Dear fucking lord I finally found a video related to my issue. Dunno whats up with the new akko lines but they dont seem to fit the outemu sockets anymore Im gonna use an 80 grit instead to see if that works out better
I thought akko's where the only switches that could fit on outemu sockets, but I guess only the non pro version. Thanks you for the video, couldn't be more clear.
thats awesome ! i knew there was something wrong ...so akko new gen pin thicker then older ones ? because videos from 2 years ago seems to say they all fit in the k552
To anyone who's going to do this I'll leave some words of advice here 1. If you don't have any sandpaper, a fine nail file would do though not the metal kind but the paper kind because it's too coarse and you'll bend or even break the pins. 2. Make sure you don't apply a lot of pressure and don't go too fast on it, otherwise it'll be too thin and when you pull the keycap it'll pull with it so sand it for about 20 to 25 seconds with even pressure, sand again for a few seconds if it still doesn't fit. Hope this helps!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I had a look at their website, and it seems like the Akko V3 Pro switches that are 5 pin (like the one in this video) don't fit the Outemu sockets, whereas the Akko CS switches that are 3 pin will fit. Hope this helps?
I think this is correct, I knew that I had to snip off the plastic pins from the start but didn't know about the actual conducting pins being too large.
@@mkultravictim0 The sockets are standardised (except obviously the pin thickness) so they will fit but I can't promise that you won't have to sand down the pins so they fit
I have a question. So i have the redragon k630w keyboard, and i want to change the switches to Akko v3 cream black pros. Do you think i can get them in the sockets without sanding the pins?
I know I might be late and idk if I will get a response but will this thing with sandpaper work for Holy Panda switches too ? I recently ordered these switches but sadly I'm not sure if they are gonna fit in my redragon Varuna since it has outemu sockets.
I can confirm it does work just fine for me, obviously the chance that it will work for each switch isn't 100% because it's a manual job and you have to sand it down by eye.
Ok I know I'm very late but I just tried this on on of my akko fiary silent switches onto my e yooso 686 kb. I wanna emphasize to guys in the future that you don't really have to sand much and for long just make sure you get the the shape right, just follow the same he shows on the vid. Wish m luck on my other switches
Technically speaking, does sanding the pins and removing the fourth and fifth plastic pins somehow make the switch worse? I’m asking in case i upgrade from my Redragon board for a new one with fully hotswap switches.
I don't see why it would. This keyboard cannot facilitate the plastic pins anyways so they would not provide any benefit for this board. If you are going to buy a new keyboard though you might as well get one that fully supports these 5 pin switches from the factory.
@@scellyytYeah, but now that i think about it buying a new keyboard just to have the 2 additional pins for stability isn’t worth it at all, as countless switches just use 3 pins, like outemu sockets do, and their stability is good
finally have i fix. Bought a pack of matcha green v3 pros for my K552 and they did not fit but i still forced them in like a dumbass. now i have to straighten them and sand them all.
@@scellyyt whilst that would be the most ideal, cost cutting is necessary for budget boards like these. For an extra $10-$20, you could've gotten an RK board with at least the normal hotswap sockets. In the grand scheme of things, I am sure most would choose to just pay that little extra.
@@scellyyt Because a new one won't cost much more, and will sound, feel, and look so much nicer. It would also save you lots of time since you wouldn't have to trim and sand every single switch.
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You can see that it fully works here ruclips.net/video/w1U8gO1QEEE/видео.html
you’re an actual lifesaver, i was so confused bc i couldnt fit my piano pro v3s into my board and this is the first fix ive found. tysm!
Dear fucking lord I finally found a video related to my issue. Dunno whats up with the new akko lines but they dont seem to fit the outemu sockets anymore
Im gonna use an 80 grit instead to see if that works out better
I think you will struggle with 80 grit, it is so coarse that it would easily catch on the pins and bend them. I would suggest at least 400 grit.
@@scellyyt thanks man gonna look into that
I thought akko's where the only switches that could fit on outemu sockets, but I guess only the non pro version. Thanks you for the video, couldn't be more clear.
the clear and green ones which come with three pins are the ones which will going to be fit in easily.
thats awesome ! i knew there was something wrong ...so akko new gen pin thicker then older ones ? because videos from 2 years ago seems to say they all fit in the k552
This is actually one of the best videos, exactly what I was looking for!!!
To anyone who's going to do this I'll leave some words of advice here
1. If you don't have any sandpaper, a fine nail file would do though not the metal kind but the paper kind because it's too coarse and you'll bend or even break the pins.
2. Make sure you don't apply a lot of pressure and don't go too fast on it, otherwise it'll be too thin and when you pull the keycap it'll pull with it so sand it for about 20 to 25 seconds with even pressure, sand again for a few seconds if it still doesn't fit.
Hope this helps!
Thanks bro
i love you so much i already destroy 3 akko switches trying to fit in my draconic k350 redragon keyboard and then found your video
thank you bro, your video helped me a lot!! I put the akko switch on my kumara too, is other keyboard!!
Bro you just gained a new subscriber THANK YOU SO MUCH IT WORKS
Thankk youuu brooo you areee a saviorrr.
Yes thank you, i did this to my Lavender purple and it works
Helped so much😭😭😭
life saver thanks man
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I had a look at their website, and it seems like the Akko V3 Pro switches that are 5 pin (like the one in this video) don't fit the Outemu sockets, whereas the Akko CS switches that are 3 pin will fit. Hope this helps?
I think this is correct, I knew that I had to snip off the plastic pins from the start but didn't know about the actual conducting pins being too large.
Can you confirm that the 3 pins will work on Redragon sockets? I was thinking about getting Jelly Purples
@@mkultravictim0 The sockets are standardised (except obviously the pin thickness) so they will fit but I can't promise that you won't have to sand down the pins so they fit
I have a question. So i have the redragon k630w keyboard, and i want to change the switches to Akko v3 cream black pros. Do you think i can get them in the sockets without sanding the pins?
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I know I might be late and idk if I will get a response but will this thing with sandpaper work for Holy Panda switches too ? I recently ordered these switches but sadly I'm not sure if they are gonna fit in my redragon Varuna since it has outemu sockets.
@@svxlygames6230 I don't think there would be much difference, I've never used holy panda switches.
i hope you could show us if does work after sanding it., thanks
I can confirm it does work just fine for me, obviously the chance that it will work for each switch isn't 100% because it's a manual job and you have to sand it down by eye.
ruclips.net/video/w1U8gO1QEEE/видео.html
Will this work for kailh jade box? I have a redragon k617 keyboard. Thank you.
Wanted kailh box whites in my board, and found out this. Really sucks. Its freaking 2024, why arent the sockets and switches standartized yet????
Outemu hotswap pcb are cheaper
Ok I know I'm very late but I just tried this on on of my akko fiary silent switches onto my e yooso 686 kb. I wanna emphasize to guys in the future that you don't really have to sand much and for long just make sure you get the the shape right, just follow the same he shows on the vid. Wish m luck on my other switches
@@kirayoshikage7441 yep it just needs to be narrower on the tip, not shorter.
Thank you bro i will do it now. Haha
Technically speaking, does sanding the pins and removing the fourth and fifth plastic pins somehow make the switch worse? I’m asking in case i upgrade from my Redragon board for a new one with fully hotswap switches.
I don't see why it would. This keyboard cannot facilitate the plastic pins anyways so they would not provide any benefit for this board. If you are going to buy a new keyboard though you might as well get one that fully supports these 5 pin switches from the factory.
@@scellyytYeah, but now that i think about it buying a new keyboard just to have the 2 additional pins for stability isn’t worth it at all, as countless switches just use 3 pins, like outemu sockets do, and their stability is good
Thanks
do Akko POM work without sanding it?
@@buhay8830 not sure
finally have i fix.
Bought a pack of matcha green v3 pros for my K552 and they did not fit but i still forced them in like a dumbass.
now i have to straighten them and sand them all.
I wish there was just one big standard for hotswap switches
@@scellyyt whilst that would be the most ideal, cost cutting is necessary for budget boards like these. For an extra $10-$20, you could've gotten an RK board with at least the normal hotswap sockets. In the grand scheme of things, I am sure most would choose to just pay that little extra.
im pretty sure 99% of keyboards just use kailh hotswap sockets (which are pretty standard), its just that reddragon did it on the cheap lol @@scellyyt
@@imadam from the few minutes of googling i did I think it's specifically keyboards that use outemu switches fom the factory that use these sockets
@@mmXze it has been working perfectly since I made this video
Does the switch still work with a 5 pins socket after cutting it?
It will but it won't be extra stabilised
@@scellyyt oo and btw does using it on a 3 pins socket effect how it sound or does it sound the same as if you were using it on a 5 pins socket?
@@ponhasamphearchhea6287 it shouldn't really make a difference
@@scellyyt ahh i see man thank you
Does it damage the switch and how long do you do for one switch?
@@full8936 it doesn't damage it, and do it just so the pin is the same length but is thinner towards the tip like how I showed
yeah, that's me as well.
Sand paper is like a small piece of carbord?
no, it's more like a nail file but finer grit
@@scellyyti dont know what is this
@@mohammedalmasri5325 google what sandpaper is
does your keyboard work totally fine after doing this mod?
Yes every key is working fine
is it safe to sand with that kind of metal?
If you are careful about it and wipe away any dust then I don't see there being any issue
Can i do it with my k630
Based on some quick googling I can see that it is hot swappable so it should work, but do some extra research yourself to be sure
Thx
Cant I just clip the pins too?
the metal pins? you need those for the switches to work
Lmao I did the same thing dammit
Should just get a better board. Nice boards nowadays are leagues better than red dragon and not much more expensive at all, like epomaker
Why get a new board when this one works just fine, i paid only £12 for the switches
@@scellyyt Because a new one won't cost much more, and will sound, feel, and look so much nicer. It would also save you lots of time since you wouldn't have to trim and sand every single switch.
@@TempleTips. Well I've already put the time into doing it and I'm happy with the outcome, I've saved this keyboard from becoming e waste lol
Or you can also use nail filer for more mobility
Should work fine but filing the pins will wear it down much faster than a fingernail