I've been thinking of building a DIY keyboard to replace my current Redragon K699 as my main keyboard. So far I've already found the switches, boards and keycaps to go for. I'm honestly excited to build my first custom keyboard.
I really appreciate all of your comprehensive guides! What made me sub a while back ago was enjoying your thoroughness and high quality editing and content. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this excellent simple guide to mechanical keyboards. I just ordered my first keyboard and some components for my first mod.. . with your videos it will be something nice to do.
You made this the day before I’m getting the Akko 3068B from your other video… I feel like you’re guiding me into the keyboard enthusiast rabbit hole, slowly but surely 🤔
As a new guy in the keyboard world, i got myself the rk84 with a matcha keycap and a custom coiled cable, i am planning to fully mod, this video rlly helped me
Every video u upload helps me alot either learning to mod or keyboards that ive never seen before or switched i use to only know razer logitech hyperx and steel series keyboard but not into hot swappable
On the Outemu sockets, I highly recommend is using/buying KTT switches since theyre smooth and sounds good out of the box(and they dont need any films as they are already tight😉). KTT has the same manufacturer as akko and based on my preference they are better in feel amd sound.
Because of you I checked out Akko and damn that’s a good product for the price! Currently building with the cs Sakura switches and the black/pink ASA lows
The stranger things music always hits different. Also, my redragon k617 is modded with akko rose reds and the penny mod (filling the bottom case with pennies and taping them together, making kind of similar weight and dampening as silicone), and 5 layers of tape, making a poppy clacky keyboard
I very much appreciate the explanation in this video. However I have been looking to mod my budget tecware phantom in to a silent office/work keyboard. Can you do this same video but for how to make any price range more silent. I think most of us beginners get confused on what case mods to do for the more silent sound rather than thocky or clacky. I understand everyone’s case is different which will give a different sound and we may have to tweak some internally here and there. However if you don’t feel like it’s a worthy video, what are the best silent Akko switches in your opinion for us beginners who have a tecware or reddragon that uses outemu switches? Also what style / material key caps tend to be more silent than others? Was looking at the Akko lubed lavender switches and possible Akko caps. What to do next?
I've recently (2 days ago in fact) finished a lavender purple build, and while it is relatively quiet, it becomes loud if your office is rather quiet and you are a hard hitter. Switch and Click had a video on the K552 which I believe is a good start (that's where I started as well). I've went through pretty much all of the Akko family, and I would say Radiant Reds are the best solution for office use and it's not that light either.
Some of you guys might hate this but Aifei keycaps are definitely one of the best Gmk clones out there and it made out of ABS doubleshot too. Unlike Pbt, ABS is good because it have like a texture when you type on them
Wondering if u could use a cricut to cut out the foam with all the shapes for the switches etc? It might save some time instead of cutting them all manually with the blade, idk lol. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what board is at 10:56??
I'm in a wheelchair and currently have a cheap amazon blue switch keyboard, it's really clicky and loud, my friend had red switches which I got to try which were easier for me to type on and less fatigue for me while typing and gaming. Anyway what sort of budget keyboard kit and switches should I get, any recommendations? I like the ones that sounds smooth like butter while typing.
REALLY IMPORTANT QUESTION I have the yunzii kc68(the purple and white board.) I want to mod it and get into the world of mechanical keyboards. But the only thing I need to know is how to mod it. It has a weird case design that is preventing me from opening it up and trying a pe foam mod. Also mine came with no case dampening. ANYWAY THE MAIN POINT OF MY COMMENT was to ask if you would consider making a quick modding guide in this board. It would be much appreciated
hey guys I have the Royal K 84, just went to Amazon to get the Asceny Plate Mount Stabilizers and it says they are not compatible, any other recommendation that I could get instead?
Imo it's not worth it. Surely it will help reduce the bottom out sound but also it will make switch feel mushy ( when using Linear ) or decreasing tactility ( when using Tactile ).
Debating between Tecware Phantom 87 ($39) and the Akko 3068b ($63). Any help? Not a huge keyboard guy but I'm looking for value. ~ Yes I found out that they're cheaper in my country
Did you mean to leave out optical hot-swap boards or just forgot haha. I have 2 cheaper boards I used as my learning boards for mods that both use optical hot swap.
@@jaytnacks Ah, those keycaps are the stock keycaps of the Akko 3068 Year of the Ox keyboard. Unfortunately Akko don't sell the whole keycaps set separately.
The only thing left to upgrade on my huntsman mini is the stabs but I'm too scared to upgrade them because I am scared I might accidently break them lol
@@ConsumerTechReview Would lubed stabilizers make my clicky purple switches sound better? Or would they make them sound worse because I have read online that lubing the actualy switch for clickies makes them sound worse but idk about the stabilizer.
Maybe an unpopular opinion, but if you are a beginner, it's probably the best for you to start with a board that requires soldering, it is a good way of learning a pretty useful skill to learn especially as a beginner.
I personally disagree due to limitations in terms of space like if you live in a dorm, as well as age, many people getting into mechanical keyboards are well below 18. But the biggest thing I think is that very very few mechanical keyboards will have soldered switches as the entire industry will mainly be hotswap only in the next 2 to 4 years. Just my opinion though I do respect where you're coming from :)
@@vealesbedwars well yeah i get you man 160 is budget for a good ass keyboard in this keyboard industry. But if you think about it in a different perspective, is $160 really budget for a keyboard?
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I just got my mechanical keyboard about 3 hours ago, amazing timing . Salamat man.
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What keyboard did you get pre?
@@noahnarvaez7979The RK 84
Salamat din
got mine an hour ago
I've been thinking of building a DIY keyboard to replace my current Redragon K699 as my main keyboard. So far I've already found the switches, boards and keycaps to go for. I'm honestly excited to build my first custom keyboard.
I really appreciate all of your comprehensive guides! What made me sub a while back ago was enjoying your thoroughness and high quality editing and content. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this excellent simple guide to mechanical keyboards. I just ordered my first keyboard and some components for my first mod.. . with your videos it will be something nice to do.
That's awesome, have fun doing it!
You made this the day before I’m getting the Akko 3068B from your other video… I feel like you’re guiding me into the keyboard enthusiast rabbit hole, slowly but surely 🤔
As a new guy in the keyboard world, i got myself the rk84 with a matcha keycap and a custom coiled cable, i am planning to fully mod, this video rlly helped me
I love how informative your videos are
This is Really Helpful Cuz Just Bought My First Mechanical Keyboard About 2 Months Ago And i Wanna Mod it and Make it good
I have a rk61 coming and I just ordered a set of akko purples. Can't wait for my first experience modding. Thanks for all the informative videos
Every video u upload helps me alot either learning to mod or keyboards that ive never seen before or switched i use to only know razer logitech hyperx and steel series keyboard but not into hot swappable
Thx For all these guides!!! You convinced me to buy the Akko 3068b.
Little tip on case stuff - shelf liner. It's what switch and click uses for her case dampening lol
On the Outemu sockets, I highly recommend is using/buying KTT switches since theyre smooth and sounds good out of the box(and they dont need any films as they are already tight😉). KTT has the same manufacturer as akko and based on my preference they are better in feel amd sound.
Have been using car dampening butyl rubbers on K617 and RKG68. Pretty satisfied with the sound, so poppy even with stock switches
Thanks so much, litrally needed something just like this.
Because of you I checked out Akko and damn that’s a good product for the price! Currently building with the cs Sakura switches and the black/pink ASA lows
W video, W person, W channel, W tips.
I'm looking to upgrade my RK61 soon and this really helped. You earned a new sub
I use Zeal plate mount stabs in both my GK61 optical and RK61 and they're also very good, even with very little lube.
The stranger things music always hits different. Also, my redragon k617 is modded with akko rose reds and the penny mod (filling the bottom case with pennies and taping them together, making kind of similar weight and dampening as silicone), and 5 layers of tape, making a poppy clacky keyboard
PBT keycaps will absolutely shine over time, they just resist it longer than most ABS keycaps
Nice to know
65% is the frickin best IMO
This guy is a master thank you so much man
I very much appreciate the explanation in this video. However I have been looking to mod my budget tecware phantom in to a silent office/work keyboard. Can you do this same video but for how to make any price range more silent. I think most of us beginners get confused on what case mods to do for the more silent sound rather than thocky or clacky. I understand everyone’s case is different which will give a different sound and we may have to tweak some internally here and there. However if you don’t feel like it’s a worthy video, what are the best silent Akko switches in your opinion for us beginners who have a tecware or reddragon that uses outemu switches? Also what style / material key caps tend to be more silent than others? Was looking at the Akko lubed lavender switches and possible Akko caps. What to do next?
I've recently (2 days ago in fact) finished a lavender purple build, and while it is relatively quiet, it becomes loud if your office is rather quiet and you are a hard hitter. Switch and Click had a video on the K552 which I believe is a good start (that's where I started as well). I've went through pretty much all of the Akko family, and I would say Radiant Reds are the best solution for office use and it's not that light either.
Outemu is same as cherry as well , just mention it with cherry hotswap
Want one of those AIO Domikeys Knight King set.
What do you recommend i add to my Rk61 keyboard?
This is a really nice tutorial! Even tho i'm just getting into keyboards and i just got the Akko 3068b from amazon i love this tutorial!
How are the Asceny vs Durock plate mounted stabs? Which one should I get?
There are actually 3 types of stabilizers. The third being clip in
Some of you guys might hate this but Aifei keycaps are definitely one of the best Gmk clones out there and it made out of ABS doubleshot too. Unlike Pbt, ABS is good because it have like a texture when you type on them
Hi bro. Thanks for the videos they are great. Keep it coming. I got 1 question. What is the best 75% keeb with knob under USD110?
You should try some killmat for damping its pretty much eazer to work with butyl rubber
which one is better in your opinion, akko 3068b or akko mod005?
Wondering if u could use a cricut to cut out the foam with all the shapes for the switches etc? It might save some time instead of cutting them all manually with the blade, idk lol. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what board is at 10:56??
Hi, where can I find the keycap set from your thumbnail? The lunar new theme I assume? Awesome vid by the way!
I'm in a wheelchair and currently have a cheap amazon blue switch keyboard, it's really clicky and loud, my friend had red switches which I got to try which were easier for me to type on and less fatigue for me while typing and gaming. Anyway what sort of budget keyboard kit and switches should I get, any recommendations? I like the ones that sounds smooth like butter while typing.
whats the red keycaps set in the thumbnail called?
What are the cream/light green keycaps with Japanese on them called? at 9:23
What are the smoothest or thockiest switches from Akko?
I have a question do cherry mx switches work with the Ned reddragon k530 pro
love this video but where do you buy lupe for your keyboards?
Can u lead me into the right direction to get a 75% board?
REALLY IMPORTANT QUESTION
I have the yunzii kc68(the purple and white board.) I want to mod it and get into the world of mechanical keyboards. But the only thing I need to know is how to mod it. It has a weird case design that is preventing me from opening it up and trying a pe foam mod. Also mine came with no case dampening. ANYWAY THE MAIN POINT OF MY COMMENT was to ask if you would consider making a quick modding guide in this board. It would be much appreciated
Very entertaining and knowledgeable, looking forward to mod my rk61 with your guides and videos, thanks and good luck for your future videos!👍
Mine has star screws which I unfortunately do not have a driver for.
hey guys I have the Royal K 84, just went to Amazon to get the Asceny Plate Mount Stabilizers and it says they are not compatible, any other recommendation that I could get instead?
i have the k617 so are all the akko switched gonna work or only some of them?
Hey could you make a guide on upgrading the Razer Huntsman TE? Really love your videos!
Awesome guide, what's your opinion on O-rings?
Imo it's not worth it. Surely it will help reduce the bottom out sound but also it will make switch feel mushy ( when using Linear ) or decreasing tactility ( when using Tactile ).
I just bough my first mechanical keyboard redragon k556 with outemu browns 😅
do you think its okay to spray paint my plate? i tried and it seems fine, and ive seen some people also do it
I spray paint my plate too
What keyboard is on 8:41 ? TIA
Switch change, check (didn't bother lubing)
Keycaps change, check
might want to learn about case dampening next
Great Video! Wich keycaps are the white/Blue/Pink one at 9:15?
Those are Yunzii Milk
@@ConsumerTechReview Thank you! I love the Blue skies/Cotton candy feel it gives me haha.
You should check out the ajazz bananas switches I heard they have a very nice bump and they sound thoccy and poppy, oh and also they're 3 pin
You should review KTT switches for Outemu sockets! Heard they're pretty good and just few dollars more expensive than Akko CS
Debating between Tecware Phantom 87 ($39) and the Akko 3068b ($63). Any help? Not a huge keyboard guy but I'm looking for value.
~ Yes I found out that they're cheaper in my country
The 3068B is way better imo. TTC hot-swap sockets, 3 mode connetion, better stock switch/ keycaps/ stabilizers.
Did you mean to leave out optical hot-swap boards or just forgot haha. I have 2 cheaper boards I used as my learning boards for mods that both use optical hot swap.
Hi man love your content. Keep helping us with these guides.
Btw what is the keyboard in white at 10:45 of the video?
Search up ajazz black switch keyboard
@@pringlemanlol no thats not it.
@@VivekKaushal27 nvm I saw something else, it's a custom one
Hey, I wonder what is the keycap set in the thumbnail
The red one or the one behind it?
@@huunhanle3809 The Orange/Red one, I think it's a full keyboard with the set included
@@jaytnacks Ah, those keycaps are the stock keycaps of the Akko 3068 Year of the Ox keyboard. Unfortunately Akko don't sell the whole keycaps set separately.
@@huunhanle3809 I see, thank you for the info tho
What kb is That with round button on the right?
The one in the thumbnail? That TM680 keyboard I believe.
The only thing left to upgrade on my huntsman mini is the stabs but I'm too scared to upgrade them because I am scared I might accidently break them lol
The stabs on the huntsman mini are insanely easy to lube up and make sound good. Just take your time you wont break anything :)
@@ConsumerTechReview Would lubed stabilizers make my clicky purple switches sound better? Or would they make them sound worse because I have read online that lubing the actualy switch for clickies makes them sound worse but idk about the stabilizer.
@@noface0587 Yeah, I think that's true
Love your content
Nice video
Maybe an unpopular opinion, but if you are a beginner, it's probably the best for you to start with a board that requires soldering, it is a good way of learning a pretty useful skill to learn especially as a beginner.
I personally disagree due to limitations in terms of space like if you live in a dorm, as well as age, many people getting into mechanical keyboards are well below 18. But the biggest thing I think is that very very few mechanical keyboards will have soldered switches as the entire industry will mainly be hotswap only in the next 2 to 4 years. Just my opinion though I do respect where you're coming from :)
@@ConsumerTechReview I respect it, although I don't see full size boards coming to hot-swap any time soon...
@@BenjisTwoChitz now you have a point there!
Grinding them videos, I love it man. Please do try to get the qwerty qk65, they say it's a game changer for "bUdGeT" custom.
it’s is budget ? 160$ cheap af for a good keyboard
@@vealesbedwars well yeah i get you man 160 is budget for a good ass keyboard in this keyboard industry. But if you think about it in a different perspective, is $160 really budget for a keyboard?
@@davemendez1859 i’d definitely say so
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What’s the Keycaps name on 9:27
I might be late but that is Akko ASA WOB ( White on Black ) keycaps set :D.