I turned the Keychron V1 into a PREMIUM keyboard

I upgraded the Keychron V1 into a PREMIUM keyboard
Today, I reviewed and modded the Keychron V1, a $75 budget kit, into a keyboard with the sounds of a board double its price. Stick around to see how I did it, and what the end result sounded like!
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SPECS (stock)
Case: Keychron V1 knob frosted black
Plate: Aluminum
PCB: Default Hotswap PCB (5 pin south facing)
Switches: Gateron CJs (pre-lubed)
Keycaps: GMK Dark Hammerhead Knockoffs
Stabilizers: Default Screw-in Mounted Stabilizers
Mods: None
SPECS (modded)
Case: Keychron V1 knob frosted black
Plate: Aluminum
PCB: Default Hotswap PCB (5 pin south facing)
Switches: Gateron CJs (pre-lubed)
Keycaps: GMK Dark Hammerhead Knockoffs
Stabilizers: Default Screw-in Mounted Stabilizers
Mods: Noico car dampener mod, 3 layer tape mod, PE switch pad mod, Polyfil mod, o-ring mount mod
Music used: pastebin.com/M...

[@stefann_17]

I just got the keychron v1 with the brown switches, not even pre lubed and it sounds so thocky and cream copared to my old blue switch keyboard

[@mbe102]

EDIT: its called Poloroids by Langston. ~~Mr Keebs, first off, thank you for the viideo. My V1 is on its way here shortly. BUT! I must ask. The first song on your video, it sounds so awesome, but its not on the list you posted to the pastebin :O. I'm dying to know what it is!

[@coolbrotherf127]

It's a great barebones kit to mess around with different switches and keycaps as well as for people who want a good keyboard experience for less than a $100.

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[@justinebrink4056]

Great review, I love your instant switch and key placement edits :-). I'm wondering if this is better in your opinion than an Epomaker TH80 barebones kit? It looks just a little bit on the bland side in comparison to me? I want to help my dad to get him a cute little keyboard for his gaming computer 😊

[@3choblast3r4]

I imagine you already bought one, but I would suggest going for the lemokey p1. Which is also Keychron (their gaming brand), for the same price as the V1 only with a metal case etc. It's basically the Q1 pro. Ps really sweet you're doing this for your dad.

[@justinebrink4056]

@@3choblast3r4 Thank you so much for your message and advice.. I have already bought the Epomaker Hi75 and it looks gorgeous and I think he is going to love it. 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend

[@sprazer]

Why you only add 1 oring / screw? isn't supposed to be 2 ? one under the pcb and 1 on top

[@ondesk9943]

Nice vídeo. Cool transitions!

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[@bootcutbrian]

well done!

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[@JohnCena-nz8nq]

Where did you get the PE foam pad stickers?

[@downest1]

What’s your desk mat???

[@keebdude]

Did you buy additional alu plate? The stock plate is made out of steel, unless you gave wrong info in the description haha

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[@oWaf]

What’s the actuation point for the Keychron V1 Hotswap Red Switch? Thinking of getting one

[@gameboi7280]

I think it’s like 2mm? I’m not sure though, but the info is on the Keychron V1 page if you scroll a bit down

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[@seroycozmo329]

Nice keyboard! Im gonna get a q1 and im thinking about doing the same mods, but with q1 you need to do force break mod so should i skip some of these mods or will it be better the more mods i do ? :)

[@downest1]

Which keycaps exactly?

[@grod9976]

Question I got the K1 with the red keys… and I hate it. What color keys should I get to have the keys feel a bit more resistant to clicking… for example, with the red I have a lot of mistakes when typing as the keys are soft and they press easy. Wondering if there’s a specific color that would help avoid the softness and in turn limit the amount of typing mistakes.

[@Rutteman]

Try some tactile switches, reds are usually linear and I also make more mistakes when using those

[@grod9976]

@@Rutteman what color would you recommend?

[@Rutteman]

@@grod9976 Brown switches are usually tactile, been using those.

[@Djdog53]

Anyone know if the knob is made out of metal or plastic?

[@s0urc3e]

Plastic, worth it tho

[@lettucerap1779]

Nope just got one and it’s metal

[@al-du6lb]

why did you choose the v-series over the k-series? @@lettucerap1779

[@kevinssskeninoslutus9584]

I have a V3, its made of metal

[@相馬悠司-s1h]

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[@twimerig]

get a girl

[@blackie75]

you're the one watching keyboard vids bruh

[@twimerig]

@@blackie75 oh really, wow, I have saw 3 seconds of video, left the comment and closed page.