The quality of the video and the editing and sound is phenomenal for someone with a small TH-cam fan base, keep it up and you’ll get a million subs in no time
God, a differce of galactic proportions; a completely different post-modding sound, so much better. I've just bought the RK61 and want to try to mod that to get a decent sound out of it. I actually like the way the keyboard looks, but might also change the keycaps for a nicer aesthetic. Your keyboard came out looking great; I like the color combination.
i've seen more rk68 builds than i could even count and this is by far in the top 5 of them. amazing work man. on top of that the great video production too? you're on your way to greatness
i just built my rk68, ktt kang white v3’s tape mod foam mod. i thought it was pretty good but now ik i need plate foam and lubed stabs cuz of this build
wow man didnt expect that outcome so creamy and thocky and clacky i really dont know how did u achieve that and imagine the sound tests are not that reliable so imagine that keyboard irl
Man, thanks so much for this comment. I appreciate the love and support man and YESSIR I hope we make it to even 1K! Thanks for the sub bozo, much love
Does anyone know any switches similar to these? I can't find the NK Silk Emeralds anywhere. I was thinking about using Gateron Cap Milky Yellow V2s for my build but I love the sound of these.
Hey there! might want to change the description a little. I'm pretty sure the keycaps you used in this build are not EPBT keycaps, well at least the link doesn't show an EPBT set, might cause some confusion to the newer folk in the hobby. Also, I'm curious since the board is north-facing and you're using Cherry keycaps. did you experience any keycap interference? I have zero experience using those switches and they're hella expensive to ship it to where I'm from. Other than that I enjoyed the video :) edit: grammar
Oh thanks so much for looking out! I spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect set that matched the theme of the person I was building it for so I might’ve seen EPBT on KBDFANS so much I just made a typo! Nonetheless it’s PBT material, I will definitely change that, so thank you 🙏🏽 As for the switch interference, I had none surprisingly! I was worried about that but the silk emeralds had a bit of a longer stem so that is a factor
im kinda new to the keyboard moding so thx for the vid ! i have a question i got a skyloong sk68 with optical switches, i got some krytox lube for the switches and stabiliser, so my question is i have a a generic Chinese dielectric grease from aliexpress and i dont have the expensive permatex eveyone uses, is it fine if i lube the wires using it ? cuz 14 dollars for permatex is kinda too much for me
I’m not sure what brand or what makes up that Chinese brand of dielectric grease but yes, not all dielectric grease are the same. Amazon does have very small amounts of permatex for way cheaper than $14!
Here’s the link to some cheap permatex on Amazon: Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease, 3 oz. Tube www.amazon.com/dp/B000AL8VD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_98E0MMZF8CABJ0PN4H5E
Hey bro this video is so well made this really deserves More. Just the ending was amazing in this. Ngl the no mic was accualy nice compared to other people
Where did you buy it from? I saw it on Amazon but the blue switched were not included do you mind giving me a international link for the blue switches?
yooo we have almost the same build, I got the rk68 awhile back with the intent of modding it as I went and cause it was cheap, i went with gateron cap yellows for the switches because theyre prelubed and sound pretty good, and I used the same keycaps because I like the cream and grey look! pretty dope that we did really similar builds. I also used the foam that came with the keycaps in the case, along with some other thicker foam for the battery side
Hello!! I've been looking through alot of rk68 modding, ever since im planning on purchasing one asap. It may sound different due to my choice of switch, which would be the Cream blue or Cream yellow akko switches, which tends to be alot more poppier and creamier when lubed. I noticed that when it was time to tape the plate, there was white foam also attached, and i was wondering if it came ootb or you personally bought it to make it have a sound difference. Also, do you think that the cream switches would have a slight difference but still sound thock like as yours? or would it reflect more sound and make it become more snappier and clacky.
I purchased the board brand new and it didn’t have that white film that you described. Because both creams and these silk emeralds at a blend of nylon and PC, I believe it would definitely sound creamier
i'm entirely new to this custom keyboard community, and i like this build! may i ask if you could recommend any 60% hot swappable keyboards? (budget) i would like to try out what you did in the video but with a 60% one.
Welcome to the community! If you have any questions, feel free to comment more! I would say a good budget 60%’s would be GamaKay Mk61, RK61 or RK68, or even the Womier K66. I know many of these are super popular but there’s a reason why!
And also is there a way to atleast try to make my modded + cream switches sound slightly close to the kdb67 lite? I am sure there isn't really a possible way to do so but if there is, please let me know!! if you never built the kdb67 lite or experienced the cream blues or cream yellows, the place to really observe the switches and keyboard is MCZ studio!!
I have build a couple of KBD67’s the build quality with those are quite different. They house a silicone dampener with a PC plate so thocc and creaminess is easily to come by (in my opinion)!
Yes! Once you’ve taken out the stabs (follow the video) I would suggest cleaning them. Take them apart, get a bowl of dish soap and room temp water and just let it soak/rinse in there for a bit and wipe off any pre-lube. This method does require you to “re-lube” your stabs and possibly clip them so the rattle isn’t there either. I can make a concise video on it if you’re interested!
Woooo, that's a great video! I'm waiting for different bits to arrive to mod my RK68, so this is a great insight into actually doing it. What's the song you used? I really like it.
I'm really glad you like the vid! Sweet - what kind of mods are you planning on doing? Also the song is from Sam Ock's 'DCMA FREE' Playlist called: "Bossa in the Breeze"
@@jepsei Thanks so much! It'll be so nice to put that song on. Hmm for now I want to lube the stabs and try the bandaid and foam mods, I got stuff for that and new keycaps on the way. I'm quite keen to try JWK Ultimate Black switches and maybe switch films at some point as well. I'm so happy I found RK68, it seems like a good starting point for getting into custom keyboards, doesnt it? Looking forward to your next video!
Technically with a north-facing PCB, yes there will be interference, however I didn’t experience any because these NK Silks have a long stem so it mitigates it a bit. I’ll be doing a video soon about switch interference and how I go about it!
Yeah I started off with electric tape but this mod started with painters tape and thousands of people have used it and haven’t really heard reports of fire hazard. But yes, I’d say especially for budge boards with batteries that get extremely hot, quickly, I’d be cautious
Honestly.. I think the lubing and filming process made the BIGGEST difference to me personally! Many can say that the tape and PE foam made the difference but I’d say from stock -> lubed and filmed? That’s it for me
Great video! The editing and general aesthetic is super clean! I'm looking to mod my own RK68, and this is the first video I've seen that shows how to lube they keycap springs. One question, Do you have any recommendations for other 65% keycap sets? I'm looking for one that would showcase the rgb a little more, I've found a few pudding sets, but right now I'm leaning towards the POM Jelly sugar cubes.
Thank you for liking and commenting on my video! I appreciate it a lot! As for the keycaps, my favorite option out of the two would be pudding just in case you’d really need to see what you’re typing or for functionality - POM Jelly keycaps are extremely pleasing however so pros and cons for both!
Yep, these keycaps do not offer shine thru - so in the dark you aren’t able to see the exact lettering/legends. However, there is RGB that still shines around the keycap so you still can see your board
There’s a function button which you hold down, and then press the appropriate key! Even though the keycaps have changed, the programming stays the same!
hi awesome video! just wondering if there's an alternative to the nk silk emeralds because it looks like nk doesn't sell them anymore. there are other silk switches that they sell and i was wondering if any of them were just recolors of the silk emeralds. i plan on doing a similar mod!
I actually didn’t get a chance to try their “newer” silk switches.. but I’d assume they those would be recolored or spring swapped. I would go for them because they are relatively inexpensive for how good the “Silk” series is! Let me know how your build goes!
Hi, I'm totally new to the hobby, got myself a keychron q2 w/ knob. So, I was wondering, since I was able to see that you have some kind of foam/paper between the pcb and the plate. What's the purpose of it and what's the mod called? I've had my keyboard for a month and for now I've only done the tape mod. I also changed the g pro browns to gateron box inc black switches and bought some SA-profile keycaps from kbdfans Thanks for the help :)
NICE! I’m thinking of getting the Q2 with a knob but I wanna wait for the white one hopefully! The foam between the plate and PCB is PE Foam which is pretty inexpensive and it works very similarly to the tape mod! It gives a more poppy/creamy sound to switches. A disclaimer would be when pushing in switches, the pins may bend so just be careful! Your build sounds so good tho oh my.. I def wanna see and hear it! Good on you! Try out the PE Foam mod if you want maximum poppy/clacky/creamy sounds! Thanks for commenting!
@@jepsei Gotta lube the switches someday so I may aswell do the PE foam mod at the same time. How much time does lubing a 65% keyboard take you usually? Thanks
Super informative and very pleasing to watch !! Loved the editing and is such high quality. This came up in my recommended and I hope to see more videos from you.
if you want more sound from the plate, i recommend taking out the case foam since the tape mod doesn't require foam at the bottom. the tape mod is meant to bounce the sound from the pcb back up so you would hear the pcb sound more then the case sound. you would want more of the pcb/plate sound themselves instead of the case because the case is made of cheap plastic
Oh yeah you're right 100%! I think lately the trend has been the poppy creamy sound of the jelly so I get into the habit of doing the same mods for every single board but i'm starting to venture out! Thanks so much for your feedback!
thank you so much for posting such an in-depth video for modding this board!! i've been meaning to mod this one but i was so hesitant since it would be my first time 😩 this helps a lot!
The cable itself is called a “coiled cable”. The big white-ish piece is called the aviator connector. Both of these, honestly, serve no functionality purpose, at least in MY opinion! They sure do look cool though, right? 😅
I just use a plastic bag/ziplock and a few drops of a more viscous and thinner lube like Krytox 105g0! I shake it up and massage them so it all coats evenly!
Questins; Does the RK68 have north facing or south facing PCB? If its north facing, then did you have interference with the keycaps because they are cherry profile? if so, Does the interference annoy you or not?
The RK68 does have north facing PCB - I had very little switch interference with these keycaps surprisingly - but I’ll be doing a video on ways to mitigate the interference on these type of boards and cherry profile
I love the quality of the video for the amount of subs you have! I have a keyboard youtube channel and I know how hard the grind is. May I ask? Are the keycaps you used in the video similar to akko cherry profile keycaps in sound? How do the NK silks sound are they good?
Thanks so much! Just tying to make content that I’m happy with and that other people can benefit from. The keycaps I used are cherry profile and I’ve used Akko keycaps before so they are pretty similar. The NK silk emeralds are discontinued, however these are extremely smooth stock!
The quality of the video and the editing and sound is phenomenal for someone with a small TH-cam fan base, keep it up and you’ll get a million subs in no time
Oh my thanks so MUCH man 😭 I appreciate your kind words and support, I’ll be coming out with way more content!
i agree!
I recently got a rk61 keyboard that I have tape modded and foam but I can’t seem to be able to do the bandage mod can you do a tutorial on it?thanks
Sweet! Yes of course I’ll be making a video on that very soon!
what program are you using for 8:21 and how do you get it like that?
The typing website I usually use is typings.gg or monkeytype - to edit my videos I use Adobe Premiere!
God, a differce of galactic proportions; a completely different post-modding sound, so much better. I've just bought the RK61 and want to try to mod that to get a decent sound out of it. I actually like the way the keyboard looks, but might also change the keycaps for a nicer aesthetic. Your keyboard came out looking great; I like the color combination.
So glad you loved the video and the transformation! What is your build going to look like when all said and done?!
So did the pullers come with the keyboard
Yes! There was a keycap and switch puller that came with the board
Did you add the white foam between the PCB and the plate as well?
I did LOL I just forgot to record it!
thocc af, very nice built ! I recently startedd modding for the first time as well, and RK keyboards are really good for first timer like me !
Thank you so much! Yes, RK's are perfect for modding and testing out different stuff! Keep on building!!! :)
I’m gonna do this, I have enough time because I have a 4 day weekend. But I’m poor nevermind.
You totally should just try it one time, you'd be surprised
i've seen more rk68 builds than i could even count and this is by far in the top 5 of them. amazing work man. on top of that the great video production too? you're on your way to greatness
Wow thanks so much! I’m trying my best, but the support makes it easier 🤟🏽
i just built my rk68, ktt kang white v3’s tape mod foam mod. i thought it was pretty good but now ik i need plate foam and lubed stabs cuz of this build
8:00 I dropped my jaw on the floor DAMN
Trust me, I was shocked too 😂
wow man didnt expect that outcome so creamy and thocky and clacky i really dont know how did u achieve that and imagine the sound tests are not that reliable so imagine that keyboard irl
Sound tests are NOT reliable at all in my opinion, but I can confirm that it’s super satisfying to type irl 😂
@@jepsei i bet
The transitions and editing are *chef's kiss*
Thank you so much!
bro i thought u had like 100k subs based on the editing and film quality, i really hope you do reach 100k subs bro. earned a new sub.
Man, thanks so much for this comment. I appreciate the love and support man and YESSIR I hope we make it to even 1K! Thanks for the sub bozo, much love
@@jepsei Appreciate the liked comment, hope you gain a ton of subs :))
sick video, keep making vids!!!
I ain't planning to stop at all! Thanks so much for the support
what's that deskmat called at the beginning? i wand one!
This deskmat is from NovelKeys, it’s called “Zambumon” series!
Does anyone know any switches similar to these? I can't find the NK Silk Emeralds anywhere. I was thinking about using Gateron Cap Milky Yellow V2s for my build but I love the sound of these.
Novelkeys may have discontinued them.. I still have a set of 70. You can direct message me on Instagram (@jepsei_) if you’re interested!
I love your editing!! Just ordered my RK68 yesterday, this video helped me a lot!! Auto sub
Thank you so much for the support 😁 I’m glad that I was able to help ya!!
This was such good editing and your keyboard looks amazing! I just replaced the key caps cause they weren’t my favorite.
Awesome! What keycaps did you use?
Im the 1k like, very underrated
What a legend 😭
wld 10/10 buy a keybaord from you
Let’s make it happen 🤟🏽😤
That is a night and day difference! Great job brother!
I appreciate the support! Stayed tuned, I promise there will be more!
@@jepsei No problem man! I'm looking forward to it!
Hey there! might want to change the description a little. I'm pretty sure the keycaps you used in this build are not EPBT keycaps, well at least the link doesn't show an EPBT set, might cause some confusion to the newer folk in the hobby. Also, I'm curious since the board is north-facing and you're using Cherry keycaps. did you experience any keycap interference? I have zero experience using those switches and they're hella expensive to ship it to where I'm from. Other than that I enjoyed the video :)
edit: grammar
Oh thanks so much for looking out! I spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect set that matched the theme of the person I was building it for so I might’ve seen EPBT on KBDFANS so much I just made a typo! Nonetheless it’s PBT material, I will definitely change that, so thank you 🙏🏽
As for the switch interference, I had none surprisingly! I was worried about that but the silk emeralds had a bit of a longer stem so that is a factor
@@jepsei oh! They’re long stem? Wasn’t expecting that, that’s pretty cool. Thanks for the reply too! :)
Dinokey mint gang 😎🤝🤝🤝
YESSSIR such a vibe
Is this only wired? Because i see no battery in the case
Yes this model was the wired version! I believe there is one that's wireless though
The non RGB RK68. While it will only has blue, it also has bluetooth and comes with plate and case foam
im kinda new to the keyboard moding so thx for the vid ! i have a question i got a skyloong sk68 with optical switches, i got some krytox lube for the switches and stabiliser, so my question is i have a a generic Chinese dielectric grease from aliexpress and i dont have the expensive permatex eveyone uses, is it fine if i lube the wires using it ? cuz 14 dollars for permatex is kinda too much for me
I’m not sure what brand or what makes up that Chinese brand of dielectric grease but yes, not all dielectric grease are the same. Amazon does have very small amounts of permatex for way cheaper than $14!
Here’s the link to some cheap permatex on Amazon: Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease, 3 oz. Tube www.amazon.com/dp/B000AL8VD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_98E0MMZF8CABJ0PN4H5E
I got the akko rose red for 11 per packs and it sounds decent
wow no shit that sounds good
Thanks bro!
Really nice video bro, I liked it a lot!
Glad you enjoyed! I have SO much more to come! Thanks for stopping by homie
The RK 68 comes with RK's Royal Kludge Browns, not Gateron
Thanks for the clarification!
Hi, what website are you using for that typing test? Thanks!
I always use typings.gg!
did you use a phone to record the whole video?
I didn't actually 😅 I used a DLR lol
great great job...can i ask what is the name of the song.. it's so good and relaxing.
the fact he bought the not wireless one and instead buying a wired one
Yeah imagine doing that LOL
@@jepsei did you really bought the not wireless or you jist dont know that its not wireless and want to go for wireless
Hey bro this video is so well made this really deserves More. Just the ending was amazing in this. Ngl the no mic was accualy nice compared to other people
Thank you so much for that! I really want to provide the best content out there!
I'm just gonna say this now but red switches are superior
Really great video! Very nice keyboard 😌 And also what mic are you using?
Thanks a bunch! I’m using a MAONO USB Condenser Mic; I’ll start putting my gear on my descriptions so thank you again!
nice video omg !! this deserves more hype
Thank you so much! That means a lot :3
Where did you buy it from? I saw it on Amazon but the blue switched were not included do you mind giving me a international link for the blue switches?
I can certainly look!
Oh my. Your editing skills and video quality is too good 🔥
Thanks a lot, I appreciate it! More to come!
default stabs?
Yep! Just modded and tuned!
awesome. Ordered a rk68 recently and will defenitely follow your instructions...except lubing they switches, that is a bit too much for me
I understand that! It’s pretty daunting at first!
nice vid bro
Thanks Cloudie! I appreciate the support
Wil tealios v2 fit in this board?
Yes it’ll fit! Tealios would sound great on this board
@@jepsei thanks
yooo we have almost the same build, I got the rk68 awhile back with the intent of modding it as I went and cause it was cheap, i went with gateron cap yellows for the switches because theyre prelubed and sound pretty good, and I used the same keycaps because I like the cream and grey look! pretty dope that we did really similar builds. I also used the foam that came with the keycaps in the case, along with some other thicker foam for the battery side
Must say, you’ve got great taste in builds! I wanted to try the gat caps for a while! No extra lubing or filming needed for those?
where did you get your switches?
I got them from NovelKeys! They have discontinued them but I have 70 switches left if you’re interested!
@@jepsei I am interested, but I have to check with my parents if they are ok. And how much will it cost? (Including shipping).
Hello!! I've been looking through alot of rk68 modding, ever since im planning on purchasing one asap. It may sound different due to my choice of switch, which would be the Cream blue or Cream yellow akko switches, which tends to be alot more poppier and creamier when lubed. I noticed that when it was time to tape the plate, there was white foam also attached, and i was wondering if it came ootb or you personally bought it to make it have a sound difference. Also, do you think that the cream switches would have a slight difference but still sound thock like as yours? or would it reflect more sound and make it become more snappier and clacky.
I purchased the board brand new and it didn’t have that white film that you described. Because both creams and these silk emeralds at a blend of nylon and PC, I believe it would definitely sound creamier
i'm entirely new to this custom keyboard community, and i like this build! may i ask if you could recommend any 60% hot swappable keyboards? (budget) i would like to try out what you did in the video but with a 60% one.
Welcome to the community! If you have any questions, feel free to comment more! I would say a good budget 60%’s would be GamaKay Mk61, RK61 or RK68, or even the Womier K66. I know many of these are super popular but there’s a reason why!
I think the RK61 is the best starting point
And also is there a way to atleast try to make my modded + cream switches sound slightly close to the kdb67 lite? I am sure there isn't really a possible way to do so but if there is, please let me know!! if you never built the kdb67 lite or experienced the cream blues or cream yellows, the place to really observe the switches and keyboard is MCZ studio!!
I have build a couple of KBD67’s the build quality with those are quite different. They house a silicone dampener with a PC plate so thocc and creaminess is easily to come by (in my opinion)!
was there any interference on the cherry-keycaps since the switches are north facing?
I actually did a paper/foam mod for the keycaps! I’m planning on making a video on it!
Literally almost all of the keys with stabs on my Rk68 (Besides of the spacebar) is super mushy. Is there a way to fix this?
Yes! Once you’ve taken out the stabs (follow the video) I would suggest cleaning them. Take them apart, get a bowl of dish soap and room temp water and just let it soak/rinse in there for a bit and wipe off any pre-lube. This method does require you to “re-lube” your stabs and possibly clip them so the rattle isn’t there either.
I can make a concise video on it if you’re interested!
Next big thing in the making brotha! Great editing man fr
Broooo, thanks so much for the support man - and yessir imma stay grinding and make ya proud
This is a very nice build, I’m a starter and I’m thinking of doing that build but with different switches!
Thank you a bunch! What kind of switches were you thinking of throwing on there?
@@jepsei gateron milky yellows or Black inks
@@taner65th Black inks 100% but if you're on a budget milk yellows are such a good deal
i have basically the same build and used gateron cap yellows cause they were prelubed and on the budget side - it turned out great
I am going to get a RK68 soon, i want to do this exact same thing but im scared i will break it.
You won’t I promise you! Just go nice and slow
Woooo, that's a great video! I'm waiting for different bits to arrive to mod my RK68, so this is a great insight into actually doing it. What's the song you used? I really like it.
I'm really glad you like the vid! Sweet - what kind of mods are you planning on doing? Also the song is from Sam Ock's 'DCMA FREE' Playlist called: "Bossa in the Breeze"
@@jepsei Thanks so much! It'll be so nice to put that song on. Hmm for now I want to lube the stabs and try the bandaid and foam mods, I got stuff for that and new keycaps on the way. I'm quite keen to try JWK Ultimate Black switches and maybe switch films at some point as well. I'm so happy I found RK68, it seems like a good starting point for getting into custom keyboards, doesnt it? Looking forward to your next video!
Hello might I ask, does it have any interference with the cherry profile keycaps?
Technically with a north-facing PCB, yes there will be interference, however I didn’t experience any because these NK Silks have a long stem so it mitigates it a bit. I’ll be doing a video soon about switch interference and how I go about it!
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Sounds AMAZING for such a cheap keyboard.
Thank you, means a lot! Anything is fixable and with the right time and effort, anything can sound the way you want it!
i don't recommend painters tape because of the fire hazard, i recommend elecronic tape
Yeah I started off with electric tape but this mod started with painters tape and thousands of people have used it and haven’t really heard reports of fire hazard. But yes, I’d say especially for budge boards with batteries that get extremely hot, quickly, I’d be cautious
what do you think made the biggest difference in the sound?
Honestly.. I think the lubing and filming process made the BIGGEST difference to me personally!
Many can say that the tape and PE foam made the difference but I’d say from stock -> lubed and filmed? That’s it for me
very good budget keyboard
would recommend to anyone 11/10, thanks brig dog
Love ur pfp it makes me happy bring dog
bit of an editing suggestion, the sound effect for rising the typing test, making it a bit more subtle would make it more natural and not forced
Thanks for the suggestion! I did notice that it was a bit jarring at first so I may soften it or change it!
Great video! The editing and general aesthetic is super clean! I'm looking to mod my own RK68, and this is the first video I've seen that shows how to lube they keycap springs. One question, Do you have any recommendations for other 65% keycap sets? I'm looking for one that would showcase the rgb a little more, I've found a few pudding sets, but right now I'm leaning towards the POM Jelly sugar cubes.
Thank you for liking and commenting on my video! I appreciate it a lot! As for the keycaps, my favorite option out of the two would be pudding just in case you’d really need to see what you’re typing or for functionality - POM Jelly keycaps are extremely pleasing however so pros and cons for both!
Everything is top, One question tho
the replaced caps don't backlit the letters?
Yep, these keycaps do not offer shine thru - so in the dark you aren’t able to see the exact lettering/legends. However, there is RGB that still shines around the keycap so you still can see your board
@@jepsei ahh that's a major problem for me 😅😅
Great job with the video mate!
Keep up the good work bro!!! Hella like it!
Thank you so much! Im not planning on stopping - gonna continue to pump out vidsss
im modding this keyboard with Akko v3 cream blue pro switches and ordering the keyboard black
Ohooooo let me know how it goes! Love to see people get more into and modding this board!
@@jepsei welp nevermind i found a redragon keyboard that works very well so idk which one im gonna ask my sister which one
@@jepsei nevermind again! im getting the rk68 again instead i just remembered i had some spare pudding keycaps to use
how to use the Media keys like pause song or next or back?
There’s a function button which you hold down, and then press the appropriate key! Even though the keycaps have changed, the programming stays the same!
was there any interference with the cherry keycaps and north facing pcb?
I thought the same but NK silks have that long stem and I was expecting some interference too but there was none!
ooo love the sound of it after modding
Thank you!
Wow, your are quite underrated for exact video quality
Thank you so much, that means a lot 🤙🏽
hi awesome video! just wondering if there's an alternative to the nk silk emeralds because it looks like nk doesn't sell them anymore. there are other silk switches that they sell and i was wondering if any of them were just recolors of the silk emeralds. i plan on doing a similar mod!
I actually didn’t get a chance to try their “newer” silk switches.. but I’d assume they those would be recolored or spring swapped. I would go for them because they are relatively inexpensive for how good the “Silk” series is! Let me know how your build goes!
That sounds nasty, bro! 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for the support homie!
Hi,
I'm totally new to the hobby, got myself a keychron q2 w/ knob.
So, I was wondering, since I was able to see that you have some kind of foam/paper between the pcb and the plate. What's the purpose of it and what's the mod called?
I've had my keyboard for a month and for now I've only done the tape mod. I also changed the g pro browns to gateron box inc black switches and bought some SA-profile keycaps from kbdfans
Thanks for the help
:)
NICE! I’m thinking of getting the Q2 with a knob but I wanna wait for the white one hopefully!
The foam between the plate and PCB is PE Foam which is pretty inexpensive and it works very similarly to the tape mod! It gives a more poppy/creamy sound to switches. A disclaimer would be when pushing in switches, the pins may bend so just be careful!
Your build sounds so good tho oh my.. I def wanna see and hear it! Good on you! Try out the PE Foam mod if you want maximum poppy/clacky/creamy sounds!
Thanks for commenting!
@@jepsei Gotta lube the switches someday so I may aswell do the PE foam mod at the same time. How much time does lubing a 65% keyboard take you usually?
Thanks
@@Viqsyy for a 65, if I’m really dialed in maybe an 1.5 hours or so but I’m usually watching a show or listening to music 😂
@@jepsei Alright, nice to know!
Thanks for the help
Yo your mad underrated this board sounds good i love the quality and the editing amazing i dropped a sub hope to see you all up in the algorithm
Aye man, I appreciate the kind words and you a real one 🤟🏽 Let’s get to 1k maybe? 🫡
@@jepsei definitely bro you'll hit 1k or even more by the end of the year trust
Is the keyboard working On ps4
You are able to use it via wired connection I believe
Super informative and very pleasing to watch !! Loved the editing and is such high quality. This came up in my recommended and I hope to see more videos from you.
Oh my thank you so much! Please stick around! I DO have a lot of projects and videos coming soon 😭
Damn, I wanted to make this exact mod, but the NK Silk Emeralds are no longer avail
If you’re still interested I have a batch of 70 just sitting in my switch storage container! If you want DM me on Instagram, @jepsei_
@@jepsei Thanks for your quick response, I am in Canada though!
Bro if im gonna foam mod should i remove the battery permanently?
The battery is mainly for the wireless connectivity, so if you don’t want it, you can remove it!
@@jepsei thank you so much for answering!
Okay, I'm doing this mod to my RK68
SWEET! Let me know how it goes!
Did you also put pe foam in between pcb and plate?
Yessir!
it wont change the color when i press fn and comma
I believe it’s the FN and / key
if you want more sound from the plate, i recommend taking out the case foam since the tape mod doesn't require foam at the bottom. the tape mod is meant to bounce the sound from the pcb back up so you would hear the pcb sound more then the case sound. you would want more of the pcb/plate sound themselves instead of the case because the case is made of cheap plastic
Oh yeah you're right 100%! I think lately the trend has been the poppy creamy sound of the jelly so I get into the habit of doing the same mods for every single board but i'm starting to venture out! Thanks so much for your feedback!
@@jepsei
I think it's better to remove the tape than the foam really :)
thank you so much for posting such an in-depth video for modding this board!! i've been meaning to mod this one but i was so hesitant since it would be my first time 😩 this helps a lot!
I’m super glad that you enjoyed the video and hoped it was just as helpful! YOU GOT IT! Just go for it and you’ll surprise yourself 🤟🏽
the edit omg
Yes only getting better from here!
my rk68 has a big battery inside it?
Yes there are two different versions! One with a battery and one without!
This channel is super underrated, I really hope your channel grows a lot! It’s really great
Thank you a bunch! You have no idea how much that means to me! 2022, is the year I'm telling ya
It's ok not to put any plate foam? TIA
You can! I haven’t found any plate foam that would match perfectly for an RK68, but you can def make your own!
What's the thickness of the foam?
The case foam was roughly 5mm-6mmish?
What do you call on those cables?
The cable itself is called a “coiled cable”. The big white-ish piece is called the aviator connector. Both of these, honestly, serve no functionality purpose, at least in MY opinion! They sure do look cool though, right? 😅
I’m new to keyboard what do u use to shake up the springs?
I just use a plastic bag/ziplock and a few drops of a more viscous and thinner lube like Krytox 105g0! I shake it up and massage them so it all coats evenly!
@@jepsei thanks so much had no idea what that was lol
remember me when you get famous
I’ll remember, famous or not! Thanks for the support 🤟🏽
Ooo so cool!
Thanks a lot!
where'd you find this keycap set, are there different colors?
I got this set from KBDfans; there are a lot of different colors as well as profiles on their website!
This guy deserves more subs
Thanks so much Circulair! I’m trying to grind for more, but I just want homies to share my keeb stuff with!
8:00 ok but this was so pog lmao
W 🤟🏽
What are your keycaps?
They are in the description box if you wanted to check them out yourself but these are a PBT Retro-Tiffany!
AHHH THE SOUND
IT GOES CRAAZY
ITS SCARY
Questins; Does the RK68 have north facing or south facing PCB? If its north facing, then did you have interference with the keycaps because they are cherry profile? if so, Does the interference annoy you or not?
The RK68 does have north facing PCB - I had very little switch interference with these keycaps surprisingly - but I’ll be doing a video on ways to mitigate the interference on these type of boards and cherry profile
ok what was that?!? MR ZENON MAN OF THE 21ST CENTURY?!
HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT REFERENCE?! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT
IDKKK
i watched the movieee
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I love the quality of the video for the amount of subs you have! I have a keyboard youtube channel and I know how hard the grind is. May I ask? Are the keycaps you used in the video similar to akko cherry profile keycaps in sound? How do the NK silks sound are they good?
Thanks so much! Just tying to make content that I’m happy with and that other people can benefit from.
The keycaps I used are cherry profile and I’ve used Akko keycaps before so they are pretty similar. The NK silk emeralds are discontinued, however these are extremely smooth stock!
no battery???
Nope! Client didn’t care for a battery so it made the board cheaper!