GK61 Optical Mods (Best Budget 60% Mechanical Keyboard)

[@TYRANTH_]

So Honestly I really really didnt like the SA keycaps and had a very difficult time typing on them....hence the reason why the typing test wasn't longer...

[@stunndfps5953]

Do you still have the link to the SA keycaps? I personally like the feel of them but higher-end ones go for like 100 bucks and I was amazed by the price of the keycaps

[@sadandsober4880]

I found them but they are 55 not what he said

[@baileymitra2385]

At least they look good!!!

[@Styrac]

My first custom board was a GK61X and it is easily the best board for the money. The rgb is pretty good, onboard controls, hotswap sockets, sturdy case with steep typing angle, removeable plate, and multiple mounting systems in the board. Alt space bars.... it's an amazing value. Then I tried to buy a tkl hotswap and it was trash - a good pcb is hard to find at this price, highly recommended!

[@tcd3077]

wow, it looks and sounds so much better, i might just give something like this a try

[@justanotherpxrson]

you say its worth it, I say its not only worth it, but I LOVE modding keyboards :D

[@kalzzz4191]

Me watching this knowing I’m never gonna donit

[@diostaylow]

Hi nice video man! Have you heard of asceny one mech keyboard? I watch a bunch of video found out that Gk61 and Asceny One(which i have right now) are the same, do you think their cases are the same too? Whenever i upgraded it with an aluminum/wood casing? Thanks!

[@pashasoro]

1:42 *SNIFF*

[@itch6075]

Why didn’t you mod the stabilizers?

[@jasonreviews]

i bought silent yellows. I can't wait for them to come. :)

[@TYRANTH_]

Optical yellows or the standard yellows?

[@toowindy1177]

@ I MAKE THINGS I think this keyboard only comes with optical switches, by the way thanks for the video, I’ll be trying this out

[@Duncan-se9dt]

@@toowindy1177 or gaterons

[@hamzachicho10]

@@Duncan-se9dt optical is gateron it’s called the optical gateron switches

[@lanewild1807]

@@TYRANTH_ is their anything I can do with the stabs

[@toasty6986]

how tall and sculpted do these feel. i heard they aren't really sa but i need a second opinion. also i recommend getting new stabs or modding these, they rattle a fair amount.

[@retroramen5555]

Do you have to remove all switches to add foam?

[@jeekzy8319]

no, just unscrew plate and remove it, add your foam, and then ur good

[@-.-8337]

@@jeekzy8319 yes

[@victorbenato1351]

hi i'm going to try to do this, and i was wondering if the usb input doesn't hinder to put the foam?

[@afahadd08]

you cut it out

[@Juicip]

stabelisers go BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT

[@Funny-of2zf]

What lube do you use

[@isaac6414]

FUNNY15 krytox 205g

[@Nickerickson97]

i think im going to do the foam in the case. it seemed pretty simple but i was just wondering how thick the foam should be?

[@hypecacw]

5mm is probably the best

[@Nickerickson97]

@@hypecacw okay thank you!

[@Nickerickson97]

Did the foam and it works great!

[@Despxse]

@@Nickerickson97 where’d you get the foam from?

[@Nickerickson97]

@@Despxse I got like this memory foam mat under my bedsheets that I just cut a chunk out of lol

[@JwizzyRT]

Quick question. If I only add the foam and change my keycaps will it sound better?

[@occlumens]

better quality keycaps and foam will definitely make it sound better, but not as much as lubing the switches

[@connorobrien5744]

Where did you find this keeb for $35 usd???

[@PrestonTo]

aliexpress

[@jerry8826]

eBay used

[@thebiggay5152]

Will the feker milk greens work

[@pennygloop1598]

Would there be any point to lubing stems of the switches? They are optical therefor contactless. Did you notice any big difference before and after lubing?

[@TYRANTH_]

It doesn't matter if they are optical or standard lubing them makes they sound and feel different

[@rossduca1968]

did you make the butter bot??

[@TYRANTH_]

Yes

[@michaelchan2531]

How did you get the backlighting to be only red? On mine when I cycle through the only option is full green

[@aviaralph6938]

Use the GK61 software

[@sefo_smackem]

@@aviaralph6938 there is a button on it that changes the color also

[@Youkali]

do you know of any good brass plates for this keyboard specific

[@cutechub8365]

Why did you switch the springs to a heavier set? That is misleading in a way

[@Xyros0]

I mean people aren't dumb, they will know there are heavier springs in, its going to make the bottom out harder so typing is gonna be better

[@justjake9047]

How is it misleading? It's a mod which was literally the title of the video.

[@Xyros0]

@@justjake9047 maybe he thinks some people don't know what changing the springs will do

[@blemir6049]

will the pcb allow for screw in stabilizers

[@ryanhill8309]

My usb c slot doesn’t allow the pcb to come out any solution

[@rubenpostma1633]

Should i order silent yellows or browns?

[@rrdemii]

yellows are linear and silent, browns are loud and tactile

[@justjake9047]

@@rrdemii Browns are definitely not loud.

[@masonforsyth5070]

Do you have to take the switches out to put foam in

[@isaac6414]

no

[@shytorii]

Can i have the link for the lube if it is from aliexpress

[@danmoll1268]

Does this keyboards pcb support tealios V2s?

[@Sa1nt_LT]

this can support 5 pin and 3 pin

[@itamar864]

Is it ok to lube optical switches?

[@TYRANTH_]

Yes

[@itamar864]

@@TYRANTH_ Thanks

[@cienfkcidktj2047]

How thick was the foam?

[@justinphomar]

As thick as ng betlog mo

[@_paczki]

Those stencil font keycaps need to die out.

[@printedpropscreations3017]

Which brand switch is it- gateron?

[@TYRANTH_]

Gateron Optical reds

[@printedpropscreations3017]

I MAKE THINGS ah ok

[@hussainwaris9403]

What grams were the original springs ?

[@TYRANTH_]

Around 45 grams

[@wrongone2697]

How many grams of krytox is that?

[@jerry8826]

No one knowssssss. 3 ml or 5 ml. They don’t ship in grams for keebs

[@iavyy]

mod the aliexpress k550 keyboard next it's less than 30dollars

[@jacoxia5721]

Do you have a link for the keycaps you used?

[@toasty6986]

Jaco Xia idk the link but they are shine through ymdk sa double shot pbt keycaps. you can find them on amazon

[@Sa1nt_LT]

idk it has no name but you can type "baod red keycaps" and it will show them