I never thought I would ever hear the phrase “lube farts” but ok
@Killer-ku8nf3 жыл бұрын
@@0xDEAD-C0DE same here I keep needing to wipe them off
@chambeou3 жыл бұрын
so thats what it is, i have switches that make those sounds
@notacop19963 жыл бұрын
I will never unhear this phrase….
@charlietre3 жыл бұрын
I was looking for this comment as soon as I heard the phrase. lol
@mirilondondrift2 жыл бұрын
anal queef
@Bacon6763 жыл бұрын
How to speed-run switch lubing sessions: 1. Just go buy a cheap key switch tool to separate the halves. 2. Shuck open all of your switches to be lubed first, with their separate pieces in 4 bins/piles. 3. Lube all of your pieces, bin-by-bin 4. Clean your hands, and start slapping them fuckers back together.
@ritzygamin Жыл бұрын
love this
@OkieDokieSmokie5 ай бұрын
Great idea, sounds a lot better than one by one. I was just going to do them in between rounds of games for a month 😅
@Saboorkh13 ай бұрын
You sir are a legend
@GmanL18P4 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best video I've seen on this subject, Well detailed and really clear visuals.
@lw88823 жыл бұрын
Easily the best video on this subject. Well scripted, shot, delivered and edited. Amazing tutorial that I'm sure I'll be coming back to when I finally get around to lubing my switches. Thank you so much.
@girlcock3 жыл бұрын
Around 7 minutes per switch I honestly don't know how I feel about that :/
@noodles42863 жыл бұрын
once you get to like the 30th switch its start getting to like 4-5 minutes
@Lucario9d3 жыл бұрын
@@noodles4286 you realize that’s like 5 hours with a 60% keyboard, right?
@noodles42863 жыл бұрын
@@Lucario9d yeah I know I was just mentions how it gets faster as you go. I mentioned nothing about the total time to complete any sized keyboard
@noodles42863 жыл бұрын
@@Lucario9d but when I did it was taking 30 second once everything was already dissembled
@Lucario9d3 жыл бұрын
@@noodles4286 i was just saying that either way, by what you said, it would take about 5 hours with the smallest keyboard
@MarioGoatse3 ай бұрын
So many people in the comments whinging about it taking a few minutes each switch. Firstly, the entire point of a hobby is to spend time doing something that you enjoy. Secondly, this is a video that is taking time to explain it. You can do it in a 3rd of the time when you're sitting there just listening to music and doing each switch without explaining it.
@jhpk4 жыл бұрын
watching this while waiting for switches to come.. great tutorial bro
@steins36993 жыл бұрын
Same
@Romsicle4 жыл бұрын
Back with another detailed tutorial! If you want buttery smooth switches, you GOTTA lube em up! This video is focused on linear switches but I cover what you need to differently for tactile switches! Check this link to see more details! imgur.com/a/hijSYcp#rtzPIGs EDIT: Had to re-upload since something was wrong with the first upload oof
@RusyaidiDzulkifli Жыл бұрын
What about optical switches?
@pringlesthegoose17024 жыл бұрын
god lube farts sound gross
@chrisjaylarman3 жыл бұрын
Depending on the situation it sounds adventurous
@axion3149 Жыл бұрын
nope, too much work
@channochanno96462 ай бұрын
Lol
@dark3mkm2 ай бұрын
worth it at the end
@FloraNovax32 ай бұрын
I thought so too and then went and found sellers on Etsy and they’re charging $155+ for a set of switches that are lubed 😅
@ExplodiconАй бұрын
real. idk why i thought itd be a fun quick thing to do but its been 5 hours already
@67Esports_Gek0Ай бұрын
😂
@spaceowl92463 жыл бұрын
Super helpful video, thank you. I ordered some grease, it'll arrive tomorrow, pretty excited so spent my whole day lubing 81 switches yay
@AvgPerson642 ай бұрын
5:19 HOLY the lubed switch sound WAYYY poppier and better. ill sit at my desk for hours straight lubing them, its totally worth it.
@UniqueWithATwist2 жыл бұрын
Hi I know nothing about keyboards and I've never lubed a keyboard switch before, but I'm planning on building my own custom keyboard and this is by the far the easiest guide to follow. Ty so much I can't wait to get started :)
@mrexile099 ай бұрын
Even looking through a few videos for my first build and I like this the most.
@archiepymm55803 жыл бұрын
straight forward , great video for a begginer like me
@AngyAtchu2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that easy tutorial and my keyboard feels like it was hand crafted by god :D
@thechemtrailkid2 жыл бұрын
I'd say spring weighting isn't the most important factor in determining whether or not to lube the legs and contact leaf's of MX style tactiles; especially because two springs with the same bottom out can have two different profiles and higher spring weights don't make a switch more tactile just heavier. If anything, higher spring weights mask the tactile event of many MX style switches due to their low and drawn out tactility. I made some holy pandas with 55g SPRiT slow extreme II springs and lubing the contact leafs and legs did not kill the tactility precisely because it wasn't being masked by a very heavy bottom out weighted spring. Box Navy's do not generate their tactility (and click) in the traditional Cherry MX way; instead of a bump on the slider legs, their is a protrusion on the opposite side of the slider which is caught by flat spring which provides tactility and click when overcome.
@mustafa._.93716 ай бұрын
Definitely a tedious process. I just needed it for my backspace key so thanks!
@precisechaos21442 жыл бұрын
I got my first keyboard and switches in last night. I'm about 3 hours in and I've lubed and filmed about 40 out of 100 switches lol. Great vid
@akumakh004 жыл бұрын
definitely you deserve more subs.
@nerosta46412 ай бұрын
Thank you, I was just getting into mechanical keyboards and I feel like this is manageable thanks to you, I have some spare switches to practice so I should be fine xD
@Tentoring2 ай бұрын
Yeah so I followed this exact tutorial, only finding out at the end that all my keys didn't register when I clicked on them (it took a couple of triest before they registered). I did not put too much lubricant, but I asked a friend what i did wrong, and he said I just had to lube the bottom housing and the spring. Now i need to go through the process of cleaning all my switches (around 30 minutes for 5 switches) or I will just have to buy new ones. Don't make the same mistake as me.
@grrizzzy72 жыл бұрын
I personally find lubing the leafs usually causes more harm than good even with most linears. Otherwise, fantastic video!
@dimwillow71132 жыл бұрын
interesting..what harm you talking about.. gonna lube soon for the first time..
@grrizzzy72 жыл бұрын
@@dimwillow7113 easy to over lube, which will make them worse than not lubing them at all. Also dont bother lubing the top housing it makes no difference.
@dimwillow71132 жыл бұрын
@@grrizzzy7 i see.. thanks
@PoloDavey2 жыл бұрын
ive experienced some lube farts in my life. that being said great video man this is my first foray into lubing switches
@euricojrvianna45923 жыл бұрын
dude I never new that its this hard to lube ONE SWITCH!!!!
@ddrfraser14 жыл бұрын
First time I've heard of lube farts haha
@primepete Жыл бұрын
Love the concise explanations.
@ponkotuu8 ай бұрын
Just for reference to any first timers out there, it took me roughly 5 hours or so to lube a full set of switches for my 65%. I think with more time i could probably get it faster. Its kinda awkward handling the switch cus its small. Also I hand lubed the springs so if i were to bag lube them it wouldve been faster as well.
@lane_68192 жыл бұрын
Thanks this video helped a lot but it took me 2 hrs just to lube 4 switches so I decided to lube just the switches that I use and 5 hrs later I’m done and my keyboard sound soooo good kinda Worth it 😴
@jakubpastier366Ай бұрын
Finallyyyyy video i was looking forr 😢❤
@Ares_gaming_1176 ай бұрын
lol the spongebob expression keycaps were great
@mjrmagallanes2 жыл бұрын
I really like your keycaps!
@SianaGearz2 ай бұрын
LOL the lube comes out with lighter fluid, potentiometer cleaner (residue free contact cleaner) or plastic-safe brake cleaner, the overlubed switch isn't even close to "ruined" :D
@devinnyman90433 жыл бұрын
instructions unclear, I'm addicted to keyboards now.
@vinciiiii54843 жыл бұрын
i just use needles to pry the outemu/kailh housing,it just works like a charm
@8bitsamurai63 жыл бұрын
Lol head when i first testing differnt styles and amount, I had to learn about lube farts the hard way. Atleast was only one and was able to remove it.
@xSarangHeYox2 жыл бұрын
This was sooo informative thank you so much!
@cranberryjuice39983 жыл бұрын
i prefer the cats in bag method where i put the springs in a small plastic back with some lube and i shake it for a while.
@MrHowlingblast3 жыл бұрын
Holy shit. I thought I overlubed my Ink Blacks (first time lubeing). So I looked for tutorials and found this to compare the amount of lube used. Thank God ! I can sleep peacefully now, knowing I didn't just ruin 84 switches xD
@leojavorik-fp3yq Жыл бұрын
great video but the links for the lubing materials only bring me to a super lube, and I need the materials.
@pudelmuetz13 жыл бұрын
how long does it last for? Do i have to redo it, after years? Does the lube thicken? Is it worth for switches that will be used for atleast 3 years?
@Romsicle3 жыл бұрын
Long enough that you won't have to ever worry. It's always worth it to lube your switches.
@pudelmuetz13 жыл бұрын
@@Romsicle which lube do you recommend, or is there anything to consider?
@Romsicle3 жыл бұрын
@@pudelmuetz1 The two most common lubes are Tribosys 3204 and Krytox 205g0. If you want a thicker lube, choose Krytox.
@nikitag.58454 жыл бұрын
Wow this looks like a really tedious process. I hope it's worth it.
@dawmz3 жыл бұрын
Lbbb
@pascal79474 жыл бұрын
@Romsicle What's the idea behind lubing the top housing? I could imagine it may help dampen the upstroke sound a bit (don't know how nice a stem hitting a lubed housing is), but wouldn't it also increase the initial force of the switch, since you now have lube sticking between the resting stem and the top housing? Aside of that, the video was super clear and nicely presented!
@Romsicle4 жыл бұрын
It's definitely not necessary IMO, but it allows for a smoother and quieter experience all the way through. Since the lube layer is so thin, there's virtually no difference in resistance upon initial actuation.
@natskar6 ай бұрын
I want to do this with my keyboard cause the switches are so scracthy right out the box, but man this would take a long time
@rizkyp Жыл бұрын
I use a rc shock silicon oil, 600 is thick enough i even tested 50000 diff oil that thickness dampens alot even dampens the sound when bottoming out. Not sure how good in the long run but that oil is cheap.
@aseredy3 жыл бұрын
just a heads up, but silicon lube is dielectric... putting too much lube on the switches can cause lube migration to the contacts. I would only lube the side of the stem and spring on the side away from the contacts to be sure.
@allentonnesen10213 жыл бұрын
How do I clean my brush after lubing the switches?
@Romsicle3 жыл бұрын
Soap and water
@spinkey48424 жыл бұрын
lube farts..... you mean switch qweefs
@KappasInChat2 жыл бұрын
Amazing guide
@clydecaguiat175410 ай бұрын
After I lube my switches, some of them don't work. They dont have bent pins either, what can be the cause of it? It was akko jelly blacks
@InsouciantSage3 ай бұрын
Spongebob threw me off hahaha
@8bitsamurai63 жыл бұрын
I think the top houseing lube is over rated though imo, I did at first but no longer do because the bottom rails pretty much over the top parts.
@nbshftr3 жыл бұрын
L U B E F A R T S
@TheFrapadap Жыл бұрын
"Start off with a small amount of lube" proceeds with a ton of lube! (2:24) All jokes aside, great video!
@someppldoesntlikefacewitho9262 жыл бұрын
ty for uploading super useful video , just wondering does lubing linear switches make them feel smoother ?
@gearsgamer711510 ай бұрын
Yes
@spotlessreviews74252 жыл бұрын
Hey! Can you post a video on how to lube low profile gateron browns?
@Romsicle2 жыл бұрын
I'd strongly suggest you don't lube low profile gateron browns. You can check my keychron low profile switch lube guide for a similar process if you really want to do that.
@spotlessreviews74252 жыл бұрын
May I ask why?
@spotlessreviews74252 жыл бұрын
Does it lubing the low profile browns make any significant diffrence
@Romsicle2 жыл бұрын
@@spotlessreviews7425 You lose all tactility - browns are barely tactile, and you're just going to turn it into a linear switch.
@spotlessreviews74252 жыл бұрын
Ohh thank you!! I won't lube the browns then.
@naxxy_8441 Жыл бұрын
okay so tried to fix my spacebar cause it wasn’t alright. now i broke the switch because i couldn’t get it off my keyboard. i don’t know what to do next.
@gearsgamer711510 ай бұрын
You need to get a hotswap board or re-sauder it.
@mathieuledoux12274 жыл бұрын
Great video, continue this way :)
@benjarvisz4 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does that seem like a lot of lube? It seems like some pretty big blobs of lube on the bottom housing and the stem. I'm just wondering because I was told Krytox 205g0 is pretty thick and shouldn't be applied heavily.
@Romsicle4 жыл бұрын
It might look that way because it's zoomed in and it's cut short compared to how long I actually take to make sure it's lubed well.
@shinobiOG2 жыл бұрын
Even SpongeBob approves.. well done sir
@mandoteng Жыл бұрын
good lord that would be a tedious work for each switch im sticking to a good membrane.
@Romsicle Жыл бұрын
haha good membrane - that's a funny joke LOL
@Josh-jpg2 жыл бұрын
Ohh that's why my outemu red pops when I press it
@stinger97402 жыл бұрын
tnx for a great content... keep it up
@RonPlayzRoblox6352 жыл бұрын
This tutorial is good but I have a question. If i i lube the springs normally then do I use my lube like I used to lube my switches?
@Romsicle2 жыл бұрын
Some people like using a more viscous lube for their springs compared to the stem/housing, but it's really up to you. I use the same.
@KoopahPlaysMinecraft3 жыл бұрын
I read this as buttery smooth sandwiches hhh
@Dysfunctional_3 жыл бұрын
If I want to bag lube my spring can I use a different type of lube or do you recommend using the same lube as the other part of the switch
@Romsicle3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't really matter
@taneliharkonen24634 ай бұрын
This is ridiculous... Why am I here?
@RoddyDev2 жыл бұрын
now I gotta do that over 80 times.
@hithereperson81373 жыл бұрын
Can you just lube the switch springs with the plastic bag method?
@akkunzeroАй бұрын
Is Durex brand okay for switches?
@rishabhthakur81123 ай бұрын
i got mine keyboard with briwn switches but midway after 1 year or so i wanted linear.. so saving money i just lubed them stems and made brown go linear.. i compared it to my friends red switches and mine sound better and more thockier.. hueheuheuhue
@Nekotamer3 жыл бұрын
i hate tactile lubbing. a little bit more than you must and the switch is fucked.
@benperkins93753 жыл бұрын
does the same thing apply with optical switches or do you have to do the same
@stuartleesvideos3104 Жыл бұрын
Can i lube the contact pin in the switches to prevent moisture build up? Romer-G Switches on G613.
@gearsgamer711510 ай бұрын
No. Romer g switch sucks anyway
@davis34193 жыл бұрын
it sounded like the switch opener like opens the switch for you without tweezers or a screwdriver but it looks like it just holds the switch? can you tell me what it does?
@gearsgamer711510 ай бұрын
Lube up, and push
@22b823 жыл бұрын
Overlubed blues are browns
@smartidiot40353 жыл бұрын
“the key to lubing is that less is more” “the key to lubing is that less is more” “the key to lubing is that less is more” “the key to lubing is that less is more” “the key to lubing is that less is more”
@dontmatter44233 жыл бұрын
Overlubing shouldn't be a problem for linears right?
@Romsicle3 жыл бұрын
It is absolutely a problem - you're gonna have a bad time if you overlube.
@septakaz80104 жыл бұрын
can you use the keyswitch opener on otumuo (or however you spell that) switches
@Romsicle4 жыл бұрын
Outemu - yes
@septakaz80104 жыл бұрын
Romsicle ok thank you
@yourusernamehasbeentaken2 жыл бұрын
is there a shop you can buy lubed switches over seas?
@Sjwtf2 жыл бұрын
im not lubing abymoore everytime i lubed the switches ang putting back it it oesnt work i nee help
@datadavd3 жыл бұрын
What are those awesome all Black tweezers
@neilcamposo303 жыл бұрын
I love the sound of the stock than the lubed switch. is it me or anyone else?
@gearsgamer711510 ай бұрын
Just you.
@txwt5109 Жыл бұрын
Would Super Lube alone be better for Clicky tactile switches such as Gateron Blue?
@Romsicle Жыл бұрын
Super Lube should only be used for stabilizers - and you should never lube clicky switches because they'll lose their tactility.
@txwt5109 Жыл бұрын
@@Romsicle OK, thank you, got it. I am new to the mechanical keyboards, I've been buying brown switches based on everyones reviews. However I don't really see the appeal. I just purchased a K8 Pro, again based on reviews, but this time with blue switches and I am really like it. Great keyboard, great switches. I guess I'm one of the few people, the minority that likes the clicks switches. Thank you!
@daffad.a.1574 жыл бұрын
Is lubing completely eliminates scratchiness? Mine's still have little scratchiness remained on them
@unQuishable4 жыл бұрын
especially cherry reds might still have a little scratchiness. It also depends on the amount of lube you used.
@mkg123. Жыл бұрын
Wait after lubing them do you need to relube them? Idk much ab keyboards
@Romsicle Жыл бұрын
Nope, lube them once and you're good to go forever - only spacebar stabilizers require relubing after a while
@mkg123. Жыл бұрын
@@Romsicle thanks man
@fortnitelegend89123 жыл бұрын
We have to use Greece or glue
@randomdutchg69692 жыл бұрын
I have cherry mx reds, should i lube them or would they sound worse? Nice video btw
@gearsgamer711510 ай бұрын
They will sound better
@sheng212 жыл бұрын
this is why i always wear headset so i dont need these steps xD
@businessaccount31773 жыл бұрын
bruh wouldnt this take like 4 hours to do 61 switches
@fuahh3 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@businessaccount31773 жыл бұрын
@@fuahh well i did it to my keyboard it feels nice now tho
@fuahh3 жыл бұрын
@@businessaccount3177 thats good
@user-gy6fw3tz4z3 жыл бұрын
How often do you lube switches or do you only do it once and ur good?
@Romsicle3 жыл бұрын
You only have to lube them once unless you do a crappy job.
@arim4371 Жыл бұрын
where do you get the oil from
@majidss3 жыл бұрын
how much lube is needed for a tenkeyless. should I buy more than one container?
@brook087863 жыл бұрын
No need , 5g can lube 300
@Christian-gp4ld3 жыл бұрын
The video is already end but I stiil can't open a single outemo switch.
@frhn7074 жыл бұрын
Is the krytox 205g0 good for outemu blue? The spring sound on my switch is so goddamn annoying
@Romsicle4 жыл бұрын
If you're going to just lube the spring, then yes.
@marielapepito27992 жыл бұрын
Is it also good to lube the back wall?
@Romsicle2 жыл бұрын
Nope, rails are good enough. If you want more smoothness/thockier sound, slightly lube the contacts as shown in the video.
@louisczar64832 жыл бұрын
Can you lubricate the Logitech GL Linear switches on the G915 TKL?
@Romsicle2 жыл бұрын
If you can take out the switch, then sure
@TylerX012 жыл бұрын
So i lubed mine with vicks vaporub
@bcsgraduate2194 жыл бұрын
Hi! I watched one of your video reviews comparing to keyboards from China. I liked the comparison if I can get a descent keyboard and mouse. Where can I buy these from China? Currently I use Aliexpress, but after hours looking over a couple days I am overwhelmed. I'm not much of a gamer since I suck at gaming. I was a student. I need to ask you what are best options under/around $40 for both preferably wired mechanical safe from hackers. I am a lady.
@tomle63363 жыл бұрын
Where exactly can I buy the lube you are using ? I am interested but for all the prices I found on the internet it is just way out of my reach over $70... It would be more than amazing if you could list the link to the website where you bought the lube. Thank you
@Romsicle3 жыл бұрын
Novelkeys has Krytox 205g0 available right now. I got my lube from ashkeebs.com. The more you get, the cheaper it is.