Modding a CHEAP Mechanical Keyboard (Pt. 2) // Magegee MK-Box

[@eyawnn]

Used this video as a guide for the same exact keyboard, it now sounds great. Thanks a lot! :)

[@RJBaculo]

Thats awesome!

[@tazofnr]

great part 1 and 2 video i subbed bro

[@RJBaculo]

Thanks bro. Much appreciated!

[@aneeq2858]

That's amazing

[@RJBaculo]

I absolutely love using it now, even over my more expensive Keychron

[@aneeq2858]

I'm definitely buying this keyboard since in my region i found one under 20$! And follow your mod 😅

[@RJBaculo]

@@aneeq2858that's super awesome!

[@Oozaru85]

I got the snowman version of this keeb which comes with Magegee's own creamy switches. And I have to admit, it sounds pretty good out of the box. I wanted to change the switches on it, but now I think I will just lube the stock ones a bit more and leave them as they are. They are pretty good for stock switches. I need to find out if Magegee sells them in bigger sets. They sound very similar to Akkos stock cream yellow switches.

[@RJBaculo]

That sounds awesome!

[@skipyellow]

now thats a redemption arc!

[@RJBaculo]

Indeed it was!

[@Gooby_VR]

hey quick question how much would thosemods cost all together cuz im thinking about getting this keyboard and only have 50 dollars

[@RJBaculo]

Yes this mod setup was very cheap. The lube kit & tools I got for $15USD, the scotch painter's tape (2-pack) for $8USD and the keycaps were cheap almost generic ones that just had the color I liked and probably got for less than $20USD. And this Magegee keyboard always seems to be on sale ($29ish) on Amazon, if you catch the right time. Hope that helps.

[@Gooby_VR]

@@RJBaculo yes thank you very much im super excited

[@RJBaculo]

@@Gooby_VRhave fun with it!

[@Gooby_VR]

thanks i will@@RJBaculo

[@SourCream005]

Can you provide the keycaps link.

[@RJBaculo]

Sorry man, I can't find the link anymore. I bought it on Lazada while I was in the Philippines.

[@1.64.customs]

What lube do you use for the switches and stabilizers?

[@RJBaculo]

It was a GPL 205g0 which came in a little kit with brush, switch puller, etc and a felt travel pouch. Here's where i got it from: amzn.to/4921dxA

[@vinitdamania5003]

Does changing the key caps make a difference in the sound? Can I make my keyboard sound the same with all the mods but original key caps?

[@RJBaculo]

Changing keycaps can make a slight difference in sound (depending on the quality and profile of your keycaps) but really its more of an aesthetic mod. You can definitely make the keyboard sound better with different mods while keeping original keycaps.

[@Dr.Kananga]

Great video, thank you. I just bought the same keyboard and from the beginning I can hear the echoing spring sound of the keys when typing. Does this modding fixes it?

[@RJBaculo]

It definitely does. Adding foam and a few layers of painter's tape will eliminate that hollow echo, and the lubbing makes the key presses smooth (less springy). You'll be amazed by the difference!

[@xand3r358]

How many layers of tape do you recommend

[@RJBaculo]

Probably no more than 3 layers

[@koolaidkid1112]

Are you sure I won’t break the keyboard when doing this?

[@RJBaculo]

Your only worry is damaging the PCB but if you use the right type of tape (Scoth brand painter's tape) the adhesive shouldnt be so strong as to damage the board. All the other mods are safe.