Modding My First Mechanical Keyboard (Rk61 Mod)

Today, I'm gonna take you along with me as I embark on my very first journey into the world of mechanical keyboard modding.
We're gonna start by cracking open my keyboard, getting into the nitty-gritty of all its core components, and then upgrading it with some new switches, some foam, and keycaps that I found online.
By the end of this vid, you'll see my keyboard transformed from a regular blue switched keyboard into a beautifully thocky one. So, if you're curious about mechanical keyboards or just wanna chill and vibe with me while I mod mine, then sit back, relax, and let's get to it!
Switches :
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Keycaps :
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Switch Sound Dampener :
www.amazon.com/dp/B08R688WY8?...
EVA Foam :
www.amazon.com/dp/B089DT3TC9?...
Rk61 :
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
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[@amirrezaafzalinia1556]

damn 70 bucks for switches is wild, highground is truly the apple of the keyboard market

[@PropellerFactory]

Yeah fr there a reason they are the number one TikTok brand

[@amirrezaafzalinia1556]

@@PropellerFactory fr

[@redpandaclips.]

bro look at lubed glorious lynx switches, $107 just for a 75%

[@jack9313]

bro should've at least looked up a review before buying "cry-pound" switches. I know for a fact he got persuaded to try them seeing one of his fav streamers, KZbinrs use their stuff in their own setups.. what bro donno is that they're often associated/sponsored by highground to feature their overpriced trash in their videos.. sad he so casually got ripped off 😞

[@jack9313]

@@redpandaclips. or just buy outemu mechanical switches 🤷‍♂

[@miggy2554]

thank you bro, you inspired me to get this keyboard and mod it myself, i got the same exact keycaps and i used gateron milky yellows for my switches and mine sounds so good, i did use some foam laying around my house and used the one it came with, i have 5 layers yes 5 layers of masking tape and it sounds so good. thank you bro

[@The-Ollie-Maximilian]

Props to u for actually making it sound good I tried to mod my rk61 but it sounded like crap but my viewers really like it

[@series2572]

Nice man its really sick! Im going to do it with banna split switches and a Japanese keycaps!

[@muffin429]

Your thumbnail is sick, great video

[@jeet4755]

Video quality is top notch 👌 Love from India.

[@heydeonhere]

the room lighting bro is sweet!

[@PeytonToenjes]

Thank you!

[@NotGivingMyName]

@@PeytonToenjesnice video

[@Ck1-xt]

I used the same stuff thank you for helping me ❤❤

[@The_Real_Garou]

this guys keyboard went from: HOLY SHIT, IM CLICKY AND LOUD to holy shit, im thocky as hell

[@rylanconran8432]

Love ur vids, recnetly watched all of them!

[@PeytonToenjes]

Thank you man, much appreciated!

[@4KRESOLUTI0N]

Very well documented video, although I do have some things to point out starting with this hobby. Perhaps the stabilizers could've been modded and tuned in order for them to have a smooth and nice feeling. There are many mods and things to help shape a better sound profile for your stabilizers such as lubing and more. Also, your switches are good sounding however I think they are slightly overpriced as you can probably get cheaper switches that feel or sound the same or perhaps even better than the Higround Titan Hearts. Switches such as the Gateron Yellows and Ink Blacks are much cheaper and are better than your switches. Again, these are suggestions only, if what you currently have makes you happy, go for it!

[@PeytonToenjes]

Thank you! I wanted to mod the stabilizers as well, but it seemed quite complicated, and I didn't want to mess it up :/. With the price of the switches, I don't know much about switches, but I like higrounds products and liked the sound of the switches. I know they were a bit pricey, but I don't mind!

[@4KRESOLUTI0N]

@@PeytonToenjes Modding the stabilizers shouldn't be a big hassle especially for a beginner. Even for me, I have modded the stabs of my RK61 and I am still yet to experience the full rabbit hole of the keyboard hobby. I suggest watching a few tutorials and perhaps just trying. :)

[@KhyaTakhe]

Ik it's too random but is it necessary 2:28 in modding keyboards?

[@jkwho6437]

for almost every mod it is, yes@@KhyaTakhe

[@123delux]

yap yap yap yap yap

[@darsejj]

that sounds insane at the ending

[@sebageorgeo]

Did the exact same thing for mine like 4 months ago. That’s crazy

[@randommarb6969]

whats up bro, saw your vids last night. Pretty cool that we have the same name but keep it up. A little advice though, try to have fun while you are recording, it makes the videos that much more entertaining. That said, keep up the good work!

[@ZplmEdits]

sheesh ur editing is sick asw

[@sieko-]

titan heart switches are actually slept on

[@CoolCool-qz6rr]

You Deserve more subs

[@quack9355]

Put PE foam and add some Polyfill (If it doesn't fit, just use Polyfill instead of EVA) on that bad boy and you'll get your Thock, my guy.

[@-1nfinite]

Good thing you like thocc, the rk61 is really easy to he thoccy. simply adding a tape mod. uust 2 layers was enough to make it thoccy

[@apollo9363]

I wanna mod mine, do i need everything in the video to get the sound?

[@PranavSurkarma]

yes but get stabs and also different switches if u haven't done it yet

[@Shige.]

u bought same keycaps as me!, nice, i have them with the wooting 60he

[@LieutenantAnna123]

sounds amazing! were there any tactile differences after modding?

[@user-vm7ry1vj2d]

Well the switches are linear so there isn’t tactility in them

[@MrTasYT]

Fantastic video! I ordered some keycaps, switches, and the 2 foam plates for mine today, wish me luck!

[@PeytonToenjes]

Good luck, man!

[@Flair_Dark]

Update?

[@ezyduzit9050]

update?

[@timeblade]

Update?

[@FaZeMolon]

i have the same keycaps with the gmk67 and ktt kang white switches, the space bar is the loudest keycap

[@That1Person-bu7hr]

nice work

[@akkangonsalves8062]

it sounds so goood

[@gearsgamer7115]

But the spacebar is rattley

[@xJerdan]

PLEASE USE ELECTRIC TAPE IF YOU HAVE A BATTERY

[@Constantines3333]

Im thinking about buying the RK61 with these keycaps, with akko piano pro switches, ive never modded a keyboard before, and im wondering, do I need to buy stabilizers, what lube would be the best, if i need to add foam or tape, and what mousepad would look the best with it? Also awesome vid

[@Kryptex_Gaming]

hey how do you film like from above your head im planning on modding a keyboard aswell

[@dangelomuranelli936]

Damm bro i wish my keyboard sounded like that may have to do the same thing.

[@iananell28]

Nice video bro!

[@PeytonToenjes]

thank you!

[@Joaosouzof]

What is the prerequisite for all keycaps to work on the switch? I want to change my keycaps but I don't know where to start!

[@rafaelbolanos3474]

Can you do the tempest mod with a mech keeb with a battery?

[@AntacrticGalaxy]

Nice Job! The Keyboard sounds good and hope you get more subscribers! no hate but it just sounds like my yellow switches keyboard.. 😭😶

[@MarcoInvo]

is it possible to replace the battery with a more powerful (and lasting) one?

[@Deatomizer]

Nothing worse than clicky keys. Great mod. Love the silence

[@adm-rbx]

cool, only complain i have is using higher end switches on a rk61 why get higher end switches that cost as much as the whole board when you could have just gotten a better board like gmk67 or gas68 for around 60 - 80 bucks that have more impact on the overall sound profile overall, budget switches are more than enough if your lube them correctly and could even sound better than more expansive ones. for example, akko cs switches they sound great, and the packaging could function as a lubing station.

[@m0r4ag]

Probably the guy wants just a 61 key keyboard instead of a 67, i couldn’t find any bare bones 61kb without being a complete rip off

[@GV_Editsss]

Nice video!! do you have some free diy things i can buy to upgrade my rk61 sound?

[@yousfsaqr1261]

is masking tape safe for keebs with battery or should u use electric tape?

[@QuackeMan]

Bro I got the exact same key caps and put them in the same place lol😊

[@ironicronin190]

do those switches sound similar to cherry MX browns? also kinda strange but what camera equipment do you use it looks great.

[@PeytonToenjes]

I'm not sure, I've never used brown switches. I use a Canon G7x Mark ii. I'm planning on upgrading to a MUCH better DSLR camera in a few months!

[@ironicronin190]

@@PeytonToenjes ahh i see what DLSR where you thinkin?

[@ironicronin190]

@@PeytonToenjes also I've got to say the quality of your content has improved so fast and its awesome watching this channel grow as well, so keep up the good work and you will hit 1 million!

[@PeytonToenjes]

@IronicRonin thank you! I'm planning on getting the Canon 90d with the Sigma 18-35 mm f1.8 lens

[@ironicronin190]

@@PeytonToenjes Ahh great choice the yt videos are gonna be smooth bro

[@ArticLongPlay]

bravo

[@8xus_]

I love watching videos of things that I cant be bothered to do myself

[@amirrezaafzalinia1556]

i enjoy watch the videos that i can't even dream of having what they have

[@pe_w]

I have the rk61 and we had the same backlight color too

[@voracity6599]

yeah i clicked here because i got the same keyboard with the same keycaps

[@KhyaTakhe]

Ik it's too random but 2:28 why did he do that, is it compulsory?

[@Div1nen]

you can tell a keyboard is cheap when it has 15 screws.... oh? im talking about mine-

[@christinacaranto5895]

Got me in the first half

[@Boxed_by_didx]

Damn

[@Jinxygaming123]

I got the rk r65 its really nice :)

[@Div1nen]

@@Jinxygaming123 nice mate, ive been using an 8 dollar keyboard for almost 2 years now

[@Jinxygaming123]

@@Div1nen gaddam my old one lasted only 2 months it was membrane

[@user-db3cf5wm8v]

Amazing work!🎉

[@namiyowendt9498]

Should i buy an rk61 or a MageGee 60% mk box?

[@valohanenilbanin]

We can put 3pin switchs in RK61 too?

[@isamu_iyaan]

hey what's the mouse that you use?

[@shultzz.]

rk 61 ou gk 61? is worth buy gk 61 with yellow switches or buy rk 61 and put some yellow switches?

[@blep4070]

I'm confused. Didn't the foam go over the case cut out for the on an off switch?

[@PeytonToenjes]

I'm actually not sure, lol. After I modded it, the foam was slightly in the switches way, but after I used them a bit, it was fine.

[@voxilisfine]

That is the best keyboard in the world

[@tobiassteiner8999]

u can take tape and put in in the space bare 4 layers it would be great

[@j1nxs2]

Hey Peyton! newly viewer of yours. I was wondering if you could help me decide what switches to choose? I’m trying to pick either Gateron Milky Yellows (pre-lubed) or the Akko V3 Creamy Yellows. Both sound great but I’d appreciate your opinion! Thanks.

[@HenriqueDRH]

milky yellows>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@Keyzait]

You definitely have some work to do with your first ever keyboard, since it is your first time modding a keyboard, it's alright to make mistakes, but now we are learning from it! I hope you enjoy this community as much as the rest of us. (although our pockets are now EXTREMELY empty.) Continue showing us your journey in this! - Erilicious

[@danny5814]

Corny

[@Keyzait]

@@danny5814 Oh shit my message didn't said, I'm quite sure I said for you to shut up

[@PristineYVES]

Is gateron switches compatibles with royal kludge?

[@PeytonToenjes]

The rk61 has a hot-swappable PCB, which means you can basically use any switches you'd like!

[@Tjay.09]

did this work to my dierya keyboard too ?

[@ethan_t35]

Hello! Hoping you can reply, just wondering if you have had any issues since with the masking tape with the battery in the keyboard? If not please let me know 🙏

[@PeytonToenjes]

Nope, not at all! Seems to be working just fine for me

[@rflxctz.]

Well you did amazing for your first time Modding the keyboard

[@PeytonToenjes]

Thank you!

[@Lumin967]

I thin if you took it a step further to lube the switches and stabilizers, i feel like you would be able to get that thocky soung you want. all in all, great video.

[@PeytonToenjes]

The Titan Heart Switches are already pre-lubed, and the stabs are meant to be prelubed, but there basically was nothing on them. Either way, I didn't feel comfortable taking them apart. Also thank you!

[@MANKAY1]

the mods are more than the keybourd itself

[@PeytonToenjes]

Indeed

[@bozo3980]

yo whats the name of your monitor???

[@whoplayzsmo]

i have blue switched too

[@moco4413]

it sound like my royal kuldge rk61 but with i have brown switches

[@TuanNguyen-fx2oq]

Please info keycap

[@dethrinn]

i would lube the switches too. if they are pre-lubed than thats just more proof at how bad higround is.

[@ninjaa_999]

is the keyboard good without modding? i am looking for a budget gaming keyboard

[@PeytonToenjes]

in general yeah, a bit of the quality depends on what switches you choose before buying. but for the price you definitely get what you pay for, not bad but not great!

[@datguyoverdurr2604]

Not sure what the difference was but when I bought my RK61 a week ago from amazon, it already came with sound dampener and foam. All I had to do was tape mod it to make it sound great

[@KeezyKapalot]

newer version

[@willbrides1895]

does tape mod make the spacebar not rattle? i just got mine and the spacebar is a little rattly

[@Saywashi]

There are defiantly better switch choices then titan hearts especially for that price range.

[@PeytonToenjes]

I'm sure there are, but personally I'm perfectly happy with the titan hearts!

[@Saywashi]

Yeah, if you’re happy with them that’s all that matters.

[@Kori11869]

broda i picked out the same keyboard and the same keycaps ;-; 2 days ago i swear

[@trunggkogayXD]

bro mod the stab

[@WafflesAreBetterThanPancakes73]

Yooo I just got my first custom keyboard and I got the same key caps

[@Mav2Sway]

I have those keycaps

[@ciobanuartiom7037]

I have a question, my mother is afraid of breaking the keyboard by removing the old switches, putting the tape, foam etc. and in the end she advises me to only put the keycaps? Can you answer me please?

[@PeytonToenjes]

I understand being scared to break a keyboard by modding it, but if your keyboards PCB is hot swappable I don't see what's stopping you. Just don't be super rough when pulling the switches out, and you'll be fine!

[@ciobanuartiom7037]

@@PeytonToenjes Thank you

[@ciobanuartiom7037]

@@PeytonToenjes Finally I think I will only put the keycaps with the brown sitches

[@El_arthurioo_]

What's your mouse part number please ?

[@playingsatyryt]

What mouse do you have?

[@PeytonToenjes]

The Steelseries aerox 3 wireless!

[@CarEdits4321]

Man your keyboaard is going to explode with masking tape on a battery. Also there are much better siwtches for like a quarter of the price. Other than that great vid.

[@cato5355]

he fell in to the trap of highground

[@yoonz69]

W

[@Japalato_vr]

No cap the keyboard dose not need modding it’s already amazing

[@thenewbb]

No it doesn’t 💀💀💀

[@shadownoob-212guy]

you should also use foam mod, it makes it sound wayyy less hollow, also, you should get a new keyboard maybe, for my oppinion a keyboar without arrow keys and a numpad aint a keyboard but you do you, also you could use the akko jelly black swithcees which rival the gateron black inks in thockynesss edit: you already used foam lol, but you should have used a bit more foam, (5 or 3 layers are good)

[@chris_topher1984]

it doesn't bother you having all the function images missing on your new keycaps? that would drive me crazy.

[@PeytonToenjes]

No, f1 - f9 is on the respective numbers, and f10 is on the 0 key.

[@chris_topher1984]

@@PeytonToenjes yeah i know, i have this keyboard. and if you switch modes your right side becomes the arrow keys. your keycaps are missing all the notation of the function buttons, like Insert, Page Up, Page Down, Home, End, etc.

[@f1tzy_469]

I would definitely recommend picking up some other switches as the higrounfs are not even cllose to what you can get, especially for $70, which is $20 more than your keyboard smh...

[@Merk2Lick]

Anyone knows what hes mouse is ?

[@PeytonToenjes]

It's the steelseries aerox 3 wireless

[@arbietomas899]

whats ur mouse

[@PeytonToenjes]

Steelseries aerox 3 wireless

[@sadvibez8517]

why is this video so entertaining..

[@crazycrzy0]

what is that mouse

[@PeytonToenjes]

its the Steelseries Aerox 3 Wireless!

[@crazycrzy0]

thanks @@PeytonToenjes

[@apexplays6948]

I have the rk61 too but red switches and in my option it is pretty thocky for 45$

[@ruben_carti]

Also just got mine with reds and yeah honestly the sound is pretty good stock, just the spacebar is kinda too loud tho

[@apexplays6948]

Facts@@ruben_carti

[@_blaz_]

Mouse name ?

[@PeytonToenjes]

Steelseries Aerox 3 Wireless

[@_blaz_]

@@PeytonToenjes thank you very much

[@PeytonToenjes]

@@_blaz_ ofcourse 👍

[@IcedPortal]

Yk its his first time when he has blue switches

[@lenkalaurentino2135]

just buy brown switch to achieve that sounds

[@gearsgamer7115]

That's not how it works. Sound is a combo of many things

[@Jimmy-23782]

U need to lube stabilizer

[@sebtrayte-rogers]

well done but its not relly a mod if you change switches and key caps also u spent all that time and money anmd didnt think to lube the stablisers and switches could have been great man was still good tho just thought i would give some advive

[@123delux]

i know you didnt use blue switched before

[@joehdah5395]

u got burned on those switches

[@rage.mp69]

bro could buy a new better keyboard but he didnt respect

[@madweek]

bro wanna play some games together

[@mewtiyeah]

My rk61 is technically on shipping rn and i just realized that keycaps are hella expensive??? (yes im new ㅠㅠ...)

[@lampbutcooler4285]

It depends on the profile of the keycaps, be it PBT/ABS/XDA/XSA etcetera

[@mewtiyeah]

@@lampbutcooler4285 ahh i see

[@blobstudio]

higround is overpriced i usually just stick with gateron milky yellows they're my fav switches

[@bkgrnd1337]

highground switches are super overpriced... akko has 90 switches for like 20-30 bucks

[@Clipper910]

Omg mom im famous