Upgrading My Royal Kludge RK84 - Gateron Milky Yellow Lubed Kon Momo Holee Mod Stabs | Samuel Tan

[@feelshowdy]

Great video. The mods ended up being more expensive than the keyboard itself, but still not unreasonable. I'm less picky with the keycaps and I already have a cheap place to get my pick of switches, so it's nice to know the end cost of modding can get even cheaper for me.

[@itssamueltan]

Yeah it's actually quite cheap but I bought the lubing service so yeah, goodluckk with your build!

[@seanjonas5024]

I’m buying the RK84 and was looking for ways to mod it. Very well presented video and glad to see fellow Malaysians with similar interests! Keep up the great work! I look forward to more videos! You have my subscription! ❤️

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks!! I will keep it up!

[@syaamilzaradi3581]

Finally a good keyboard content in MY, Appreciate if you make lots of keyboard content ✨

[@itssamueltan]

hahaha thankss, I will try my best

[@Arjeee]

talks about his switch puller being better and faster and then proceeds to speedrun the switch pulls, im sold that thing works great.

[@itssamueltan]

Hahahah ikr it gives me speed

[@Sean-ri5np]

Hey man, thank you so much for this video. It was really straightforward and easy to understand, and I'm really looking forward to more of your content!

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks!! I will keep it up 🔥

[@faizaz6098]

The location tag really brings me here! Good content too!

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks bro!🔥

[@darkezowsky]

Damn! It looks so cool without the plastic frame on the edges ☺

[@itssamueltan]

Yeah, I like it like that too

[@steire2343]

Your mod on the keyboard made it 1000X better sounding. Im getting tempted to mod my keyboard too because of this! :D

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks!! I wish u goodluckk modding too!

[@AmbientWanderer]

Thanks man. your turotial is very clear and easy to follow. I've just ordered this keybaord (my first mechanical keyboard). I'll be using this video once i start modding my RK84 when i arrives :)

[@itssamueltan]

Nice great to hear that, and goodluck too with your build!

[@yadhupuc3427]

@@itssamueltan bro how is it orlking now i am palniingto buy it and mod with akko lavender switches

[@Han-lz9iu]

Great video! Waiting for my RK84 to come in the mail and this video will be extremely helpful!

[@itssamueltan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yu6796]

This is literally my goal build!! glad that its what I expected to sound! definitely going 100% on this!

[@itssamueltan]

Nice! Hope this video helps you!

[@jestfulcompany9589]

This video got recommended at the perfect time. I was literally just about to order a budget hotswap Royal Kludge and some Milky Yellow Pros. Google really is spying on me.

[@itssamueltan]

Or maybe I am spying on u 🌚

[@jestfulcompany9589]

@@itssamueltan Oh *_NAHH._* I should be scared but I liked the video so... Thanks for spying on me 👍

[@itssamueltan]

@@jestfulcompany9589 welcome!

[@susmongus521]

clean

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks!

[@eddygeoffry7596]

"If you are interested"??!! Bro i been searching for Malaysian custom kboard builders for a year. Subbed!!

[@itssamueltan]

🤣 nice thanks for subbing!

[@z4k1_zaki65]

There’s so many actually

[@SoufSideGuapo]

Rk84! Gang

[@itssamueltan]

Yess 🔥

[@wild_siegewolf969]

Even without the mods you are going to be a happy cuatomer with it stock just by the sound alone and for a cheap price too, the best begginer keyboard

[@itssamueltan]

Yes I agree with this, the stock one is quite good for the price

[@ysiadpir1423]

Looks like Royal Kludge was watching you and others. The Limited Edition RK84 I just bought has versions of the mods in this video...nice.

[@itssamueltan]

Hahaha yea and glad it made them change some stuff

[@j7j54]

BRO this is sick

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks hehe

[@balajoo7844]

no dislikes , love it!

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks! Hopefully it stays like that 🤣

[@pranammekasathya4977]

Great video, thank you for the content, it sounds much better after the mods! When installing the packing foam to fill up the casing, a few other modding youtubers tended to avoid covering the battery segment in case of overheating to prevent burning the foam - I think in yours though the packing foam covers the battery as well. Do you notice any heat coming from the battery segment when you use your keyboard?

[@itssamueltan]

hey so far i have no problems at all, just remember to use a thinner one so it does not press on the battery

[@pranammekasathya4977]

@@itssamueltan that makes sense, thank you for the heads up!!

[@itssamueltan]

@@pranammekasathya4977 you're welcome!

[@hakrim114]

Hey man, very clearly explained and helpful. I’m subscribed before you become famous

[@itssamueltan]

Hahaha thanks man! Hope this helped

[@duncan93841]

Thanks for this video!

[@itssamueltan]

Welcome!

[@LucasAlmeida-fx6eb]

Gorgeous work!

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks!

[@TehZiHao]

This was technically my first board which my dad bought without me knowing (the board was for him not me) but he let me use it. I helped him lube the stabs and switch out the alphas for gateron yellow and the rest for tecsee purples, i lubed those switches too. It was my first board as well as the first one i modded, he uses the board for work now. Still remember the horrendous blue switches

[@itssamueltan]

Nice! Good job 🤣

[@gokublack8342]

You mean the ones in this Keyboard or blue switches in general because how could you hate on the satisfying click noise(whatever color the clicky logitech keyboards use is sooo satisfying)

[@squasherpunk]

Amazing video! Got an RK84 right after I watched your video. I like the more subtle and dampened typing sound after your mod. Will installing a foam alone helps to achieve similar results? I am not planning to replace switches, stabilisers, etc so soon. I got a red switch version btw. Also, you got a sub!

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks man! All the best with your modding too

[@heelsurfer2668]

do the Jelly Epoch foam mod on the board. its a pretty cheap mod but goddam it comes close to the poppy sound of the jelly epoch.

[@kibloid]

the new RK84 already has foam inside. under the PCB and between PCB

[@itssamueltan]

Yeap and that's great, I did a review on the newer model too. This video was made back in 2021, but it still works as a guide to help ppl with modding their keyboards

[@kibloid]

@@itssamueltan awesome. gonna watch that as well!

[@MangoGalaxyYT]

The stock sounds much bettwe in person than on the mic. I'm using it to type this right now and it sounds amazing.

[@itssamueltan]

Hey, you might have the newer version which has some mods already included, this RK84 was the first version released in 2019-2021

[@sqsm6202]

amazing video, straight forward and really easy to understand, i am hoping to buy and build mine for my birthday (january 14) but I dont really think that that's happening since i am only 14 and im getting a new pc for christmas so my parents are most likley gona say no. i already have a plan, i just need my parents to agree to get me the stuff to build.

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks hope this helps, and I also wish u the best with your build!

[@sqsm6202]

@@itssamueltan Thanks! I appresiate it :D

[@Damsel_In_Distress_528]

Great Work on this build I love everything except for how the space bar sounds. Not creamy enough for me, still a very good sound though.

[@itssamueltan]

Hahhaa thanks!

[@afifadzlan1703]

damn it is a nice video, looking forward to modding mine. thnks!

[@itssamueltan]

Welcome 🤣🔥

[@caveman4191]

yo hows the keyboard? is it ur daily driver? and is it possible to put thicker foam inside the case or is it too thin? planning to buy this keeb :3

[@itssamueltan]

Hey! it's been great. Very good Keyboard for the price. u can add thicker foam but just be careful

[@caveman4191]

@@itssamueltan ahh okay, thanks! i might get a similar one to rk84, called feker84 cuz i dont see any black RK, have u heard of that kit?

[@itssamueltan]

@@caveman4191 oh yeah its almost the same kit

[@anthonyc417]

Good news to anyone looking to buy this board now they added foam between the pcb and plate so that mod is already done.

[@itssamueltan]

Yes newer version has plate foam put they used a silicon material

[@AmbientWanderer]

i just ordered mine from a third party seller, so i hope i end up with the newer model with the added foam

[@anthonyc417]

@@AmbientWanderer Most likely will its been a year I am sure they have sold through the older revisions.

[@ji0137]

I didn't realise you're Malaysian until you mentioned the price of the stablizer. Got to support local keyboard enthusiasts

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks bro!

[@alexworm1707]

When you started testing, i didn't see the no mods caption, and was like, fuck, that sounds like crap lmao. Stock switches and stabs are terrible on the rk84

[@itssamueltan]

Hahaha yeah, they're quite terrible but they cost around ,$50 stock

[@stang3313]

Is the sound test deeper than what it actually sounds? The keyboard has deep sound even in stock, and the mouse also has deep sound.

[@itssamueltan]

Umm I didn't edit anything, the sound is just that 🤣

[@mawuzuki]

demn modding cost way higher than price of the keebs 😂 nice video man. sound wayy better after

[@itssamueltan]

Haha yeah that's always the case 🤣 thx btw

[@IcyyX_]

Imagine cherry mx black switched keyboard but the space bar is gateron milky yellow switches on the gmmk pro and an aluminium plate. I 😍

[@itssamueltan]

Hahaha one day 👀🔥

[@ICEIT214]

Hi, I have a question: How can I turn offline the light of P or Q key when the connections was connected? Because I just want to turn off all led.

[@itssamueltan]

For that you can't because it's pairing, but once it's paired it should turn off automatically

[@ICEIT214]

@@itssamueltan it is not turned off, although it is paired. So 😭

[@eol5760]

The new version of RK84(brown) sounds like the modded one... They have added foam , that's why

[@itssamueltan]

Yeap it's such a value buy now

[@thegrabbler622]

Did you have any problems with those cherry profile keycaps and interference with the north facing switches? I like that keycap set but I'm worried about the interference

[@itssamueltan]

so far not really, havent had any problems

[@cxrrvptxr]

Nice video. I’m planning to mod my rk84 with new key caps, stabs and durock medium tactile switches (zealios v1 clone) when everything arrives

[@itssamueltan]

Sounds great! Have fun modding!

[@angelgabrielmercado7313]

is it 7u or 6.25u? and stabs i ony find is Plate mounted Black Cherry Stabilizers Clear Satellite is dont know if it will work

[@itssamueltan]

6.25u for the spacebar

[@faizfaizar]

I regret buying tkl pcb because now i need to lube 87 switch, pain 😌

[@itssamueltan]

Hahahaha next time get a 60% 60 nia 🤣

[@alexworm1707]

I just lubed all my switches for the rk84, first time too, that thing took some time, i really don't understand how some people doit in one go lmao. I've lubed them in three separate days, took me like 2-3h for 33 switches lmao. But damn the difference is really worth it, especially for sound. Smoothness is good and all, but the sound is the better part imo.

[@caveman4191]

akko build soon pls! akko cs ocean blues would be nice :3 btw is the deskmat from thickthock? how is it?

[@itssamueltan]

The deskmat is quite nice, and yes next build is with akko switches 😮

[@mokongkoboyong]

Look awesome bro 😎😎😎 good thock also 😁😁😁 keep it up bro & Hello from Sarawak 😁😁😁

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks bro! I'm from Sarawak too 🔥

[@mokongkoboyong]

@@itssamueltan aik 😁😁😁 biar bnd ktk tok.. Org kch ktk kh? 😂😂😂 Selamat berkenalan kmk org serian ✌️ #serianmotovloger #sarawakmotovloger #malaysiamotovloger

[@itssamueltan]

@@mokongkoboyong org Kuching sini 🤣 hello

[@mokongkoboyong]

@@itssamueltan mantap cuyy...... I'm not expecting you from kch bro 😂 I'm really happy found some one from Sarawak make this kind of niche.. Actually im also really like about mechanical keyboard & make some mode on it especially on my techware phantom elite & I'm still using it until today..

[@mugiwara5200]

I am planning on opening my RKG68, too. May I ask what type of screwdriver you used for the screws in removing the plate? Thank you!

[@itssamueltan]

Hey it's just a normal small Philips head screwdriver, I got mine from the hardware storr

[@user-mz8lr2ny4n]

Hi! Is it cherry mx profile keycaps? Help pls, can I use xda profile keycaps with this keyboard?

[@itssamueltan]

Hi Yes! The ones i use are oem cherry profile, but yead XDA will fit too

[@syfqfzl]

Aku akn beli kbd ni baik dohhh sam !!

[@itssamueltan]

Hahahaha boleh boss! 🤣

[@jeffsugiyama8136]

Is there a reason why you put the stabs in before screwing the plate to the pcb? Can I just put the stabs in after I screw the plate, foam and pcb together?

[@itssamueltan]

Yeah u can, but the foam I use will block the stabs when installing, so I always install it first

[@Hisako86]

If not mistaken that kon momo keycaps is cherry profile right will have north facing interference right?

[@duck848]

depends on the switch. some switch housings like gateron milky yellows have this part on the top housing that causes interference. some switches have a longer stem pole (boba u4t, holy pandas, kailh/cherry speed switches) which prevents interference.

[@itssamueltan]

I think because these are clones, the profile is slightly different but yeah some keys don't press all the way down but it doesn't really effect my use.

[@Hisako86]

@@itssamueltan ooo isee

[@CelsiusPC]

I’m currently using the same board with gat milky yellows and my cherry profile caps do get some interference with rows 2 and 3. It did bother me so I ended up swapping with an OEM set I had

[@Hisako86]

@@CelsiusPC puh dang thats what im worried about

[@kasotoru]

what screwdriver are you using? i'm trying to mod my first keyboard (rk84) so

[@itssamueltan]

Currently I'm using the wowstick F1+ , but the orange one in the video is just a normal screwdriver

[@kasotoru]

alr good to know

[@crystalhorton8860]

When the rgb turns off and how often in minutes, does it cause delay

[@itssamueltan]

theres no delay, and the RGB can be set in the software

[@akshaysurendran3827]

Confused with RK84 and RK68. Which one to choose? Is there any difference other than the layout?

[@itssamueltan]

Yes the RK84 has the Function keys, F1 to F12, RK G68 doesn't

[@Techies_Dota]

Thank you bro I need video So nice

[@itssamueltan]

Welcome! Hope this helps

[@aimandanial165]

whats the average thickness for a foam dampener? 1mm? 2mm?3? etc

[@itssamueltan]

I would say to use thinner, 1mm and below to avoid it being too thick

[@taximan1011]

This might be a silly question but if I buy this keyboard , can I use it with my Mac?

[@itssamueltan]

Yes u can 🔥

[@husainyard]

70 cents for lubed milky yellow seriously? With krytox?

[@itssamueltan]

Oh nono, 70 is stock, lubed will have to add more

[@aditmaul3]

Hi, what's the size of cherry plate mount? is it 6.25u or 7u ?

[@itssamueltan]

6.25u

[@aditmaul3]

@@itssamueltan thanks! Appreciate it

[@snpaiii5335]

great video! i am looking forward to buy this keyboard but is compatible with akko jelly white?

[@itssamueltan]

Yeap

[@itssamueltan]

Thanks too!

[@pengu1n393]

Is it good if just the Stock Rk84 stabs gonna use for mod? Or it really need to replace it?

[@itssamueltan]

I recommend holy modding first, if you can mod the stock ones properly they can sound decent too

[@pengu1n393]

@@itssamueltan Okay I'm gonna try holee mod, lubing and clipping it. Thank youuu.

[@YesPLS13]

HOW DI YOU REMOVE THE KEYCAPS WITH THE STABILIZERS ON, I USEF ALL MY STREGTH TO PULL THE KEYCAPS WITH THE STABLIZERS ON AND IT DID NOT COME OUT BRUH

[@itssamueltan]

Bruh, maybe the keycaps are on too tight. Try slowly instead of instantly pulling it

[@YesPLS13]

@@itssamueltan k thx

[@originalzul4276]

nice

[@itssamueltan]

Tqtq , 🔥

[@hasna7542]

do you feel any interference with the cherry profile keycaps? i have the same board and there's this cherry keycap set i want but i'm worried about interference and whether they'll affect feel and sound. thanks in advance! awesome video, btw :)

[@itssamueltan]

Hey thanks! And if u get cherry profile keycaps, and if it's DyeSub PBT or not so thick pbt it should be fine

[@hasna7542]

@@itssamueltan ah i see, better avoid double shot pbt keycaps then. thanks!

[@lenhi8988]

Do you get interference with that cherry profile keycaps on gat milky? love your videos btw

[@itssamueltan]

Hey thanks, and no I didn't experience any

[@NoMoreMeSuger]

I just got my rk100 and somehow it feels cheaper than my rk84?? 🤨

[@itssamueltan]

Maybe it is 🤣

[@TheKhaie]

Do i have to take note of anything when buying keycaps for rk84? Is there a Specific Keycap size for the keyboard?

[@itssamueltan]

Hey I think u can just get a full set of keycaps, 130+ should be enough

[@hancletube]

Hello! May I know the stab sizes that fits the keyboard?

[@itssamueltan]

The spacebar is 6.25u and the short ones are 2u

[@alexworm1707]

My durock plate mounted stabs were a really tight fit, but they have absolutely no rattle where the bottom housing of the stab meets the plate. The stock stabs had a really loose fit, so it rattled a lot between plate and bottom housing.

[@_luccio5224]

do the cherry keycaps feel mushy on the north facing led board? i wanna get this set so bad but the interference has me hesistating

[@itssamueltan]

Hey so far my switches don't have that problem all good

[@Shiv_Deore]

What is the mousepad you’re using? I’ve seen it in a lot of places and want to get one

[@itssamueltan]

Link in description now worries! It's a Sushi Suitchi Mousepad clone

[@dvvtries493]

What's the difference between the milky yellows and regular yellows (sound wise)?

[@itssamueltan]

Milky yellow uses a pom casing for its a more THOCKY

[@jwwong8849]

Isit possible/worth to switch the plate for a diff material?

[@itssamueltan]

its worth trying but so far i cant find any

[@jwwong8849]

I see, I can't really find too. Appreciate the reply and keep grinding bro, enjoying the content🔥🔥🔥

[@jpatrck3667]

Did you have cherry profile interference?

[@itssamueltan]

Not for pbt, but thicker Double-shot will have that issue

[@audey01]

is the durock stabilizers compatible with the RK84?, And what will sound better the Cherry Plate mount stabs or durock stabilizers?

[@itssamueltan]

Hey any plate mounted stabs will fit, and the will be the same depends on how you mod it

[@ThePowerchimp]

Great video! Question about the hot-swappable switches - is it possible to install LOW-PROFILE switches in the RK84?

[@itssamueltan]

Hmm what do u mean by low profile switches? Hotswap means it will fit any cherry style switch which is most swicthes

[@JOELLZE]

@@itssamueltan there are low profile switches that are much flatter than typical sized switches. Something like the Keychron K3.

[@lukesalvidge5451]

If they have the correct pin lay out to match the sockets then it is likely they would work

[@ian75333]

What plate does the RK84 use?

[@itssamueltan]

Steel

[@jhunmarketerno7229]

This content is really good. Will you be able to recommend keycaps that has a much larger surface area at the top than the stock keycaps of the rk84? A product from shopee is really appreciated if you can link one. I kind of feel like the stock keycaps are smaller than standard.

[@itssamueltan]

Hi, u can try to search XDA or ASA profile keycaps

[@copg4295]

Putting more foam in would’ve made it sound a bit better just a tip

[@itssamueltan]

Honestly the case was so full I need to remove some 😢

[@DrWiki-po1hk]

A better tip would be to NOT put foam because it completely mutes the sound of the switches. I recommend tape modding it as a more viable solution for poppy sound.

[@leelee-rf6px]

Gateron Milky Yellow or Akko CS Radiant Red? Not planning on lubing btw

[@itssamueltan]

Akko switches if no luby

[@leelee-rf6px]

@@itssamueltan Alr tysm

[@smp4308]

Where can i get the keycaps from? I am for UK and I can not use shopee

[@itssamueltan]

U can try AliExpress, or Taobao

[@smp4308]

@@itssamueltan I can use taobao? Someone said I need to use an agent, all of the agents I have seen have very expensive delivery charges :(

[@itssamueltan]

@@smp4308 u can use Taobao by yourself actually just watch some tutorials and you might be fine

[@crystalhorton8860]

Does the rk84 rgb ever stop when you don’t touch it for a while the usb c cord is in? And does this ever happen to the rk68?

[@itssamueltan]

It does, but after u install the software you can adjust it to never turn off

[@crystalhorton8860]

@@itssamueltan Does the rk68 ever do this

[@crystalhorton8860]

@@itssamueltan sorry for asking a lot but can you turn the brightness all the way down without the software?

[@alexworm1707]

@@crystalhorton8860 you can turn it all the way up or down without the software, fn+up arrow fn+down arrow.

[@mrhaths]

is anyone else concerned about the prop 65 warning? I love this thing, but that warning is bugging the heck out of me.

[@itssamueltan]

What's that warning? Haven't heard of it

[@mrhaths]

@@itssamueltan Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. These chemicals can be in the products that Californians purchase, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment.

[@ashh..6745]

Great vid! My only problem is I can’t open the website from the links

[@itssamueltan]

Ahh is it still not working?

[@ashh..6745]

@@itssamueltan it pops up with ‘invalid address’ however I only wanted to see incase they had better price ranges!

[@mrhaths]

where do the milkys come from? website looks sketchhhhh. are they legit?

[@itssamueltan]

Yea from shopee, or u can try Amazon or AliExpress

[@fadyatallah]

Thanks for the video. The links for the stuff used in the mod aren't working... I really wanted to look up the parts you used, if you can update the links it would appreciated! thanks!

[@itssamueltan]

Hey so sorry, the links will be up again in a few days 😭

[@michaelbehrman1479]

Hello, do you know if the rk84 is compatible with 5 pin switches or do they have to be 3 pin?

[@itssamueltan]

They are compatible with both

[@arifimran7265]

bro which would be nicer for a more pop sound? milky top and bottom or milky top black bottom?

[@itssamueltan]

For me it's the Full Milky ones, the black bottoms don't really sound more poppy

[@richardelkurnia852]

how about the interference?

[@itssamueltan]

So far none at all, surprised too

[@adamhaziq_]

was there any switch interference since you were using cherry profile keycaps on north facing switches?

[@itssamueltan]

So far for this build no

[@adamhaziq_]

@@itssamueltan ah ok thanks

[@hoangfwf3299]

hey bro, can i used ktt sea salt lemon in this keybroad ?

[@itssamueltan]

Yeap

[@hoangfwf3299]

@@itssamueltan tks bro

[@chimkenchoy]

Hi, does the usual mechanical keycaps fits RK84? or only specific keycaps fit RK84?

[@itssamueltan]

Hi, usual Keycaps like the 108 or 104 set wont fit, u need to find Keycaps set with the additional keys for the 1u alt FN and ctrl and also 1.24u shift

[@chimkenchoy]

@@itssamueltan thanks bro

[@choitoi67]

may i know what is the reason putting foam inside ?

[@itssamueltan]

The case is quite hollow and may have some mild "echos" the foam will help absord it and make it sound less hollow and more full

[@kimchode]

does anyone know where i could get a precut foam thing for the rk68? I'm from the US so I can't really order off of shopee :(

[@itssamueltan]

Hey u can checkout my newer videos, I link them on AliExpress

[@omgnetwork5231]

I was thinking of buying the white and then spray painting the frame. Have you tried it? and do you think it's a good idea?

[@itssamueltan]

I personally haven't tried yet but I've seen a lot of people do it and it looks amazing! I would say to try it but be careful

[@omgnetwork5231]

@@itssamueltan hmm i think i'll give it a shot... hehe thanks for responding, dude

[@itssamueltan]

@@omgnetwork5231 no worries!

[@madfiiq]

link for case foam?

[@itssamueltan]

Will update it soon in description!

[@versethy]

How much did the upgrade costed

[@itssamueltan]

RM330 or around 80USD

[@Ra1ph]

Does durock stabs work on this keyboard?

[@itssamueltan]

Yes just make sure they are plate mounted

[@CSArmaan]

Does the rk84 support screw in stabs?

[@itssamueltan]

No, only plate mounted ones can be used

[@Geloooooooooo]

Why too little case foam?

[@itssamueltan]

The case might not close properly if there's too much

[@Geloooooooooo]

@@itssamueltan oh i see.

[@malobuchino]

330 MYR = 79.11 USD, just FYI... pretty much the price of the keyboard...

[@itssamueltan]

Yeappp actually abit more, the board only cost RM250

[@rvcruzph]

whats the material of the plate on that board?

[@itssamueltan]

It's just aluminium, painted

[@rvcruzph]

@@itssamueltan oh ok thanks