DUDE. This needs more views... It's OBVIOUS this would make a huge difference, but I've NEVER checked the bend of my spacebar wire. I'm taking apart 3 keyboards tomorrow to check the wires. 10/10 Keep making content like this.
Lube goes into the inner stem cavity where the ends of the wires rest. With my method of wire balancing, lube is just to smoothen the actuations and a little goes a long way. There's no need to over-apply lube. Hope this helps!
I don't use anything other than XHT BDZ for the ends of the wire that rest in the stem. I found that absolutely all other lube will, in the end, droop down / fall and land on the pcb or foam as other lubrications people recommend aren't as thick / don't stay in place well especially with long use which makes you constantly have to go back and re-lube or keep up with fixing the stabs. Only for the added lubrication to do what the first coat did. This is a good straight forward video though to understand the basics, I prefer to use 205 in the housing, I do not use a syringe or use as much as you did where the wire clips in, just a decent amount brushed around the wire thinly is more than enough and doesn't make things messy / over complicated.
Thanks for sharing your method! Yes, XHT-BDZ is a great option too due to its thick consistency as you have mentioned. The main takeaway is that the wires will need to be properly straightened and when that's done I have never found a need to ever top up any lube in all of my builds after the initial process with whichever lubricant of choice. Appreciate your comment! :)
@@studio20creationsoh my gosh, I can’t believe you actually made the chapter. Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :) Also the video you linked has an amazing sounds. Thanks.
This is an AWESOME video! I learned so much from this - the two-tweezer trick, and the existence of the stabilizer tools will make my life so much better! Thanks for doing this!
Not sure if you're aware of this but bdz usually only works on well - perfectly balanced wires. Thinner lubes such as 206, 207 series are better for general use.
You've shown only how you tune the spacebar wires, do you do something with 2u wires? i've felt like it's impossible to balance them perfectly, i've tried both sides but it felt that always when i balanced perfectly the ends of stabilizer, the corner ticking would emerge. What can i do about that? Also thanks a lot for this video, it really helps to tune even the worst stabs that i've seen.
I tune the 2U wires the exact same way as the spacebar. As long as the ends of the wires do not tick on your flat surface they are tuned and can be inserted into the housings in the same orientation. You don't need to flip the wire around and try to tune them it doesn't work that way. Hope this helps to clear up your query.
I don't have an issue with lubing them but more so maintaining them, I find that I always have to relube my stabs every month or so because they start to rattle which I don't really like
If u balance the wires as I've explained in the vid, there is almost no need to relube after the initial session. You hear rattling because the wires are not straight.
Hi hi, can I just use any aluminum u-channels? Are there anything that I need to lookout when getting one? I have a few options: aluminum plate (3mm thickness, 10cm x 30cm), AHH205 Aluminum flat plate (5mm, 2cm x 30cm), ACH1 Aluminum channel (2mm, 1.5cm tall, 3cm x 30cm), Aluminum miter track (3cm x 30cm) and I don't know how to check if these are... actually flat. Thanks!
3 cm ones seem to be enough width to work with. I would suppose they are made to be quite flat though I guess if u want 100% accuracy u will have to buy a specialist product like the tuning block from Geonworks. I'd go with the thickest materials as I'm guessing these will be least prone to warpage, hence having the flattest possible surface.
Thanks for watching! I like cherry stabs too as I find them of extreme value. The video was to show how to balance wires properly and not pertinent to a particular brand of stabs.
the listing is no longer available, but u can try searching for syringe dispensing needle sets with various sizes, and choose a tip that will work with your lube of choice
Hey there! Would the syringe method work with XHT-BDZ? I'm buying both 205g0 and BDZ for future projects as I'm just getting into this hobby, but I got a prebuild custom keyboard from KBDFans (Odin 75) that has a bit of a ratlly spacebar. I was planning on applying it to that part of the stabilizer with a brush to not overdo it, but I'm wondering if 205g0 would be better as the Cherry stabs they used came clipped and lubed by them already. Definitely keeping this vid for my next build when I'm fine tuning my wires though, thank you for your help!
Hello, glad you found the video useful! using a syringe with bdz will work great to "top-up" existing installed stabs if you don't want to go through the trouble of removing and tuning. The fix might not be permanent since the lube will ultimately migrate over time and ticking might re-emerge but this method is a great quick fix
Thanks for the super quick reply, mate! Is there any specific type of syringe you'd recommend? I know that BDZ is thicker than 205g0 so I don't know if any syringe that has a blunt tip might work or if I should be looking out for something in particular. I guess also considerably less should be applied because of its consistency, right? @@studio20creations
@@Ohmnity since bdz is thicker you would want a tip with a larger diameter to allow the lube to be able to flow easier. Unfortunately I do not know what dimensions work the best you will likely have to trial and error for this one.
@@studio20creations I might just do a run of 205g0 first to top things off, if rattling still occurs then I'll use BDZ just to play it safe but I'll definitely try things out when my lubes arrive. Thank you very much again for your help man, cheers!
@@studio20creations you should try using TX AP stabs just out of box, you'd be surprised by how well they perform, especially the new ones they came out with (the ones that have some sort of silicone padding inside the stem)
Very thin layer of Finish Line Trilinium “Premium Grease” on just the wire for TX and Staebies stabilizers. Krytox 205 on the stems and inside of housings, about as thick as you would apply to switches. The Finish Line is less than $10 for at least 8oz tub, maybe 16oz vs HXT-BDZ $5 per gram.
Thanks for sharing :) Actually, with well-balanced wires, the lube is like a complement to dampen the sound of the stabs a little more. You can definitely get away with using less lube by using the syringe to control the amount injected into the housing.
this is by far the best wire balancing video i have watched
Glad it helped you!
time to balance them wires
Sounding tight after the tune. A great and simple tutorial to teach enthusiast like myself and others on how to tune my stabs!
DUDE. This needs more views... It's OBVIOUS this would make a huge difference, but I've NEVER checked the bend of my spacebar wire. I'm taking apart 3 keyboards tomorrow to check the wires. 10/10 Keep making content like this.
Thanks for your kind words! I hope the tutorial will help. Let me know how it goes with your rebuilds :)
wire balancing is basic stuff
@@inspire1ove and yet... I'm new enough to the hobby that this was my introduction to the idea. Let me be excited lol
@@jakemartins949 okay you can be excited. you have my permission
I mean… there’s already other videos about wire balancing
You completely skipped telling us where to pump the lube and how much.
Lube goes into the inner stem cavity where the ends of the wires rest. With my method of wire balancing, lube is just to smoothen the actuations and a little goes a long way. There's no need to over-apply lube. Hope this helps!
I don't use anything other than XHT BDZ for the ends of the wire that rest in the stem. I found that absolutely all other lube will, in the end, droop down / fall and land on the pcb or foam as other lubrications people recommend aren't as thick / don't stay in place well especially with long use which makes you constantly have to go back and re-lube or keep up with fixing the stabs. Only for the added lubrication to do what the first coat did.
This is a good straight forward video though to understand the basics, I prefer to use 205 in the housing, I do not use a syringe or use as much as you did where the wire clips in, just a decent amount brushed around the wire thinly is more than enough and doesn't make things messy / over complicated.
Thanks for sharing your method! Yes, XHT-BDZ is a great option too due to its thick consistency as you have mentioned. The main takeaway is that the wires will need to be properly straightened and when that's done I have never found a need to ever top up any lube in all of my builds after the initial process with whichever lubricant of choice. Appreciate your comment! :)
Can you please make a video chapter for the last 12 seconds so I can loop the sound for asmr purposes?
Would this be a better ASMR? th-cam.com/video/FSor2ewq8IE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=r3jr26sLrM_Ug2oR
@@studio20creationsoh my gosh, I can’t believe you actually made the chapter. Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :)
Also the video you linked has an amazing sounds. Thanks.
No worries, thanks for supporting my channel! :)
This is an AWESOME video! I learned so much from this - the two-tweezer trick, and the existence of the stabilizer tools will make my life so much better! Thanks for doing this!
Glad it was helpful! And big thanks for supporting my channel :)
👀👍!
voice over is a nice change!
Oh thank you! So good. Ticking is driving me crazy!!!
Glad I could help :)
xD
Is it ok if one side of the wire is rattle on both sides because it’s kind of up and when I flip it over both sides are good
Yes just tune for one side and make sure that good side goes into the stab housings
i wasn't expecting voice haha. very bassy
Lol might have set the mic wrongly 😅
bro has a thocky voice
HAHA
Best stab tuning video on TH-cam..
Glad it helped :)
Totally just changed how I balance my wires. I always felt like I was on the right track but this helped it really click.
Glad it helped! 🧡
Are TXs your favorite stabs?
Staebies are my favorites :)
Or use two ballpens without its ink cartridge
I personally prefer a thin coat of xht-bdz on the wire but i guess its just preference.
Yes XHT is good too but I found it can be quite messy if I get it on my fingers they're a pain to wash off 😅
@@studio20creationsuse a paper towel with sanitizer, it works like charm for me
Not sure if you're aware of this but bdz usually only works on well - perfectly balanced wires. Thinner lubes such as 206, 207 series are better for general use.
You've shown only how you tune the spacebar wires, do you do something with 2u wires? i've felt like it's impossible to balance them perfectly, i've tried both sides but it felt that always when i balanced perfectly the ends of stabilizer, the corner ticking would emerge. What can i do about that? Also thanks a lot for this video, it really helps to tune even the worst stabs that i've seen.
I tune the 2U wires the exact same way as the spacebar. As long as the ends of the wires do not tick on your flat surface they are tuned and can be inserted into the housings in the same orientation. You don't need to flip the wire around and try to tune them it doesn't work that way. Hope this helps to clear up your query.
I don't have an issue with lubing them but more so maintaining them, I find that I always have to relube my stabs every month or so because they start to rattle which I don't really like
If u balance the wires as I've explained in the vid, there is almost no need to relube after the initial session. You hear rattling because the wires are not straight.
thank you so much, finally got rid of my ticking spacebar that was driving me crazy
Happy it helped! Enjoy! :)
Can I use 205g0 for the wire or should I use thicker lube like xht-dbz
If u have balanced the wire properly it doesn't matter what lube you use. 205 works fine too to smoothen the motions.
This one helped me to understand how to do it after a year of trying different methods. My tofu 65 is perfect now thank you for this
Glad it helped, enjoy! :)
Hi hi, can I just use any aluminum u-channels? Are there anything that I need to lookout when getting one? I have a few options: aluminum plate (3mm thickness, 10cm x 30cm), AHH205 Aluminum flat plate (5mm, 2cm x 30cm), ACH1 Aluminum channel (2mm, 1.5cm tall, 3cm x 30cm), Aluminum miter track (3cm x 30cm)
and I don't know how to check if these are... actually flat.
Thanks!
3 cm ones seem to be enough width to work with. I would suppose they are made to be quite flat though I guess if u want 100% accuracy u will have to buy a specialist product like the tuning block from Geonworks. I'd go with the thickest materials as I'm guessing these will be least prone to warpage, hence having the flattest possible surface.
@@studio20creations thanks, I guess I’ll get the thickest one.
I saw Geon’s tuning block but it was sold out. Sad.
@bee-ryan do let me know if the one u are getting works for your needs
cherry screw in stabs with holee mod sound better imo
Thanks for watching! I like cherry stabs too as I find them of extreme value. The video was to show how to balance wires properly and not pertinent to a particular brand of stabs.
got a shopee link to that syringe head?
the listing is no longer available, but u can try searching for syringe dispensing needle sets with various sizes, and choose a tip that will work with your lube of choice
it was helpfull, thanks man
Hey there! Would the syringe method work with XHT-BDZ? I'm buying both 205g0 and BDZ for future projects as I'm just getting into this hobby, but I got a prebuild custom keyboard from KBDFans (Odin 75) that has a bit of a ratlly spacebar. I was planning on applying it to that part of the stabilizer with a brush to not overdo it, but I'm wondering if 205g0 would be better as the Cherry stabs they used came clipped and lubed by them already.
Definitely keeping this vid for my next build when I'm fine tuning my wires though, thank you for your help!
Hello, glad you found the video useful! using a syringe with bdz will work great to "top-up" existing installed stabs if you don't want to go through the trouble of removing and tuning. The fix might not be permanent since the lube will ultimately migrate over time and ticking might re-emerge but this method is a great quick fix
Thanks for the super quick reply, mate! Is there any specific type of syringe you'd recommend? I know that BDZ is thicker than 205g0 so I don't know if any syringe that has a blunt tip might work or if I should be looking out for something in particular. I guess also considerably less should be applied because of its consistency, right? @@studio20creations
@@Ohmnity since bdz is thicker you would want a tip with a larger diameter to allow the lube to be able to flow easier. Unfortunately I do not know what dimensions work the best you will likely have to trial and error for this one.
@@studio20creations I might just do a run of 205g0 first to top things off, if rattling still occurs then I'll use BDZ just to play it safe but I'll definitely try things out when my lubes arrive. Thank you very much again for your help man, cheers!
No worries, hope you solve the issue on hand and remember to sub if u haven't already if you enjoy my content :)
bruh which side do I bend if both sides tick after the bend has been straightened
Flip it around and try again
@@studio20creations thanks!
What keycaps are those !
GMK Skiidata
bro tx dont need no tuning, next time if you gonna make a tutorial, use cheaper stabs
Not true. All stabs need tuning. The principles of wire balancing and lubing applies to any brand of stabs
@@studio20creations you should try using TX AP stabs just out of box, you'd be surprised by how well they perform, especially the new ones they came out with (the ones that have some sort of silicone padding inside the stem)
@@usmanmohammad7417 thanks for sharing! they do seem to minimize any mods required 👍
Very thin layer of Finish Line Trilinium “Premium Grease” on just the wire for TX and Staebies stabilizers. Krytox 205 on the stems and inside of housings, about as thick as you would apply to switches. The Finish Line is less than $10 for at least 8oz tub, maybe 16oz vs HXT-BDZ $5 per gram.
Great find on the alternative lube brand, thanks for sharing 👍🏻
This has been my method of stabs for a while but it is wasteful
Thanks for sharing :) Actually, with well-balanced wires, the lube is like a complement to dampen the sound of the stabs a little more. You can definitely get away with using less lube by using the syringe to control the amount injected into the housing.