Modding the Royal Kludge RK G68 - CHEAP CUSTOM KEYBOARD MODS

[@KonzTech]

New Year/Christmas GIVEAWAY !! To celebrate our 2nd year on KZbin, I'll be giving away a couple of peripherals for you guys. Below are the instructions and a list of the prices if you want to join: 1. Make sure you follow this page and subscribed to our KZbin channel: FB: facebook.com/konz.tech07/ YT: kzbin.info 2. React and share the pinned Facebook post(publicly) 3. Like and Comment on the review video of the unit you want to win with the hastag #konztechGiveaway (You can do this on multiple videos for more chances of winning) Winners will be drawn first week of January next year and I will verify if you complied with the rules above. Here are the list of prices(This will be updated over the course of this month since I have a few more pending items to review which I will also include in the giveaway) 1. Razer Viper Mini Gaming Mouse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ7Mq4mQjdt-kKM 2. Thunderobot H31 7.1 Surround Gaming Headset: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIfaeYadqM-tqc0 3. Fantech Zero-G MPC450 Cordura Mousepad: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYipgaCme9ChY68 4. Havit MP858 RGB Extended Mousepad: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKLdk6aweqiBipI 5. Machenike M620 Gaming Mouse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKPMhoWZmrqogNk 6. Gigaware KG1 Hotswap Mechanical Keyboard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nojSZZ98gJeIaac 7. Fantech Maxcore M853 (pending release)

[@charmyobmil4230]

#konztechGiveaway. done liking subscribing and sharing! razer viper mini gaming mouse. ilang beses ko na lods pinapanood video nyo magiging guide ko to sa pagmod ng aking keebs. thank you

[@yannahabby7589]

The outcomes are awesome! You showed that anyone can make a great sounding modded mkb without a lot of fancy and expensive stuff. I didn't skip ads. Thank you for filming this.

[@KonzTech]

Thank you. I did not expect the outcome really. But I am full glad I'm broke when I tried this haha

[@jeremyrose4907]

I hope my keyboard sounds half this good after I get done with it.. well done man, it sounds amazing!

[@KonzTech]

Thank you. I had so much fun modding this one. Really didn't expect cheap knock off switches would sound and feel this nice after lubing lol

[@viktoriyarts]

Well done! The RK is a very impressive keyboard, the price, the quality, solid build, I would buy it again if I had to 😁

[@KonzTech]

Thank you. Yeah Royal kludge is really great for budget keyboards. My wife still uses this modded one I gave her without any issues. Although, I'm looking to replace her switches with Akko Radiant reds soon :)

[@bebeh_gee]

I am thoroughly impressed with the result! And it's your first time modding too! Makes me want to try it myself, but I just don't have the time. And I'm worried I might mess it up and ruin my keyboard in the process lol. But great job, my guy. And kudos for the editing!

[@KonzTech]

Thank you. I watched a great deal of modding videos before attempting this. It's really not that hard as long as you remember how you dismantled it. If you're scared, you can prolly do what I did...mod the stock switches and stabs first since it's cheaper :)

[@queenofcarp]

I love this video. And that it is for your wife (I hit subscribe because of that, LOL). I ordered this recently too in Gat Brown and PBT Keycaps, super bang for the buck. Another addition to my keyboard collection. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@KonzTech]

Thank you and Merry Christmas as well! :)

[@johnedwardl.gaspar7978]

the copper on the switch is actually a part of the lubing process IF you have linear switches like those reds. they reduced the friction if you also lube them. dont do it on tactiles

[@KonzTech]

Ohhh...thank you! I didn't know about that until now. I can't remember now how I lubed them but right now the switch doesn't feel scratchy so perhaps the lube made it through the copper?

[@johnedwardl.gaspar7978]

@@KonzTech yeah it would help for the next time you lube switches :D

[@KonzTech]

Thanks for the tip. I'm saving up for the Lychee G66 pro and eye-ing some Akko Radiant or CS reds for the build hehe

[@ribhupramanik8136]

Great Video, I will try this myself too, this video will surely be helpful.

[@akosinatoy8842]

bro that bgm crying for rain hits different

[@KonzTech]

It does. I have these songs on playlist when I work or play hehe

[@akosinatoy8842]

@@KonzTech btw yung keyboard po ba ayos pa? wala namang issue or whatsoever? Planning to buy this 11.11 sale

[@KonzTech]

@@akosinatoy8842 yes gamit pdin xa Ng wife KO. Pinalitan KO n Ng akko lavenders ung switches

[@akosinatoy8842]

@@KonzTech thanks sir will definitely buy one

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Sounds really good after your mod!

[@KonzTech]

Thanks..yeah it was night and day. My wife really likes it haha

[@marcosdyonel]

In any case, you know what is c39 in the pcb layout of this keyboard?

[@eliaheinke6355]

So I have a problem, I wanted to replace the keycaps, but the space bar was too heavy for the single brown switch (key doesn't come back up after being pressed down), do you think I can buy a black switch, for example, to solve this problem?

[@EGStudios99]

Thanks for the video man! Might mod mine soon.

[@KonzTech]

Thank you and have fun modding!

[@Shyric545.]

После мода, земля и небо. Спасибо. Я немного по другому сделал. Но принцип тот же.

[@thestreamreader]

My G68 is missing surround any idea where to get one? I dont like floating design and being able to easily see switches.

[@KonzTech]

Here's the full review vid. Note: I did not mod the keyboard in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKDZkpeZpc6reZI

[@imca-ica-49shahtatvavishal83]

What's your review while using it in Macbook??plz reply me

[@Atomic_13]

Hey in the switch lube kit on amazon are 120 little clear o-rings included, where are they for or where does they go?

[@KonzTech]

They're optional mods you can put under your keycaps to mute their bottom out sounds. Some people like it...I don't ;p

[@Truzgg]

can you tell me how to edit the textbox fingertest in your video ? What website do you use

[@mue3nul]

DAMN NICE

[@Pecch]

where can you get new bezels for this?

[@KonzTech]

If you're in the Philippines, there are 3rd party makers that create custom ones like pmx.gg. You can search them on facebook

[@TheCarlos1135]

Great build, kinakabahan lang ako umorder online kasi di ko alam which Royal Kludge keyboards ung hotswappable. Ano pa po ba ung keyboards nila na natry niyo na hotswap? Happy holidays!

[@KonzTech]

Ung mga bagong keyboards nila hotswap na un. Nasa listing nmn kung hotswap xa or hindi. So far, basta ung model na RK G68 hotswap na un

[@JonnieR]

This is exactly the thock im aiming for

[@mahtummy7583]

this is not thock😅

[@migel4648]

Are the stabilizers screw mounted?

[@KonzTech]

No. The board doesn't support it

[@jerichojosephtamayo3391]

I just got my RKg84 and I am new to this hobby. I just changed my keycaps but it already sounds like a modded kb

[@KonzTech]

If you've changed to good quality PBT keycaps and a different profile(Cherry, XDA, SA..etc), then yeah that's gonna change the sound..PBT keycaps sound and feel more satisfying :)

[@jerichojosephtamayo3391]

@@KonzTech Yes I bought pbt keycaps not knowing that they'll turn out good since I'm really new to this expensive hobby Hahaha

[@KonzTech]

Glad to know you're enjoying this hobby. Just like any other hobby..spend responsibly. It's just getting started :)

[@tiham8945]

Do the stock switches support cherry designed keycaps

[@KonzTech]

They do. I used the stock switches here and the keycaps I used here are Cherry profile keycaps.

[@lukas______]

did it come with foam under the PCB?!

[@KonzTech]

nope. no foam anywhere that's why I modded it.

[@blanxen]

Hi, are alpaca switches compatible with this keyboard?

[@KonzTech]

Yes. The PCB is a 5pin hotswap so it would accept any MX-styled switch

[@dreww9322]

hello, does it matter if you lube the springs?

[@KonzTech]

Lubing the springs help reduce spring ping. But again, everything in this hobby is preference. Whether you lube or not, it's ur choice..nothing is right or wrong :)

[@dreww9322]

@@KonzTech thank you so much for the tip! I have the same KB and planning to mod it too.

[@KonzTech]

You're welcome. If you're really interested to know the difference, you can lube some springs and see the difference for yourself. I personally liked it...well some don't... but really for me, it doesn't hurt to try

[@keanuriibs1278]

nicee modding vid, anyway do u have link po for those keycaps, they are so *cheff's kiss

[@KonzTech]

It's on the vid description. Though, the link is through shopee.ph. If you live outside the Philippines, you may need to find alternatives. I tried searching this in banggood and amazon and I can't seem to find anything close to it.

[@Celestial2000]

The amount of stress it gives me, doing this for the first time😂😂😂

[@KonzTech]

Hahaha who said it was fun modding keyboards? Lol jk it takes time..a bit stressful but overall, I think it's fun :)

[@morrisjoshuamaranan3486]

minimum of how many grams po ang nagamit na krytox for lubing?

[@KonzTech]

Ewan cguro mga 2 grams lng nagamit ko..dami p natira dun s 5grams eh haha

[@akosinatoy8842]

Hello, I'm commenting again lol. Ask ko lang po if may Interference sa cherry profile keycaps?

[@KonzTech]

yes meron po since north facing ung LEDs. Pero di ko nmn ramdam and pansin.

[@akosinatoy8842]

@@KonzTech thanks po🥰

[@KonzTech]

Ung mga board lng tlaga na south facing ung LED/North facing ung switch pins walang interference sa cherry profile. Pero sa experience ko kc in modding 2 north-facing LED boards(RK G68 and Machenike K500), di ko talaga ramdam mapansin mo lng talaga kung very keen ka sa feel and acoustics. Di naman ibig sabihin na may interference eh hindi na lulubog ung keypress. Lumulubog pdin nmn. Natama lng tlaga sa switch housing pero again, di mo talaga mapapansin on regular use(at least sa case ko)

[@akosinatoy8842]

@@KonzTech i see... Kakaorder ko lang po sa shopee yongqiu store olivia clones. thanks po ulit sa reply

[@KonzTech]

Nice. Yan din gusto ko bilhin nung una eh. Sa next build nalang cguro kpag nakaipon na :)

[@kivar.6900]

how many pins does this keyboard support?which switches are suitable, optical or mechanical?

[@Cod3y33t3r]

3/5 pin. Any mechanical switch, but you could use optical switches. Mechanical

[@ngan9566]

Nice

[@waginosupardi8963]

Where do u got that Keycaps?

[@KonzTech]

I got it from shopee. I think you can find something similar in Banggood, Aliexpress or Amazon.

[@beterrr_]

does this keyboard have software?

[@KonzTech]

It does. My review vid has a link for it or you can get it directly from the seller if you will buy it online

[@robsonbento728]

I used for some month RK68 and redragon, and for me redragon Kumara is the best because Outemu swich red is faster, more precision, soft and very silent than cherry red.

[@agustingiampaoli5598]

Are the switches rk red?

[@KonzTech]

Yes they are.

[@jeffersonmanuel3447]

goods na goods

[@KonzTech]

Solid n ndin for the budget..though papalitan ko din soon ung switches haha

[@ayzmark03]

Walang naging interference since you use cherry profile keycaps?

[@KonzTech]

Di ko nmn ramdam. Though may napapansin akong slight inconsistency sa tunog kpag nag-bottom out ako sa ibang keys. Pero very subtle tlaga chka mahirap masabi eh kung interference b tlaga xa or related dun sa foaming n ginawa ko.

[@giabao9242]

Lube rk switch for what that is the most terrible switch ihave ever used

[@KonzTech]

I'm short on funds so I just made do with what I have. It's not so bad really after the mod. But I'll eventually replace these with gat yellows soon once I get some funds

[@gmprez17]

Something's wrong with u bro? A lot of people r doing that cuz its a decent switch for starters & BUDGET builds. Besides, it was lubed so it will be almost as smooth as gats.