modding a cheap keyboard

thanks to royal kludge for sending me this keyboard so I could violate the hell out of it. it reminded me of all the nerf guns I would tear apart and somehow end up throwing them back together in some wack way that somehow works better than it originally did. I'm not sure why the I came up with all these awful things I could do to the keyboard, but it worked out - i guess?
if you want to get one for yourself you can either buy it from amazon or you can order it directly from their website for cheaper if you use code "flurples" or anyone else's code. all the codes give the same discount
parts used:
-rk61: rkgamingstore....
-3m vhb tape: www.amazon.com...
-gmk samurai: drop.com/buy/d...
-gummy o-ring (I used the 30a one but honestly I think 50a would work better): keyspresso.ca/...
-pennies: get them from any bank
you can get the following from a lot of different storefronts, but these are the links I bought from specifically:
-boba switches: ringerkeys.com...
-durock t1s: divinikey.com/...
-kailh polia switches (kailh polias and halos have the same stems, so they do the exact same thing. I used the polias in this build because at the time of buying them, they were cheaper. feel free to buy whichever one is cheaper): kbdfans.com/pr...
-halo switches: drop.com/buy/d...
-trybosys 3203: ringerkeys.com...
-krytox 205g0: ringerkeys.com...
some extra things:
holee mod: • Holee Mod Tutorial - T...
pe foam mod: • PE Foam Mod Explained:...
music: / user-930513311

[@T4lonpadua]

Bro my man put more money in this than his main cardboard keyboard

[@jonesy64]

I mean it sounds good

[@kitsu_Lev]

It Increases the value of the keyboard

[@dopenaji]

@@kitsu_Lev facts

[@Reflect_yhh]

He literally did

[@megranite1964]

well i mean like his main needed less work than this so

[@friedice136]

I love how he actually teaches you things instead of just modding the keyboard and saying, “Go f*cking learn it yourself.”

[@amigo7672]

tech channels be like

[@GoingToAFuneral]

@@amigo7672 when it comes to mechanical keyboards I really have no idea which company’s switches to buy, keycaps, or mechanical keyboard base, ALSO I REALLY DON’T WANNA LUBE THE KEYS

[@cheetahpro364]

@@GoingToAFuneral You can buy Epomaker Flamingo Switches if you don't want to lube the switches. They are one of the best pre lubed switches available

[@syxpher1202]

@@GoingToAFuneral you can buy pre-lubed switches

[@bamsuth9650]

​@@GoingToAFunerallubing is fun

[@vesh]

It’s called “we do a little upgrading”

[@wushuas]

Bruh @evil likes all the stuff i like, you like keyboard and asmr bruhhh

[@ecksdee1470]

how did you get here

[@thoneam9865]

your everywhere idk why

[@gxecko]

@@thoneam9865 he doesn’t have a life, he just comments on random KZbin videos all days to gain subscribers because he doesn’t know how to make actual good content

[@sh4ba]

@@wushuas stop saying bruh wannabe cool kid

[@domebovine]

i like how when a keyboard youtuber says they will "upgrade a keyboard" they keep nothing but the pcb and sometimes the case

[@stinkycheese6666]

There’s literally no saving those blue switches. Part of this hobby is making changes to match your preference. The kids help, but the biggest difference will probably be the switch

[@domebovine]

@@stinkycheese6666 DAMN this was 2 years ago

[@stinkycheese6666]

@@domebovine I found it more recently than that LOL

[@sagexsdx]

1) youre right. no one has done these mods and this was a super interesting video 2) those blue switches were violence to my ears

[@globalmovieman]

absolutely true

[@dubstep298_tetradct]

I now know what you mean by the blue switches being violence. My ears feel numb.

[@teddy9950]

the spacebar especially was fucking abhorrent

[@hamdah8077]

pretty sure glarses did most of these mods 5-6 months ago (in his modding pewds keyboard video)

[@qualitynonsense5309]

i actually thought that was after modding and i almost hit the unsub button

[@Dogecube]

Flurples: (puts a hole in the steel plate) Glarses: ah finally someone used my mod that i call "you put a hole in it"

[@anchor3740]

i like how everyone went from simping to "looks great bro"

[@Ariel_emerald]

imma still simp

[@Yeet-cy8tz]

I still simp

[@jamieg2427]

oh, the simping continues.

[@anchor3740]

"omg the keyboard looks so cute uwu 🥺" "Nice keyboard bro looks great"

[@jamieg2427]

@@anchor3740 okay, that's accurate. you win

[@DisorderedArray]

This thing sounds like small, rounded pebbles being washed along the bed of a crystal clear mountain river in early spring.

[@mene6465]

Sounds like a keyboard bro

[@an4tomyofaghost]

Oddly specific but yes

[@baguettelol8538]

Robber “GIVE ME ALL YOUR MONEY!!” Flurples “k let me disassemble my keyboard”.

[@globalmovieman]

nice one

[@AdyanHossain_]

piggy banks < *keyboard*

[@kiriedawa]

i youtube comment that actually made me laugh and not exhale air

[@user-cr1bs4lm9j]

4:48

[@user-cr1bs4lm9j]

5:54

[@renatozurita3751]

I was wondering what was the trick behind people making keyboards sound so good, I never would have guessed cutting through metal and filling it with coins would be part of the answer lol

[@lavahawk]

Coins are just for weight I think

[@speedjunkie813]

@@lavahawk It reduces hollowness and yes it adds weight

[@duccc]

@@speedjunkie813 is the weight necessary or i just need some thing to fill the hollowness

[@speedjunkie813]

@@duccc pennies work well but you don’t have to use pennies. You can use polyfill aka pillow stuffing or sorbothane, or other foams like Poron, thinsulate, memory foam, etc

[@kinstar]

he changed the switches and the caps too that also makes a big difference in sound aswell

[@CookiePire]

The pennies thing is genius. I was thinking about cutting out a brass block or use tire weights. I love when people are creative and invent their own mods to share with the community!

[@CookiePire]

Although would be careful since the pennies are conductive, I assume the tape u put is enough to mask it

[@flurples]

yeah, I haven't had any issues with it so far

[@dougdoesdigital]

Use dynamat or noico sound deadener instead. It's adhesive and has a similar weight effect.

[@CookiePire]

@@dougdoesdigital thanks for the tip! ill do some resarch

[@Jesuslovesyou-my8kx]

@@flurples has it still been fine? been thinking about doing that to my rk61 with akko rose reds

[@Makayle]

I love the high production quality! I hope you continue to blow up and become a big influencer in the keyboard community.

[@globalmovieman]

i wish the same

[@OHOE1]

PAIN 4:54

[@ravencl]

what a voice reveal, and the board sounds great man.

[@kyraa5249]

9 month comment with 564 likes? ima fix that

[@MattsAlive]

@@kyraa5249 why dont i make it.. 566

[@Ahmedjfjci]

Bro just used the case

[@cooperellis3412]

And the pcb

[@rileymiles819]

Just a small upgrade, consisting of taking apart the entire keyboard

[@globalmovieman]

lol , the heck!

[@justgio6516]

pretty easy ngl, only hard part is taking all the keycaps switches and stabs off

[@m3n9_]

@@justgio6516 which is everything important lol

[@jerly9755]

if ur buidling or modding a keyboard you will usualy take the whole thing apart and its not even that hard!

[@voe6589]

@@justgio6516 Id say the hard part is acquiring all the extra shit he put into to the keyboard, it's not even a mod at this point lmao. Man made a whole new keyboard.

[@suntzucan]

dude. The end result is absolutely insane!!! Also the penny thing is pure genius

[@MangoTalksTech]

The pennies for added weight is so big brained, I might actually have to try that on my rk61 pro! In fact this whole modding video is so creative, its really pushing keyboard modding boundaries I love it :D

[@caveman4191]

you can use wheel weights as well!

[@MangoTalksTech]

@@caveman4191 oh wow I just searched that up, that’s pretty ingenious! Didn’t even know it was a thing:D

[@jeandoansan941]

THIS GUYS VOICE IS SO CALM EVEN WHEN HE SAID "exploded"

[@oink9707]

Wow the transition from stock to modded is so huge ! You’re so underrated ! You deserve so many more subscribers !

[@flurples]

thank you!

[@niklika]

At this point it's just buying a cheap keyboard then throwing it away and building a new one.

[@kombuchas4684]

I did not expect your voice to be so soothing. From your channel descriptions I expected you to sound like chaos embodied.

[@lego_61]

Ok

[@mufbreadthedevious7334]

@@lego_61 could not have been truer

[@solsonjp]

A lot of your modding strategies seemed unorthodox but they worked out perfectly and by the end I could tell that you knew what you were doing. Never thought I would be saying this but, I want that rk61!

[@Von_Leibniz]

I thought you were a girl but it doesn't matter, you are still my waifu

[@lostvalkyrie69]

I also thought they were a girl. They have very nice hands.

[@nitr0412]

@@jeremyhite409 nah

[@candicechua4310]

same, i had a crush on "her" hands

[@lime4]

@@jeremyhite409 LMAOOOOO

[@cyanide_7033]

@@jeremyhite409 cringe

[@gman_infamous]

Never expected a keyboard filled with kinda random stuff to sound so nice

[@Bwucey]

the board being way higher than stock is triggering tho

[@flurples]

eh you get used to it

[@Bwucey]

@@flurples Well yes but it looks kinda ugly imo :shrug: it's amazing tho

[@kazakukog]

small price for great sound on a cheap keyboard, it's worth it i think

[@yaboi3895]

Honestly, I kinda like it. it showcases the switches and gives it more character when looking at it from the sides.

[@vor946]

@@kazakukog but it id not a cheap keyboard anymore with the mods?

[@draftvideos1234]

When he started the sound test on the modded keyboard I literally jumped out of my chair and said HOLY SH!T

[@toufusoup]

Pleasure meeting you at the meetup. Was a treating seeing everything on the channel in the flesh.

[@flurples]

yoo, it was nice meeting you too man, love your boards too!

[@lorxqq1]

“Hey guys i’m reviewing the rk61. In the box comes the keyboard.”

[@dimitarkaloyanov9188]

Nothing's cheap about the RK61 except the price itself! I got mine 2 weeks ago and even stock it feels SO good just by changing the caps to an original set of NIPPON WAVE. Mine even came very well pre-lubed and with basically no rattle on the spacebar - I'm impressed with the stabilizers RK uses. Awesome board overall, I'd consider it even at 80-90 USD price.

[@atomicmeatball7264]

I just got the rk84 and just replaced the switches with lubed akko matcha greens and it turned out pretty good (for one's first keyboard)

[@anoszymekk7760]

In my country price isn't cheap either

[@qualitynonsense5309]

you better take those words back. them blue switches are illegal

[@jcfx4]

@@qualitynonsense5309 they probably got different switches

[@SweetMelaninn]

@@qualitynonsense5309 *those

[@notcat8782]

Imagine you were getting robbed and they say give me your money and you have to disassemble a keyboard💀

[@therealtoast.1]

LOL

[@eightyuser7292]

I had this Keyboard last year. It's a pretty amazing for modding even though the one I received wasn't hot swappable. One downside to it though is the ON/OFF switch at the bottom. Any case mods that raise the PCB will make the switch difficult to use. I wish it was in the side instead.

[@mxrcydxrcy]

The pennies is a perfect way for me to get rid of my spare pennies, since canada banned them years ago and the rusty ol’ things sit in my drawers collecting dust for years now, i might do this.

[@nat_sukashii]

wait, you put pennies in the keyboard when it's supposed to be a cheap keyboard... w h a t ?? also Kanata smile, I totally approve sir =w=b

[@raceandchase]

3:25 That’s the definition of investing money in a keyboard.

[@qualitynonsense5309]

LMFAOOO

[@johnvincents.pangilinan5507]

You do know money losses value in time which is called "Inflation"

[@OreOmod]

Hmm yes, a stack of penny at the bottom to get through unforseen financial crisis I'm in!!!

[@deasesebago]

The PCB doesn't sit higher on the keyboard because you used a gummy o-ring to mount it, it sits higher up because you layered pennies and a thick piece of foam in the case.

[@infinitstart]

i love how just one of either keycaps or switches costs more than the entire original keyboard. lel but, man, the transformation is nothing less than magical.

[@ooohhhh920]

He could be a ledgit millionaire if he sold his keyboards

[@whatsmyname4012]

There's no way this man hasn't fallen into the rabbit hole.

[@kouheimassey]

this is my comfort video, it lets me forget about everything for a bit. I've tried all these mods, they're all great. the bobapolias look great, overall super clean sound. probably my most rewatched video. I would fall asleep on this video if it was a bed. I would listen to it like a podcast if i was in a new country, feeling alone. i would sit with it at a park and feed ducks with it. this video feels like sitting on a lakeside hammock, watching the sunset. like soft rain on a window, without any worries. this video is hot chocolate and a fireplace to me.

[@psychlyeslg]

PP TENSHI, this man is cultured!

[@berryfnstraw]

This is the definition of "chaotic good"

[@silversunset]

I can’t wait for the 30 min video of you typing on this keyboard!!

[@onesusimpostor6751]

My man is going all out. He want kidding. This is actually god tier content

[@YeeLolBoi]

It turned out insanely good

[@globalmovieman]

yep

[@marshallbneil3981]

Just got Newmen GM610 and saw your video. I opened it up and realized that dimes were the only thing I could fit in the bottom, with a layer of gorilla tape. The grooves in the bottom of the case fit the width of the tape and dimes perfectly. I think I counted over 12 dollars worth of dimes in there haha. At least I know where they are! This thing turned out so great!!! The weight is absolutely amazing, and it feels like a high end board now. Thanks for the video and I'll keep you updated on how it is!

[@zon4s181]

what switches did you use ???\

[@marshallbneil3981]

@@zon4s181 so far just the stock red Outemu for now, with some o Rings on the standoffs and o Rings on my keycaps!

[@zon4s181]

@@marshallbneil3981 hope it sounds good

[@untrust2033]

I swear those dremel cutoff wheels must have killed someone at some point They have a tendency to explode

[@huutuan209]

So you are a man who fell into the rabbit hole too... Fascinating

[@legendsthenoob3714]

"we just do a little modding in this video"

[@screechfest3595]

i want the loudest, most obnoxious keyboard on earth

[@osauef9238]

5:00 why did you have to kill my ears

[@thinkboi8981]

those blue switches gave me nightmares for 3 days im not even joking

[@jalexanderc]

never skipped a before sound test so fast i'm sorry

[@flurples]

LOL i would skip it too

[@wh0tube]

Now that’s a huge difference in sound even without headphones 👍

[@anonymouse9593]

DAMN he really did mode the crap out of it

[@singulargames6984]

bro that "before" backspace was straight up high pitched thocc LMFAO

[@KattKirsch]

Your desk is so pretty and this keyboard is so insanely modded, I love it. Where would you go for those keyboard rubber bands? I love my new little mechanical keyboard but it'd be fun to mess with all the same. :3

[@Wahh9045]

My guyyy that’s a whole new keyboard, it sounds amazing!! While the first one was terror to my ears the second one sounded so nice!

[@DiscoKing02]

For me personally the feel of green switches (blue as well, but to a lesser degree), is completely unbeatable. Anyways, really cool mod! Great video!

[@DaihatsuCharade1993]

What brand you talking about?

[@DiscoKing02]

@@DaihatsuCharade1993 Cherry MX (tho those are the only greens I've used)

[@axeluri]

this guy knows things

[@fish3232]

That’s literally the EXACT same keyboard I have.

[@moth_water]

did you put the coins?

[@idklol2509]

@@moth_water i think he means the stock one is the one he has

[@moth_water]

@@idklol2509 r/whoooosh

[@idklol2509]

@@moth_water :(

[@moth_water]

@@idklol2509 :)

[@mistyforest2143]

Your voice is more calming than your keyboards…how is it possible? The perfect combination lmao

[@globalmovieman]

the perfect sigma voice?!

[@Sofeh]

me: oh ok he's gonna add foam or silicon "I'm going to fill this with pennies"

[@mnamethonk]

"premium sound" is defnitely the right wordchoice for this

[@morigafter6080]

This is really amazing!!!! I wish the switches were still flush in the case, other than that I like the sounds.

[@flurples]

yeah, thats the only downside imo. you get used to it tho

[@TheRealComparted]

Probably the biggest glowup a keyboard can receive

[@alex.1457]

Did I understand correctly that you made one switch out of 3 switches ?

[@bigwu2366]

When he says it’s the cheap keyboard. Me having the same one

[@cengi]

problem is that it sits higher making it look like a floating key keyboard

[@TheG_Boy]

i love the v-tuber cards he puts in each videos

[@mxteorr2998]

5:45 genuinely made me throw up

[@SweeperFilms]

sounds so good, cant believe this is an rk61 also, those clicky switches are the loudest ones i have ever heard.

[@bernardpots5851]

Broooooo! That sounds so heavenly 🥰

[@Joco782]

Rage hitting this keyboard would be like a coin machine

[@Sean._J_.]

Could you theoretically, gummy o ring mount any cheap keyboard if you remove the stand offs and file down the cable hole, like the gk61 kit?

[@flurples]

there's a possibility it could work with the gk61 as well, but for some keyboards like the tm680 it won't work because it has a weirder mounting style

[@Sean._J_.]

Alr thanks

[@shqnked8333]

@@flurples does the seperate plate interfere or no. and is it only for tray mounts?

[@Lep_19]

v solid video for budget/plastic boards. with ergo keebs especially it can be hard to find a nice case even if youre willing to shell out the money for one. pennies + foam + tape like shown in this video completely changed the sound signature of my iris for like no cost, would really recommend 👍

[@timjeel]

bro we all thought you were a female, doesnt matter though, still got quality content

[@mypa_pf]

This is probably my favorite video lol, mostly because of the pennies, good job dude

[@MattiaMMM]

I thought you were a girl lol

[@flurples]

most people did lol

[@SonDeLima]

why do people think that his hands looks nothing like a girl's

[@CubeRazn]

His keyboard holds more money than my life savings

[@ellalogx]

The urge of modding my new first mechanical keyboard is huge, but I'm afraid to destroy it 💀

[@ShibaStruck]

Fr

[@adorable_yangire]

i absolutely love that sound

[@BenRogersWPG]

That's a wild frankenswitch. I see you. This was great!

[@Yayayamilet]

Definitely made my head hurt a little bc of all things he used. I’ve never seen someone else do it like he did but I really enjoyed it.

[@andrediego6131]

man after hearing those blue switches, any keyboard sounds amazing

[@Andrew-ny1dl]

I'm gonna do what's called a pro-keyboard-enthusiast move

[@milosdumanovic1136]

Five minutes in and I still can't tell whether this is an actual upgrade guide or just an elaborate parody...

[@TheGamingIndian]

It's because of you I started practicing touch typing. I went from 65 WPM non touch typing to 78-80 WPM and improving with touch typing. I want to reach 100 wpm before I treat myself to an expensive keyboard and justify the purchase.

[@houghwhite411]

You don't need to type fast to get a good keyboard *wink wink*

[@Samantha-vlly]

This mod is one of my options to do in future

[@spicyfonso]

Bro really violated that keyboard so hard... Anyways I love the after sound of that.

[@itzbliblop7812]

keyboard version of "mining of camera"

[@sub_t0_xenbox]

that keyboard sounds better than my life

[@outflowsextended]

noooo don’t say that

[@sub_t0_xenbox]

Why

[@w1ngggg]

I was more shocked then keyboard sound when i saw your subs , how you dont have like 10m subs dude. I'll keep supporting you, you deserve them. F* those who don't subscribe

[@seranes_silence]

you have THE most gorgeous hands this video is remarkable

[@frogg8319]

New title: *putting a pcb in a royal kludge keyboard case*

[@xornedge8204]

Holy molly guacamole. I am glad the blues went in the bin.

[@adventurerainbow4432]

O.M.G. I am AMAZED by this. As i saw my first video on your channel i wasn’t

[@terasi7382]

"I've made my keyboard thocc" "at what cost?" "one kanata"

[@yolko3]

so this is how the master mods keyboards ( and i have no idea what hes talking about, im just enjoying the video )

[@dere1048]

"I wouldn't recommend this if you dont know what you are doing" proceeds to say how he almost died cuz of exploding wrong parts