Thanks for all the info on this bro still helping 3 years later. I spilled beer in my one 2 mini that ive had for 3 years, but i desoldered all the switches and everything on the pcb still works, so im gonna have a ducky one 2 mini in a kbd fans case with lubed C³Equalz Tangerine Switches (62g). Probably not a cost efficient way of building a keyboard but never mind.
Just swapped mine, and its amazing. The thing fits the ducky like it was specifically made for it. Feel and sound are super premium. Thanks bunches for the tip!
Great video. I also committed the sin of lubing without disassemly, and even Browns *gasp*! Like internet people warned, the tactility is reduced, the feel across the board is not 100% consistent, but with the also newly dampened case, I've come surprisingly close to the "thock" I thought only more expensive / work-intensive customs can achieve. Very satisfied. Now this modded Filco TKL sounds and feels better than my much newer Ducky One 2 TKL with MX Blues. 🤔
Thank you for this video. It gave me the confidence to go for a new case for my Ducky One 2 Mini White, when I realised how easy it is to swap. My new wooden case from KBD Fans looks and sounds awesome.
I'm glad you like the keyboard. One difference between the 2 lubing methods is that, opening the switch allows you to lube where the spring contacts the stem and the bottom housing. Spring bouncing around in the housing is more of a sound thing than a feel thing. So between the 2 methods the feel might be the same, but not lubing the springs might leave the tiny scratchy sound. This is tested on gateron brown.
I really want to buy this case since it makes the Ducky One 2 Mini feel more solid and premium. I also have a keycap set that goes really well with this case. Also with Glorious O Rings on a Cherry MX Brown switch, I feel like it would feel really close to a custom keyboard.
If you are able to lube the switches without desoldering it then you're pretty much awesome. Even though only the top housing got lubed, it is still lubed nonetheless. Awesome job on the ducky, going to get a ducky one 2 mini just to do this mod. Thanks for letting us know which one fits without having to file the plate of the ducky one 2 mini
Absolutely going to do this. I have a One 2 Mini with custom/artisan caps and braided/flexed coiled cable on the way. Absolutely gonna grab one of those frames and swap it out, as I'm still pretty new to the Mech community and haven't soldered in years. EDIT: Holy shit, they have a clear frosted acrylic case on kbdfans. That would look GLORIOUS. "TOFU ACRYLIC FROSTED 60% CASE"
This is so helpful; I was planning on getting a different case for my ducky one 2 mini because the stock case is plastic so I was planning on switching it out with a wooden case and this helped me confirm that it's possible
@@aidanb1380 well you can get one from kbdfans.com for like 50$ but the fees end up making it close 100$ and the pcb can only be 60%. If it is a 65% board the case won't fit. Also make sure that you are buying the regular wood case and not the anne pro case because the anne pro has a different screw type and screw layout
Do you have pics of your O2M in the 5-degree case? I'm just curious because I was chatting with KBDfans and they said that the Mini's PCB is "too big" and wouldn't fit.
I have a ducky one 2 mini it has blue switches and I was gonna try to switch the pcb out with the gk61 cause it’s hot swappable and put foam like you did
Can you make a video with some 360 degree shots? I'd really love to see how much of the switch is visible from every angle, if it is at all. How has your ducky one 2 mini felt since you made this switch?
LOL, dont' hold your breath. The next video that you can anticipate seeing from me will be sometime in December, when I unbox, and build my RAMA Works U80-A ramaworks.store/products/u80-a
Can't decide if i want the blue case or the purple case because i'm getting my GMK Lasers soon which will look sick with this case. Thanks for the video man!
I can’t believe the difference of sound quality here. Makes me want to commit the same lubing sin you did LOL. Also I ordered a Ducky TKL keyboard recently, and was wondering if you know of any aluminum case swaps for that?
@@SharrodVisuals I did.... LOL It was worth it though, especially considering that I can't afford a soldering iron at the moment, and the keyfeel is improved so much. Still hoping to one day get that full custom board someday though!
@@salty-gj7rs It does not fit a Tofu case. I bought an E-Yellow Tofu case and while the screws lined up, the opening for the dip switch on the Ducky is not in the correct shape and/or not big enough. You'll end up putting a lot of pressure on the dip switches and your PCB will be slightly bent. This one works because the opening on the bottom is really big.
@@davelogan77 Hey David, I'm still looking around for cases for the Ducky one 2 mini, I'm not sure if the NPKC 60% BAMBOO CASE would fit the board of the Ducky one 2 mini? I tried contacting KBDFANS support they reply with they don't have a ducky one 2 mini and haven't tested it.
David Logan Hey David, I'm about to place my order at KBDfans and was going to pay the $15 to get it in like a week like you had mentioned. But was just curious what mail carrier delivered it to you? I live in a rural area so I have a PO Box. But I don't want it to get lost depending on what company they use in the US. Didn't know if I should use my physical address or if they deliver to a PO Box. Thanks!
DC you do not have to have a packing sheet inside the keyboard but it does help make it sound a little better. I suggest using a thin sheet of polyethylene packing foam sheet.
Hey, did they usb-c cable that came with the ducky still fit after you put the o2m in the new case? I saw in the comments on kbdfans that their annepro2 usb didn't fit because the cutout was too deep for the original cable. Thanks!
Blacks are the best option that come on the DOTM for sound and feel. (In my opinion). I have had great success lubing them with super lube while still closed... I'd do it again in a heartbeat...
maybe for next videos, can u do lube with tribosys 3204 for tactile switches and do clipped and band-aid mod at stabs? i dont know those stabs are screw in or plate mount maybe with genuine cherry stabs or gmk genuine cherry stabilizers with mods this keyboard will be so amazing with an sound so smooth more with the sound damper wow i want see that :D
@@davelogan77 do you know which keyboards / pcbs are know to fit in those cases and ty for response. Found you channel from searching ducky one2 mini metal case.
@@Resenses Its not that simple, the dim panel doesn't align, but it also interferes with the case, it hits the case and doesn't allow the PCB to properly seat to the case, so it literally doesn't fit.
Now They Have The Ducky Mecha Mini, That I am going to get! I am just Trying to find what switch is best! I am Thinking Blacks, But at first was thinking about blues!
How is the keyboard holding up now? I have a ducky one 2 mini as well and I plan to just lube them but I am afraid I might break the keyboard If I do lube them I will lube them through the switches
I sold it a little while ago. But I have others that I have had for a long time where there are zero issues. The lube itself is a dialectic, it will not harm the keyboard. It’s perfectly safe.
did you keep the thin package protection in when installing the board? you said it was nonconductive. currently ordering one rn! Great video man fr EDIT: My dumbass rewatched it and realized you answered my question in the video lol
@@davelogan77 I just upgraded my case to this one after your video. I put the foam for sound dampening and I'm wondering if it's caused you any problems yet? Does it overheat or mess with the PCB in any way? Thanks
how do the DIP switches line up in the back? is the opening large enough? looks like it would be a perfect fit, just curious though ! thanks for the upload
How did you make sure it would fit before buying that case, I have a ducky one 2 mini that I would like to move in a different case but I wouldn't know what to measure to make sure it would fit.
Thank you so much, you just literally answer my question about this topic, so I can put my ducky one 2 mini in any 60% case? I am interested in the tofu acrylic 60% case, do you think it will work with the ducky?
Estebeezy Use “super lube”, and inject into the switch body between the housing and the plunger, and it runs down into the switch lubing all the contact points. I do the left and right hand side of the switch, one drop each side minimum.
Estebeezy The lube can be purchased in a needle point dispenser: Super Lube 51010 Oil Super Lube www.amazon.com/dp/B000BXOGHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cYUcDbQBM5C18
Hi i would like to ask on how you identify which case could perfectly fit the ducky one 2 mini.? I want to change case and i want to know if there’s any option aside from what you used. Tia
Kile Nikson Chua It was pretty difficult, the mounting pattern has to match perfectly as you know. So, the next best thing besides physically examining every case, I called the team at me hanicalkeyboards.com, and asked for their advice. They are a good help.
I saved your video for when I actually start moving to the new case, but is there any way to transfer the Ducky one 2 mini triple height keyboard stands on either side? Or does that new case give it more of an incline? Also, I personally use clear O-rings on my keycaps on my ducky, does the lube just make the key movements smoother? Thanks for making this video I was wondering about this from the day I got my ducky a year or more ago. Keyboard is wonderful, but it's a little creaky and would love to do what you just showed us. 👊
phlooke Yes, the lube smooths out the keys. Don’t worry if it gets a little messy. Make sure you use a Teflon based lube so the plastic doesn’t get damaged. The case it at an angle, in my opinion it’s perfect.
David Logan Thanks again bud! Just what I needed, and I feel a little safer now knowing I can use my ducky as a self defense instrument. Killed two birds with one stone. 😁
David Logan Can't wait. All jokes aside (Obviously the extra weight would make it a better weapon) but for just our regular mech keyboard uses (typing, gaming, overall best feeling when using it) is the added weight option a must have in your opinion? Or if you never bought the weight with your case do you think you would think to yourself "this o2mini needs more weight". (Obviously as an added weight since the case itself adds weight, but is it sufficient?) I was just curious, I'm not really worried about the extra money for it but if I don't think I'll need it or benefit from it then might as well not order it). Thanks for all your help / replies. 👊
phlooke it’s just a “nice to have”. The case without the extra weight is a decent amount of weight. But I like the extra option, and prefer it be on the heavier side. You can defiantly go without it.
hey david, what is the angle of elevation on this board? is it the same as the duckys biggest leg elevation (which is roughly 8 degrees im told). thanks!
Hey David, I'm looking into the Ducky One 2 Mini to mod as well - but not in the sense of transferring it to a different case. What I'd like to do is take the whole soldered switch assembly out and make a mold from the black top part of the case to pour an epoxy resin part from it and get a glass like finish on it. Then put it all back together. I sadly have found little to no information on how the two case parts are stuck together - is it possible to remove it without breaking it? Is it screwed onto the white bottom part (that I would like to keep and reuse) or clipped in?
I have the ducky llama mecha mini. The case is already aluminum so I don’t have to buy one.. but can I still put foam inside this case it came with ? I already bought the super lube 👍🏻
Its Atached The only way to swap switches is to desolder the original ones from the board and resolder new ones, and that’s way more trouble than it’s worth.
Does your space bar rattle at all? Mine does and it’s driving me insane. So much so that I’m going to de-solder the board and replace the stabs. While I’m doing that I’m also going to replace the plate and the case. Thanks for your video it was very informative.
@David Logan how would you compare the typing angle and thickness of the anodized aluminum case compared to the standard plastic case that the One 2 Mini comes with? Looking to put my One 2 Mini into an aluminum case but I'm worried they might be too thick / typing angle too steep.
I just got one for $80 used. I’m not sure what to do. The board is loose from the plastic case. The screws are stripped. Should I get another case? Or use different screws?
@@davelogan77 thanks but i actually just decided to look it up on youtube and i found someone doing a typing test with a ducky one 2 mini in a TOFU case from kbdfans
Hello, does the cable still plug in the keyboard nicely after the case swap? I heard some people say that the cable can't be fully plugged in (can be disconnected easily) the board with the case on.
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You just made yourself a DUCKY ONE 2 MECH MINI
Thanks for all the info on this bro still helping 3 years later. I spilled beer in my one 2 mini that ive had for 3 years, but i desoldered all the switches and everything on the pcb still works, so im gonna have a ducky one 2 mini in a kbd fans case with lubed C³Equalz Tangerine Switches (62g). Probably not a cost efficient way of building a keyboard but never mind.
That. Is. Awesome.
Just did this myself with the black case, and used 2 layers of drawer liner under PCB. Sounds so much better and feels way more sturdy!
Jammos do u have pictures?
Just swapped mine, and its amazing. The thing fits the ducky like it was specifically made for it. Feel and sound are super premium. Thanks bunches for the tip!
My pleasure!
Great video. I also committed the sin of lubing without disassemly, and even Browns *gasp*! Like internet people warned, the tactility is reduced, the feel across the board is not 100% consistent, but with the also newly dampened case, I've come surprisingly close to the "thock" I thought only more expensive / work-intensive customs can achieve. Very satisfied. Now this modded Filco TKL sounds and feels better than my much newer Ducky One 2 TKL with MX Blues. 🤔
Thank you for this video. It gave me the confidence to go for a new case for my Ducky One 2 Mini White, when I realised how easy it is to swap. My new wooden case from KBD Fans looks and sounds awesome.
PapaQ So glad I was able to help!!
Sorry I'm a bit late but I also awant to buy a wooden case for my ducky one two mini. Which board did you get?
@@harryviewing788 It's called "60% WOOD CASE FOR DZ60 GH60" on the kdbfans website. I got the zebra wood, and I absolutely love it.
@@papaquonis OK thanks a lot !!!
@@papaquonis did you have to buy any new screws or anything while swapping it over to the new case?
I wasn't trying to put mine in another case, but I was trying to figure out how to disassemble mine. So thanks for that!
I need help my ducky one 2 mini suddenly stopped turning on..so if you know any possible idea please help
@@j4shh is the usb C cable connected to the keyboard properly?
I'm glad you like the keyboard.
One difference between the 2 lubing methods is that, opening the switch allows you to lube where the spring contacts the stem and the bottom housing. Spring bouncing around in the housing is more of a sound thing than a feel thing. So between the 2 methods the feel might be the same, but not lubing the springs might leave the tiny scratchy sound. This is tested on gateron brown.
I really want to buy this case since it makes the Ducky One 2 Mini feel more solid and premium. I also have a keycap set that goes really well with this case. Also with Glorious O Rings on a Cherry MX Brown switch, I feel like it would feel really close to a custom keyboard.
What you are thinking is correct.
There is the Ducky One 2 Mecha available. Premium case.
If you are able to lube the switches without desoldering it then you're pretty much awesome. Even though only the top housing got lubed, it is still lubed nonetheless. Awesome job on the ducky, going to get a ducky one 2 mini just to do this mod. Thanks for letting us know which one fits without having to file the plate of the ducky one 2 mini
Absolutely going to do this. I have a One 2 Mini with custom/artisan caps and braided/flexed coiled cable on the way. Absolutely gonna grab one of those frames and swap it out, as I'm still pretty new to the Mech community and haven't soldered in years.
EDIT: Holy shit, they have a clear frosted acrylic case on kbdfans. That would look GLORIOUS. "TOFU ACRYLIC FROSTED 60% CASE"
alternate between pressing the 5 and 3 keys when you're watching this video...made me lol
Nice man. I ordered the low profile version of this case for mine. Was kinda worried it wouldn't fit but I'm at ease now thanks to you
I am not familiar with the low profile version you speak of, what specific one did you order??
This one?? kbdfans.cn/collections/60-layout-case/products/customized-gh60-aluminum-case?variant=18900238368826
@@davelogan77 yea that's the one. It should fit similar to yours
@@Gerontific It looks like it should work, let us know if it fits as expected, I'd be interested for sure.
@@Gerontific did it fit correctly? And are there feet for raising the board?
Thank you for making this video! I've been trying to find an answer to this question for the last few weeks
Batsy I am very happy that you were able to get some use out of it.
i luebed my ducky with reds the same way seems to work just fine
you guys may love the case and the switches and stuff but this guy is pretty epic
This is so helpful; I was planning on getting a different case for my ducky one 2 mini because the stock case is plastic so I was planning on switching it out with a wooden case and this helped me confirm that it's possible
what wooden case did you get because i really want to do this also
@@aidanb1380 well you can get one from kbdfans.com for like 50$ but the fees end up making it close 100$ and the pcb can only be 60%. If it is a 65% board the case won't fit. Also make sure that you are buying the regular wood case and not the anne pro case because the anne pro has a different screw type and screw layout
@@Aidan-wu2ec ah okay thanks i have a 60%
That look so damb good I gotta get my self one! That is for the video
great video, i have mine mounted in kbdfans 5 degree case. sounds good too and more premium looking.
Are the dip switches accessible on the 5 degree case?
Was your case a direct fit for the DO2M??
Mayank Singh I doubt it.
Do you have pics of your O2M in the 5-degree case? I'm just curious because I was chatting with KBDfans and they said that the Mini's PCB is "too big" and wouldn't fit.
Daniel M I would like to see it too, the screw holes and dim switch holes I think would all be an issue.
ur a sick dad if u got him a ducky
brian2559 he worked for it. 🙂👍🏻
The Tofu Case fits perfectly aswell
@@joshuay03 It fits absolutely perfectly
I have a ducky one 2 mini it has blue switches and I was gonna try to switch the pcb out with the gk61 cause it’s hot swappable and put foam like you did
Interesting idea. I may look into this myself!
I just ordered a Ducky one 2 Mecha Mini, hope it is close to or as good as this.
Thanks for the video. I was also looking into the same mod so thanks for pointing out the case!
So the case does come with the smaller screws but they accidentally only included 3 in your order?
Nate Julian correct.
Can you make a video with some 360 degree shots? I'd really love to see how much of the switch is visible from every angle, if it is at all. How has your ducky one 2 mini felt since you made this switch?
Still waiting for the Ducky one 2 mecha mini and am growing impatient, hence why im here.
LOL, dont' hold your breath. The next video that you can anticipate seeing from me will be sometime in December, when I unbox, and build my RAMA Works U80-A
ramaworks.store/products/u80-a
Thank you so much
Thank you for the informative video. Just ordered the case in purple. :-)
Can't decide if i want the blue case or the purple case because i'm getting my GMK Lasers soon which will look sick with this case. Thanks for the video man!
Ordered my case screw that $15 expedited shipping lol, guess I'm getting it in a month thank you so much btw for this video you helped me with this!
Glad I can help!
I just pre ordered a
Mecha mini after I saw this video
Please give a review on how to lube without desoldering
I sort of already covered it one of my other vids: th-cam.com/video/SagVcBuklkA/w-d-xo.html
Nice! I'm doing this
I can’t believe the difference of sound quality here. Makes me want to commit the same lubing sin you did LOL.
Also I ordered a Ducky TKL keyboard recently, and was wondering if you know of any aluminum case swaps for that?
KuritsuOW I do not know of any alum cases for the ducky TKL, sorry. I am too busy looking for one for my full-size :-)
@@davelogan77 Ah that's fine man, thanks for the quick response as well!
@@davelogan77 hey mate. Awesome video. Is there a case for the ducky sf board?
Did you commit the sin? im also.thinking of doing it to haha.
@@SharrodVisuals I did.... LOL It was worth it though, especially considering that I can't afford a soldering iron at the moment, and the keyfeel is improved so much. Still hoping to one day get that full custom board someday though!
Great video! Keyboard looks sick!
Walter Craig Thanks!
Thank you for this indepth video. I want to swap my case to a kbd tofu case!!!
I don't think the tofu will work...
@@davelogan77 I did some research and ended up getting the case you have but in cyan. Thank you for the heads up.
@@Techgnome21 Nice!
@@salty-gj7rs It does not fit a Tofu case. I bought an E-Yellow Tofu case and while the screws lined up, the opening for the dip switch on the Ducky is not in the correct shape and/or not big enough. You'll end up putting a lot of pressure on the dip switches and your PCB will be slightly bent. This one works because the opening on the bottom is really big.
Hey David do you think the KBD FANS tofu 60% case would also work for the ducky one 2 mini?
Costco Hotdog it won’t. The DiM panel interferes with the Tofu case.
@@davelogan77 Hey David, I'm still looking around for cases for the Ducky one 2 mini, I'm not sure if the NPKC
60% BAMBOO CASE would fit the board of the Ducky one 2 mini? I tried contacting KBDFANS support they reply with they don't have a ducky one 2 mini and haven't tested it.
Thank you SIR!
Thx mate. Your video is very helpful :) I bought a tofu 60 case from kbdfans. Hope it works with my ducky one 2 mini.
Gudeking No! The Tofu will NOT work.
@@davelogan77 Oh darn....I wish i'd watched your video before i purchased the Tofu case. Thanks for the reply though.
@@davelogan77 LUL
David Logan Hey David, I'm about to place my order at KBDfans and was going to pay the $15 to get it in like a week like you had mentioned. But was just curious what mail carrier delivered it to you? I live in a rural area so I have a PO Box. But I don't want it to get lost depending on what company they use in the US. Didn't know if I should use my physical address or if they deliver to a PO Box. Thanks!
youre the goat my dude thank you for making this video
Did you get the weight with it?
It’s available as an option, yes.
Are there any aluminum cases you know that would fit with the TKL version?
roniel garachico Not that I know of.
I think the Filco TKL aluminum but I have also heard the fitting is tight with the pcb and others have said it fits fine
Could the same concept be applied to the Ducky One 2 SF and a 65 % case from KBDfans?
100%. Anything with a cherry switch.
Do you have to have an insulator? And what materials are good to put in? And how thick do they need to be?
DC you do not have to have a packing sheet inside the keyboard but it does help make it sound a little better. I suggest using a thin sheet of polyethylene packing foam sheet.
Hey, did they usb-c cable that came with the ducky still fit after you put the o2m in the new case? I saw in the comments on kbdfans that their annepro2 usb didn't fit because the cutout was too deep for the original cable. Thanks!
Yes the original DO2M usb-c cable still worked perfectly. It's like this case was made just for the DO2M.
Awesome, Thanks for replying!
@@leslie3800 No Problamo!
@@davelogan77 2 of my keys arent working rn and I need to take the switch off and put it back on?
I got mine off of amazon for $10 more but it came in a week so i guess it was worth it
KBD gets things to my house in Michigan in 6 days.
Are the MX blacks something you’ve always used or did you come from something else before? I am trying to see if they are for me.
Blacks are the best option that come on the DOTM for sound and feel. (In my opinion). I have had great success lubing them with super lube while still closed... I'd do it again in a heartbeat...
legend. thanks man. gonna get me one
Should I expect to receive 3 screws? Would I need to purchase an additional pack of 2mm screws for the build? Thank you
when he flicked the metal case:
i felt that
❤️😍
Have you had any issues with switches after lubing how you did? Awesome video!
Tdmg none.
@@davelogan77 Thats good to hear, going to lube mine tomorrow and feel the buttery-ness. Thanks for the quick reply, you've got great videos!
Tdmg thanks, I really appreciate the feedback!
maybe for next videos, can u do lube with tribosys 3204 for tactile switches and do clipped and band-aid mod at stabs?
i dont know those stabs are screw in or plate mount maybe with genuine cherry stabs or gmk genuine cherry stabilizers with mods this keyboard will be so amazing with an sound so smooth more with the sound damper wow i want see that :D
Yo!! this video helped me alot! my ducky will look so great after the case arives
You’re a god send
got the new ducky mech with the alu case i will desolder it and swap out switches still debating if i should make a video on it.
Awesome video really helped me!!!
Glad I could help.
Thanks for the video!
really interested in doing this. do you know if the other kbdfans 60% cases support ducky one 2 mini? like the KBDfans 5° KBDfans Tofu 60%
Resenses those will not work because they do not have the provision in the bottom to line up with the dim switch panel on the ducky PCB
@@davelogan77 do you know which keyboards / pcbs are know to fit in those cases and ty for response. Found you channel from searching ducky one2 mini metal case.
@@davelogan77 also what about if i don't need access to dim switches
@@Resenses Its not that simple, the dim panel doesn't align, but it also interferes with the case, it hits the case and doesn't allow the PCB to properly seat to the case, so it literally doesn't fit.
Now They Have The Ducky Mecha Mini, That I am going to get! I am just Trying to find what switch is best! I am Thinking Blacks, But at first was thinking about blues!
How is the keyboard holding up now? I have a ducky one 2 mini as well and I plan to just lube them but I am afraid I might break the keyboard
If I do lube them I will lube them through the switches
I sold it a little while ago. But I have others that I have had for a long time where there are zero issues. The lube itself is a dialectic, it will not harm the keyboard. It’s perfectly safe.
did you keep the thin package protection in when installing the board? you said it was nonconductive. currently ordering one rn! Great video man fr
EDIT: My dumbass rewatched it and realized you answered my question in the video lol
TURDLive 😂
Thanks for the video. Is the packaging material necessary for mounting the pcb? Or was it strictly just for sound dampening purposes?
It was only for sound control.
@@davelogan77 I just upgraded my case to this one after your video. I put the foam for sound dampening and I'm wondering if it's caused you any problems yet? Does it overheat or mess with the PCB in any way? Thanks
TK I have had zero issues, it doesn’t get hot at all, the PCB won’t generate enough heat to be an issue. Hope this helps.
@@davelogan77 Thanks for the quick reply!
TK Sure thing!
how do the DIP switches line up in the back? is the opening large enough? looks like it would be a perfect fit, just curious though ! thanks for the upload
Samantha Chabak Yes, the dip switches do line up perfectly.
Just got my case for it i tried the foam thing but it made the board too tall thus i couldnt screw it in and the powerport isnt lining up
how many layers of foam, you may need to compress it slightly, but not enough to be too difficult to screw it back to the board...
I installed mine without foam and its just fine. Unless you run very clicky switches I dont think its all that necessary.
@@davelogan77 found a thinner foam and it worked our great. I think the foam helps so much with the sound and feel. Great video btw
Can you show us how to take out the switches from the keyboard please
How did you make sure it would fit before buying that case, I have a ducky one 2 mini that I would like to move in a different case but I wouldn't know what to measure to make sure it would fit.
Thank you so much, you just literally answer my question about this topic, so I can put my ducky one 2 mini in any 60% case? I am interested in the tofu acrylic 60% case, do you think it will work with the ducky?
LS I don’t think so, I think the DIM panel is in the wrong position.
was it pretty hard finding out for sure if the standoffs would be compatible with each other?
is the plate made out of plastic or aluminum?
Marcus Bagay the Ducky is metal.
I didn’t get any of this you take all the keys off then put them all back on
Great video
Thanks!
Quick question: The alu case does not have feet like the original. Is the alu case higher in the back, or completely flatt?
How did you lube the switches without taking it apart? I want to do the same but don’t want to take it apart lol
Estebeezy Use “super lube”, and inject into the switch body between the housing and the plunger, and it runs down into the switch lubing all the contact points. I do the left and right hand side of the switch, one drop each side minimum.
David Logan I should use a needle? Or what haha I’m new to this sorry
Estebeezy The lube can be purchased in a needle point dispenser:
Super Lube 51010 Oil Super Lube www.amazon.com/dp/B000BXOGHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cYUcDbQBM5C18
Hi i would like to ask on how you identify which case could perfectly fit the ducky one 2 mini.? I want to change case and i want to know if there’s any option aside from what you used.
Tia
Kile Nikson Chua It was pretty difficult, the mounting pattern has to match perfectly as you know. So, the next best thing besides physically examining every case, I called the team at me hanicalkeyboards.com, and asked for their advice. They are a good help.
I saved your video for when I actually start moving to the new case, but is there any way to transfer the Ducky one 2 mini triple height keyboard stands on either side? Or does that new case give it more of an incline? Also, I personally use clear O-rings on my keycaps on my ducky, does the lube just make the key movements smoother? Thanks for making this video I was wondering about this from the day I got my ducky a year or more ago. Keyboard is wonderful, but it's a little creaky and would love to do what you just showed us. 👊
phlooke Yes, the lube smooths out the keys. Don’t worry if it gets a little messy. Make sure you use a Teflon based lube so the plastic doesn’t get damaged. The case it at an angle, in my opinion it’s perfect.
David Logan Thanks again bud! Just what I needed, and I feel a little safer now knowing I can use my ducky as a self defense instrument. Killed two birds with one stone. 😁
@@phlooke It is true - you can certainly bludgeon someone to death with this thing, it's a beast!
David Logan Can't wait. All jokes aside (Obviously the extra weight would make it a better weapon) but for just our regular mech keyboard uses (typing, gaming, overall best feeling when using it) is the added weight option a must have in your opinion? Or if you never bought the weight with your case do you think you would think to yourself "this o2mini needs more weight". (Obviously as an added weight since the case itself adds weight, but is it sufficient?) I was just curious, I'm not really worried about the extra money for it but if I don't think I'll need it or benefit from it then might as well not order it). Thanks for all your help / replies. 👊
phlooke it’s just a “nice to have”. The case without the extra weight is a decent amount of weight. But I like the extra option, and prefer it be on the heavier side. You can defiantly go without it.
I am thinking of getting the aluminium but low profile
hey david, what is the angle of elevation on this board? is it the same as the duckys biggest leg elevation (which is roughly 8 degrees im told). thanks!
/\ Sorry, I can’t say, I recently sold this version, I’d have to research it and get back with you.
Did the dip switch on the left side of the pcb cause any problems?
Hey David, I'm looking into the Ducky One 2 Mini to mod as well - but not in the sense of transferring it to a different case.
What I'd like to do is take the whole soldered switch assembly out and make a mold from the black top part of the case to pour an epoxy resin part from it and get a glass like finish on it. Then put it all back together.
I sadly have found little to no information on how the two case parts are stuck together - is it possible to remove it without breaking it? Is it screwed onto the white bottom part (that I would like to keep and reuse) or clipped in?
Does anyone know if these cases also work for the Anne pro 2?
I do not know.
maaaaaan that sounds good maaaaan. how did you lube it??? my bad I see you did a video on this.
will the ducky mecha mini have the same fitment and same screw places?
Nice! Do you know where to find a 65% for ducky ?
Can this case work for a gk61
i was just wondering if the switches on the ducky one 2 mini are hot swapped
Does it work with other 60% keyboards
I have the ducky llama mecha mini. The case is already aluminum so I don’t have to buy one.. but can I still put foam inside this case it came with ? I already bought the super lube 👍🏻
JohnPaul You can certainly try. I have not messed around with the mech minis yet.
Are those keycaps you have on the other keyboard above it a good color match to the blue case or is the color alot different?
I have a ducky with Mx silent red could I buy Mx blue switches and replace them or do I need a new keyboard
Its Atached The only way to swap switches is to desolder the original ones from the board and resolder new ones, and that’s way more trouble than it’s worth.
David Logan so should I just buy a new board
Its Atached it would be simple that way.
Do you recommend ducky or glorious
Does your space bar rattle at all? Mine does and it’s driving me insane. So much so that I’m going to de-solder the board and replace the stabs. While I’m doing that I’m also going to replace the plate and the case. Thanks for your video it was very informative.
Not really, or at least nothing to really speak of. It's really solid, and sounds good during use.
The stabs pop right off...
how would you go about desoldering the rgb smds or is it not needed?
Sound test: 15:53
Thanks bro : D
@David Logan how would you compare the typing angle and thickness of the anodized aluminum case compared to the standard plastic case that the One 2 Mini comes with? Looking to put my One 2 Mini into an aluminum case but I'm worried they might be too thick / typing angle too steep.
I just got one for $80 used. I’m not sure what to do. The board is loose from the plastic case. The screws are stripped. Should I get another case? Or use different screws?
jdrew06 I would try either wider or longers screws first, then if that fails, maybe check out a new case.
just wanted to know if it would work with the 60% TOFU case?
tutuca I don’t think so. But I have heard some people claim it’s possible.
@@davelogan77 thanks but i actually just decided to look it up on youtube and i found someone doing a typing test with a ducky one 2 mini in a TOFU case from kbdfans
I cannot confirm that its possible.
@@pogchamping9378 link?
You wouldn't happen to have a One 2 Mini PCB available would you?
Which KBDFans alu case is that? I want to replace mine too!
Edit: sorry, got too excited for the idea🤣
Thats ok, I understand the excitement! Look in my video comments and I post the link to the case on KBD's website.
@@davelogan77 thanks! Is that case high-profile?
@@lemonlaide7999 Yes.
Hello, does the cable still plug in the keyboard nicely after the case swap? I heard some people say that the cable can't be fully plugged in (can be disconnected easily) the board with the case on.
What are the dark blue key caps on the top keyboard