the tone of my voice.. haha! Also, good luck on your first build!

[@ellalogx]

Jeeez! That sound is fire 😎✨ good job, man!

[@strikemods_]

Thank you!

[@my18s.05]

it sound much better after being lubed

[@The_Anime_Fenix]

Sounds fine, main issue is your spacebar sounds really quiet and I don't hear any thockness to it. Overall great video!

[@Serraxis_]

Is thockiness really neccessary? after all sound is personal preference

[@The_Anime_Fenix]

@@Serraxis_ Well imo yes, but I never intention to hate the video about it, I just state out my pov of what i like to hear, I didn't say i can force the guy to make another video of a thock sound keyboard

[@ritvikgaddam4282]

The space bar sound profile sounds creamy like the rest of the keys imo, I don’t think this was a thock build in the first place

[@ntqadomitwo1550]

this is my first look on your video and your deep voice impresses me the most lol

[@vicenarycave]

Is that fatfatmillycat as your pfp?

[@ntqadomitwo1550]

@@vicenarycave i dont know the name of the cat but if it is then new thing learned lol

[@vicenarycave]

@@ntqadomitwo1550 lmao I’m pretty sure it is. Only reason I know is because I actually am friends with the owner of the cat

[@ntqadomitwo1550]

@@vicenarycave yoooooo thats awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Davinder4770]

Thanks for this, I'm doing my first build and was looking for some tips

[@strikemods_]

goodluck!

[@dahyuniedubu6346]

Huh, found a new purpose for my BDO card. To buy and pry this thing open. (A guitar pick also works, if anyone hasn't lost theirs yet.)

[@flatikk]

Damn, I orderd some dark blue keycaps with a bit of black and white accents for my build in the white GMK67 kit but now I understand that some pure white keycaps would look much nicer. I hope my build ends up looking nice anyways...

[@pandrews01]

Great video. Much appreciated is your presentation style and easy to follow instructions.

[@strikemods_]

i appreciate that! thank you so much

[@electon69]

that poppy sound is awsome

[@m9dnight_cars]

even stock sounds great!

[@JozeyGG]

Can I just use some filling from a pillow laying around the house? and also, where do you get pe foam from?

[@strikemods_]

Its essentially the same so i think you could. Also got the pe foam from shopee, just type in .5mm pe anti static foam :)

[@LanJun-]

Those cracky sounds.. ITS AWESOME

[@TheseFnSwitches]

Love the deskmat at the end

[@user-xb1os6ts7p]

Underated! Thanks alot

[@lain6889]

I bought one of these and it seems the newer units have plastic film/tape on top of the pcb, probably to stop lube spreading or debris that could damage the pcb.

[@baDinho1]

Yeah, in mine it came with this plastic film but i just removed it because the switches dont enter in the case with this plastic

[@kurro6317]

i looked it up and if i remember correctly its supposed to be an antistatic foam, maybe for those who are skeptical about using PE foam mods

[@paatrick_jay]

Sounds amazing 👏 😍

[@kewl9]

Recently got mine. Did little mods and it sounds way better than my 200$ gmmk pro. Those stabs are way better than the stock gmmk pro also. Damn I got scammed. Not so glorious

[@luner_ghast6856]

No lmfao the gmmk pro is alu this is plastic

[@yawg333]

comparing apples to dragon fruit 😭

[@bit8793]

​@@luner_ghast6856Polycarbonate case can be better for thock

[@dumstaar]

my pcb came with a layer of plastic coving it, do i take it off?

[@strikemods_]

Yup! Also did a client build that had a plastic cover on the PCB. Not sure what it was for though but i removed it.

[@benrad444]

Don’t take it off it’s intentional for better sound

[@andeptrai1238]

veri cool sir!!!

[@SiddharthSherchan]

Hello. I love the vid. I love how straight to the point you were and how you explained everything. Just a few questions. Is there a reason you didn't use the IXPE switch foam? And also, Are the switches lubed or not because I know KTT has good stock switches?

[@strikemods_]

Thank you! I didn't use the IXPE because in my experience, it makes the sound thinner than i want it to be. This is why either i'll just chuck it out, or put a sheet of .5mm PE foam if i want it poppier. Also, the KTT switches i used were hand lubed. The batch i got stock had spring and leaf crunch so i had to go the extra mile.

[@SiddharthSherchan]

Thanks

[@KermzyDriftz]

@@strikemods_ which lube did you use?

[@AxLz7]

Is it really safe to use the polyfill in a keyboard with battery? Plz answer

[@strikemods_]

@@AxLz7 yes

[@Marcinos1985]

Crazy good video 👍

[@sinchrotron]

Krazy skillz. Did you try to modding your toothbrush by paintin it's hairs?

[@tuoikien602]

awesome sounds :D

[@firstclassdemon4806]

Hey, quick quieston Karl. Ive seen a lot of people say its not safe to tape mod and use polyfill for wireless keyboards. This GMK67 is wireless, is this safe for the long run??

[@strikemods_]

I've been using one almost everyday as my beater board since this video released with the same mods, no issues so far!

[@firstclassdemon4806]

@@strikemods_ Sounds good, appreciate that greatly!

[@triqxfps]

what screw driver head is needed to remove the plate?

[@celinebeeon]

I actually bought the same keyboard and switches a couple weeks ago! I'm just waiting for them to arrive. Quick question: is it safe (like fire-wise) for the battery to be so close the polyfill? I want to do some mods, but I just want to do it safely. And with the tape mod, does the tape need to be replaced regularly or does it ever get stuck to the PCB over time? Thanks!

[@strikemods_]

Ive modded a lot of other boards with batteries underneath, and so far no casualties! Pretty safe to say that its fine :) And with regards to the tape mod, as long as you use painters tape or masking tape, there will be no residue regardless of how long its been put on

[@celinebeeon]

Thanks so much for the reply! I'm super excited to build my keyboard! Someone else mentioned it earlier - but seriously thank you showing us how you open the case! You're the only person I've seen use the a credit card, and it looks so much easier your way. I'm digging your channel, btw. Looking forward to watching more builds! 🙃@@strikemods_

[@1MOREMINUTE]

How many hours can be used once fully charged in 2.4gh mode?

[@sheikh_m_naim]

like 7-8 or more days if you drive it for 2-3 hrs.

[@ozzypg3d]

so you went throught the effort of placing bandaids on the pcb, and lubing stabs but didnt consider doing a quick holee mod? Its the easiest and by a longshot most effective stab mod that removes ticking

[@strikemods_]

Not all stabilizers need holee modding. This specific one can do it without. Anyhow, if you choose to do yours with it, then by all means :)

[@ozzypg3d]

@@strikemods_ it depends on how good the coating of lube is, but trust me holee is definitely worth it. Its not that big of a hassle at all, and its cheap aswell. (just try it out please ull thank me later)

[@ozzypg3d]

@@strikemods_ alr i saw someone else comment this aswell so i wanted to ask directly. IS IT SAFE to tape mod this keyboard since there is a battery in it? everywhere i go ppl are saying to absolutely not tape mod any wireless keyboard but every video ive watched on the gmk67 has a tape mod in it.

[@strikemods_]

@@ozzypg3d I've holee modded a ton of stabilizers already, and trust me when i say that the stabilizers this board comes with, doesn't need it. But then again, everything in our hobby revolves around preference! And yes, it is safe to do tape mod.

[@sandwich-plays]

@@ozzypg3dnot all stabs are better with holee mod, sometimes it’s actually worse

[@bxrr4454]

should we take precautions with the tape mod on the kit since there is a battery or can we put the tape normally on the pcb?

[@strikemods_]

You can put the tape normally

[@nigeldallo1905]

why remove the factory foam from underneath the pcv?

[@tiamatjax7819]

Nice video! Can you also do a build walkthrough for the Monsgeek M1?

[@strikemods_]

Sure!

[@prawnis]

@@strikemods_ yessir i just bought a m1 looking forwards to your video

[@earlwarren2079]

Damn what a video. I have my GMK67 ordered and cant wait to do this exact same mod. Video saved and subscribed,

[@strikemods_]

Thank you!

[@xiserpenz6546]

Did the poly fill make it clackier?

[@isaac1845]

I think it reduces the hollow sound

[@griffith8858]

What is the difference between KTT Kang Whites And KTT Kang Whites v3?

[@j0nas73]

is clipping the stems necessary

[@BigRIp_]

Did you end up lubing the switches or do you like the kang whites just stock? Just ordered some for a build and not sure if im going to lube them yet or not.

[@strikemods_]

kang whites need to be lubed imo, they dont sound and feel as good stock :(

[@gpuvalo]

Does the keyboard bend when you put on the switches and keycaps? if yes is it normal?

[@GojoGojo-pq2el]

Its normal

[@zeedbd]

what type of tape do you recommend for keyboards with a battery

[@barney7633]

i cant decide if i should put ktt kang whites in my gmk67 or akko v3 cream yellows

[@strikemods_]

If you want a slightly deeper sound and a little heavier force actuation, go with the yellows!

[@kylosoot]

bro they have the exact same material composition the sound would be extremely similar

[@Sai-boards]

​@@kylosoot wdym, have you checked their spring length? As well as the stem length? I own both of them, and they dont sound the same. Plus they dont have the same bottom out force.

[@lemueljohnerispe2741]

Nice!

[@joevincenttitular7564]

Hi man, just asking if this is far lighter than the feker matchas and akko piano switches? And also for a student who casually types and games, which do you prefer?

[@strikemods_]

Definitely lighter than those. Personally I'd prefer pianos over these two if budget isn't an issue

[@DrChris44]

Putting loose stuffing In the case when it has a battery for wireless capability is a severe fire hazard no?

[@strikemods_]

Safe until proven otherwise!

[@flatikk]

8:29 isn't that a fire hazard?

[@strikemods_]

only if you light it on fire :--)

[@grigmax]

can u use normal keyboard grease instead of dielectric grrease

[@Yowans]

This might be a year too late, but do you think is it worth it to buy aftermarket stabs or just mod the stock stabs like what you did here?

[@strikemods_]

Nothing's too late! But buying aftermarket stabs is always the better choice. Although, the stock stabilizers that come in with GMK67s are good enough and will last you a long time, so long as you lube and tune them properly

[@Yowans]

@@strikemods_ I see, reading through forums and people seem to put screw in akko'a in this board specifically, so I'll look into that, thanks for the reply man!

[@DadTech1981]

Wowowee

[@mavis0]

what was the fluffy cloudy thing u put underneath ur keyboard

[@strikemods_]

Polyfill!

[@averrii]

how do you put back the stabilizer ?

[@kian6758]

is it ok to use polyfill on the case like that given that theres a battery?

[@vicenarycave]

To be on the safe side I would say no.

[@smigglesmiggles614]

4:35 What’s the difference between the IXB static foam and PE foam? How thick is the PE foam?

[@strikemods_]

.5mm for the PE foam, and PE makes it poppier unlike IXPE that makes it thinner sounding

[@boianuniverse2192]

Hello can you use medical tape instead of teflon tape

[@addolicious]

Does your unit have a very slight bend? I know it doesn't really affect the day-to-day functionality, but I keep noticing it on mine. I wondering if there's a way to straighten the plastic up.

[@strikemods_]

Do you mean the bend at the bottom of the spacebar? Yes! Unfortunately across all gmk67s ive built (ive built a lot) its a prevalent thing that messes up with my OCD

[@-c0sm1k-]

bro had no fear cutting the foam on his desk mat 💀

[@strikemods_]

still doing it!

[@xaviorprime9203]

Hey i have a question, if you had to choose between ktt kang white vs the akko cream yellow v3, which do you prefer?

[@ravenjames5516]

bro, is it that switches is aslo the same as the v3 version? that's the only one i can find on aliexpress.

[@blejzz_3481]

Is there a possibility to remove a battery if Im not going to use wireless mode? I want to do safe tape mod without battery inside

[@Antley278]

Damn this is overly underated

[@championwater6992]

god tear but the space bar has a metal sound to it but this is a keybored i will say to buy

[@cadennzaa]

Can you turn off the backlight completely? or you can only dim it to the lowest setting possible?

[@strikemods_]

Yes you can!

[@kurro6317]

Hi is the polyfill mod even safe with a battery inside? Im planning to do this on another keyboard, is yours still working? thank you in advance

[@strikemods_]

perfectly safe! to this date ive done about 50+ gmk67s and none of my clients have messaged me about problems with the board. good luck!

[@kurro6317]

​@@strikemods_ sorry for the late reply, thank you so much!

[@JustDrinkingCawfee]

Can you keep the case foam and the polyfill

[@KhanoenZZ]

Did you apply the lube to the switches as well, or just the stabs?

[@strikemods_]

Yes

[@mRinhiddenie]

What type of tape are u using? Looking for it but there is no tape mod. Is it electric tape or those tape made of a paper? Thank you

[@strikemods_]

I used painters tape. The specific one i used in this video comes from a brand called "Lotus". Name is Lotus Heat Resistant Masking Tape.

[@mRinhiddenie]

@@strikemods_ thank you so much for the help I want to build my own first mechanical keyboard and i suddenly found your video🤩 Thank you for the tutorial and everything

[@romxxii]

For the life of me I cannot get this keyboard to properly connect via USB. Works fine in Bluetooth and 2.5GHz wireless mode, charges fine, but connect it directly to any computer via USB and it just fails to connect. The driver won't work.

[@erwinmalimban2197]

Whats the difference between the pe foam vs the ixp foam you removed?

[@strikemods_]

PE Foam makes it poppier, while the IXPE foam makes it sound thinner ~

[@shivb196]

great video. but why is it that when i do nearly the exact same mods, it sounds worse than yours?

[@labeletal8866]

There are many factors of the sound you're hearing from the video: the microphone, the distance from the keyboard, the angle of the microphone, the mousepad, the material and thickness of the table, youtube video compression...

[@Naki7g]

im thinking of replacing the stabs any suggestions ?

[@strikemods_]

TX stabs!

[@azavin420]

is it safe to use polyfill when there is a bettery in case? im kinda worried

[@strikemods_]

Absolutely! No reason to be worried about at all.

[@_OneOnion]

@@strikemods_i’m pretty sure you just burnt his house down 😂.according to switch and click and hypio tech pe foam is not good with battery’s love the vid no hate

[@strikemods_]

@@_OneOnion thanks for your input!

[@ellalogx]

​@@_OneOnionand why not? 👀 I'm thinking about modding my redragon K530 pro and thought about using pe foam. Now im kinda worried lol

[@_OneOnion]

@@ellalogx only if you plan on using the battery it will be a fire hazard but even without it it’s still a slight chance

[@eFlowM]

If I don't plan on using it wireless, is it fine to not plug in the battery wire back?

[@strikemods_]

Definitely!

[@Montaunsoup]

I’m modding this board rn but I read a lot of stuff about how you should do the tape mod with the battery cause it could be a fire hazard. Is this safe?? Need some adviceeee

[@strikemods_]

Ive built a lot of boards with the method I did in this video, and i can say that its fine! If youre worried about it, try putting heat resistant tape over the batteries to avoid contact with the polyfill.

[@ryankyungsoocho4291]

What deskmat is that?

[@strikemods_]

I forgot what its called, but i got it from Zion Studios PH

[@halkonxTV]

can i use cotton wool instead of poly foam?

[@strikemods_]

I've read before that cotton doesn't do well with keyboards. Try it at your own risk though

[@dshifty_]

What’s an ideal alternatice for a similar sound profile with a lower travel distance? Looking for a 3.5mm with a max actuation force of 45g with a similar sound profiles to these KTTs

[@bobadaisuke]

Can someone tell me what is the purpose of doing that part at 6:00

[@vince9784]

Do you think clip-in TX stabs could fit this board?

[@strikemods_]

Yes definitely!

[@qkyouya]

Where is that first mousepad from? 👀

[@itsnotleobruh]

hi there im looking foward to build my gmk67, im trying to make my keyboard sound as deepest as possible as i accidentally bought the akko v3 yellow cream pro which is kind of high pitch which is not i what i was expecting, i see that gmk67 provide us with a pcb pad but i saw you took it out and replace it with PE foam mod instead, why do you replace it with PE foam? does using PE foam deepen the sound more? thankyou :)

[@Silentt_Tech]

The pe foam just makes it poppy if u want a deeper keyboard add more tape

[@itsnotleobruh]

@@Silentt_Tech the tape under the pcb right? how many layer should i tape? and what about foam under the pcb aswell? does more foam means deeper sound? thankyouu

[@Silentt_Tech]

@@itsnotleobruh you should put 3 layers

[@ASD-vv8of]

Whats an alternative for lotus tape because i didn’t find it in my country

[@strikemods_]

Any type of painter's tape would do! You can try looking for MTX Painters tape.

[@igorcarones]

how do i change teh rgb on the keyboard like what keys do i have to press? w

[@urizstars5439]

10:22 skip to the typing test

[@lesbrainrot]

Bro what drill do you use?

[@DontKillEm]

May I ask: what do you use to make the bottom foam?

[@strikemods_]

Polyfill!

[@striih]

is the pe foam sheet 1/16?

[@strikemods_]

Nope, 1/16 is too thick. Its .5mm, idk in inches though

[@Wsash17]

wow amazing video, and do you have discord cuz im tryna build my 1st keyboard and i need help, i feel like you are the best person that can help me

[@strikemods_]

Sure thing! striKe #5030

[@Wsash17]

@@strikemods_ i sent a req

[@Wsash17]

@@strikemods_ can you accept the req now cuz i have to buy the kb tomorrow : )