i've had this KB for about 6 months. RGB aluminum with browns, fully modded switches and stabs with the caribean caps from KBDfans. the caps let the RGB shine wonderfully. i also have foam and dynamatt in the case. i love this for my laptop when on the go.and it sounds and feels almost on par with my other 2 full custom keebs. my ex tried to steal it when i told her to kick rocks. would recommend to anyone new to the hobby
I just preordered mine. Out of stock and excited to get it and mod it with my new switches. Im new to keyboards and want to grow after this one. Glad there's good reviews.
For the foam mod, you use the thicker piece from the bottom of the packaging and cut it down to size. Since the battery is on the upper left hand side, you'll need to add second layer of foam on the right side and narrow strip on the bottom so it's more consistent. I find using that foam does a better job of making the chassis sound less hollow.
Sorry to burst your bubble here, but they have also updated some time ago that qmk/via compatibility is unlikely for existing boards as it’s too much work to get it compatible. It’s more likely for them to release qmk/via compatible boards as new releases in late 2021
Finally, a keeb youtuber I know talking about the newer Keychron boards. A lot if people just covered the K2 but I feel they’ve made a lot of improvements in recent months and now have some great value to them! Great vids as always Tae!
It kinda made my day to see that you did a video on this KB. The K6 was one my 2nd MKB purchase and has served as a daily driver ever since. I think the glue on the sockets was a revision they did after the initial release - I just swapped in some new switches on mine a few weeks ago and had a few sockets break off with the circuit. Their support & engineering department was pretty on point and provided me with a diagram to make a jumper repair.
I am rocking K6 for almost a year now! Just swapped it with lubed & filmed gateron ink blacks, covered with some np pbt keycaps and foam modded. Absolutely love it and use it everyday with mac.
I have been using my K6 since released. Modded it with filmed and lubed Zealios V2 67g plus GMK Laser. 3 device bluetooth connection is my favorite feature. I could just switch between my PC, work laptop, and iPad Pro without a problem.
the amount of ggs! I see you with the red velvet, bp, twice even itzy yooo~ also great vid as always! definitely gonna try and mod my K2s after seeing this!
My first mechanical keyboard and I love it. Im not keyboard enthusiast just using it for everyday use and this keyboard offer everything. Type C usb, compact for travel use, both bluetooth and cable connection, can be used both for my laptop and ipad. Really recommend it
Probably this has been mentioned before by other comments, but I love that Not Shy Album Cover sticker on the back of the F96. You are a man of great taste
Budget doesn't inherently mean bad, just means you got a starting point! Just got my K6, and will start by buying lube and switches to the ones i really want, then later get the base and PCB with proper open RGB software customization as well as configurable hotkeys as keychron doesn't have any customizable software yet.
First offs: Thanks you Tae for the recent push of vids. I definitely missed the frequenfy during these trying times. TaeKB for 2021. 2ndly: For those that may be curious, I always spray paint my tech with, and subsequently recommend, both the Montana Gold and Black spray can lines. Both are grounded in the graffiti and pro art world. In the US, visit your local art store, online shops, or, for some folks, your local Michael's craft chain store may carry (an extremely limited) stock.
I did not expect the wireless connection to be that fast... But i would have preferred that usb port at the top than at the side... But still pretty good...
Haven't done anything to mod mine yet, but I bought it last week and I'm loving it. Was the only wireless, small keyboard with iso Nordic that I could find for a decent/budget price and it was a good choice
Thank you for the great video! I was contemplating on a K2 vs. K6 but was worried about painting aluminum and this seals the deal since my entire desktop is white themed and this was the only keyboard that offered bluetooth so I can use it for both my work laptop + personal desktop. I agree with you, while there are many great custom keyboards out there, they need to start adding bluetooth to their keyboards so people can use one keyboard for all. :)
Always wanted a mechanical keyboard way long ago...finally bought this one and it’s amazing....and now I fall to the darkside of the world...watching mods videos...........
They're starting to make V2 versions of their old keyboards, like their Keychron K2 and Keychron K4. If you can, you should revisit these keyboards and do an update!
I miss when RGB would just light up the letters in the key caps. I used to have a ducky one TKL that did that. and Logitech's keyboards do that too I think... It looks so much cleaner than the rest in my opinion.
When he says: ''High 10s and to 30+ degrees'' @10:38 he means in normal temperature units degree Celsius and not freedom F units. I tried painting a plastic keyboard at around 10C and its not that great. It helps if you store your paint spray in warm room temperature.
I legit thought you made a RV custom build after seeing the RV key on your ig post XD hopped over here so fast hehe. Enjoyed the video nonetheless. :) Hoping to own a mechanical keyboard one day, once I find the right one!
Nice video. Thank you. I watch a lot of your videos past week and decided to buy mechanical keyboard. Just got this unit yesterday with brown switches. It's my first mech. And I think it's very loose and easy to press this keys after MacBook keyboard. Is it ok?)) I want to try lube my stabs and apply some foam inside. Ordered some Prematex Dielectric grease. And I'm about to try some other type of switches. May be will get black gateron.
@@S3NTIENT2000 the reason I ask is I got same rgb, aluminum, hotswap, but I paid $84 after discount. So I thought your $72 is even better price. Got mine through Amazon.
Would you recommend this over the Durgod K320 for the ability to hotswap to better switches? Planning on modding mine to Egro Clears but maybe something like swapping and testing linears as well is interesting to me.
Wow this video came just in time! I just put some foam inside my new keychron k2 version 2, like literally 30 min ago. I used the 3 mm foam with adhesive. Now I'm just waiting for my 205g0 to arrive. Kinda nervous since its my first mod.
I have the "al-yoo-min-ee-um" hot-swap one with clicky blue keys and I❤ it! ....my favorite typer! Great feel and light action. I can type all day on it. I take it with me to the coffee shop when I want to annoy people. heh
I Wonder, if it is reccomended to try to make a custom wooden case, if i have never done any custom things to my keyboard? Like buying a plank and sawing it to the right size and screwing some standoffs?
Would you choose this over the Anne Pro 2? Currently using the Anne Pro 2 and luckily I've had no problems with connectivity, but I'd really like to get an aluminum case and having the option for installing different switches later on is appealing.
Heey @TaeKeyboards thanks for this (and all your vids, really well done and fun to watch)! Could you clarify what you meant at ~ 9:12 "I might need a little more cutting cause it is pretty tight / maybe skip that that's up to you" please? Do you mean to skip adding the foam in the base, or cutting it more "to fit"? Thanks much in advance. Subscribed! :)
yup, love f1. i think for most people, we just like to see some sort of racing and someone else to be on the podium haha. but of course being australian, i support danny ric!
i've had this KB for about 6 months. RGB aluminum with browns, fully modded switches and stabs with the caribean caps from KBDfans. the caps let the RGB shine wonderfully. i also have foam and dynamatt in the case. i love this for my laptop when on the go.and it sounds and feels almost on par with my other 2 full custom keebs. my ex tried to steal it when i told her to kick rocks. would recommend to anyone new to the hobby
The gf steal qualification is a must
I just preordered mine. Out of stock and excited to get it and mod it with my new switches. Im new to keyboards and want to grow after this one. Glad there's good reviews.
umm dude, do you recommend any OEM keycap set for this keyboard for more RGB illumination?
@@_fiftyseven_ you mean like hyperx pudding keycaps?
@@monke5198 Hell yes!
hope you good
First
We are now that you’ve uploaded.
👌🏽
Hope the video is good as always
do you respond to ppl that came within the first 5 mins?
For the foam mod, you use the thicker piece from the bottom of the packaging and cut it down to size. Since the battery is on the upper left hand side, you'll need to add second layer of foam on the right side and narrow strip on the bottom so it's more consistent. I find using that foam does a better job of making the chassis sound less hollow.
please push them to create software for existing boards or CREATE a BRAND NEW qmk/via keyboard like they said they would.
edited for clarity.
They have plans for this
@@urabus986 yeah I realize that (as per their FB group), but they keep on delaying it since March. Just want a definitive answer or timeline
@@dracolnyte lol damn
@@dracolnyte I agree
Sorry to burst your bubble here, but they have also updated some time ago that qmk/via compatibility is unlikely for existing boards as it’s too much work to get it compatible. It’s more likely for them to release qmk/via compatible boards as new releases in late 2021
This was the most boring yet utterly satisfying thing I ever saw in my life and now I'm convinced I need a mechanical keyboard.
Welcome to the community!
enjoy your stay and please protect your wallet
o n e o f u s
My condolences for your wallet
@@ballsinurmouth-2 the most true comment 😂
nice! i use this board way more than i ever expected myself. the blue paint job looks very nice too, love to see customisation
I literally just bought this a few days ago. Love to see this review!
the rgb is not super bright, so if you are in a well lit space the rgb barely shows, not a game changer for me tho
Finally, a keeb youtuber I know talking about the newer Keychron boards. A lot if people just covered the K2 but I feel they’ve made a lot of improvements in recent months and now have some great value to them! Great vids as always Tae!
It kinda made my day to see that you did a video on this KB. The K6 was one my 2nd MKB purchase and has served as a daily driver ever since.
I think the glue on the sockets was a revision they did after the initial release - I just swapped in some new switches on mine a few weeks ago and had a few sockets break off with the circuit. Their support & engineering department was pretty on point and provided me with a diagram to make a jumper repair.
Been rocking my K4 for a few months now, absolutely love it still. Getting ready to pick up a V2 for the office comp.
I'm considering getting a K4, what switch option did you get?
ITZY @ 4:20 , you sir are a man of culture!
Just got my hands on the latest model and they have done a number of improvements to the keyboard. Solid purchase in 2022.
1:14
everyone:focused on the keyboards
me: focused on Gasly taking a gravel to his finger
How long ago was that? It is so pain to watch.
@@stig585 it was during last year's Sakhir Gran Prix
@@djpotato9002 its so recent?
I love how the stock stabs on a 100$ keyboard sound better than fully modded stabs on my drop ctrl
The stock stabs on a 50$ keyboard were better than one I spent 100$ on. I don’t get it either.
When I got mine, it was lubed and tape modded too which was surprising for the price
0:38 , I can hear you smile. Great vid btw
Love the Red Velvet Keycap bro. Great Job!
Bro, your mod was absolutely amazing! Loved that blue finish.
Haha finally you covered this board, I have this with Tangerines and a PBT keycap set. Keep up the good work!
I am rocking K6 for almost a year now! Just swapped it with lubed & filmed gateron ink blacks, covered with some np pbt keycaps and foam modded. Absolutely love it and use it everyday with mac.
awesome mate! happy for you 🥰
I have been using my K6 since released. Modded it with filmed and lubed Zealios V2 67g plus GMK Laser. 3 device bluetooth connection is my favorite feature. I could just switch between my PC, work laptop, and iPad Pro without a problem.
the amount of ggs! I see you with the red velvet, bp, twice even itzy yooo~ also great vid as always! definitely gonna try and mod my K2s after seeing this!
gl!
The blue paint looked really classy
Reasons why I subscribed to this guy:
1. Mechanical Keyboard enthusiast
2. A Once
3. A Midzy
.. I am all three. so relatable lol
Just wanna say that TaeKeyboards helped me with my first custom keyboard.... Thanks a lot and more power to you man🙏✌️
My first mechanical keyboard and I love it. Im not keyboard enthusiast just using it for everyday use and this keyboard offer everything. Type C usb, compact for travel use, both bluetooth and cable connection, can be used both for my laptop and ipad. Really recommend it
Probably this has been mentioned before by other comments, but I love that Not Shy Album Cover sticker on the back of the F96. You are a man of great taste
Hey cool more TaeKeyboards, seems like a cool board and a cool vid!
12:50 good use with the EWO stickers! i have a lot of stickers from all my twice albums, maybe i’ll do the same when i get my own board :)
up no moreee, once coming thruuu. awesome vid!!
Love what you're doing, keeo the videos coming! I got them notifications on. This is my 2nd time watching this
Budget doesn't inherently mean bad, just means you got a starting point! Just got my K6, and will start by buying lube and switches to the ones i really want, then later get the base and PCB with proper open RGB software customization as well as configurable hotkeys as keychron doesn't have any customizable software yet.
ive been waiting for this.
First offs: Thanks you Tae for the recent push of vids. I definitely missed the frequenfy during these trying times. TaeKB for 2021.
2ndly:
For those that may be curious, I always spray paint my tech with, and subsequently recommend, both the Montana Gold and Black spray can lines. Both are grounded in the graffiti and pro art world. In the US, visit your local art store, online shops, or, for some folks, your local Michael's craft chain store may carry (an extremely limited) stock.
yep, montana is also available here, but I have to order :( solid paints, and a great colour range :)
Great video as usual taeha
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Joking of course. Always appreciate a budget build video and forgetting bags when going to woolies
I did not expect the wireless connection to be that fast...
But i would have preferred that usb port at the top than at the side...
But still pretty good...
Because it was not problematic.
But wireless connection for Keychron are quite known for its problematic wireless.
Haven't done anything to mod mine yet, but I bought it last week and I'm loving it. Was the only wireless, small keyboard with iso Nordic that I could find for a decent/budget price and it was a good choice
@1:45 putting pressure on your wrists while you type can cause injury. The ergonomic way is to keep your wrists lifted while typing
Man was listening to some quality music right there👏
Great video!
I have the aluminum hot-swap K8. I love it. The stabs came pre-lubed and I put Kailh Box Yellows in them and they work like a dream.
Thank you for the great video! I was contemplating on a K2 vs. K6 but was worried about painting aluminum and this seals the deal since my entire desktop is white themed and this was the only keyboard that offered bluetooth so I can use it for both my work laptop + personal desktop. I agree with you, while there are many great custom keyboards out there, they need to start adding bluetooth to their keyboards so people can use one keyboard for all. :)
Always wanted a mechanical keyboard way long ago...finally bought this one and it’s amazing....and now I fall to the darkside of the world...watching mods videos...........
0:25 indomie is one of my favourite instant noodles
Gokil
the rv and twice decal though !!!
One thing I like about this board is the bluetooth indicator isn't bright or annoying.
been waiting for this thank you 😄
So satisfying to watch
Waiting this for so long
So excited to get my K3 from them soon! It looks like a really nice low profile mech.
picked up a hot swappable k6 and some box jade’s. it’s such a great keyboard
9:32 - up no more
12:16 - eyes wide open style ver.
Cool video mate, subtle mods came out nice.
Hello from Penrith :)
Good stuff as usual, waiting on the software to use mine again need to change the caps to control
0:26 there's indomie package in there
Ayyyyy
Dang I'm eating indomie right now
Definitely buying this keyboard after watching this review, I'm a Midzy too. My bias is Yeji 🥰
you got me at "K-whatever else"
Budget build baby!!!
First of all, THE QUALITY
Love it 😍 have a nice day
I'm surprised how good this sounds after the mod!
They're starting to make V2 versions of their old keyboards, like their Keychron K2 and Keychron K4. If you can, you should revisit these keyboards and do an update!
even stock it sounded pretty good. but after the mods it sounds amazing.
that RV escape key tho whewwww
First time watching your channel. I see listen to The Strokes. A man of good taste. Subbed
oooo the blue looks clean!
i saw Blackpink, Itzy, Red Velvet and Twice... you're indeed a man of taste!!! lol
I miss when RGB would just light up the letters in the key caps. I used to have a ducky one TKL that did that. and Logitech's keyboards do that too I think... It looks so much cleaner than the rest in my opinion.
Just got the Keychron K6 and can confirm you can do that on the pre existing RGB options
Great color you used for the frame painting. Could you please share the color code or any information on how to reach similar pantone?
Perfect timing! I just received mine yesterday! Any recommendations for key cap replacements that are shine through?
When he says: ''High 10s and to 30+ degrees'' @10:38 he means in normal temperature units degree Celsius and not freedom F units. I tried painting a plastic keyboard at around 10C and its not that great. It helps if you store your paint spray in warm room temperature.
u naughty naughty u teasing me with the twice up no more. whens the twice mech releasing
Thank you so much, I just got a K2 and also want to paint the frame, this is really helpful!
I legit thought you made a RV custom build after seeing the RV key on your ig post XD hopped over here so fast hehe. Enjoyed the video nonetheless. :)
Hoping to own a mechanical keyboard one day, once I find the right one!
haha nah, that one will be a little later. gotta make that one special!
@@TaeKeyboards yay looking forward to that!
Nice video. Thank you. I watch a lot of your videos past week and decided to buy mechanical keyboard.
Just got this unit yesterday with brown switches. It's my first mech. And I think it's very loose and easy to press this keys after MacBook keyboard. Is it ok?))
I want to try lube my stabs and apply some foam inside. Ordered some Prematex Dielectric grease.
And I'm about to try some other type of switches. May be will get black gateron.
This is my daily driver right now. I am testing the Glorious Panda switches and they feel great on this.
14:03 Yoooooo, you've got some banger music taste, The New Abnormal is such a good album.
ayy nice!
Those legends look slick.
I have the K6 with the optical blue switches and I really like it
Great review and mod. I just purchased the RGB K6 aluminum frame on Amazon for $72.00. It arrives tomorrow hopefully I like it.
Is that hotswappable? Price is great if hotswappable.
@@IronCan88 yes they offer a hotswappble version. Check out their website if not in stock check Amazon.
@@S3NTIENT2000 the reason I ask is I got same rgb, aluminum, hotswap, but I paid $84 after discount. So I thought your $72 is even better price. Got mine through Amazon.
@@IronCan88 mine is hotswap with brown switches that’s why it was a lil cheaper maybe I dunno 🤷♂️
Would you recommend this over the Durgod K320 for the ability to hotswap to better switches? Planning on modding mine to Egro Clears but maybe something like swapping and testing linears as well is interesting to me.
Got k6 via giveaway by local distro. Took time to adjust with 65 percent. Been using fc550r for like 8+ years xD
Where can I get that majestic keycap puller
haha my fist one? bought it from ebay years ago.
UP NO MORE. MY GIRLS.
Good video! Interested in this board for sure!
Cool board! Might buy it now even though i dont need a new one HAHAHAHAH keep up the quality content!
Wow this video came just in time!
I just put some foam inside my new keychron k2 version 2, like literally 30 min ago. I used the 3 mm foam with adhesive. Now I'm just waiting for my 205g0 to arrive. Kinda nervous since its my first mod.
I have the "al-yoo-min-ee-um" hot-swap one with clicky blue keys and I❤ it! ....my favorite typer! Great feel and light action. I can type all day on it. I take it with me to the coffee shop when I want to annoy people. heh
I Wonder, if it is reccomended to try to make a custom wooden case, if i have never done any custom things to my keyboard? Like buying a plank and sawing it to the right size and screwing some standoffs?
definitely achievable. i've done it myself before :) no vid though
Looks very good!
awesome video man
I think you can squeeze even more Twice references on this video. Time to swap the typing test text with some Twice lyrics
Interesting to see spray paint caged up in store. I assume to prevent theft or test sprays?
hmm yeh i guess because it's an age restricted item, we have them caged up here in Australia.
i prefer my spray paint free range
Would you choose this over the Anne Pro 2? Currently using the Anne Pro 2 and luckily I've had no problems with connectivity, but I'd really like to get an aluminum case and having the option for installing different switches later on is appealing.
Was that alphatauri in the background?
Thanks for the review. Which silent switch would you put in this keyboard to maximize silence? Plus, what was the game at the end of the vid?
Mz60 vid when? it’s basically an upgraded gk61
well, based on this bought a K6, thought the idea of easy modding like mentoned....fingers crossed.
Now just got to find some funky keycaps
I really wish the aluminum framed hot swap version was available. I'm wondering if Keychron will eventually sell just the aluminum rails separately?
Heey @TaeKeyboards thanks for this (and all your vids, really well done and fun to watch)! Could you clarify what you meant at ~ 9:12 "I might need a little more cutting cause it is pretty tight / maybe skip that that's up to you" please? Do you mean to skip adding the foam in the base, or cutting it more "to fit"? Thanks much in advance. Subscribed! :)
are you looking forward to the new one, K3 it looks really thin and compact
Love your work, have noticed that you are into F1 quite a bit so what teams do you support?
yup, love f1. i think for most people, we just like to see some sort of racing and someone else to be on the podium haha. but of course being australian, i support danny ric!