@@DinoDeBlue I think super lube oil is too thin for lubing the stabs, dielectric grease would be better :) th-cam.com/video/2NIrNGNwqWQ/w-d-xo.html here's a link if you would like to lube your stabs without desoldering
Keep in mind to be careful guys. I have done this, and overlubing the switches can cause a chatter and will require you to take out the switch and clean them off to fix it. So not a big deal for a hotswap keyboard, but quite the nuisance if you need to solder.
I will penlube today! I already lubed my hotswappable keyboard with gateron optical reds the conventional way (brush, Krytox 205g0) and today I will try it your way with a pen on my Ducky One 2 SF since it's soldered. Great video, thank you! Your quality is on point and you deserve many more subs. I wish you prosperity, my friend
ended up breaking my poker 3 by doing this :/ was amazing for the first month but noticed that my W and D key don't always work 100% of the time when holding down. Probably over lubed some so plan on desoldering and cleaning them out x-x
Hey I have a question, I recently bought the pen lube, is it normal that it smells weird? I don’t wanna use it on my keyboard if has something bad or anything. It smells like rotten eggs.
i did that on my Varmilo Mx Brown and MX red Keyboards and work Great , BUT i only lube the left and right side of the switches . Tried lube all 4 sides and something felt wrong dumb .
Over-lubed? I tried this and now my keys seems slow and heavy to type on. This method seems to make it very easy to what do what many would consider to be over-lubed :/
just as thegreatsawyer said, tactile switches have the distinct bump feedback that linear switches lack. that's why you only lube two sides instead of all sides as to not affect the bump feel.
Note: He used the super lube 51014 which only changes the feel and not much for sound so I suggest getting the super lube 51010 which is a little more expensive but it does change the feel and sound pretty well
To be honest in terms of sound considering they are linear they all sound pretty similar as the main reason for lubing would be to eliminate key switch friction aka scratch
hey shiba! i just pen lubed my RK61, and it sounds AMAZING!!! i put foam in it so it sounds thocky :D thank you for this tutorial! you need more subs dude
good video but i do have 2 questions how many super lube pens would it take to lube a 60% keyboard and is it possible to lube stabilizers with this method
if you mean "can i do this with krytox instead?", i'm sure you can. in fact, it'll probably feel even better because krytox 205 will last longer and will stay in the same place as where you applied it on. krytox 205 is also thicker, which will definitely help the switches feel even more buttery and will help the switches sound even quieter. but if you're talking about the krytox 105, it'll basically be the same thing as the superlube in the video.
if i use the lube that you used with this same method on browns, will the lube somehow spread to the legs and obliterate the tactility? if it does spread to the legs over time, is it possible to use a lube similar to 205g0 (which, ofc, is thicker and thus won't spread as easily) with this method? thanks in advance! :-D
Tried this for my soldered on RK71 with brown switch, works like a charm. However, I chose to lube all 4 sides for my tactile switch to maximise its smoothness.
@@notleon6901 It definitely became less scratchy. But I couldn't really notice any other specific changes in thocc/pitch because I simultaneously did the case foam+tape mod, so I'm not sure what changes in sound are specifically attributed to the pen lube.
@@notleon6901 I also used the Super Lube and a interdental brush to lube my stabs (copied from :3ildcat's video on spray lubing the RK61), which became slightly less rattly.
A year, later, how does the mod feel? 🙈 Soldered brown outemus RK61 user (Want to lube my switches but the hassle of solder word is really making me lazy/reluctant)
the liquid-y superlube that he used? that's actually less thick than what you'd want. ideally, you should use krytox 205g0 or even any similar generic silicon lubricant because the superlube used in the video won't provide as much smoothness and won't dampen as much sound, unlike something thicker such as krytox 205g0 or silicon lube.
if you overlube then that may cause some switches to stop responding, but you could just clean out the lube from the switches. just don't apply too much lube (i feel like, if you're using the superlube in this video, 1-2 drops would be more than enough. but, even better, just exactly follow the steps in the video) and you'll be safe. :)
only spray-lubing has the possibility of damaging your PCB. you're completely safe with this pen-lube method, BUT DON'T OVERLUBE as overlubing can also damage your PCB.
Thanks for the tip. If i may, please reduce the swap between the key view and your face view. It's fatiguing. Keep up the good work, i do enjoy your chill voice.
@@shibatek4953 Would this work ? Look it up on amazon "Super Lube 51004 Synthetic Oil with PTFE, High Viscosity, 4 oz Bottle,Translucent white" This should deffo be enough for 2 keyboard no ?
The size is definitely more than enough for 2 keebs, but as for the product itself I can't say for sure since I haven't used that one myself. Uses the same type of lube though so maybe?
honestly after doing this, keyboard feels like shit. I left few keys unlubed (because you didnt mention that lube you recomended is not enough for one 60% keyboard) and the lubed keys just feel heavy, no difference in scratching
why would you think adding something to dampen the sound is going to have any affect on lubicrated parts? Lube is for movement, dampening is for sound.
I watched a video on how to use super lube spray. Now some of my keys don't work. I tried wd40 electronic cleaning spray, it helped some. Do you think the pen will fix my keyboard?
The spray possibly damaged some electric components, but it's also possible that there's just too much lube in the switch. Clean it out and let it sit for a few days maybe it'll get it workin again? Happened to me before
before i get into the instructions, there's a better method called the "push stem lube" method. it's very similar to the one shown in the video, except that you just need some thin brush and you need thicker lube (ideally krytox 205g0 or even any generic silicon lube that's similar to 205g0) than the superlube used in the video. ALSO, something that's really important is whether you want to keep the tactility (the bump) or not. i'll give instructions for both scenarios. alright, let's get into the instructions! IF YOU WANT TO KEEP THE TACTILITY: - get a bit (not too little, but not too much to the point where you can clearly see the lube on your brush) of 205g0/silicon lube on a VERY thin brush (thin enough to fit between the stem of the switch, which is the brown part, and the housing of the switch, get a brush that's 000 in size) - get something like a toothpick and push down on the stem - while the stem is pushed down, brush both the left and right side of the switch but NOT the front and/or back (these areas contain the stem legs and leaf which create the bump) - once you're done, push the stem down and release it a few times to rub the lube in there - done! just wipe off any excess lube on the switch itself (NOT inside) IF YOU WANT TO REMOVE THE TACTILITY: - SAME as if you want to keep the tactility except that, when lubing, you brush ALL 4 sides of the switch, not just the right and left
Imo that pen is WAY to expensive for what you get oil wise. I recommend buying the little 7oz bottle of even fuck it a pint/quart size if you're using enough. Then just buy a squeeze buttle with a blunt tip needle attachment. Much better control, much better value
I never knew there was another way to do lubing 😮. So detailed and well explained, great work!
Thank you! Look out for more content coming up :)
Agree
Dude! I wanted to lube mine without disassembling them and this worked so well! Got rid of ping and everything. Thanks for this!
Great to hear :)
is it possible to lube stabs?
@@DinoDeBlue I think super lube oil is too thin for lubing the stabs, dielectric grease would be better :)
th-cam.com/video/2NIrNGNwqWQ/w-d-xo.html here's a link if you would like to lube your stabs without desoldering
@@DinoDeBlue oh yeah I’ll send a link
@@DinoDeBlue th-cam.com/video/J-0nSNJt250/w-d-xo.html
Keep in mind to be careful guys. I have done this, and overlubing the switches can cause a chatter and will require you to take out the switch and clean them off to fix it. So not a big deal for a hotswap keyboard, but quite the nuisance if you need to solder.
I will penlube today! I already lubed my hotswappable keyboard with gateron optical reds the conventional way (brush, Krytox 205g0) and today I will try it your way with a pen on my Ducky One 2 SF since it's soldered.
Great video, thank you! Your quality is on point and you deserve many more subs. I wish you prosperity, my friend
@@lakastama-yc7ig its the same as regular lube, just a pen. im pretty sure it should go on for years just like normal lube
how did the pen lube job go
I'm still kinda not sure about it
How the pen lube bro?
I love how he says “that spacebar moist” keep it up man, you’re a good person
ended up breaking my poker 3 by doing this :/ was amazing for the first month but noticed that my W and D key don't always work 100% of the time when holding down. Probably over lubed some so plan on desoldering and cleaning them out x-x
i did this with condensed coconut oil and bruh it made my gateron reds sound amazing and feel crazy smooth
Thanks very much for the tip on the tactile switches, gonna lube my Browns Next week, pog
I tried it on browns before, makes it much smoother without losing any tactility
Did you lose the tactile feel?
@@itzdanz12 he just said he didnt
@@pleasantpenguin3764 mate im asking the other guy who did you think I was replying to
@@itzdanz12 wha.. but shiba already told you it was good, did you need to fact check it
Hey I have a question, I recently bought the pen lube, is it normal that it smells weird? I don’t wanna use it on my keyboard if has something bad or anything. It smells like rotten eggs.
so underrated tysm for this tutorial! was gonna spray lube but i was so scared i’d damage my switches
alone the channel name deserves you a sub
very nice video, i bought super lube today for my jeychron c1
i did that on my Varmilo Mx Brown and MX red Keyboards and work Great , BUT i only lube the left and right side of the switches . Tried lube all 4 sides and something felt wrong dumb .
Over-lubed? I tried this and now my keys seems slow and heavy to type on. This method seems to make it very easy to what do what many would consider to be over-lubed :/
Hello, have you had any problems with your switches since you used the pen lub?
How many keyboards were damaged after this? I need to know if it is safe
i just pen lubed my gateron browns and oh my dear its HEAVEN!!!! i highly recommend.
Does it have to be superlube?
Will standard silicone oil work?
Hey shiba tek why should I only lube 2 sides of a tactile switch? also does this method remove the metal pinging sound?
lubing in general removes ping, so I assume. and lubing just the sides/not the legs&leaf allows the tactility to not be muted/nearly removed.
just as thegreatsawyer said, tactile switches have the distinct bump feedback that linear switches lack. that's why you only lube two sides instead of all sides as to not affect the bump feel.
How can you do the stabilizers?
how long work your keyboard after Lubing like this?
Can I also lube the stabilizers with the pen lube?
Note: He used the super lube 51014 which only changes the feel and not much for sound so I suggest getting the super lube 51010 which is a little more expensive but it does change the feel and sound pretty well
do they both get rid of spring ping?
@@beausabian905 yes
i got a question do we have to wait for the lube to dry before go back to using it ?
To be honest in terms of sound considering they are linear they all sound pretty similar as the main reason for lubing would be to eliminate key switch friction aka scratch
Can you use the 51014 variant, i have that laying around for my model cars
can somebody say can i use 51014 super lube pen on my red swithces keyboard
I have box switches, could I still do this?
is it normal to have ping sound? when it gets older?
What if my switches have the side guards? do I only lube the front and back then it will just seep around?
Can this method reach the spring of the switch?
holy shit you’ve got potential. underrated 🙌🏽
hey shiba! i just pen lubed my RK61, and it sounds AMAZING!!! i put foam in it so it sounds thocky :D thank you for this tutorial! you need more subs dude
Did you remove the battery? Or straigth up?
good video but i do have 2 questions how many super lube pens would it take to lube a 60% keyboard and is it possible to lube stabilizers with this method
I suppose you can lube the whole keeb only using half of the pen if you use it wisely.
Do you think it will be a good idea to pen lube cream switches?
Thanks for the video! I have a question. What happen if I lube the four sides on my tactile switches?
It will lose its tactility and feel like a linear switch
This man deserves more subs I swear, looking forward to when you blow up (not literally tho xD)
I know i’m a bit late, but can you do this with optical switches?
Hey :) How many pens aproximetly do i need for a 60% keyboard? :D
you can do 3 full keyboards with 1 pen so 1 is fine
Yep, 1 pen should be more then enough for 1 board of any layout
Thanks a lot :) Just ordered one from amazon :/ There is none in my country so
How about the stabs?
I'm a lazy person that's why I wanted to try this method. So do you recommend this on brown switch or not?
If I lube the switch with superlube but lube with the krytox lube way, does it safe?
if you mean "can i do this with krytox instead?", i'm sure you can. in fact, it'll probably feel even better because krytox 205 will last longer and will stay in the same place as where you applied it on. krytox 205 is also thicker, which will definitely help the switches feel even more buttery and will help the switches sound even quieter. but if you're talking about the krytox 105, it'll basically be the same thing as the superlube in the video.
May I ask can u lube optical switches with pen lube? How much amount is needed? Is too much lube will damage my keyboard?
too much can cause problems
follow what he did; a drop per side is fine and just spread it, then clean it afterwards
How much lube was left in the pen?
if i use the lube that you used with this same method on browns, will the lube somehow spread to the legs and obliterate the tactility? if it does spread to the legs over time, is it possible to use a lube similar to 205g0 (which, ofc, is thicker and thus won't spread as easily) with this method? thanks in advance! :-D
It will not spread to the legs since they curve and the lube is more solid and won’t drip when done right, at least what I think
Tried this for my soldered on RK71 with brown switch, works like a charm. However, I chose to lube all 4 sides for my tactile switch to maximise its smoothness.
First board I tried this on was an RK71 with browns as well :)
Does it sound good?
@@notleon6901 It definitely became less scratchy. But I couldn't really notice any other specific changes in thocc/pitch because I simultaneously did the case foam+tape mod, so I'm not sure what changes in sound are specifically attributed to the pen lube.
@@notleon6901 I also used the Super Lube and a interdental brush to lube my stabs (copied from :3ildcat's video on spray lubing the RK61), which became slightly less rattly.
A year, later, how does the mod feel? 🙈 Soldered brown outemus RK61 user (Want to lube my switches but the hassle of solder word is really making me lazy/reluctant)
does this work with box switches? Like outemu reds?
will this work on stabs too?
You can use permatex dealectric grease 🙌
Do you gotta wait like 20 min before using the keyboard
I'd LIKE to say an hour buttttt I've tried using it almost immediately after and it was fine 👀
@@shibatek4953 thanks
do you think i can use syringe?
could i use a syringe and have the lube in the syringe?
I imagine it should be fine but i've never tried myself
@@shibatek4953 ok
The lube that you used in this video, isn't it a bit thick?
the liquid-y superlube that he used? that's actually less thick than what you'd want. ideally, you should use krytox 205g0 or even any similar generic silicon lubricant because the superlube used in the video won't provide as much smoothness and won't dampen as much sound, unlike something thicker such as krytox 205g0 or silicon lube.
Glad I found this video ! Great tips and simple!!
thanks for the video, how many switches do you think a pen can lube?
From personal experience, if your doing tactiles around 100-120 switches, might be less for linear
@@shibatek4953 thanks!
how long do you let it dry or doesnt matter?
does this metod corrode/affect input from your keyboard?
if you overlube then that may cause some switches to stop responding, but you could just clean out the lube from the switches. just don't apply too much lube (i feel like, if you're using the superlube in this video, 1-2 drops would be more than enough. but, even better, just exactly follow the steps in the video) and you'll be safe. :)
Can you do this with box style switches? (dust proof switches) Id greatly appreciate if you would reply
Great advise, I really want to lube my Tecware Elite Gateron Yellow. I love the smooth yellow feeling, but the high pitch sound is somehow annoying
Do foam mod and holee mod
@@hw.lds08 later I will try, yesterday I make wrist rest fron foam and dampen the sound also
Can I still use it now, will it damage the pcb?
only spray-lubing has the possibility of damaging your PCB. you're completely safe with this pen-lube method, BUT DON'T OVERLUBE as overlubing can also damage your PCB.
Is this applicable for blue switches ? Thank you!
Wouldn't recommend it, it'll ruin the click sound for them
Great video, i loved the ifnfo and everything thxthxthxxxxx keep it up
i spray lubed my razer huntsman mini i used wd40 silicone version because it drys fast, does not leave residue, and it also a lubricant.
underrated af
can you pen lube stabs aswell or no?
No you cant :( If you don't wanna lube, you can use the holee and band aid mod to help with your stabs.
should I lube switch with superlube, but lube with the krytox way?:)
You can to avoid overlubing... But if your gonna take the time to open the switches individually you might as well use kryotox :)
@@shibatek4953 :)))
@@shibatek4953 But I think superlube for budget switch like gateron yellow can SmOoTh ClAcK :))
idk why but i press the spacebar with my right point finger not my thumb
dont do this. i tried it and some of my keys now missclick. i need to relube everything after degreasing.
are gateron optical yellows linear or tactile?
Linear! Sorry for the late reply. Very good budget set of linears
underrated
Thanks for the tip. If i may, please reduce the swap between the key view and your face view. It's fatiguing.
Keep up the good work, i do enjoy your chill voice.
how about the stabs though
how do u lube the stabs :)
Unfortunately I don't think super lube can work with stabs :( I've heard of people using Vaseline? Might damage the housing though
@@shibatek4953 No, you use a brush and reach down into the wire and housing.
Better method? Just get some 205g0 or Glube, super lube oil or 107g0 and done
Yo dawg, will one tube be enough for 2 of 68 keyboards ?
You could prob stretch it to that amount but i'd get 2 to be on the sure side
@@shibatek4953 Would this work ? Look it up on amazon "Super Lube 51004 Synthetic Oil with PTFE, High Viscosity, 4 oz Bottle,Translucent white" This should deffo be enough for 2 keyboard no ?
The size is definitely more than enough for 2 keebs, but as for the product itself I can't say for sure since I haven't used that one myself. Uses the same type of lube though so maybe?
How about the stabilizers? Can this method also be used?
This is definitely worth trying !
thanks for this idea! i can now lube my outemu reds without removing them :>
How did it sound? Any better any worse?
@@fancycomet06 It sounded better. It removed the scratchy sound and made the switch smoother.
also how do you lube the stabs?
Unfortunately, the superlube is much too thin to work with stabs. I have a video coming up on how to do it the normal way though :)
mate, my stabs rattles so bad so i had no choice but to desolder and lube them convetionally. but i will try this method for the switches 😍
there is no way you only have 7 subscribers
Thank you! That means so much to me! Will be putting out more content in the near future :)
honestly after doing this, keyboard feels like shit. I left few keys unlubed (because you didnt mention that lube you recomended is not enough for one 60% keyboard)
and the lubed keys just feel heavy, no difference in scratching
Can you do pen and then spray lube?
I'd recommend just using one method, doing both might easily overlube your board
@@shibatek4953 Awesome thanks.
just hit a pen and this is in my recommended.....
is it good to lube blues?
I've actually tried lubing blues with these before. You can actually dampen the sound and improve the feel but you would purposely need to overlube it
@@shibatek4953 Oki, how long does the lube last on these?
The board in the video was lubed around last year may. The sound dampening is a little less, but the feel is still all the same
@@shibatek4953 Thats nice but amazon doesn't want to ship it to my country for some odd reason
Do not lube blues! once you lube them they become borderline browns.
why would you think adding something to dampen the sound is going to have any affect on lubicrated parts? Lube is for movement, dampening is for sound.
Im just here for the Shiba content
super lubed sounds thocc... lessened the higher-pitched clackity-clack... Noice!!!
Hey if you do the tape mod with this one you will make the THOCK keyboard
This man presses spacebar with index finger
very helpful it done easy well than spray, I will try with cheap $24 mechanical keyboard.
dude this was so helpfull thank you
Thank you
Most underrated ytber got a new subscriber
Thanks bro. Undrrated channel
I watched a video on how to use super lube spray. Now some of my keys don't work. I tried wd40 electronic cleaning spray, it helped some. Do you think the pen will fix my keyboard?
The spray possibly damaged some electric components, but it's also possible that there's just too much lube in the switch. Clean it out and let it sit for a few days maybe it'll get it workin again? Happened to me before
I never have seen anybody touch the spacebar with his/her finger XD
Is this safe tho?
Haven't ran into any breakage so far on 3 boards. Over lubing seems to be the only concern :)
can anyone dumb it down for me how to penlube brown switches? am sorry my first time to lube and i wanna do it to my rk61 T _ T
before i get into the instructions, there's a better method called the "push stem lube" method. it's very similar to the one shown in the video, except that you just need some thin brush and you need thicker lube (ideally krytox 205g0 or even any generic silicon lube that's similar to 205g0) than the superlube used in the video.
ALSO, something that's really important is whether you want to keep the tactility (the bump) or not. i'll give instructions for both scenarios.
alright, let's get into the instructions!
IF YOU WANT TO KEEP THE TACTILITY:
- get a bit (not too little, but not too much to the point where you can clearly see the lube on your brush) of 205g0/silicon lube on a VERY thin brush (thin enough to fit between the stem of the switch, which is the brown part, and the housing of the switch, get a brush that's 000 in size)
- get something like a toothpick and push down on the stem
- while the stem is pushed down, brush both the left and right side of the switch but NOT the front and/or back (these areas contain the stem legs and leaf which create the bump)
- once you're done, push the stem down and release it a few times to rub the lube in there
- done! just wipe off any excess lube on the switch itself (NOT inside)
IF YOU WANT TO REMOVE THE TACTILITY:
- SAME as if you want to keep the tactility except that, when lubing, you brush ALL 4 sides of the switch, not just the right and left
This is the first time i see somebody using their index finger for the space bar, looks a little odd :)
Pen lube makes lubing so much faster compared to using a brush!
Imo that pen is WAY to expensive for what you get oil wise. I recommend buying the little 7oz bottle of even fuck it a pint/quart size if you're using enough. Then just buy a squeeze buttle with a blunt tip needle attachment. Much better control, much better value